Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Nancy Davis & Lisa Vidal Unite for the Amazing 2nd Annual Cure Addiction Now Benefit at The Beverly Hills Hotel

A night of purpose and performance is set to illuminate Beverly Hills as the 2nd Annual Cure Addiction Now benefit gathers supporters, advocates, and artists at The Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows on November 10, 2025. The event, devoted to advancing awareness and support for addiction recovery and overdose prevention, promises a memorable blend of philanthropy and entertainment in one of Los Angeles’ most iconic settings.

Cure Addiction Now has become a leading voice in the movement to confront addiction with compassion, science, and community engagement. Founded by advocates dedicated to transforming lives through research and outreach, the organization has gained momentum for its practical approach and unwavering commitment to hope. The November gala marks its second major event, following a year of impactful initiatives, public education efforts, and partnerships centered on addiction awareness and treatment innovation.

The evening will begin with a cocktail reception welcoming an array of guests from across the fields of entertainment, philanthropy, and wellness. Attendees are invited to dress elegantly for the occasion, which will feature a seated dinner and a live auction designed to raise essential funds for Cure Addiction Now’s programs.

The entertainment lineup for the night underscores the event’s message of unity and resilience. Pop duo Aly & AJ will bring their signature harmonies and modern sound to the stage, followed by the timeless energy of Taylor Dayne, whose performances continue to captivate audiences around the world. Completing the trio of headliners, acclaimed singer-songwriter Siedah Garrett will add her soulful artistry, lending emotional power to an evening rooted in purpose and community.

Each performer embodies a message of endurance and connection—qualities that mirror the work of Cure Addiction Now. Their participation signifies not only a shared belief in recovery and hope but also the importance of collective responsibility in addressing addiction as a human issue rather than a hidden struggle.

The choice of venue, The Beverly Hills Hotel, carries its own sense of history and significance. Known for its elegance and cultural prominence, the hotel offers a space where luxury and legacy meet cause-driven compassion. Within its storied walls, supporters will gather not merely for celebration but for action—an opportunity to contribute directly to the advancement of research, treatment, and advocacy that saves lives.

Throughout the evening, guests will also have the chance to learn more about Cure Addiction Now’s recent campaigns, including its participation in International Overdose Awareness Day, observed this year on August 31. The organization has used the platform to amplify voices affected by addiction and to promote education around overdose prevention. The initiative’s visual identity, blending the message “End Overdose” with the Cure Addiction Now emblem, has become a recognizable call for change and compassion across social channels and events.

As awareness of addiction’s reach continues to expand, events such as this gala serve a vital role in shifting public perception. The program’s focus on scientific research and holistic recovery distinguishes Cure Addiction Now as a forward-thinking organization intent on long-term solutions. Its founders and supporters have articulated a mission that blends empathy with evidence, channeling the resources of philanthropy into measurable progress.

The night’s live auction will offer a collection of exclusive experiences and items contributed by partners in fashion, travel, and entertainment, with proceeds dedicated entirely to addiction research and support programs. This element of the evening, coupled with personal tributes and reflections, is expected to deepen the emotional resonance of the gathering.

Beyond its immediate fundraising goals, the gala is positioned to strengthen a community built around care and advocacy. Through shared stories, performances, and the generosity of attendees, Cure Addiction Now continues to expand its reach while maintaining the authenticity that has defined its mission from the start.

As the performances by Aly & AJ, Taylor Dayne, and Siedah Garrett bring music and emotion to the forefront, the evening will remind guests of the transformative power of unity. It is a celebration not just of progress, but of the countless lives touched by recovery, the families rebuilt, and the communities strengthened through collective compassion.

With its signature blend of glamour and purpose, the 2nd Annual Cure Addiction Now benefit at The Beverly Hills Hotel stands as a beacon of hope—a reaffirmation that through awareness, artistry, and action, meaningful change is possible.

Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: H.E. Dr. Nabhit Kapur receives The Top Level Diplomat of the Year Award by H.H. Dr. Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe

New York, NY — During the week of the 80th United Nations General Assembly and the International Day of Peace observances, H.E. Dr. Nabhit Kapur—Permanent Observer to the UN for the Pan-African Intergovernmental Agency for Water & Sanitation for Africa (WSA) and a globally recognized well-being diplomat—was honored by H.H. Dr. Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe with the DIPLOMAT OF THE YEAR 2025 AWARD, celebrated as the event’s top honor and widely referenced as “Diplomat of the Year.” The recognition highlights Kapur’s cross-continental leadership in mental health advocacy, public-health diplomacy, and multilateral cooperation across Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia.

