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The Prostate Cancer Foundation’s 2023 Annual Gala in the Hamptons with Special Musical Performance by Adam Lambert Ends the Summer Season in Style

Photo credits: PMC / Jared Siskin / BFA / David Benthal

 

The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) 23rd Annual Gala in the Hamptons took place at theParrish Art Museum in Water Mill, NY. The summer benefit supported the Annual PCF Pro-Am Tennis Tournament and celebrated the millions raised and achievements made in the past 30 years through PCF. Founder Michael Milken and The Gala in the Hamptons weekend hosts and sponsors welcomed guests to enjoy, engage and be entertained while helping to fund groundbreaking discoveries in cancer research.

The gala began with a lively cocktail reception as distinguished guests and athletes entered the breathtaking Parrish Art Museum terrace.  Total Sponsorships and ticket sales were valued at $1.25 million. In addition to this, the live auction was swift, raising more than $5.6 million for the Foundation’s work.

The lavish dinner party gave way to special musical performances from multi-award-winning Adam Lambert. This celebration set the tone for the weekend leading up to the finals of the PCF Pro-Am Tennis Tournament.

WATER MILL, NY – AUGUST 26: Atmosphere at The Prostate Cancer Foundation’s 2023 Annual Hamptons Gala at Parrish Art Museum on August 26, 2023 in Water Mill, NY. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Atmosphere

Along with the activities associated with the PCF Pro-Am Tennis Tournament, guests were treated to by-invitation-only Milken Institute Hamptons Dialogues that covered a range of current topics of interest in private homes throughout the Hamptons.  The tennis tournament began on Saturday at private courts and concluded with the finals on Sunday afternoon at the Raquet Lounge at Southampton.

Hilary Geary Ross, Wilbur RossIgor TulchinskyAlina De Almeida, John PaulsonMichael MilkenWATER MILL, NY - AUGUST 26: Emily Church attends The Prostate Cancer Foundation's 2023 Annual Hamptons Gala at Parrish Art Museum on August 26, 2023 in Water Mill, NY. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Emily ChurchWATER MILL, NY - AUGUST 26: Lin Connelly and Steven Ross attend The Prostate Cancer Foundation's 2023 Annual Hamptons Gala at Parrish Art Museum on August 26, 2023 in Water Mill, NY. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Lin Connelly;Steven RossWATER MILL, NY - AUGUST 26: Steven Mnuchin and Jim Coleman attend The Prostate Cancer Foundation's 2023 Annual Hamptons Gala at Parrish Art Museum on August 26, 2023 in Water Mill, NY. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Steven Mnuchin;Jim ColemanWATER MILL, NY - AUGUST 26: Bonnie Pfeifer Evans attends The Prostate Cancer Foundation's 2023 Annual Hamptons Gala at Parrish Art Museum on August 26, 2023 in Water Mill, NY. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Bonnie Pfeifer EvansWATER MILL, NY - AUGUST 26: Candace Bushnell attends The Prostate Cancer Foundation's 2023 Annual Hamptons Gala at Parrish Art Museum on August 26, 2023 in Water Mill, NY. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Candace BushnellWATER MILL, NY - AUGUST 26: Ginger Leeds and Larry Leeds attend The Prostate Cancer Foundation's 2023 Annual Hamptons Gala at Parrish Art Museum on August 26, 2023 in Water Mill, NY. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Ginger Leeds;Larry Leeds

 

Notable Attendees included:  Michael Milken, Wilbur Ross (Former US Secretary of Commerce), Hilary Geary Ross, John Paulson, Alina De Almeida, Igor Tulchinsky, Stephen Ross, Lin Connelly,  Steven Mnuchin (Former US Secretary of the Treasury), Jim Coleman, Nouriel Roubini, Simone Friedman,   Bonnie Pfeifer Evans, Larry Leeds, Ginger Leeds,Candace Bushnell, Avery Price, Jessica Price, Zenobia Godschalk, Mackenzie Price, Cindy Jensen, Samia Morgan,  Emily Church, Dr. Charles Ryan, Gina Carithers, Dr. Scott Tagawa, Jeff Greene, Mei Sze Greene, David Paterson (Former NY Governor), Mary Paterson.

Scott Tagawa

 

This year’s participating tennis professionals included Tommy Haas, John Lloyd, Daniel Nestor, Cyril Saulnier, Ashley Fisher, Sander Gille, Scott Lipsky, Amer Delic, Jason Pinsky, Jared Palmer, Treat Huey, JC Argone, Don Johnson, Guillermo Canas, Max Schnur, Alex Bogomolov, Wayne Odesnik, Rick Leach, Robert Kendrick and Joran Vliegen.

 

Michael Milken

 

Proceeds from the weekend will support the Prostate Cancer Foundation’s funding of the world’s most promising cancer research, including PCF’s Young Investigator program which has transformed how medical research is conducted over the past three decades. Discoveries by hundreds of PCF investigators at more than 220 institutions have driven breakthrough treatments in prostate and more than 70 other cancers.

The Prostate Cancer Foundation, founded in 1993, is dedicated to discovering groundbreaking cancer research programs thanks to the steadfast commitment from the organization’s members, research scientists and supporters.

WATER MILL, NY – AUGUST 26: Atmosphere at The Prostate Cancer Foundation’s 2023 Annual Hamptons Gala at Parrish Art Museum on August 26, 2023 in Water Mill, NY. (Photo by Jared Siskin/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Atmosphere

About the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF):

The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) is the world’s leading philanthropic organization dedicated to the research and eradication of prostate cancer, the most common cancer among men.  PCF is committed to investing in the most promising research on prevention, detection, and treatment and to bring innovative solutions to market quickly – with the goal of improving the lives of patients and their families.  Its vision is to end all deaths from prostate cancer by raising awareness and funding urgent, cutting-edge research.  PCF’s unique research model for prostate cancer already has overlap in 70 other cancers and is playing a role in helping unlock the mystery of curing all cancer.

For more information, visit www.pcf.org | F: PCF.org | X / T: @PCFnews

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