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Home / Archives for Events / Winter Gala

Winter Gala

February 20, 2020

2020 Hugs for Brady Foundation Winter Gala

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]

Filed Under: Events, Fundraisers, Sponsors, Winter Gala Tagged With: Cory Booker, eloquent studios, Events, Fundraisers, Winter Gala

January 29, 2020

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!

Filed Under: Events, Photo Gallery, Winter Gala Tagged With: Donations, eloquent studios, Events, Fundraisers, Winter Gala

October 30, 2019

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]

Filed Under: Events, Volunteers, Winter Gala Tagged With: Anne Keller, Cora Park, Diamond Business Communications, Ellen Gambatese Pediatric Cancer Volunteer of the Year, eloquent studios, Events, Fundraisers, Gloria Nilson and Co Real Estate, It's Ur Wrap, Joanne Scott-Santos, Linda Vanderveer, Martin Insurance Group, Michelle Hoffmann, Reisa Diamond, State Theater New Jersey, Walter Cmielewski, Winter Gala

September 30, 2019

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]

Filed Under: Events, Winter Gala Tagged With: Dr. Randy Siegel Pediatric Cancer Medical Humanitarian of the Year, Events, Fundraisers, Steven K. Libutti, Winter Gala

September 25, 2019

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]

Filed Under: Events, Winter Gala Tagged With: Events, Fundraisers, Hugs for Brady Foundation Pediatric Cancer Humanitarian of the Year, Investors Bank, Kevin Cummings, Winter Gala

September 20, 2019

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]

Filed Under: Brady Buggy Wagons, Events, Fundraisers, Winter Gala Tagged With: Brady Buggy Wagons, Events, Fundraisers, Roy Svenson, Wagon Volunteer of the Year

September 15, 2019

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]

Filed Under: Events, Fundraisers, Winter Gala Tagged With: Events, Fundraisers, Winter Gala

March 8, 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]

Filed Under: Events, Fundraisers, Sponsors, Winter Gala Tagged With: Fundraisers, Winter Gala

January 22, 2019

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]

Filed Under: Events, Winter Gala Tagged With: Events, Fundrasiers, Hugs for Brady Foundation Pediatric Cancer Humanitarian of the Year, John J. Gantner, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Winter Gala

January 22, 2019

2019 Dr. Randy Siegel Pediatric Cancer Medical Humanitarian of the Year

Dr. Joseph Benevenia Professor and Chair atRutgers 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) – New… [Read More]

Filed Under: Events, Winter Gala Tagged With: Department of Orthopaedics, Dr. Joseph Benevenia, Dr. Randy Siegel Pediatric Cancer Medical Humanitarian of the Year, Events, Fundraisers, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Winter Gala

January 22, 2019

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]

Filed Under: Events, Winter Gala Tagged With: Art Moss, Ellen Gambatese Pediatric Cancer Volunteer of the Year, Events, Fundraisers, Waterfront Management, Winter Gala

January 17, 2019

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]

Filed Under: Events, Winter Gala Tagged With: Ellen Gambatese Pediatric Cancer Volunteer of the Year, Events, Fundraisers, Luke Tyler, Simplicity Title, Winter Gala

October 1, 2018

Year of the Doctor – 2019 Winter Gala

2019 Winter Gala Year of the Doctor

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]

Filed Under: Events, Winter Gala Tagged With: Events, Fundraisers, Winter Gala

March 19, 2018

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]

Filed Under: Events, Fundraisers, Winter Gala

November 16, 2017

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]

Filed Under: Events, Winter Gala Tagged With: Craig Scott Orchestra, Events, Fundrasiers, Winter Gala

November 6, 2017

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]

Filed Under: Events, Winter Gala Tagged With: Events, Fundraisers, Hugs for Brady Foundation Pediatric Cancer Humanitarian of the Year, On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, Ward Whitworth, Winter Gala

October 17, 2017

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]

Filed Under: Events, Winter Gala Tagged With: 2016 Winter Gala, Dr. Randy Siegel Pediatric Cancer Medical Humanitarians of the Year, Events, Fundraisers, Warren E. Moore

September 26, 2017

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]

Filed Under: Events, Winter Gala Tagged With: Ellen Gambatese Pediatric Cancer Volunteer of the Year, Events, Fundraisers, Jeff Schnier, Winter Gala

September 14, 2017

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]

Filed Under: Events, Front Page Feature, Winter Gala Tagged With: Events, Fundraisers, Winter Gala

May 16, 2017

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]

Filed Under: HFB News, Winter Gala Tagged With: Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital, Donate, Winter Gala

March 10, 2017

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]

Filed Under: Events, Winter Gala Tagged With: Events, Winter Gala

February 15, 2017

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]

Filed Under: Events, Winter Gala Tagged With: Winter Gala

February 3, 2017

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]

Filed Under: Events, Volunteers, Winter Gala Tagged With: Kickball for Grown Ups, Volunteer, Winter Gala

February 3, 2017

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]

Filed Under: Events, Winter Gala Tagged With: 1450 WCTC, Bert Baron, Winter Gala

January 30, 2017

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]

Filed Under: Events, Volunteers, Winter Gala Tagged With: Sponsors, Volunteer, Winter Gala

January 27, 2017

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]

Filed Under: Events, Winter Gala Tagged With: BMSCH, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Winter Gala

January 20, 2017

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.

Filed Under: Events, Winter Gala Tagged With: Somerset Patriots, Winter Gala

January 18, 2017

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]

Filed Under: Sponsors, Winter Gala Tagged With: Fundraising, Winter Gala

March 17, 2016

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]

Filed Under: Events, Winter Gala Tagged With: 2016 Winter Gala Photos, eloquent studios, Hugs for Brady Winter Gala, The Palace at Somerset Park

March 14, 2016

Gala Recap, Sheldon Yellen’s Remarks

Hugs for Brady Winter Gala

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]

Filed Under: Cancer Kid Stories, Winter Gala Tagged With: Hugging Heroes, Hugs for Brady 6th Annual Winter Gala, Sheldon Yellen

March 4, 2016

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]

Filed Under: Events, Winter Gala Tagged With: Events, Fundraisers, Winter Gala

February 19, 2016

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]

Filed Under: Events, Winter Gala Tagged With: 2016 Winter Gala, 2016 Winter Gala Honoree

February 12, 2016

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]

Filed Under: Events, Winter Gala Tagged With: 2016 Winter Gala, 2016 Winter Gala Honoree

February 5, 2016

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]

Filed Under: Events, Winter Gala Tagged With: 2016 Winter Gala, 2016 Winter Gala Honoree

February 2, 2016

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]

Filed Under: Brady Buggy Wagons, Winter Gala Tagged With: Hugs for Brady Winter Gala, Somerset Patriots, Sparky Lyle

January 22, 2016

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]

Filed Under: Events, Winter Gala Tagged With: 2016 Winter Gala, 2016 Winter Gala Honoree

January 8, 2016

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]

Filed Under: Events, Winter Gala Tagged With: 2016 Winter Gala

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