Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation's A Hamptons Happening
- Jenna Mackin
- Jun 28, 2016
- 1 min read
The 12th Annual "A Hamptons Happening" will mark the 40th Anniversary of the founding of the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation by noted oncologist and cancer researcher Samuel Waxman, MD. The benefit, which takes place on Saturday, July 9, at the residence of Maria and Kenneth Fishel, will feature over 30 of the top chefs and restaurants in New York City and The Hamptons. The event will be hosted by CBS 2 News anchor Chris Wragge and will honor Sandra Lee, philanthropist, author, television personality and breast cancer survivor; Jayma Cardoso, founder of The Surf Lodge in Montauk; and Deirdre Quinn, CEO of the luxury fashion company Lafayette 148 New York. This year's "A Hamptons Happening" is chaired by event Co-Founders Marion Waxman and Laurie Schaffran and Co-Chair Karen Amster-Young. Additional chairpersons include Erin Jennifer Woudsma as Auction Chair and Erica Linden-Fineberg as Journal Chair. LDV Hospitality is the featured restaurant group at the event. The Honorary Lead Chef Couple is Fernanda Capobianco, founder of Vegan Divas, journalist and cookbook author; and Francois Payard, pastry chef, restaurateur and author. Tickets start at $375 or $175 for millennial ticket (those 30 and under). For tickets visit www.waxmancancer.org.