The Child Study Center hosts numerous benefit events and recognition dinners. We welcome you to read about past events, enjoy our photo galleries, and learn about upcoming events you might like to participate in.
United Hospital Fund to Honor J. Ira Harris at Annual Gala on October 5th
The United Hospital Fund will present its prestigious Distinguished Community Service Award to J. Ira Harris for establishing the Harris Obesity Prevention Effort (HOPE) at NYU Langone Medical Center at its annual Gala on Monday evening, October 5, 2009, at the Waldorf-Astoria. The award was established in 1987 to recognize the extraordinary value and impact of volunteer leadership and volunteer-professional partnerships in health care. Mr. Harris joins a select group of individuals singled out by the United Hospital Fund who have undertaken targeted initiatives to tackle pressing health care concerns, promote wellness, and improve the availability, affordability, or quality of health care services in New York City, especially for the poorest and most vulnerable. Also being honored at the Fund's Gala will be James S. and Merryl H. Tisch, who receive the Fund's Health Care Leadership Award, and Lee Perlman, president of GNYHA Ventures, who will receive a special tribute. For more information on the award or the Fund's Gala, visit the Fund's website www.uhfnyc.org or contact Norma Gindes ngindes@uhfnyc.org or 212 494-0728.
Bloomingdale's Spring 2009 Fashion Show and Luncheon
The Spring 2009 Fashion Show and Luncheon to Benefit the NYU Child Study Center was held at Bloomingdale’s New York City on April 15, 2009. The Benefit was co-chaired by Katerina Alevizaki-Dracopoulos, Jennifer Creel and Chris Mack; and once again, graciously underwritten by Bloomingdale’s.
Thanks to the generosity of Bloomingdale’s, 100% of all funds raised at the luncheon will go directly to services at the NYU Child Study Center. In addition, the flagship store on 59th Street donated 10% of sales through its personal shopping service to the Center, as well as 100% of proceeds from a raffle for luxurious prizes.
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2nd Annual HOPE Benefit
The Harris Obesity Prevention Effort (HOPE) at the NYU Child Study Center and NYU Langone Medical Center honored Thomas Frieden, M.D., M.P.H., and the Bloomberg Administration, on February 5, 2009 at the 2nd Annual HOPE Benefit.
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The Eleventh Annual Child Advocacy Award Dinner
The NYU CSC Eleventh Annual Child Advocacy Award Dinner was held on Tuesday, December 9 at Cipriani 42nd Street. This year’s dinner raised $5.8 million. Paul Tudor Jones II was honored for his dedication to the Center’s fight against childhood psychiatric and learning disorders and awarded the Child Advocacy Award.
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NYU CSC Child Advocacy Award Dinner Kickoff
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NYC’s top philanthropists and society leaders gathered on October 22 for the annual NYU Child Study Center Child Advocacy Award Dinner kickoff cocktail party at the Park Avenue home of Danielle and David Ganek.
Summer Broadway Benefit Raises over $150,000 for the Child Study Center
On Sunday, June 1st, friends of the NYU Child Study Center joined Harold S. Koplewicz, Founder and Director of the CSC, for a Summer Broadway Benefit. Guests enjoyed a matinee performance of John Waters' Cry-Baby, the Musical, followed by a post-theatre dinner at Ellen’s Stardust Diner. The benefit, graciously underwritten by Richard and Marcia Mishaan, raised over $150,000 with all proceeds supporting the building of a new home for the Child Study Center.
Bloomingdale’s Fashion Show Raises over $85,000 for Child Study Center
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The 2008 Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon to Benefit the NYU Child Study Center was held at Bloomingdale’s New York City on April 11, 2008. It was co-chaired by Christine Mack, Marcia Mishaan and Claude Wasserstein; and was graciously underwritten by Bloomingdale’s. Attendees had a chance to participate in a raffle for luxurious prizes, with all proceeds contributing to the $85,000 that has been raised to date. In addition, Bloomingdale’s donated 10% of the day’s sales from the Designer Collection purchases.
Tenth Annual Child Advocacy Award Dinner
The Tenth Annual Child Advocacy Award Dinner was held on Tuesday, December 4 at Cipriani 42nd Street. Led by CSC Board members Michael Recanati and Ira Statfeld, this year's dinner honored Brooke Garber Neidich, the founding chair of the Child Study Center. Learn more...
Alessi Trunk Show Benefits NYU Child Study Center
Thank you to Ira Statfeld and the General Home Store in East Hampton for donating 20% of the proceeds from their August Alessi Trunk Show to the Child Study Center.
Bloomingdale's Hosts an Exclusive Chanel Fashion Show and Luncheon to Benefit the NYU Child Study Center
On Friday, May 11, 2007, Bloomingdale's hosted a private fashion show and luncheon for the NYU Child Study Center. This event was a part of Bloomingdale's Chanel Mega Event and attendees saw Chanel's Fall/Winter 2007 line debut in New York City. This exclusive event, which was co-chaired by Child Study Center Board members Marcia Mishaan and Claude Wasserstein.
