The annual gala is the chapter’s largest fundraiser of the year.

We are pleased to announce the 2008 honorees: Jim McCann, Founder & CEO of 1-800-Flowers.Com, Inc. and Jonathan M. Nelson, CEO, Providence Equity Partners.
Guest Emcee of the Gala is Nigel Barker, world-renowned photographer & judge on "America's Next Top Model” and music will be provided by the Marianne Bennett Orchestra.

Guests enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner and dancing, a live auction to benefit the Foundation and more. We expect 600 to 800 of New York’s corporate and philanthropic elite to attend and enjoy this glamorous Black Tie event. Ticket price is $500 per person and sponsorship levels range from $3,750 to $50,000