Why this honor matters

The award—presented amid UN-week convenings that gather heads of mission, NGO leaders, scholars, and impact investors—recognizes Kapur’s distinctive approach to “well-being diplomacy,” an agenda that fuses public health, mental-health de-stigmatization, and conflict-sensitive development. Kapur’s portfolio at the UN centers on WSA’s science-based collaboration for safe water, sanitation, and hygiene, aligning directly with the Sustainable Development Goals and with parallel civil-society efforts hosted at UN side events. 

Prince Mario-Max—himself a decorated global peace advocate and cultural-diplomacy host—spotlighted Kapur for “exemplary dedication to multilateral solutions,” honoring him in multiple Times Square Chronicles features that anchored the ceremony during UNGA-week programming held at the terrace delegates dining room in the UN headquarters in NYC. The coverage places Kapur among a short list of UN-week honorees recognized for work at the intersection of peace, development, and human dignity. 

The leader behind the title

A psychologist by training and founder-chairman of PeacfulMind Foundation (PMF), Kapur has built coalitions that move mental health from the periphery of development agendas to the core of diplomacy—arguing that communities cannot achieve resilience without psychosocial care, stigma reduction, and equitable access to services. Profiles of his work note government-level advising across Africa (including Somaliland and Liberia), multi-region mental-health initiatives, and his nomination in the broader ecosystem of peace-advocacy accolades. 

Kapur’s public record also includes an earlier, widely covered bid to expand youth-forward leadership in multilateral institutions; in interviews during that period, he emphasized curbing arms smuggling, widening psychosocial support in crises, and building coalitions that prefer collaboration over competition—themes that now define his well-being diplomacy at the UN.

Water, sanitation, and peace

As Permanent Observer for WSA to the United Nations, Kapur’s vantage point is practical: communities falter without safe water; health systems strain; and social cohesion erodes. Co-organized UN programs featuring WSA partners and like-minded NGOs have repeatedly underscored the direct link between water security and conflict prevention, exactly the nexus Kapur elevates in his diplomacy. 

A coalition builder on multiple stages

Kapur’s reach extends beyond the UN: honors from pan-African and global institutions, editorial contributions on leadership and public health, and recurring recognition by international awards programs reflect his credibility with both policymakers and civil society. Recent citations list him among Legacy Maker honorees and Global Health awardees for Africa-focused initiatives—further evidence of a career spent converting policy into practical impact. 

The ceremony in context

The 2025 UN-week atmosphere provided the perfect backdrop for Kapur’s recognition by H.H. Dr. Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe, a prominent diplomacy leader, dignitary and longtime emcee/host for international High Level summits and events in New York. Coverage of the award stressed the spirit of peace through partnership and situated Kapur’s work alongside other UN-week distinctions facilitated or reported by Prince Mario-Max’s platform. 

What comes next

With this honor, Kapur’s mandate only widens. Expect to see continued coordination between WSA, public-health alliances, and faith- and youth-led movements that leverage hope as a policy tool—an idea Kapur has championed in UN forums: hope is contagious when institutions act in good faith and share solutions across borders. His road map focuses on evidence-based water and sanitation programs, mental-health integration in humanitarian response, and cross-sector task forces that can move quickly in the first 100 days of any crisis. 

About H.E. Dr. Nabhit Kapur (selected highlights)

  • Permanent Observer (WSA) to the UN; policy focus on water, sanitation, and sustainable development.  
  • Founder & Chairman, PeacfulMind Foundation; global mental-health and de-stigmatization initiatives.  
  • Advisor to African governments and coalition builder across Middle East and South Asia; profiled for leadership in well-being diplomacy.
  • Recognitions & features: Legacy Maker (Forttuna), global health honors, and multiple editorial profiles.  

About the Awarding Host

By naming H.E. Dr. Nabhit Kapur “Diplomat of the Year,” the 2025 UN-week community signals a clear priority: diplomacy that measurably improves lives via water security, mental-health access, and coalition-based problem-solving. It’s a recognition not just of who Kapur is, but of how modern diplomacy must work to deliver peace.