New York’s leading business people and philanthropists come together each year for a morning call to raise funds in support of innovative cancer research.

Held at a premier New York City location, our Annual Breakfast is an entertaining cancer fundraising event that gives guests the chance to learn about the important work of our scientists and network with well known New Yorkers – all before the work day starts. 

Annual Breakfast 2009

Our 2009 Annual Breakfast honoring Richard T. Clark, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Merck & Co., Inc., was held on May 27th at The Rainbow Room in New York City. The event raised $1.4 million to fund cancer research and was attended by 250 guests, including leaders of science, academia and industry. In accepting his tribute, Mr. Clark focused on the widespread impact of cancer and how important it is to encourage new thinking in cancer research.  Joe Kernen, co-anchor of CNBC’s flagship morning program “Squawk Box,” spoke of his unique background as a former cancer researcher at MIT.  Guests were inspired by Damon Runyon-funded scientists John Rinn, PhD, and Christine Chung, MD, who shared their own personal stories and the paths that lead them to their current cancer research projects.
    
> See photos of the Annual Breakfast in support of cancer research

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