Honoring:
2024 Honorees (Top Left to Bottom right): Arthur F. Backal (Chief Executive Officer, Backal Hospitality Group), Chef Francois Payard (Southold Social), Cheri Kaufman (CEO C iGive, Founding Partner, Kaufman Astoria Studios), Stephen Kliegerman (President, Development Marketing, Brown Harris Stevens), Fern Mallis (NYFW Founder, Fern Mallis LLC), DJ CherishTheLuv (Broadway Co-Producer & DJ, 2024 Tony Nominated “Here Lies Love”)
More than 300 guests are expected to attend the 20th Annual Hamptons Happening, one of the Hamptons’ most-anticipated summer social events. The event will take place on Saturday, July 6th, 2024 at 7:00pm on the beautiful Bridgehampton estate of hosts Kenneth and Maria Fishel. Funds raised will support groundbreaking research funded by the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF), a leading international organization dedicated to eradicating cancer.
“Since its founding, SWCRF has invested more than $120 million towards collaborative cancer research,” said William T. Sullivan, SWCRF executive director. “The funds we expect to raise this year will be earmarked toward the launch of new, innovative research initiatives, funding up to six new investigators this fall.”
SWCRF will present Arthur F. Backal (Chief Executive Officer, Backal Hospitality Group) with this year’s Distinguished Hospitality Award, Chef Francois Payard (Southold Social) will receive the Distinguished Restaurateur Award. Cheri Kaufman (CEO C iGive, Founding Partner, Kaufman Astoria Studios) is this year’s Distinguished Businesswoman Award.
Stephen Kliegerman (President, Development Marketing, Brown Harris Stevens) will receive the Distinguished Business Real Estate Award, Fern Mallis (NYFW Founder, Fern Mallis LLC) will be the recipient of the Fashion Cares Award, and DJ CherishTheLuv (Broadway Co-Producer & DJ, 2024 Tony Nominated “Here Lies Love”) the Distinguished Cancer Crusader Award.
As is the tradition, attendees at the beloved event will enjoy a night of delicious tastings from dozens of chefs, restaurants, and beverage companies (full list below) as well as be treated to a thrilling live auction.
Legacy Sponsor: Theodore A. Rapp Foundation
Valor Sponsors: Kenneth & Maria Fishel
Hero Sponsors: Stephen Kliegerman, Cheri Kaufman, Dentons, Backal Hospitality Group, Hank Lane Music & Productions, Fusion Productions, Creative Games, Simone Development Companies, Fabric to Finish, and the Friedman-Rosenthal Team at Brown Harris Stevens.
Exclusive Auctioneer: Freeman’s | Hindman
Media Sponsors: James Lane Post, Lawlor Media Group
Hamptons Happening event is chaired by Mark D. Friedman of Brown Harris Stevens and Jamie Koff, Fabric to Finish with co-chair Bess Freedman and Journal Chair Erica Linden-Fineberg.
The event committee includes Alexandra Adame, Karen Amster-Young, Chris Arlotta, Arthur Backal, Antonella Bertello, Dawn Celovsky, Deanna Ceriano, Priscila Chateau, Natalie Cohen Gould, Maxine Danowitz, Maria Fishel, Elena Gibbs, Latifa Hamra, Leslie Keidan, Dina Koutroumanis, Norah Lawlor, Lori & Scott Levine, Jessica Mackin-Cipro, Gennaro Pecchia, Christine Prydatko, Susan Santoro, Randi Schatz, Liana Silverstein, and Chelsea Whitney.
The Hamptons Happening featured tastings include:
Chef Francois Payard, Bellissima Prosecco & Wines, Nadel, Arlotta Food Studio, El Verano, Deeky Dawg, a La ModeShoppe, Magnolia Bakery, 317 Main Street, Little Sesame, David Burke Hospitality Management, Backal Hospitality Group, Versa, Riverpark, Lulu Kitchen & Bar, T-Bar, East Hampton Shucker Company, Dough Doughnuts, Amante 1530, Horse Soldier Bourbon, Night Inn Experience, Scott’s Protein Balls, Elegant Affairs, Wolfer Estates Vineyard, Good Eats, and Taco Mahal.
To purchase tickets, visit: https://bit.ly/4cGChOh
When:
Saturday, July 6th, 2024
7:00PM – 11:00PM
Where:
900 Lumber Lane, Bridgehampton, NY
About the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF):
The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation is an international organization dedicated to curing and preventing cancer. The Foundation is a pioneer in cancer research and its mission is to eradicate cancer by funding cutting-edge research that identifies and corrects abnormal gene function that causes cancer and develops minimally toxic treatments for patients. Through the Foundation’s collaborative group of world-class scientists, the Institute Without Walls, investigators share information and tools to speed the pace of cancer research. Since its inception in 1976, the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation has awarded more than $120 million to support the work of more than 200 researchers across the globe.
