Presented by the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund

New York Gala

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Honoring Musa Mayer
Author, Advocate, and President of the Guston Foundation

Musa Mayer is a survivor, advocate and author of three books on breast cancer. She became involved with the National Breast Cancer Coalition in the early 1990s and graduated from Project LEAD. 

Support for the National Breast Cancer Coalition and its advocacy remains close to her heart.

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A Tribute to the Legacy of Congresswoman Nita Lowey

Nita M. Lowey was a transformative leader in public service, a lifelong champion for women’s health and an amazing breast cancer advocate. 

From the earliest days of the National Breast Cancer Coalition, she was a trusted partner and fierce advocate for its mission to end breast cancer.

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Grassroots Advocate Award Honorees

Nancy Levitan Poorvu
Terlisa Sheppard

Terlisa and Nancy are longtime breast cancer survivors whose personal journeys fuel their unwavering commitment to advocacy. Through decades of leadership and courage they have helped push research and policy forward for all those impacted by breast cancer.

Gala Committee

Dorian Goldman and Marvin Israelow*
Katja Goldman and Michael Sonnenfeldt*
Stephen Lowey*
Tom Mayer*
Alec Call and Bryan Johns
Ann E. Goldberg

*Co-Chairs

Gala Sponsors

Benefactor

iS Clinical by Innovative Skincare
The Lowey Family

Patron

Merck
TRIO
Ann Yahner

(as of January 13, 2026)

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