11th Annual Women Who Care Luncheon Benefit for United Cerebral Palsy of New York City

reporter: Miguel Dominguez

"Ladies Who Lunch" for a worthy cause

Disregard the misleading caption in the photo above. This was not a "Ladies Who Lunch" get together. It was the 11th annual Women Who Care luncheon benefit for United Cerebral Palsy of New York City. It took place on May 3rd, at Cipriani 42nd Street.

To call the list of celebrities and VIP's massive is a gross understatement. They simply kept filing in non-stop, to the point where my camera battery was depleted. Prudently, I had a second one I could replace it with!

Actor Kurt Yaeger and Founder/Chair of WWC
Loreen Arbus with Actress/Singer Ali Stroker

Honoree Patricia Duff, Common Good Found

Media heavy hitter and
WWC Co-Chair Paula Zahn

Presenter Cynthia McFadden,
anchor at ABC News

Actress and WWC Co-Chair Robin Givens

Women Who Care celebrates the accomplishments of women as caregivers, volunteers and professionals.

“Women Who Care was created to honor female role models representing various segments of the community,” says Loreen Arbus, Founder & Chair of Women Who Care. “It is a celebration of women who have deep concern for others and are passionately committed to giving back. Their extraordinary accomplishments and great character have inspired women around the world to achieve their full potential."

Loreen Arbus, Actress Susan Lucci and Actress/Producer Donna Hanover
cling to Amy Lee's words, on the left

United Cerebral Palsy of New York City (UCP of NYC) is one of America’s most established non-profits offering services, information, and support to children and adults with disabilities throughout New York City. UCP of NYC currently serves more than 14,000 individuals and family members through more than 75 comprehensive programs. The Mission of United Cerebral Palsy of New York City is to create opportunities for people with disabilities to lead independent and fulfilling lives. UCP of NYC is proud to be a provider, partner, and employer of choice.

For more information about UCP of NYC, go to ucpnyc.org

WWC Committee Member Stacey Tisdale,
News Anchor Maurice DuBois and Loreen Arbus

Honoree Barbara Annis

Presenter and Honoree Susan Lucci

Susan Lucci with Host Donna Hanover and Presenter Diane Von Furstenberg

Honoree Margaret Puddington
with NY1's Kafi Drexel

WWC Committee Member Christine Ponz
with Loreen Arbus

Patricia Duff, Robin Roberts, Paula Zahn and Cynthia McFadden

Mashonda Tifrere and Maurice DuBois
with former Honoree Terrie Williams

Barbara Bradley Baekgaard,
Co-Founder of Vera Bradley

Camilla Barungi of Project Runway fame, with Kurt Yaeger

Amy Lee, Co-Founder and Lead Singer
of the Rock band Evanescence

Jomaree and Adrien Pinkard flank Royal Pains Star Jill Flint

Actor Jonathan D. Lovitz

Actress Dawn Mangrum, Recording Artist Mashonda Tifrere,
Wendy Diamond and PIX 11 News Anchor Tamsen Fadal

Traffic reporter Ines Rosales
and Presenter Mike Woods

Catherine Crier and Ted Turner

Honoree Robin Roberts with Terrell

Former Honoree Francine LeFrak, Dr. Ruth Westheimer
and NY1 reporter Kafi Drexel

Photojournalist Javier Goméz

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