ATTENDING THE GALA?
Friday, October 3, 2025
Woodcliff Hotel & Spa - Outdoor Tent
199 Woodcliff Drive - Fairport, NY 14450
6:00 - 7:00 pm - Cocktail/Hors d'oeuvres Reception
7:00 - 9:30 pm - Dinner Program & Awards
(Salad, Combo Plate Chicken Florentine & Herb Crusted Cod, Tiramisu Dessert;
Eggplant Parmesan as vegetarian option)
9:30 - 11:00 pm - Music & Dancing with The Rochester Rat Pack
ATTIRE: Black & Gold Cocktail or Semi-Formal Wear.
Event Co-Chairs:
Rosa LaDelfa, The Addison of Park Crescent
Rob Poltrino, Skull Diamond & Heart Capital
Heroes Ball is our largest fundraiser and held annually to celebrate local "heroes" and champions against cancer their selfless acts of compassion and generosity in helping to enrich the lives of those impacted cancer. It's a fun evening celebrating the spirit of caring and giving that makes our community a great place for all. All funds raised from the Heroes Ball stay in Rochester to benefit Cancer Support Community at Gilda's Club in providing free educational, social and emotional support resources for men, women, teens, and kids whose lives have been touched by cancer.
AWARD HONOREES
HERO AWARD
Steven Ognibene, MD
Rochester Regional Health System
Presented for meritorious, outstanding or heroic distinctive
personal involvement in the cancer arena by a local individual.
JACOB GITELMAN AWARD
Kah Poh "Melissa" Loh, MD
URMC/Wilmot Cancer Center
Presented for outstanding, meritorious service by a
medical professional working with oncology patients.
COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD
Interlakes Oncology & Hematology
Award is in memory of Christie Simonetti and presented
in recognition of a caring and concerned spirit shown to others.
CHRISTIE SIMONETTI AWARD
Gary Mervis
Camp Good Days & Special Times
Award is in memory of Christie Simonetti and presented
in recognition of a caring and concerned spirit shown to others.
RICHARD MCGLYNN AWARD
Larry Yovanoff
Cancer Support Community at Gilda's Club
Immediate Past Board Chair
Presented to an individual who through their leadership, inspiration or
own survivorship have worked on behalf of people with cancer.
We welcome item donations!
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Event Questions/Ticket Sales, Contact:
Mary Ellen Smith
mesmith@cscrochester.org
585-423-9700 x303
Sponsorships available, Contact:
Lorraine Clements
lclements@cscrochester.org
585-423-9700 x305
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Unable to attend the Heroes Ball Gala?
You can still support our cause. Your gift, of any amount, supports our ability to provide free educational, social, emotional, and mental health support programs for anyone, any age,
who has been impacted by cancer.
Thank you for your generosity.
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