NEW YORK-APRIL 2: SKATING WITH THE STARS: A Benefit Gala For FIGURE SKATING IN HARLEM on Monday, April 2, 2012 in Trump Wollman Rink, Central Park, New York City, NY
$700,000 was raised this week at The Skating with the Stars 2012 gala in Central Park’s Trump Wollman Rink. The annual happening in Central Park is organized by the Figure Skating In Harlem, a local non-profit. As in prior years, the event was attended by a mix of Olympic skaters, business and community leaders, actors, singers and TV personalities. This year they honored designer Vera Wang, and the group’s patron, Ellen Lowey. Diana Ross‘ daughter Rhonda Ross, a Harlem artist and entrepreneur, received the Star Leadership Award. Her son Raif and her mom were also in attendance.
Event Chairs: Kimberly and Stephen Bollenbach | Tina and Terry Lundgren
Co-Chairs: Allison Schneirvo Fisch, Candace Matthews & Teresa A. Teague.
Honorary Chairs: Donald Trump & Tamara Tunie
Honoring: Ellen Lowey & Vera Wang with Star Leadership award to Rhonda Ross
Skating along side FSH supporters and patrons were fashion designers Vera Wang, Kenneth Cole, and B Michael, CNN’s Soledad O’Brien, actress Rebecca Budig, Singer Kevin Jonas & wife Danielle Jonas Wizards of Waverly Place star Jake T. Austin, model Emme, Celebrity Apprentice starsDee Snider and Dayana Mendoza.
Olympian skating guests included: Scott Hamilton, Evan Lysacek, Sarah Hughes and Tara Lipinski, Sasha Cohen, Todd Eldredge, Tanith Belbin, Joannie Rochette, Paul Wylie and Nicole Bobek, Meryl Davis, Charlie White, Caydee Denney, John Coughlin, Jeremy Abbott, Ashley Wagner, Alissa Czisny, Maia and Alex Shibutani, Adam Rippon, Mary Beth Marley, Rockne Brubaker, Madison Hubbell and Zach Donohue.
About: FIGURE SKATING IN HARLEM (FSH) is a pioneering youth development organization established in 1997 to transform young lives and help under-served girls grow in confidence, leadership and academic achievement. Their innovative fitness and academics program supports success in school, promotes physical health, builds character and discourages high-risk behaviors. We link lessons learned on the ice - focus, determination, artistic expression and self motivation - to lessons in the classroom and life. Proceeds from this benefit will help FSH grow stronger, deeper and serve more young women than ever before.
PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2012 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com | Bookings: bookings@manhattansociety.com******************More ID's Coming Shortly**********
$700,000 was raised this week at The Skating with the Stars 2012 gala in Central Park’s Trump Wollman Rink. The annual happening in Central Park is organized by the Figure Skating In Harlem, a local non-profit. As in prior years, the event was attended by a mix of Olympic skaters, business and community leaders, actors, singers and TV personalities. This year they honored designer Vera Wang, and the group’s patron, Ellen Lowey. Diana Ross‘ daughter Rhonda Ross, a Harlem artist and entrepreneur, received the Star Leadership Award. Her son Raif and her mom were also in attendance.
Event Chairs: Kimberly and Stephen Bollenbach | Tina and Terry Lundgren
Co-Chairs: Allison Schneirvo Fisch, Candace Matthews & Teresa A. Teague.
Honorary Chairs: Donald Trump & Tamara Tunie
Honoring: Ellen Lowey & Vera Wang with Star Leadership award to Rhonda Ross
Skating along side FSH supporters and patrons were fashion designers Vera Wang, Kenneth Cole, and B Michael, CNN’s Soledad O’Brien, actress Rebecca Budig, Singer Kevin Jonas & wife Danielle Jonas Wizards of Waverly Place star Jake T. Austin, model Emme, Celebrity Apprentice starsDee Snider and Dayana Mendoza.
Olympian skating guests included: Scott Hamilton, Evan Lysacek, Sarah Hughes and Tara Lipinski, Sasha Cohen, Todd Eldredge, Tanith Belbin, Joannie Rochette, Paul Wylie and Nicole Bobek, Meryl Davis, Charlie White, Caydee Denney, John Coughlin, Jeremy Abbott, Ashley Wagner, Alissa Czisny, Maia and Alex Shibutani, Adam Rippon, Mary Beth Marley, Rockne Brubaker, Madison Hubbell and Zach Donohue.
About: FIGURE SKATING IN HARLEM (FSH) is a pioneering youth development organization established in 1997 to transform young lives and help under-served girls grow in confidence, leadership and academic achievement. Their innovative fitness and academics program supports success in school, promotes physical health, builds character and discourages high-risk behaviors. We link lessons learned on the ice - focus, determination, artistic expression and self motivation - to lessons in the classroom and life. Proceeds from this benefit will help FSH grow stronger, deeper and serve more young women than ever before.
PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2012 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com | Bookings: bookings@manhattansociety.com******************More ID's Coming Shortly**********
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 02: Tanith Belbin attends The 2012 Skating with the Stars Gala at the Wollman Rink - Central Park on April 2, 2012 in New York City. (Photos by Gregory Partanio ©2012 ManhattanSociety.com)
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 02: Tanith Belbin attends The 2012 Skating with the Stars Gala at the Wollman Rink - Central Park on April 2, 2012 in New York City. (Photos by Gregory Partanio ©2012 ManhattanSociety.com)
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