Taiwanese Communities Donated to American Red Cross of New York’s Annual Benefit Gala

Taiwanese and Asian communities including TCCNY, TAANY, TJCNNY, Hello Taiwan USA, ACTAsia, and AsianInNY with invitation by Ming Chiang, President of Casual Home Worldwide Inc., all donated and supported American Red Cross of New York at its Annual Benefit Gala on Oct 10th 2018 at Ziegfeld Ballroom. Last night’s event recognized civic leaders and heroic individuals who embody @RedCross humanitarian mission and was successfully raised overall $1.7 millions to support Red Cross’ mission.

Event Hosts
Don & Lisa Callahan
Elizabeth McCaul & Frank Ingrassia

Master of Ceremonies
Mike Tirico
Host & Play-by-Play Announcer, NBC Sports Group

Special Musical Performance
Gavin DeGraw


Honoring
Corporate Leadership Award
Macy’s

Humanitarian Award
Hearst
Accepted by Steven Swartz, President and CEO

Local Hero Award

Army Pfc. Emmanuel Mensah

On December 28, 2017, Army Pfc. Emmanuel Mensah was visiting his family in the Bronx, when a fire broke out. As the blaze raged out of control, Mensah ran in and out of the apartment building to lead several neighbors to safety. Mensah, will be honored posthumously for his actions.

Special Recognition
American Red Cross supporters of 2017 Hurricane Season

Celebrating 100 years of partnership with IBM

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