20th Annual Hamptons Happening Benefiting The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation

Over 400 guests attended the 20th Annual Hamptons Happening, which raised $450,000—the largest sum raised for this event in the past decade.

The event took place on the Bridgehampton estate of hosts Kenneth and Maria Fishel. Funds raised support groundbreaking research funded by the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation, a leading international organization dedicated to eradicating cancer.

During the event, SWCRF presented Arthur F. Backal of Backal Hospitality Group with the 2024 Distinguished Hospitality Award, Chef Francois Payard of Southold Social received the Distinguished Restaurateur Award. Cheri Kaufman, CEO of C iGive and Founding Partner of Kaufman Astoria Studios, received the 2024 Distinguished Businesswoman Award.

Stephen Kliegerman, the president of development marketing for Brown Harris Stevens, received the Distinguished Business Real Estate Award. Fern Mallis, the founder of New York Fashion Week and Fern Mallis LLC, was the recipient of the Distinguished Fashion Cares Award. DJ CherishTheLuv, Tony-nominated Broadway Co-Producer & DJ, received the Distinguished Cancer Crusader Award.

The event’s attendees enjoyed a night of delicious tastings from dozens of premier chefs, restaurants, and beverage companies and a thrilling live auction.

Attendees included Dr. Samuel Waxman, Marion Waxman, Arthur F. Backal, Chef Francois Payard, Cheri Kaufman, Stephen Kliegerman, Fern Mallis, DJ CherishTheLuv, Chris Wragge, Sarah Wragge, Kenneth Fishel, Maria Fishel, Alasdair Nichol, Father Alex Karloutsos, Jean Shafiroff.