More than 300 guests are expected to attend the 18th Annual Hamptons Happening, one of the Hamptons’ most-anticipated summer social events. The event will take place on July 9th at 6:30pm on the beautiful Bridgehampton estate of hosts Kenneth and Maria Fishel and supports the groundbreaking research funded by the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF), a leading international organization dedicated to eradicating cancer.
“Over the past 18 years, the Hamptons Happening has raised nearly $6 million for cancer research and this year it is expected to raise more than $350,000, pushing the cumulative total past that historic milestone,” said William T. Sullivan, SWCRF executive director. “Since its founding, SWCRF has been able to invest over $100 million towards collaborative cancer research, in part because of events such as the Hamptons Happenings.”
This year’s event will honor Bess Freedman, CEO of Brown Harris Stevens, for the Distinguished Business Leader Award; Mark Melchiorre, Executive Managing Director, CIO & Head of Brean Investment Group with the Distinguished Finance Leader Award; Chef Julian Medina, Chef-Owner of Toloache, Coppelia, Tacuba, La Chula, El Fish Shack and Kuxe with the Hospitality and Service Award; and Max Mara with the Fashion Cares Award.
“Cancer has affected all of us in one way or another. We know the struggles of the disease and pervasiveness firsthand. The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation has one mission: eradicate cancer. I am honored to be able to participate and contribute to this unparalleled organization and such a worthy cause,” said Bess Freedman CEO of Brown Harris Stevens, recipient of the SWCRF 2022 Distinguished Business Leader Award.
“Cancer has touched our family many times. My mother, aunts, uncles, and sister-in-law have all suffered various cancer diagnoses. As a result, our family is very involved in volunteering our time and resources to support cancer research. The Waxman Foundation is a prominent, local leader in this field, and I am honored to take part in their efforts,” said Mark Melchiorre, Executive Managing Director, CIO & Head of Brean Investment Group and recipient of the SWCRF 2022 Finance Leader Award.
“I’ve had friends and family with cancer but because of incredible advancements in treatment there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. I’m proud to be a part of the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation’s fight to find a cure and end this disease once and for all,” said Chef Julian Medina, recipient of the SWCRF 2022 Hospitality and Service Award.
“Max Mara is honored to be partnering with the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation, an organization whose mission is to eliminate cancer through innovative and collaborative research. At Max Mara, we honor those who have been impacted by cancer and we are proud to help in the fight to free the world from this devastating disease,” Cristian Notari, CEO of Max Mara USA, recipient of the SWCRF 2022 Fashion Cares Award.
As is the tradition, attendees at the beloved event will enjoy a night of delicious tastings from dozens of chefs, restaurants, and beverage companies (full list below) as well as be treated to a thrilling live auction facilitated by Heritage Auctions, and entertainment by Josh Beckerman, aka The Foodie Magician and GR1FN. In addition a silent auction will contain a number of magnificent and unique opportunities to place bids on in support of the work of the Foundation.
Event sponsors include Gold Sponsor: Theodore A. Rapp Foundation; Bronze Sponsors: Erika and Mark Melchiorre; VIP Sponsors: Bess Freedman, The Fishel Family, Max Mara, and Brown Harris Stevens; Supporting
Sponsors: Brown Pollock Charitable fund, Eurostruct Inc., Fabric to Finish, Olshan, and Hampton Racquet; Media Sponsors: Lawlor Media Group, Hamptons Magazine, James Lane Post, and Mann About Town.
Hamptons Happening event chair is Mark D. Friedman of Brown Harris Stevens with co-chairs, Jamie Koff, Fabric to Finish and Erica Fineberg. The event committee includes Alexandra Adame, Chris Arlotta, Antonella Bertello, Timothy Burch, Natalie Cohen Gould, Jennifer Counihan, Maria Fishel, Jacqueline Frank, Michael Frank, Michelle Greenberg, Bryan Griffin, Dina Koutroumanis, Norah Lawlor, Jessica Mackin, Kristyn, Mazza, Pamela Morgan, April Murena, Lib Obeid, Christine Prydatko, Randi Schatz, Joshua Sechter, Michael Snell, and Tiffiany West.
Here is a complete list of tasting stations:
Chefs and Restaurants:
Chef Honoree Julian Medina’s: Toloache, Coppelia, La Chula, Tacuba Arlotta Food Studio, Barney Greengrass, Centro Trattoria and Bar, Chef Peter Ambrose, Chef David Burke, Chef Harold Moore, Chef François Payard, Mercato Cucina, Phillipe Chow, T Bar, Tommy Bahama, Union Burger Bar
Beverages:
Herradura, Woodford Reserve
Desserts:
A La Mode Ice Cream Truck, Clarkson Avenue Crumb Cake Co., Lilly’s Baking Company, Magnolia Bakery
When:
Saturday, July 9, 2022
6:30PM – 10:30PM
Where:
900 Lumber Lane, Bridgehampton, NY
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