Gateway’s Studio 54  

Mandell Entertainment has partnered with the Gateway for Cancer Research to produce the The Cures Gala for the last four years. In 2019 this glamorous event was inspired by the Studio 54 era. From a cocktail hour infused with disco’s top hits, a riveting disco-themed opening act, one-of-a-kind auction items, inspirational stories of triumph over cancer, and high energy performances from Ceelo Green, The Sugar Hill Gang, Tony Vincent and the ABBA Revisited band; guests danced and celebrated the night away under the sparkling disco balls reliving this incredible era. 

about the event

To date, over $85 million dollars has gone towards early phase clinical trials helping more than 5,500 patients. Gateway-funded cancer research helps people living with cancer feel better, live longer, and conquer cancer. The 2019 event raised a record-breaking 4.2 million dollars!

Photos courtesy of Bob & Dawn Davis.

Gateway to OZ for Cancer Research

Mandell Entertainment produced the 2017 Gateway to Cancer. All guests had to do was click their heels three times to be transported and immersed in the wonderful world of OZ. Guests were treated to a fantastical evening, from a re-created production of the Wizard of OZ, to a spectacular auction, a magical culinary experience, and Emerald City worthy entertainment, including Earth Wind and Fire, Pia Toscano, Matteo Bocelli, Billy Gilman, Laura Breton and Letitia Frye; America’s foremost auctioneer.

about the event

 The Gateway charity funds Phase I and Phase II cancer clinical trials at leading research institutions. Since 1991, funds raised have supported more than 170 cancer clinical trials at leading institutions worldwide. Gateway is focused on shaping a world in which a cancer diagnosis is no longer feared.

Photos courtesy of Bob & Dawn Davis.