Raising Hope Gala Proves 'Hope Grows Here'

Community Oncology Alliance Exec. Dir. Ted Okon, NY Cancer Foundation Founder Dr. VacircaLeslie Simmons Photography

Errol Toulon, Victoria Schneps, Zach Erdem, Simona PelinLeslie Simmons Photography

Foundation Sup. Victoria Lucido, Exec. Dir. Tina Toulon, Event Mgr. Kiely HaglandLeslie Simmons Photography

Jane Scher, guest, Victoria SchnepsLeslie Simmons Photography

Rebecca Herrero, Errol and Tina Toulon, Nigel BarkerLeslie Simmons Photography

AudienceLeslie Simmons Photography

Tina Toulon, You Make A Difference Award Winner Karen NelinLeslie Simmons Photography

The New York Cancer Foundation hosted its third annual Raising Hope Gala called “Hope Grows Here” at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, raising over $1 million in an evening dedicated to making a difference.

The event honored Ted Okon, executive director of the Community Oncology Alliance, for his contributions. Guests reveled in a sumptuous dinner, dancing and both silent and live auctions.

Among the attendees were senior administrative staff, physicians, vendors, honorees, grant recipients and a community of supporters and contributors. The event’s proceeds benefited cancer patients in the community.