Help us reach $300,000! As always, we are so grateful to our Hugs for Brady family for helping us continue to fund pediatric cancer research and patient support. Thanks to you, we had an amazing 2020 Winter Gala where we raised over $206,000! Now we want to do more; let’s go for $300,000! We can… [Read More]
Winter Gala
2020 Winter Gala
Photography services for this year’s Winter Gala were generously provided by Eloquent Studios. Purchase Your Gala Photos Use the password “hfbwintergala2020” Congratulations to Our 2020 Honorees! Thank You to Our Guests Who Made the Night a Huge Success!
2020 Ellen Gambatese Volunteers of the Year
Walter Cmielewski I have been volunteering with Hugs for Brady for over 5 years. I look forward to all of the Hugs for Brady events every year! I am happy to volunteer because it’s my way to give back to the community to help raise money for such an important cause. The Hugs for Brady… [Read More]
2020 Medical Humanitarian of the Year
Steven K. Libutti, MD, FACS, serves as Director of Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Senior Vice President of Oncology Services for RWJBarnabas Health. In these roles, Dr. Libutti oversees the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and the oncology service line of New Jersey’s largest healthcare system. Together these institutions provide… [Read More]
2020 Humanitarian of the Year
Kevin Cummings was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Investors Bancorp and Investors Bank effective May 22, 2018. He previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of these companies since January 1, 2008, and was appointed to serve on the Boards on the same date. Prior to 2008,… [Read More]
2020 Wagon Volunteer of the Year
Roy G. Svenson, the 2020 Winter Gala Wagon Volunteer honoree, has shown extraordinary commitment and compassion in his support of the Brady Buggy Wagon campaign. Mr. Svenson has supported and distributed 18 Wagons in the Illinois area during the past 6 years. A native of the Windy City, Roy worked as a retail branch manager… [Read More]
Oh, What a Night! – 2020 Winter Gala
On behalf of the Hugs for Brady Foundation, we invite you to join us for our 10th Annual Winter Gala on January 25, 2020. Purchase Tickets Sponsor This Event The gala, which also serves as our most significant fundraiser of the year will honor the individuals who have made significant contributions to help those affected by… [Read More]
2019 Winter Gala
Photography services for this year’s Winter Gala were generously donated by Eloquent Studios. Purchase Your Gala Photos Use password “winter_gala_2019”
2019 Winter Gala Recap
Help us reach $300,000! As always, we are so thankful to our Hugs for Brady family for helping us continue to donate money to fund pediatric cancer research and patient support. Without you, we would not be able to do amazing things like raise $221,000 at our 2019 Winter Gala, PLUS $19,000 from outside donors… [Read More]
2019 Hugs for Brady Foundation Pediatric Cancer Humanitarian of the Year
John J. Gantner President and CEO of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Mr. Gantner previously served as Executive Vice President and Treasurer of RWJUH, where he held various positions spanning 14 years between 1993 and 2007. Mr. Gantner joined RWJBarnabas Health and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital after serving in the role of Executive Vice… [Read More]
2019 Dr. Randy Siegel Pediatric Cancer Medical Humanitarian of the Year
Dr. Joseph Benevenia Professor and Chair at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Department of Orthopaedics Dr. Joseph Benevenia received his undergraduate degree from Saint Louis College of Arts and Sciences. After earning his Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, he returned to his native New Jersey and attended the University of Medicine and Dentistry (UMDNJ) –… [Read More]
2019 Ellen Gambatese Pediatric Cancer Volunteer of the Year
Art Moss Waterfront Management Art was born in Nanticoke, PA. At the age of 5, his parents divorced leaving his mother, Anna, to raise 5 children on her own. Though this was certainly not an easy time for Anna and her family, she was a hardworking woman who was always willing to help others whenever… [Read More]
2019 Ellen Gambatese Pediatric Cancer Volunteer of the Year
Luke Tyler Simplicity Title Luke Tyler is the owner and CEO of Simplicity Title. He strives to provide a “team feeling” for his employees while at the same time building long-lasting business relationships with his clients. This combination has brought growth and success to his company. Luke attributes his entrepreneurial and charitable motivation to his… [Read More]
Year of the Doctor – 2019 Winter Gala
The gala, which also serves as our most significant fundraiser of the year, honors individuals who have made notable contributions to help those affected by childhood cancer. At this special event, we will dine and dance with those we love, toast those who are loved but lost, and with your help, make a difference in… [Read More]
2018 Winter Gala Recap
Help us reach $300,000! Oh, what a night! The 2018 Hugs for Brady Winter Gala, One Hug Closer, was a night to remember and a huge success! We raised over $285,000 in the fight against childhood cancer, but we want to do even more. We want to reach the $300,000 mark, but we need your… [Read More]
2018 Winter Gala
Photography services for this year’s Winter Gala were generously donated by Eloquent Studios.
