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Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: The Waxman Luncheon: New York’s Premier Cancer Charity Event

The Samuel Waxman Institute for Aging & Cancer presented The Waxman Luncheon as one of the season’s defining philanthropic afternoons — an elegant gathering dedicated to advancing cancer research while celebrating the donors, supporters, and cultural figures who sustain the institute’s mission across New York society.

The Waxmans inspire genuine admiration: the kindest, most energetic team, all in service of a prime cause. And the caliber of the room was unmistakable — seeing dear friend Arlene Lazare, a friendship spanning two decades from Luigi and Liza through New York, LA, and Thanksgiving dinners, made clear this was an A-list affair. PR powerhouse Norah Lawlor pointed out the city’s most philanthropic, kind, and caring leaders — truly the charity luncheon of the year.

Honoring the supporters

The luncheon honored philanthropists Mary Slattery and Alexandra Adame, recognizing both women for their commitment to funding cancer research and their sustained support of the institute’s scientific and philanthropic work.

Luncheon chairs Marion N. Waxman, Susan Pernick, and Dina Koutroumanis led the afternoon, with co-chairs Erica Linden-Fineberg, Nancy Litman, and Helen Vaysman, and a committee including Sandy Ackerman, Jessica DiPalma, Orital Karelic, Norah Lawlor, Tali Mehdyzadeh, Lorri Scott, and Randi Schatz.

Runway meets research

A live fashion presentation of the Safiyaa Spring/Summer 2026 collection brought international luxury into the afternoon, pairing contemporary design with charitable purpose. The program’s visual identity — soft florals in blush pink, cream, lavender, burgundy, and deep plum — matched the refined, feminine elegance of the occasion.

Riverpark curated the culinary experience: burrata with asparagus, frisée, charred snap peas, fava beans, parmesan crisp, and green goddess dressing to start; mushroom-and-herb stuffed chicken breast with truffle mashed potatoes, spinach, peas, oyster mushrooms, and chicken jus for the entrée; and a choice of strawberry rhubarb mille feuille or espresso chocolate tart to finish.

Fundraising ran through a raffle — $125 a ticket, three for $350 — and a silent auction closing at 2:30 p.m., with support from donors including Jimmy Choo, Judith Leiber, Ralph Lauren, Alice + Olivia, Movado, the Metropolitan Opera, and jewelry sponsor Brilliant Stars. Special thanks extended to the Mark Foundation for Cancer Research, the Mazursky Family Foundation, and the Waxman family circle itself. Fashion, fine dining, and fierce commitment to the science of curing cancer — New York charity at its very best.

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Originally published on Times Square Chronicles.

Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Lenox Hill Brain Tumor Gala 2026: An Elegant Night at Cipriani 42nd Street for Cancer Research

On June 4, 2026, New York will host an evening where medicine meets philanthropy at the highest level. The Lenox Hill Neurosurgery Brain Tumor Center Gala takes over Cipriani 42nd Street, and it promises to be one of the defining charity nights of the year.

The invitation says everything about the tone: deep blue and white, clean lines, no noise. Just a clear purpose. Brain tumors remain among the most difficult diagnoses in medicine, and the doctors and researchers at Lenox Hill have spent years pushing treatment forward. This gala exists to give that work the funding and attention it deserves.

An Evening Built Around Purpose

Cipriani 42nd Street is a natural home for the occasion. The grand Midtown venue has hosted some of the city’s most important civic celebrations, and its soaring interiors give the night exactly the sense of occasion it calls for. Guests arrive at 6:30 PM, and the program runs through 11:30 PM — five hours designed to balance formal recognition with real conversation.

The Brain Tumor Center itself sits at the heart of the story. Part of Northwell Health and Lenox Hill Hospital, it has earned its reputation through clinical excellence and a patient-first approach to some of the hardest cases in neurosurgery. The gala carries that mission into the social sphere, inviting donors, advocates, and medical leaders to stand behind it together.

Leadership Behind the Night

Serving as Gala Co-Chair is Anna Stone, Chief Marketing Officer of Joseph Gunnar & Co. and Buttonwood Funds. Her background bridges finance and strategic communication, and her involvement signals something important: modern philanthropy works best when generosity is paired with sharp, thoughtful outreach.

Sponsorship opportunities round out the evening, giving companies and individuals a direct way to attach their names to the cause. Every contribution feeds research initiatives, patient care, and new technology — the practical machinery of progress against brain tumors.

Even the invitation’s design carries the theme. A subtle skyline motif along the base — the Statue of Liberty, the towers of Manhattan — roots the event in New York while nodding to the global reach of the research it supports.

For the doctors who will be in the room, the stakes are concrete: sustained funding for the science that saves lives. For the donors, it’s a chance to see exactly where their generosity goes. And for everyone else, it’s a reminder that behind every black-tie evening, the best ones are built on something that matters.

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Originally published on Times Square Chronicles.