47th Annual Block Party Raises Over $2 Million for Cancer Research
On Saturday, July 9th 2022, Concern Foundation for Cancer Research successfully produced its 47th Annual Block Party on the backlot of Paramount Studios in Hollywood featuring multiple stages of live entertainment, casino-style games, live and silent auctions, and food, desserts, and beverages from over 60 of Los Angeles’ best restaurants and caterers. Themed this year as “Back on the Block” the foundation celebrated its return to hosting its highly anticipated event in-person following the Covid-19 restrictions of previous years. The sold-out event hosted approximately 3,000 guests, successfully raising $2,060,000 for cancer research through ticket sales, sponsorships, donations, and purchases on live and silent auction items. This comes as a historic milestone for the foundation crossing the 2 Million Dollar mark in raising funds for cancer research with this event alone. This year, the foundation honored entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and community leaders Janet Crown and Steve Robinson with the first ever Larry Powell Spirit of Concern Award named after one of the founders of the organization. The successful event was led by the Concern office staff, a team of volunteers, and designed once again by John Ferdenzi of Town and Country Event Rentals.
“The incredible outpouring of friendship, togetherness, love, and support from our donors, sponsors, and vendors after a 2-year absence from being able to be “back On The Block” in-person event, made the 47th Annual Block Party fundraiser a truly magical evening. Surrounded by tremendous food, entertainment, and the sheer joy of being back on the Paramount Studios back lot gave our over 3,000 guests and 60-plus vendors an opportunity to celebrate together once again in a safe environment with one focus in mind, to raise funds to support cancer research to conquer this insidious disease that will touch all of our lives.”
The backlot streets were filled with plenty of musical and interactive entertainment on multiple stages featuring the Tom Nolan Band, D’ City Sound & Events, and the Vibrato Grill Jazz stage featuring Leah Zeger Quartet and Erin Greider. Guests enjoyed foods and beverages from over 60 vendors including notable classics such as Herb Alpert’s Vibrato Grill Jazz, A.O.C., The Grill on the Alley, Fogo de Chao, STK, Nobu Malibu, Factor’s Famous Deli, Gyu- Kaku Japanese BBQ Dining, Bar Hayama & the California Sushi Academy, Beyond Meat, Porta Via, La Boheme West Hollywood, Nuda Tequila, 1212 Santa Monica, