Havana Nights Fundraiser for Cancer Research

May 1, 2019 was an amazing night in downtown New York City.  After a year and a half of cultivation, hard work and dedication, the Associates Board of the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation hosted a cocktail party for 250 attendees at  The DL, a rofotop hot spot on the corner of Delancey Street and Ludlow Street and raised $30,000. 

Part of my job at the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation was to assemble a young professionals board and coordinate a fundraising initiative and after a year and a half of cultivating an amazing group of dedicated individuals, we did it! The venue was very charitable and generous and provided all of the food for the evening at no additional cost. I brought in some delicious liquor sponsors including Haas Brothers Tequila and Rum, Simple Vodka and Snackadabra Cookie Shots.  Additionally we hosted a pack-a-prize raffle  with ticket priced low at $5 each of 10 for $40 and raised $1,300 from the raffle alone! We also hosted an amazing cuban dancer and roll up cigar bar to keep with the Havana Nights theme. 

Overall it was an amazing night and I can't wait to see what this group does next! 

View pictures and more: https://www.waxmancancer.org/about-us/newsroom/press-releases/30000-raised-for-cancer-research/