On Monday, June 27, the Long Island Hospitality Ball hosted its 10th anniversary event at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury on Long Island.
For the sixth year, the proceeds went towards the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund, which is a cause that is near and dear to the organizers’ hearts since it involves fighting breast cancer and raising awareness.
In the spirit of generosity, three industry peers were honored for their accomplishments: Greg Clement, the vice President of Commercial Operations New York State, Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, as well as Keith Hart, the President of Hart Agency and Chairman of the Long Island Hospitality Ball and Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist Carol Silva of News 12 was bestowed the “Ed Lowe Media Award.”
The Long Island Hospitality Ball (LIHB) displayed its hospitality talents by showcasing offerings from the region’s top restaurants, wine and spirit brands, nightclubs, and entertainers as well as hotels and catering halls.
The LIHB was founded in 2011 by Keith Hart and the LIHB Board of Directors. Hart is a hospitality industry guru and cancer survivor. His personal battle with cancer is now in remission and has inspired him to rally the industry to join the fight against cancer.
Long Island’s top cover bands and entertainers, featured Mike DelGuidice of Big Shot on the main stage with a little help from his friends (including Randy Jackson of Zebra), as well as DJ Theo and That 70’s Band, among other artists.
“Living on Long Island, this GALA is such a must to attend,” said Nick Tangorra, entertainer and radio personality. From all the drinks, food, music, and incredible cause I had such a wonderful time attending.”
“The biggest joy of the night was getting to meet Carol Silva who was being honored,” Tangorra admitted. “I was so emotional meeting her because her recent cancer journey was so impactful and inspirational to my family as we dealt with cancer in my home this past year. She gave us the biggest gift…. The inspiration and motivation to keep going.”
“By sharing the highs and lows of her journey, with a smile on her face, she showed us that cancer isn’t an end. Rather, it’s just a different beginning and perhaps a weird chapter. I had an absolutely wonderful evening and I can’t wait to attend the next,” Tangorra added.
Philanthropist Carol M. Baldwin was not only the founder; she was a breast cancer survivor. The Baldwin family firmly believes that the key to finding a cure for breast cancer is by providing the funding necessary to allow researchers to learn more about this disease.
There have been many significant advances in the methods of detection and treatments for breast cancer, yet many people continue to lose their battle every year as they succumb to the devastating effects of this disease. Their mission is to find a cure for cancer, nothing less.
The Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund has awarded close to 100 research grants totaling in excess of five million dollars to medical research.
