2024 Party with a Purpose
Join us on October 27, 2024
Buy Tickets! Donate To This Event
| Ticket | Quantity Left | Price Each |
|---|---|---|
| Young Friends of the AACR Foundation (Age 40 & Under) | 468 Left | $200.00 |
| General Admission | 457 Left | $300.00 |
| Couple Ticket | 464 Left | $600.00 |
| Lavender Ribbon Sponsor (2 Tickets Included) | 459 Left | $1,250.00 |
| Copper Sponsor (4 Tickets Included) | 470 Left | $2,500.00 |
| Bronze Sponsor (6 Tickets Included) | 473 Left | $5,000.00 |
| Silver Sponsor (10 Tickets, 1 Table Included) | 475 Left | $10,000.00 |
| Platinum Sponsor (20 Tickets, 2 Tables Included) | 475 Left | $25,000.00 |
| Diamond Sponsor (30 Tickets, 3 Tables Included) | 475 Left | $50,000.00 |
| Presenting Sponsor (40 Tickets, 4 Tables Included) | 475 Left | $100,000.00 |
Proceeds raised will be dedicated to lifesaving research in
Aging & Cancer Survivorship
The Friends of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Foundation are thrilled to announce the 21st Annual Party with a Purpose gala. Funds raised at this year's event will be dedicated to aging & cancer survivorship. As we embark on the next frontier of cancer discoveries, thank you for your commitment to the AACR.
Finding Cures Together ®
Date & Time:
Sunday, October 27, 2024 - 4:00pm-8:00pm
Location:
Hilton Philadelphia Penn's Landing - 201 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia 19106
Attire:
Cocktail Chic
AUCTION:
Silent & Live Auction Items Coming Soon!
Sponsorship and Tribute Book Ad Opportunities
Tickets & tables can be purchased at various Sponsorship Levels. Please see our Sponsorship Packet for a listing of the benefits available at each level.
For event questions, please contact us via email.
Humanitarian Honoree:
Michael A. Nutter
Former Mayor, City of Philadelphia
Principal Advisor, Michael A. Nutter Advisors LLC
Prostate Cancer Survivor
Scientific Achievement Honoree:
Andrew E. Chapman, DO, FACP, FCPP
Director, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
Executive VP Cancer Research & Oncology Services
Jefferson Professor, Medical Oncology
Co-Director, Jefferson Senior Adult Oncology Center
Early Career Investigator Honoree:
Kuang-Yi Wen, PhD
Associate Professor
Division of Population Science
Department of Medical Oncology
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health
Emcee:
Nydia Han
6abc's Consumer Investigative Reporter
Action News Sunday Mornings & Action News 10 A.M.
Creator of the Documentary Series #ThisIsAmerica
Friends of the AACR Foundation Co-Presidents:
Lauren O'Leary
John J. Parker, Sr.
Party with a Purpose Gala Co-Chairs:
Carol Lissack
Nancy Rein-Raphael
Matthew Ryan
Maureen Winigrad
About the AACR
Headquartered in Philadelphia, the AACR is the world’s first and largest organization dedicated to advancing cancer research, with more than 58,000 members in 141 countries and territories. Eighty-eight cents of every dollar donated to the AACR directly supports our mission to prevent and cure all cancers through research, education, communication, and collaboration. Visit aacr.org to learn more.
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