The SHAREing and CAREing non-profit organization held its annual benefit and silent auction gala at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach on Thursday, October 19th, with hundreds of attendees.
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The SHAREing and CAREing nonprofit organization aimed at providing cancer support and education held its annual benefit and silent auction gala with hundreds of attendees at the Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, on Thursday, Oct. 19.
Staff and volunteers at SHAREing and CAREing celebrated 29 years of service in Queens with a gala to remember alongside supporters, donors and a list of honorees, who were awarded for their immense efforts and contributions to the organization.
“Everything and every dollar you give to this organization goes to directly help people who truly are struggling, both financially and emotionally,” said SHAREing and CAREing Founder Anna Kril. “… It is an amazing thing to be able to help someone directly.”
SHAREing and CAREing was founded by four breast cancer survivors, dating back to 1994. At the gala, one of the original founders, Mary Demakos, thanked attendees and Anna Kril for their diligent support over the years. Laura Jean Hawkins, the chair of the SHAREing and CAREing board of directors, also shared acknowledgment to those donors and breast cancer survivors in attendance.
“We are here doing what we do for all the survivors. I know we have a number of survivors in the room tonight and I want you to know, we do what we do because of you,” Hawkins said. “We look at you and we see your strength and the strength of your family as you go through the most horrible time in your lives and it is our privilege to provide you with all the services that we can to help your journey to help be a successful one.”
For this year’s gala, the organization hosted five distinct honorees who’s contributions have impacted the organization and people around the world.
Ed Randall, founder & chief advocacy…
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