On Saturday July 9, Concern Foundation for cancer research hosted its 42nd annual Block Party at Paramount Pictures Studios in Hollywood. A staple on the Los Angeles events calendar, the event raised nearly $2 million to fund research focused on immunology-based methods to treating cancer. The annual gala included a food festival, casino games, live entertainment and an auction where the highest bid item was Adele concert box seats tickets that sold at over $8,000.
The Block Party honored Dr. Peter and Rebecca Grossman as Humanitarian and Community Leaders, who, with the Grossman Burn Centers and Grossman Burn Foundation, for making a difference throughout the community and across the globe. Also honored at the event were former Beverly Hills Mayor and wife, Barry and Sue Brucker, who received the inaugural Beth Hersh Goldsmith Conquer Cancer Now Heroes award. The award commemorated Beth Hersh Goldsmith, the former executive director of Concern Foundation for nearly 10 years, who passed away last November from cancer. Since 2011, the Brucker family has donated $2.7 million to the foundation.
“The ultimate reward for all of our efforts is, of course, the money raised for cancer research. This year’s Block Party was one of our most successful fundraising events yet—we’ve raised over $1.7 million and counting,” said Derek Alpert, Concern Foundation President.
