THE LONG ISLAND HOSPITALITY BALL:
LIHB shows off its hospitality talents by showcasing offerings from the region’s top restaurants, wine and spirit brands, nightclubs and entertainers as well as hotels and catering halls. This was the 4th year the LIHB raised funds for the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund, Inc. The LIHB was founded in 2011 by Keith Hart and the LIHB Board of Directors. Mr. Hart is a hospitality industry guru and cancer survivor. His personal battle with cancer is now in remission and has inspired him to rally the industry to join the fight against cancer. This year the goal was to top the 2017 total of $416,000 and the event was a huge success!
Long Island’s top cover bands and entertainers, including Christian Guardino the 2017 Golden Buzzer Winner from “America’s Got Talent” and DJ’s performed throughout the property and throughout the evening. Many celebrities and sports stars attended, including the Baldwin family.
THE CAROL M BALDWIN BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FUND INC. (www.findacure.org)
Carol M. Baldwin is not only the founder, she is a Breast Cancer Survivor. The Baldwin family firmly believes that the key to finding a cure for Breast Cancer is by providing the funding necessary to allow researchers to learn more about this disease. There have been many significant advances in the methods of detection and treatments for breast cancer, yet many women continue to lose their battle every year as they succumb to the devastating effects of this disease. Our mission is to find a cure – nothing less.Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund has awarded close to 100 research grants totaling in excess of $5 million to medical research. 90% of all donations go directly towards funding research.
