Jean Shafiroff Held Reception For The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation’s 2025 Collaborating For A Cure Gala

Philanthropist, author, and television host Jean Shafiroff hosted a reception at her New York home to honor the upcoming 28th Collaborating for a Cure event, benefiting the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation, on Wednesday, October 22. The event will be a celebration of scientific breakthroughs, will serve as the official announcement of the launch of the new Samuel Waxman Institute for Aging & Cancer, and will honor Jean Shafiroff, Jeffrey Settleman, and Robert Wiener, PhD.

The private event brought together numerous supporters and friends of both Jean and the foundation to toast the organization’s nearly 50-year commitment to funding crucial research that has facilitated many important discoveries to prevent and better treat cancer.

Dr. Samuel Waxman and Jean Shafiroff received citations from NYS Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright for their devotion to critical medical research and philanthropy.

Attendees included Jean Shafiroff, Martin Shafiroff, Dr. Samuel Waxman, Marion Waxman, Hunt Slonem, Rebecca Seawright, Candace Bushnell, Ramona Singer, Maribel Lieberman, Montgomery Frazier, Joseph Hernandez, Dennis Basso, Lucia Hwong-Gordon, Consuelo Vanderbilt-Costin, Leesa Rowland, David Hochberg, Geoffrey Banks, Shannon LePie, Gail Worth, and Bill McCuddy.