Holiday Concert with Jon Batiste
Friday, December 4, 2020
8:00 PM
Kick off the holiday season with Jon Batiste and other special guests at this with this joyous family concert.
A Conversation with Authors
Suleika Jaouad and Elizabeth Lesser
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
12:30 PM
Join Co-Chairs Peggy Bitler, Aimee Eberle, and Claudia Overstrom for a virtual conversation led by bestselling author Elizabeth Lesser about Suleika Jaouad’s first book, the instant New York Times bestselling memoir, Between Two Kingdoms.
We will also hear from President & CEO Christina Merrill about the BMCF’s vital programs and the support they have been providing patients and their families for over 29 years. During this vibrant, uplifting, and compelling hour-long virtual conversation, Suleika and Elizabeth will each draw on their personal experiences in telling their powerful stories.
Proceeds will support cancer and transplant patients and their families who are facing heightened challenges during these unprecedented times. With your generosity, BMCF can continue to Be a Lifeline™.
For more information, please call 212-838-3029 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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Spring Social for Young Professionals
Saturday, May 21, 2022
12:00 Noon
Join us for cocktails, brunch and music overlooking NYC.
2022 Champions for Charity
Holiday Shopping Benefit
Thursday, December 1, 2022 through Saturday, December 3, 2022
Manhasset, New York
Support the Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation while doing your holiday shopping!
2024 Beach Ball
Friday, September 27, 2024
From 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Palm Beach, Florida
New this year! We brought our student dances to Florida for 5th & 6th graders in the greater Palm Beach area.
Inaugural Conversation & Luncheon
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
11:00 AM
New York City
The Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation hosted its inaugural Conversation and Luncheon with bestselling author and co-founder of the Omega Institute, Elizabeth Lesser. Elizabeth joined us for a conversation about her latest book, Marrow: Love, Loss & What Matters Most. We were thankful for those who joined us for what was a compelling discussion about what it really means to love – honestly, generously, and authentically.
2018 Thanksgiving Holiday Dance
Saturday, November 17, 2018
From 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM
The Dance is a long-standing tradition for NYC private schools and boarding schools and is made up of sophomore and freshmen students. This black tie evening at 583 Park in New York City consists of dinner, dancing, a photo booth and more.
2021 Fall Ball
Friday, October 29, 2021
From 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
New York City
The fifth annual Fall Ball will be held on October 29 at 583 Park Avenue. This special event is for 7th and 8th graders from NYC and metropolitan area schools. The evening will consist of dinner, dancing, a photo booth and more. Attire is jacket and tie and party dresses and tickets will be issued on a first come-first serve basis. Proceeds from this fun party support the BMCF’s Lifeline Fund.
For more information about this event, please call 212-223-0515 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Rescheduled 64th Annual Gold & Silver Ball
Saturday, June 18, 2022
This special evening is a black tie event consisting of dinner, dancing, a photo booth and more.
It has been rescheduled from it's original November date, when it was cancelled due to Covid. All 2021 ticket and sponsor purchases will
be honored at the rescheduled event.