New York’s Young Philanthropy Set Steps Out for Cancer Research at Young Angels Gala

Hosted by Fox 5 NY’s Bianca Peters, the evening honored LÁYN Foundation’s Elaine Chamberlain and brought together the next generation of supporters for Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research.

Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research brought New York’s young philanthropy, fashion, and social communities together on Monday, April 27^th, for the 2026 Young Angels Gala at Crane Club in Manhattan. The annual event, hosted by Bianca Peters, Emmy-winning news anchor for Fox 5 NY, honored Elaine Chamberlain, founder and CEO of LÁYN and the Stay in Your LÁYN Foundation. Held at Crane Club, the evening featured a whimsical black-tie dress code and music by David Katz, Neil Jackson, Tokyo Rose, and Jordan Emanuel.  Presented by Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation’s Young Professionals Committee, the gala continued the organization’s tradition of engaging the next generation of supporters in its mission to advance cancer research. The evening blended New York nightlife energy with philanthropic purpose, drawing guests for cocktails, passed appetizers, music, and celebration in support of the foundation’s work. The event was founded by Ayaan Ahmed, with Andrew Warren, Becca Morris, Hugh Barton, and Louie Torrellas serving as founding chairs. Co-chairs included Adriana Ingenito, Alana Kramer, Aleksandra Sasha Tikhomirova, Alexandrea Lafata, Alex Pita, Anjali Peddanna, Anne Li, Catherina Davius, Christina Lo, Cody Chambers, Eric Lerner, Eugenia Bullock, Fer Da Silva, Francesca Minieri, Gabe Galper, Gabriella Oros, Isabella Sylvester, Jason Naylor, Julia Lindenthal, Kyle Persaud, Kseniya Shyrokava, Lauren Summa, Lidiya Oros, Lindsay Karp, Nancy Moeller, Nicoletta Kolpakov, Nicolette Cortez, Renato Ochoa, Ross Pino, Samantha Goldstein, Sarah Amster, Shirin Lofti, and Vikrant Patel.  

Notable Attendees included: Denise Rich, Bianca Peters, Harvey Spevak, Elaine Chamberlain, Melissa Gorga, Joe Gorga, Mike Muse, Sabina Plestinova, Nicole Maddie, Noah Neiman, Brittany Allyn, Shermin Lakha, Mike Masco, Heloise Pratt, Jon Stevens, Millie Waislitz, and Alex Lundqvist.

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With thanks to our sponsors, including  Reve Travel, DCS Services, LVH, Muscari, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, LALO Tequila, HRLM Champagne, Apres Caviar, Lyre’s Mocktail, Happy Dad, Tres Chicon, Hamptons Muse, Spring 44 Gin, Jeffersons Whisky, Pernod Ricard, and Treveri Cellars Prosecco. Rami Chocolates, Caffe Napoli, Baked by Melissa, and Let’s Sprinkle by MG provided delicious sweets. Danielle Rose Fisher, Jorge Torrealba, Magician and Mentalist Nadav Roet, and Autumn Spiritual Solutions donated their talents to keep everyone entertained all night!

About Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research: Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research funds the best and brightest early-career scientists whose research focuses on finding less-toxic treatments for patients with leukemia, lymphoma, and related blood cancers.  Celebrating its 30^{th anniversary this year, the Foundation has, since its inception in 1996, funded more than $47 million in grants, making it one of the largest non-governmental sources of grant support for} blood cancer research in the nation. On average, eighty-eight cents of every dollar raised directly funds research. For more than three decades, the Foundation has honored Gabrielle’s legacy by funding the boldest, most cutting-edge ideas in cancer research.

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