The Cristian Rivera Foundation presented Dr. Mark Souweidane with $30,000 at its Second Annual Gala, which took place at NYC event space Quo on Tuesday, October 19.
Dr. Souweidane Accepting Award 

The money raised from ticket sales is funding promising clinical research that Dr. Souweidane feels will revolutionize the treatment of Pontine Glioma. Dr. Souweidane, who also received the Foundation’s Vision of Hope award, has dedicated his career to the goal of curing this inoperable brain stem tumor.

Dr. Souweidane Accepting Check

This substantial donation was just one of the night’s many highlights. Guests got the chance to bid on unique items in both live and silent auctions, including boxing gloves autographed by legendary boxer Muhammad Ali and a date with “Las Gemelas Lulu y Lala” from The Luis Jimenez Showon X96.3. Celebrity Chefs Alex Garcia and Ricardo Cardona,recipients of the night’s Outstanding Service Awards, fed the night’s guests with food donated from top NYC restaurants.

Current Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz
 

DJ Camilo, John Gungie RIvera and Anthony Mason
 

Dr. Souweidane and Guest on Red Carpet
 

Jim Jones, Frankie Nunez, Dr. Ben Velasquez, DJ Tedsmooth, DJ Lucho
 

The Cristian Rivera Foundation raises awareness and funds for Pontine Glioma through an annual gala, as well as other fundraising events and the sale of signature blue wristbands and t-shirts. For more information on the Cristian Rivera Foundation, call 212-779-2222 or visitwww.cristianriverafoundation.org and www.cristian-rivera.com.

On Saturday, December 4th over 1,300 New Yorkers attended“Havana Nights,” Young Leadership (YL) of the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) 8th Annual Gala.

YL Mission participants 2010:

Saba Sassouni, Julie Ruderman, Scott Granowitch, Graig Kance, Ryan Sabet, Howard Schor & Stefanie Cohen

FIDF young supporters enjoyed a night of mingling & dancing, delicious food, an open bar, and casino games. The evening’s entertainment featured Salsa international and DJ Sinatra. The 8th Annual FIDF Young Leadership Gala helped raise over five hundred seventy five thousand dollars.

Tal & Ellie Bar-Or

Robyn Polansky & Jeremy Shure

Jonathan Friedman

Jane Oster, Gala Co-Chair

General Major Jerry Gershon
& YL FIDF President Tony Felzen

The Schor Family

Jane Oster (right) and a friend

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces
“Their job is to look after Israel. Ours is to look after them.”

http://www.fidf.org

The Kissing Booth

from Mistletoe Syndrome at National Arts Club

Mistletoe Syndrome co-host Annika Connor is a contemporary artist who paints nostalgic, sensual scenes of couples kissing and embracing. Annika invited guests to pose for photographs by photographer Sophie Elgort. Select photos from this shoot will be used as source material for future paintings. 

Mistletoe Syndrome took place at the National Arts Club’s Roundtable on December 20th, 2010. The event, devoted to the celebration of romance, was not to be missed.

Pub Lak Vohra with four of his bunnies

See Annika Connor's website at annikaconnor.com/
Photos by Sophie Elgort

February 25th and 26th
Jacob Javits Convention Center

Sample more than 600 wines
from over 150 winemakers
from around the globe.

Attendees can casually sip and stroll through old world
Italian, French, German Austrian, Spanish and Portuguese wines then let their taste buds lead them through the new world wines of
South America, Australia, Canada, South Africa and the United States.

“Wine makers love to come to New York because the attendees are eager to try new varietals and blends as well as share their personal passion for wine.”

Hours & Ticketing:
 • Friday, February 25, 2010, 6:00 – 10:00 PM;
 One-day ticket – $80 prior to 2/18/11
$90 after that date
 • Saturday, February 26, 2010, 2:00 – 6:00 PM;
 One-day ticket – $90 prior to 2/18/11
$100 after that date.

Seminars offered both days

Tickets, seminar schedule, and event information at
www.NewYorkWineExpo.com
or call 800-544-1660