Celebrate with the Craig Scott Orchestra!
The Hugs for Brady Winter Gala is an amazing evening honoring those who work so diligently to help children battling cancer. It is also an evening to celebrate and have some fun—and that includes dancing to music from the amazing Craig Scott Orchestra! Craig Scott, the area’s premier provider of music and entertainment for weddings… [Read More]
2018 Hugs for Brady Foundation Pediatric Cancer Humanitarian of the Year
Ward Whitworth is a 35 year veteran of the restaurant industry and is currently President and CEO of On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina®, the world’s largest casual dining Mexican concept with over 157 locations in 34 States, Asia and Puerto Rico. OTB is owned by Argonne Capital Group out of Atlanta, with which Ward… [Read More]
2018 Dr. Randy Siegel Pediatric Cancer Medical Humanitarian of the Year
Since 2012, The Hugs for Brady Foundation has annually honored outstanding individuals or organizations who lead by example and excel in their dedication to eradicate pediatric cancer with The Randy Siegel M.D. Pediatric Cancer Medical Humanitarian of the Year Award. This year’s Humanitarian of the Year is awarded to Warren E. Moore, FACHE, President and… [Read More]
2018 Ellen Gambatese Pediatric Cancer Volunteer of the Year
The Hugs for Brady Foundation is proud to announce the recipient of this year’s ELLEN GAMBATESE Volunteer of the Year Award. Each year, this award is given to an individual or group who has made an exceptional contribution to the Hugs for Brady Foundation and the community as a volunteer. This year’s award is presented… [Read More]
One Hug Closer – 2018 Winter Gala
The gala, which also serves as our most significant fundraiser of the year, honors individuals who have made notable contributions to help those affected by childhood cancer. At this special event, we will dine and dance with those we love, toast those who are loved but lost, and with your help, make a difference in… [Read More]
Hugs for Brady Donates 10 Sony PlayStations to BMSCH
Thanks to donations made by the generous attendees of this year’s winter gala we were able to donate ten Sony PlayStations to the oncology rooms at the Bristol-Meyers Squibb Children’s Hospital. The PlayStations have been installed and they are already a big hit with the children currently in treatment at the hospital. This is so… [Read More]
Bid on our Remaining Gala Auction Items
We have several items remaining from our Winter Gala’s silent auction. So we are having a mini auction! You can view all the available items below. How to Bid This auction is taking place entirely on Facebook so you will need a Facebook account to participate. Click on “Bid On This Item” button – this… [Read More]
2017 Hugs for Brady Winter Gala
The Many Faces of Hugs
Hugs for Brady Foundation is passionate about raising awareness and money for childhood cancers. We strive to increase awareness for the need to become a donor for blood, platelets, and bone marrow, to provide resources to hospitals and cancer institutions to enhance the lives of pediatric cancer patients, and to fund research to find a… [Read More]
2017 Ellen Gambatese Volunteer of the Year Award
We are pleased to announce that the 2017 Ellen Gambatese Volunteer of the Year Award is being awarded to The Domotor Family Richie Domotor, Tracey Domotor, Rich Domotor, and Heather McClain Rich and Tracey Domotor have been married 36 years and have been lifelong residents of South Brunswick, living down the street from Mike… [Read More]
Hugs For Brady Winter Gala Interview on 1450 WCTC
Hugs for Brady Founder, Sherrie Wells stopped by the 1450 WCTC studio to talk to host Bert Baron about the foundation and this year’s Winter Gala. You can listen to the whole interview below. Bert will once again be emceeing this year’s event along with Lilly Daneman. Thank you to Bert and 1450 WCTC helping… [Read More]
Hugs for Brady Needs Your Help!
