Christina Renna Foundation Holds 16th Annual Angel’s Wish Gala
The Christina Renna Foundation (CRF) held its 16th annual Angel’s Wish Gala at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury on Jan. 28.
This year’s event raised over $30,000 to support Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory’s (CSHL’s) ongoing rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) research. RMS is a rare and often fatal form of pediatric cancer affecting muscle, bone, and connective tissue. The event honored CSHL Professor Christopher Vakoc with the 2023 CRF Research Award for his leadership of the laboratory’s Sarcoma Research Project. The Christina Renna Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity supporting children’s cancer research and furthering awareness and education through the support of cancer groups and outreach programs for the direct support of those in need. Funds raised through this event will go to continued research into rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS), a rare and often fatal form of pediatric cancer. In total, CRF has donated over $350,000 to research at CSHL. For more information, please visit: www.crf4acure.org
Michael Lavorata, Mayor of the Village of LindenhurstPhoto by Ed ShinDr. Christopher VakocPhoto by Ed ShinSuffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffreyPhoto by Ed ShinSuffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey, JoAnn Boettcher, president of the Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce; and Michael Lavorata, Mayor of the Village of LindenhurstPhoto by Ed ShinDr. Christopher Vakoc, professor at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, and Philip RennaPhoto by Ed ShinDaniel Renna Jr., Margarita Renna & Daniel Renna, President of the Christina Renna FoundationPhoto by Ed ShinChristina Renna Foundation Angels Wish GalaPhoto by Ed ShinChristina Renna Foundation Angels Wish GalaPhoto by Ed ShinChristina Renna Foundation Angels Wish GalaPhoto by Ed ShinChristina Renna Foundation Angels Wish GalaPhoto by Ed ShinPhilip Renna, Suffolk County Legislature Kevin McCaffrey, Dr. Christopher Vakoc & Richard J. RennaPhoto by Ed ShinChief Warrant Officer Christine Glynn & Morgan FryePhoto by Ed Shin
