Our Gala
OSF Celebrates 10 Years of Making a Difference in the Lives of Children Around the World
The Orphaned Starfish Foundation held its 2011 Annual Gala, celebrating its 10th anniversary, on October 18, 2011 at Cipriani, Wall Street, in New York City. The Gala, our largest fundraising event, honored Robert & Cindy Citrone for their extraordinary dedication to helping disadvantaged children and at-risk youth, as well as seven children from five countries for their achievements in the Orphaned Starfish Programs who left their villages and their countries for the first time for this special occasion.
The event raised over $500,000 that will benefit OSF’s twenty projects worldwide.
Over 430 guests attended, including Plaxico Burress (Wide Receiver, NY Jets), Harry Carson (Hall of Fame Linebacker, NY Giants), Amos Zereoue, (Retired, Pittsburgh Steelers and NE Patriots), Brian Kelly (Retired, NY Giants), Adam Brody (Actor), Christian Campbell (Actor), America Olivo (Actress), Pras Michel (Musician and Activist, The Fugees), Alex McCord and Simon Van Kempen (Real Housewives of NY), Danielle Doty (Miss Teen USA 2011), Leila Lopes (Miss Universe 2011), Darryl “DMC” McDaniels (Musician, Run DMC), Sessilee Lopez (Model), and Mary Alice Stephenson (Stylist). The Mistress of Ceremonies was Kristine Johnson (Co-Anchor, WCBS-TV), and the evening entertainment featured singer/songwriter Gustavo Galindo and Grammy nominated artist, Cucu Diamantes.
“This has been a very exciting year for the Orphaned Starfish Foundation. I’m humbled by the amount of support we are receiving,” said Andrew Stein, Chairman of the Orphaned Starfish Foundation. “It will move the Foundation to a whole new level, and enable us to improve the lives of even more children.”
Click Here to View Photo Gallery, Courtesy of Daniel J. Marino
A special thank you to our benefit committee members, and volunteers, whose efforts and contributions make this event possible. WE COULD NOT HAVE ACCOMPLISHED THIS WITHOUT YOU!
Daniela Acuna
Cherie Bagwill
Karen Bhatia
Jahn Brodwin
Kevin Brown
Paula Chapman
Peter Ciaccia
Meron Demisse
Santoya Fields
Rossanna Figuera
Vanessa Forcina
Hugh Fox
Maria Garcia
Stuart Green
Nelly Isaacson
Bill Kalatsky
Sasha Labrada
Joey Lico
Suzy Ann Machado
Alex McCord
Pasquale Monteleone
Tim O’Byrne
Vicky Ormaza
Harry Palumbo
Justine Pasek
Krizstina Sherer
Ron Stein
Mary Alice Stephenson
Simon Van Kempen
Leslie Wolfson