New York, NY (December 16, 2024)–The Dubin Breast Center of The Tisch Cancer Institute at Mount Sinai hosted its annual benefit gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in Manhattan last week, bringing together distinguished supporters, patients, and medical experts to celebrate the Center’s 14 years of transformative impact on the lives of patients and families facing a cancer diagnosis.
Jill Martin, NBC’s TODAY lifestyle contributor, was honored for her advocacy in breast cancer awareness, testing, and wellness. Perri Peltz, the Emmy Award-winning journalist and filmmaker, served as master of ceremonies for the evening, and the event included performances from country singer Will Moseley and Broadway actor, singer, dancer, and choreographer Jared Grimes, and featured a special performance by Grammy- and Oscar-winner Lisa Fischer. The 2024 gala raised a record $3.8 million.
Since its founding 14 years ago, the Dubin Breast Center has become a nationally and globally renowned beacon of hope and innovation in breast cancer care. The Center is on track to surpass 400,000 patient visits by 2025, encompassing imaging, surgery, and treatment services. Early-detection efforts and the survivorship program continue to deliver better outcomes for patients, embodying the Center’s commitment to comprehensive, compassionate care.
From the Ziegfeld Ballroom stage, Center Co-founder Eva Andersson-Dubin, MD, a Mount Sinai Health System trustee, and Elisa Port, MD, FACS, Chief of Breast Surgery for the Mount Sinai Health System and Director of the Dubin Breast Center, received a standing ovation before they thanked their guests and honorees for the work of building and maintaining the Center.
“Building a top-tier cancer center within a full-service hospital, equipped to address all the medical needs of a patient, was a novel idea,” Dr. Dubin said. “We wanted to build a cutting-edge breast cancer treatment facility within a caring, nurturing environment—and most importantly, open it to all regardless of ability to pay. The idea was new and now it has succeeded beyond our dreams.”