Thank You!
Thank you to all who joined us for a wonderful night honoring the CHC community. More details about next year's gala will be announced soon!
2025 CHC Impact Award Recipient
Apple was presented with the CHC Impact Award for its pioneering leadership in accessibility and inclusive design. With features that expand communication access for people with hearing loss, Apple has set a global standard for inclusive technology. Its commitment continues to transform lives and inspire change across industries.
GALA CO-CHAIRS
Heather and Felix Baker
Shari Brasner and Jeff Cohen
Madeline and Pedro Escudero
Jamie Magid
Victoria and Paul Orlin
Gabrielle Pecarsky and Glen Popick
Helene and Jim Rosenthal
Darlene and Charles Winkler
BROADCAST CHAIR
Bill Ritter, Anchor, Channel 7, Eyewitness News
CHEF CHAIR
William Gallagher, Executive Chef, Becco
HONORARY CHAIRS
Sara Basson
Vint Cerf
Daniel Durant
Denise Fleischman
Alex Lacamoire
Frank R. Lin, PhD, MD
J. Thomas Roland Jr., MD
Brian Selznick
BENEFIT COMMITTEE
Heather Baker Alison Merel
Shari Brasner Victoria Orlin
Madeline Escudero Gabrielle Pecarsky
Maxine Forman Hilary Quartner
Jessica Marchand Helene Rosenthal
In Partnership with
Thank You To Our Sponsors
HERO
Heather and Felix Baker
LEADER
Hudson Bay Capital
ADVOCATE
Anonymous
Liz and Phill Gross
Marc and Jennifer Lipschultz
Jamie Magid
Victoria and Paul Orlin
Gabrielle Pecarsky and Glen Popick
Maria and Osmin Rivera
SUPPORTER
Bloomberg Philanthropies
Stacey and Andrew Feller
Helene and Jim Rosenthal
Kate Schwerin and family
Virginia Weiss
PARTNER
Barash, Friedman, Friedberg & Adasko
David Brainson
Ellen Beren
Shari Brasner and Jeff Cohen
Madeline and Pedro Escudero
Stacy and Jason Helfstein
Daily and Phineas Lambert
The Quartner Family
Linda and John Scopaz
Sharon Wee and Tracy Fu
FRIEND
Susan Edelman and Maureen Ford
Barry Felder
Barbara Ginsburg Shapiro
The Herbst Group
Morgan Stanley
Shelley Holm and Paul Hammerschlag, MD
CORPORATE SPONSOR
Cochlear Americas
GN ReSound
InnoCaption
Oticon
Phonak
Sound Associates
WS Audiology USA, Inc.
Participating Restaurants
as of 10/25
54 Below
All' Antico Vinaio
Becco
Chama Mama
Chef Chris Arturo
Crispy Heaven
El Sazon R.D.
Gramercy Tavern
Il Cantinori
Le Rivage
Pier Sixty
Pinch Chinese
Prestige Caterers
Shalom Japan
Union Square Cafe
Participating Wineries
as of 10/25
Bouchaine Vineyards
Consortium of Abruzzo
Far Niente Winery
Foley Family Wines
Freixenet Mionetto
Freixenet Mionetto (Korbel / Champagne Toast)
Gloria Ferrer
Miller Family Wine Company
Riboli Family Wines
Vina Concha y Toro
