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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