Fashion For A Cure

The Samuel Waxman Institute for Aging & Cancer brought philanthropy, fashion, and science together at Riverpark, honoring Alexandra Adame and Mary Slattery while raising vital support for cancer research.

Fashion and philanthropy came together in elegant form at the 12th Annual Waxman Luncheon, held at Riverpark in New York City in support of the Samuel Waxman Institute for Aging & Cancer. The afternoon gathered philanthropists, fashion leaders, advocates, and longtime supporters for a cause with urgent human purpose: advancing cancer research by better understanding the connection between aging and cancer.

This year’s luncheon raised nearly $250,000, with that total expected to double through a matching contribution from The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research. The result brings the event’s impact to nearly half a million dollars, making it the most successful Waxman Luncheon to date.

The Samuel Waxman Institute for Aging & Cancer, an affiliate of The Mark Foundation, was created to focus on one of the most significant risk factors in cancer: aging. By bringing together scientists who study aging biology with those focused on oncology, the Institute supports research aimed at uncovering how aging contributes to cancer development, progression, treatment response, and prevention. It is a mission rooted not only in scientific discovery, but in the hope of creating more effective therapies and strategies for patients and families facing cancer.

The luncheon honored fashion entrepreneur Alexandra Adame and Corcoran real estate broker Mary Slattery for their commitment to advancing cancer research. Their recognition reflected the spirit of the afternoon, where personal dedication, community leadership, and charitable giving all played a role in supporting the Institute’s work.

Adding a refined fashion moment to the program, Safiyaa served as the event’s fashion presenter. Known for polished silhouettes and modern eveningwear, the brand brought a sense of sophistication to an afternoon that has become a notable fixture on New York’s philanthropic calendar.

Fashion and philanthropy came together in elegant form at the 12th Annual Waxman Luncheon, held at Riverpark in New York City in support of the Samuel Waxman Institute for Aging & Cancer. The afternoon gathered philanthropists, fashion leaders, advocates, and longtime supporters for a cause with urgent human purpose: advancing cancer research by better understanding the connection between aging and cancer.

This year’s luncheon raised nearly $250,000, with that total expected to double through a matching contribution from The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research. The result brings the event’s impact to nearly half a million dollars, making it the most successful Waxman Luncheon to date.

The Samuel Waxman Institute for Aging & Cancer, an affiliate of The Mark Foundation, was created to focus on one of the most significant risk factors in cancer: aging. By bringing together scientists who study aging biology with those focused on oncology, the Institute supports research aimed at uncovering how aging contributes to cancer development, progression, treatment response, and prevention. It is a mission rooted not only in scientific discovery, but in the hope of creating more effective therapies and strategies for patients and families facing cancer.

The luncheon honored fashion entrepreneur Alexandra Adame and Corcoran real estate broker Mary Slattery for their commitment to advancing cancer research. Their recognition reflected the spirit of the afternoon, where personal dedication, community leadership, and charitable giving all played a role in supporting the Institute’s work.

Adding a refined fashion moment to the program, Safiyaa served as the event’s fashion presenter. Known for polished silhouettes and modern eveningwear, the brand brought a sense of sophistication to an afternoon that has become a notable fixture on New York’s philanthropic calendar.