Our Annual Winter Gala is fast approaching and we need your help to get the word out! The gala, which also serves as our most significant fundraiser of the year, honors the individuals who have made notable contributions to help those affected by childhood cancer. With your help, we can raise funds to make a… [Read More]
2017 Pediatric Cancer Medical Humanitarian of the Year Award
We are pleased to announce that the 2017 Dr. Randy Siegel Medical Humanitarian of the Year is being awarded to The Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Program at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey – and – The Staff of the Inpatient Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Unit and Child Life Program at The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital at Robert Wood… [Read More]
2017 Pediatric Cancer Humanitarian of the Year
We are pleased to announce that the 2017 Hugs for Brady Foundation Pediatric Cancer Humanitarian of the Year is being awarded to Steve Kalafer and the Somerset Patriots We thank all of our amazing honorees for supporting us in our mission of children battling cancer.
Sponsor or Advertise with the 2017 Winter Gala
The 7th Annual Winter Gala The Many Faces of Hugs for Brady March 4, 2017 | The Palace at Somerset Park Details below – Due to an honoree’s allergies, please refrain from wearing scented products. Sponsor, Advertise, or Donate Your kind consideration toward providing us with items for a silent auction or your participation in our sponsorship program would be… [Read More]
View Photos from the 2016 Gala and Purchase Yours Today!
This year’s gala was our most successful yet… We raised more than $137,000 to help cure pediatric cancer and improve the lives of those who are battling the horrible disease. We are so thankful to those who donated their time, money and talents to make this night possible. We would especially like to thank Eloquent Studios for… [Read More]
2016 Hugs For Brady Winter Gala
Gala Recap, Sheldon Yellen’s Remarks
This year’s gala was our most successful yet, raising more than $137,000 for the Hugs for Brady Foundation and furthering our efforts to help cure pediatric cancer and improve the lives of those who are battling the horrible disease. We are so thankful to those who donated their time, money and talents to make this night possible. Sheldon… [Read More]
Pediatric Cancer Humanitarian of the Year Award: Sheldon Yellen
Sheldon Yellen CEO, BELFOR Holdings, Inc. …Unconventional CEO …International Businessman …Undercover Boss Sheldon Yellen has built himself a robust reputation for his unconventional management style. As CEO of BELFOR Holdings, Inc.—which operates a number of companies including BELFOR Restoration, the global leader in disaster recovery and restoration services—he carefully watches every penny spent yet doesn’t… [Read More]
Pediatric Cancer Volunteer of the Year Award: Thomas Morris
Thomas Morris Tom was raised in Leonia, NJ and was the youngest of seven children. From an early age he spent a great deal of time on the playgrounds and in the recreation center. Children and sports were an important part of Tom’s life and during his high school years he was a volunteer coach… [Read More]
Pediatric Cancer Volunteer of the Year Award: Jodi Brywka
Jodi Brywka For the past 5 years, Jodi Brywka has been the co-race director alongside Dave Brockman and Tom Morris for the Hugs for Brady Twilight 5K and Kids Fun Run. She is very honored to be receiving the Volunteer of the Year Award from this wonderful organization. Jodi and her husband of 14 years, Dave, have… [Read More]
Pediatric Cancer Volunteer of the Year Award: David Brockman
David Brockman David Brockman watched his mother suffer through Hodgkin’s disease at ten years old. Additionally, his beloved grandfather “Poppi” also passed away from stomach cancer while David was in his early twenties. After watching two of the most influential people in his life suffer from the evil effects of cancer, this horrible disease has… [Read More]
IT’S OFFICIAL! Sparky Lyle is Coming to the HFB Winter Gala!
Sparky Lyle, Manager Emeritus of the Somerset Patriots, will be signing autographs at the Hugs for Brady Winter Gala on March 5th, 2016. Lyle was the first American League reliever to capture a Cy Young Award (1977) and ranks among the all-time leaders with 238 career saves. Between 1967-1980, Lyle had more saves than anyone else in the… [Read More]
Pediatric Cancer Medical Humanitarian of the Year Award : University Radiology
University Radiology, the largest provider of subspecialty radiology and teleradiology services in NJ, is comprised of over 140 Board Certified radiologists with advanced U.S.-based training and expertise in all modalities and all subspecialty areas. Our focus is on providing the highest quality subspecialty diagnostic care for our patients, referring physicians, hospitals and our healthcare clients…. [Read More]
Be Part of the Fun – 6th Annual Hugs for Brady Winter Gala
The 6th annual Hugs for Brady winter gala takes place on March 5th and we want you to be part of it! This year’s event will once again be taking place a the Palace at Somerset Park in Somerset, NJ. The theme is “Hugging Heroes” and we will be honoring five amazing individuals that have… [Read More]
