DIPG
is a rare brain tumor that
affects 200-300 children in
the U.S. each year. After
diagnosis, these children
are given only 3-9 months to
live. The Cristian Rivera
Foundation seeks to change
that by funding pioneering
research and clinical trials
and supporting children and
families who are facing a
DIPG diagnosis.
Our
celebrity gala is our
largest fundraising vehicle
each year. It is an evening
filled with high profile
attendees, moving stories
and testimonials from DIPG
families, inspirational
performances, and unique
items and experiences to be
auctioned off - all for a
great cause. After a season
of waiting, we’re ready to
celebrate and raise money
once again toward DIPG
research and helping
children and families in
need.
Our
high-profile attendees in
the past have included
Saturday Night Live star
Kenan Thompson, actress
Rosie Perez, actor Luis
Guzman, actress Annabella
Sciorra, actor Vincent
Young, Mets Hall of Famer
Doc Gooden, The Village
People, actor Malik Yoba,
actor Ramon Rodriguez, actor
Joey Donofrio, Today in New
York co-anchor Darlene
Rodriguez, former New York
Knicks All-Stars Anthony
Mason and John Starks, Geno
Smith, actress Abigail
Breslin, The Entire Cast of
Real Housewives of New
Jersey, castmates of both
Mob Wives and Love and Hip
Hop New York, and many more.
Our
honorees for the evening
will be Gio Urshela of the
Yankees with the 2021
Cristian Rivera Foundation
Heroes Award; Dr. Jeffrey P.
Greenfield of Weill Cornell
Brain and Spine with the
2021 Vision of Hope Award;
Francesco Quattrone of
Supermarket Italy with the
2021 Outstanding Service and
Dedication Award; Jace Ward
DIPG Angel and Advocate with
the 2021 Golden Wings Honor.
The
Cristian Rivera Foundation
started after 4-year-old
Cristian was diagnosed with
DIPG and fought for 2 years
before passing away to this
horrible disease. His father
John "Gungie" Rivera formed
the Cristian Rivera
Foundation in honor of his
son and started a mission
towards finding a cure so no
other family had to
experience what he did.
Date and time
Location
130
Bowery
130 Bowery
New York, NY 10013
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Refund policy
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the organizer to request
a refund.
Eventbrite's fee is
nonrefundable.
We
hope you will join us for a
night of love and hope to
spread DIPG awareness and
save children’s lives.