CATCHING UP: HAMPTONS Happening 2023

Catching up: It’s mid summer ya’ll! and the Hamptons summer season is in full swing with outdoor events and fundraisers so far. One of our memorable social events this season was the The Annual Hamptons Happening 2023. 300+ guests came to support the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation’s 19^th Annual Hamptons Happening. The fundraising event held at the Bridgehampton estate of hosts Kenneth and Maria Fishel included had local food tastings and dancing, and raised more than $450,000 toward groundbreaking cancer research.

The Mission Possible grants will fund projects to investigate new preventions and treatments for cancer designed to help us live longer, heathier lives with less risk of cancer as we age.

“Since its founding, SWCRF has invested more than $100 million towards collaborative cancer research,” said William T. Sullivan, SWCRF executive director. “This year, funds raised from the Hamptons Happening will support the launch of the SWCRF Mission Possible Research Program, a new project that will support six leading investigators this fall.”

At the event, SWCRF presented Chef Ralph Scamardella, EVP and Chief Culinary Officer, Tao Group Hospitality, with this year’s Hospitality and Service Award, Lori and Scott Levine, co-founders of Scott’s Protein Balls, with the Outstanding Product Award, Denise Albert, CEO and co-founder of My Cancer Family, the Community Service Award, and Anna Zuckerman, Founder and Chief Designer at Anna Zuckerman is the 2023 recipient of the  Fashion Cares Award.

Notable attendees (listed below):

PHOTOS: Jared Slaskin / PMc (gallery 1) and Brigitte Segura (gallery 2)

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VIP attendees included: Dr. Samuel Waxman, Marion Waxman,  Chef Ralph Scamardella, Lori Levine, Scott Levine, Anna Zuckerman, Denise Albert, Ken Fishel, Maria Fishel, Bess Freedman, Mark D. Friedman, Jamie Koff, Bess Freedman, Brigitte Segura, Elton Ilirjani, Bryan Griffin, Elena Gibbs, Erica Feinberg, Chris Wragge, Sarah Wragge, Bill Sullivan, Harry Carson, Jean Shafiroff and Pamela Morgan.

Attendees at the beloved event enjoyed a night of delicious tastings from dozens of chefs, restaurants, and beverage companies as were treated to a live auction facilitated by the event’s official auctioneer: Heritage Auctions.

PHOTOS: Jared Slaskin / PMc (gallery 1) and Brigitte Segura (gallery 2)

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The Hamptons Happening featured tastings included:

Tao Group Hospitality / Chef Ralph Scamardella, Lavo, Luchini Italian, 317 Main / Chef Eric Levine, A La Mode Ice Cream, Alidoro / Chef John Streep,  Peter Ambrose, Arlotta Food Studio, Bero International, Centro Trattoria and Bar, Chef Harold Moore, Chef Francois Payard, Cagri Kanver of El Turco Hamptons, El Verano / Chef Julian Medina, FIELDTRIP / Chef JJ Johnson, Herradura Tequila, House of Saturn Café, Lemon Perfect, Magnolia Bakery, Ovelia Psistaria / Chef Peter Giannakas, Scott’s Protein Balls, Spritz Society, T-Bar Steak & Lounge, Tommy Bahama / Chef Wade Ganache,

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CATCHING UP: HAMPTONS Happening 2023

FashionDailyMag Lifestyle Editor Brigitte Segura.

PHOTOS: Jared Slaskin / PMc (gallery 1) and Brigitte Segura (gallery 2)

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