Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff As a Glamorous Host Committee Member of the American Cancer Society’s 12th Annual Taste Of Hope

With Culinary Honoree Aarón Sánchez

And Survivor Honoree Miri Torres

Philanthropist, humanitarian, author and the past honoree Jean Shafiroff served as a glamorous host committee member of the American Cancer Society’s 12th Annual Taste of Hope, on Tuesday, May 9^th 2017, at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York. Jean Shafiroff wore a bright pink Oscar De La Renta gown with long opera length gloves – in a Jackie O style.

Other members of Volunteer Host committee included Chef Dale Talde, David Alan Basche, Chef David Burke, Stacy Fischer-Rosenthal, Melanie McManus, Drew Nieporent and Alysia Reiner.

Notable attendees included:  Jean Shafiroff, Chef Aarón Sánchez, Miri Torres, Mark D. Friedman, Jamie Koff, Chris Wragge, Danny Burstein, Victor de Souza, Roger Friedman, Chef Dale Talde, David Alan Basche, Chef David Burke, Chef Michael Ferraro, Stacy Fischer-Rosenthal, Melanie McManus, Drew Nieporent and Richard Rosenthal.

Event Co-Chairs Mark D. Friedman and Jamie Koff volunteered for 9 months to produce this signature culinary, wine, and spirits event. More than 700 guests enjoyed bites from New York City’s top restaurants and philanthropic chefs, and sips from leading winemakers and spirit brands. More than 65 restaurants participated including: Alidoro, AG Kitchen, Bareburger, Ben & Jack’s Steakhouse, Calle Ocho, Delicatessen, Luke’s Lobster, Serendipity 3, Morris Tap & Grill, Sprinkles Cupcakes, Tavern 62, Rock Center Café, The Smith and more.

This year’s celebration recognized Chef Aarón Sánchez as the Culinary Honoree and Miri Torres, Founder and CEO of Arianna Skincare, as the Survivor Honoree. CBS News’ Chris Wragge was back to Emcee. Since its inception, Taste of Hope has raised more than $1.6 million to support the American Cancer Society’s mission to save lives and lead the fight for a world without cancer.   

Attendees also had the opportunity to bid on silent auction prizes donated from leading organizations including: Fresco by Scotto, New York Yankees, JetBlue, Beauty & Essex, Crosby Street Hotel and Tod’s Group. Corporate support for this year’s event has been received from the following: Arianna Skincare, Allsate, Arbill, Freshdirect, Halstead Property, Sabert, UHY LLP and VTV Family Outreach Foundation.

The event was followed online at @ACSTOHNYC (Instagram), @ACSTasteOfHope (Twitter), and by hashtag #TOH2017.

(Photo Credit: Patrick McMullan)

About Jean Shafiroff:

Jean Shafiroff, philanthropist, humanitarian, and author of Successful Philanthropy: How to Make a Life by What You Give, is considered to be at the vanguard of a new movement of modern philanthropists. Jean’s philanthropy goes beyond financial contributions and includes the gifts of extensive time and knowledge. Through her work she encourages and seeks to empower all individuals to become philanthropists so that they can build the fulfillment of giving into their lives.

A volunteer fundraiser, leader and spokesperson for several charitable causes, the spectrum of Jean’s philanthropic work includes improving the lives of underserved populations, women’s rights and well-being, health care, animal welfare and resources for children in need, in addition to other causes. Jean serves on the boards of New York City Mission Society, New York Women’s Foundation, French Heritage Society, Couture Council (Museum of the Fashion Institute of Technology), Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services (20+ years), Southampton Animal Shelter Honorary Board, Southampton Bath & Tennis Club’s Charitable Foundation and Global Strays. Recently Jean became an Ambassador for the American Humane Society.  Widely recognized for her philanthropic work, Jean has been recognized and featured in numerous publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Gotham Magazine, The New York Times, New York Social Diary, Avenue, Hamptons Magazine, and The Huffington Post, among others.

Jean holds an MBA from the Graduate School of Business at Columbia University and a BS in physical therapy from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.

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Successful Philanthropy: How to Make a Life by What You Give is available in selected bookstores.

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About Taste of Hope:

Taste of Hope® was founded in 2005 by the American Cancer Society as a way to celebrate New York dining while raising funds to help the Society’s mission to fight for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. Between the early 1990s and 2013 the Society has seen a 20 percent decrease in the overall cancer death rate, which means they have helped to avoid about 1.2million cancer deaths and created the potential for more birthday celebrations.

For more information, visit: https://www.tasteofhopenyc.org/

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