19th Annual Hamptons Happening Benefiting The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation

More than 300 guests attended the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation’s 19th Annual Hamptons Happening. The event was held at the Bridgehampton estate of hosts Kenneth and Maria Fishel. More than $450,000 was raised and will be invested in cancer research.

“Since its founding, SWCRF has invested more than $100 million towards collaborative cancer research,” said William T. Sullivan, SWCRF executive director. “This year, funds raised from the Hamptons Happening will support the launch of the SWCRF Mission Possible Research Program, a new project that will support six leading investigators this fall.”

The Mission Possible grants will fund projects to investigate new preventions and treatments for cancer designed to help us live longer, heathier lives with less risk of cancer as we age.

At the event, SWCRF presented Chef Ralph Scamardella, EVP and Chief Culinary Officer, Tao Group Hospitality, with this year’s Hospitality and Service Award, Lori and Scott Levine, co-founders of Scott’s Protein Balls, with the Outstanding Product Award, Denise Albert, CEO and co-founder of My Cancer Family, the Community Service Award, and Anna Zuckerman, Founder and Chief Designer at Anna Zuckerman is the 2023 recipient of the Fashion Cares Award.

Attendees at the beloved event enjoyed a night of tastings from dozens of chefs, restaurants, and beverage companies as well as were treated to a live auction facilitated by the event’s official auctioneer, Heritage Auctions.

Attendees included Dr. Samuel Waxman, Marion Waxman, Chef Ralph Scamardella, Lori Levine, Scott Levine, Anna Zuckerman, Denise Albert, Ken Fishel, Maria Fishel, Bess Freedman, Mark D. Friedman, Jamie Koff, Bess Freedman, Bryan Griffin, Elena Gibbs, Erica Feinberg, Chris Wragge, Sarah Wragge, Bill Sullivan, Harry Carson, Jean Shafiroff and Pamela Morgan.