There's nothing we love to see more than celebrities coming together for a good cause. On October 20, our favorite stars and noteworthy names attended The 2009 Angel Ball, where they raised almost $4 million for cancer research.
Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research honored three outstanding individuals "for their commitment and dedication to the fight against cancer." Among the honorees were Her Highness Sheikha Salama bint Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, retired Vice Chairman of Quick & Reilly/Fleet Securities, Thomas C. Quick and his sister, Tricia Quick. In addition, the foundation announced the Shulamit Benjamini Sandberg Medical Research Grant in memory of jewelry designer and long-time Angel supporter, Lorraine Schwartz's mother.
Denise Rich and her daughters Daniella Rich Kilstock and Ilona Rich Schachter hosted, and a live auction was led by Brook Hazelton. The event was held at Cipriani's, a venue that wouldn't be complete without the hottest deejay and A-list stars. DJ Cassidy spun while Jennifer Hudson, Robin Thicke, Estelle, British imports Blake, and many others mingled. Also socializing, presenting, and hosting for a cause were Blake Lively, Penn Badgley, Beth Ostrosky Stern & Howard Stern, Kathie Lee Gifford, Natalie Cole, Sherri Shepherd, Bar Refaeli, Alan Cumming, Benny Medina, Buzz & Lois Aldrin, Clive Davis, Ivana Trump, Russell Simmons, Lorraine Scwartz, Patricia Field, Paula Patton, Paula Zahn, Star Jones, and Swizz Beatz.
Estelle
Jennifer Hudson
Star Jones
Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research and charitybuzz.com have partnered for the online auction. Bidding started October 7 and runs through October 29, with proceeds benefiting cancer research. Join in on the bidding here, with pieces from Missoni, an internship at Harper's Bazaar, Jimmy Choos, a trip to the Palm Beach, FL Breakers Resort, ppieces from Adria de Haume and Charriol, and tickets to the ABC's Dancing with the Stars.
Sigh, if only our bank accounts matched the size of our hearts.
