On October 24, Irina Proskurina and Andres Arellano – CEO and VP of E-PR Agency – attended the Angel Ball 2022. The event is organized annually by Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research.
Each year, Angel Ball honors individuals who have made outstanding philanthropic and humanitarian contributions to cancer research to help professionals fight the disease. The ball is attended by A-list celebrities, hip influencers, philanthropists, entrepreneurs and other high net worth individuals who support the worthy cause. Established in memory of Gabrielle Rich Aouad, the ball has been dedicated to raising funds for cancer research for more than two decades.
This year, the ball made its official comeback on the New York scene in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the two-year hiatus, the 2022 Angel Ball was particularly anticipated – the longstanding tradition of an exciting social gathering that brings together philanthropy and entertainment was deeply missed by the event’s dedicated attendees and donors.
This year’s event was marked by an impassioned speech from New York Mayor Eric Adams, who encouraged guests to donate more: “It’s a blessing to live rich but it’s a sin to die rich so write another check‘ said Adams.
Alongside the mayor were such prominent attendees as Chaka Khan, Fat Joe, Jill Martin and many other celebrities whose presence added to the Angel Ball’s festive atmosphere. The event raised nearly $40 million for advanced cancer research.
This isn’t the first major charity event E-PR executives have attended. Agency CEO Irina Proskurina and Vice President Andres Arellano support multiple funds and charities in New York and across the United States. “The causes we support always reflect our personal and business values. We want to improve people’s lives, not only through our work, but also by supporting events such as the Angel Ball,‘ Irina comments.
