NEW YORK CITY—Joan's Legacy: Uniting Against Lung Cancer last Wednesday marked its 12th year of funding lung cancer research by raising more than $1.4 million at its signature gala event, the “Strolling Supper with Blues and News.” A total of 750 guests—including many real estate executives—gathered at Gotham Hall in Midtown to support the efforts of the partners and doctors who have tirelessly raised awareness and pursued a cure for the nation's deadliest cancer.
The Strolling Supper is the largest event marking Lung Cancer Awareness month in New York. Lung cancer is severely underfunded, lagging behind all other cancers. Over the past twelve years, the Strolling Supper has helped Uniting Against Lung Cancer fund $12 million in research grants at 47 different institutions across the United States.
“The Joan's Legacy: Uniting Against Lung Cancer Strolling Supper only continues to grow each year. We were thrilled to see so many new and familiar faces, and know that each and every attendee is doing their part to assist the fight against this terrible disease,” said Mary Ann Tighe, CEO of CBRE's tri-state region and the president of the UALC board. “We are pleased to celebrate our 12th annual event and we continue to hope that someday soon we will share the joy of finding a cure with our dedicated partners.”
Throughout the evening, guests enjoyed a silent auction packed with luxury items and once-in-a-lifetime experiences, a performance by Grammy award winning blues artist Delbert McClinton, and savory food and cocktails.
NBC's Brian Williams, a long-time supporter of the Joan's Legacy: Strolling Supper returned as the event's host and honorary chairman, and remembered his late friend and colleague Joan Scarangello, a news writer in whose memory the foundation was established. Joan, a non-smoker, lost her battle with lung cancer at the age of 47 in 2001. Williams urged the crowd to donate to Research by the Hour, a program which allows attendees to sponsor an hour of lung cancer research.
“We would like to express sincere thanks to all of those who made this year's Strolling Supper a true success,” added Roxanne Donovan, event co-chair and UALC board member. “We are grateful to our partners and medical advisors for their continued support, tireless efforts and dedication to Uniting Against Lung Cancer. We look forward to achieving even greater milestones in the years to come.”
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Rayna Katz
Rayna Katz is a seasoned business journalist whose extensive experience includes coverage of the lodging sector, travel and the culinary space. She was most recently content director for a business-to-business publisher, overseeing four publications. While at Meeting News, a travel trade publication, she received a Best Reporting award for a story on meeting cancellations in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina.
