The Parkinson’s Disease Foundation (PDF) held its annual Bal du Printemps Gala at The Pierre. Every year, philanthropic leaders join together at the event to raise funds to support the organization and to honor individuals who have committed so much of their time to the cause. Founded in 1957 by William Black, the Founder of Chock full o’Nuts, PDF was the first national non-profit organization to focus on Parkinson’s disease and has raised over $80 mil, supporting the work of leading scientists throughout the world.

Fox 5 News anchor Ernie Anastos was emcee for the night, announcing the inaugural Page and William Black Family Philanthropy Award to John and Margo Catsimatidis and family and the Page and William Black Humanitarian Award to The Light of Day Foundation
and Robert Benjamin.

Honorary Gala Chair Page Morton Black (the voice behind the classic “Chock full o’Nuts” jingle) works tirelessly every year to make this event a great success. Co-chairs included Amy Goldman, Judith Sulzberger, Jill Taub Drury, Stephanie Goldman-Pittel, Dr. Karen Burke Goulandris, Isobel Robins Konecky, Stevi Gurkoff, and Arlene Levine. Corporate Co-Chairs included John Castle, Stephen Ackerman, Howard DeWitt Morgan, and Alan ‘Ace’ Greenberg.