The Children’s Cancer & Blood Foundation (CCBF) hosted
its annual “Breakthrough Ball” benefit gala on
Tuesday evening, October 29th at the
Plaza Hotel. A stunning success, the evening raised
over $1 million to provide medication, chemotherapy and
other life-saving treatments to thousands of children at
the Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology of New
York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center.
CCBF presented the coveted “Breakthrough Spirit” awards
to Margo and John Catsimatidis, owner of Red Apple
Group/Gristedes Food, and Amar’e Stoudemire, six-time
NBA All-Star.
Long-time CCBF
supporter, actor, commentator and philanthropist,
Charles Grodin returned as emcee for the evening.
Legendary Saturday Night
Live alum Joe Piscopo, led a hugely successful live
auction featuring Super Bowl tickets and a Hamptons Golf
Package with tee-offs at the most exclusive and highly
rated courses. The magical evening concluded with a
spectacular performance by four stars from the Original
Broadway cast of Jersey Boys, The Midtown Men.
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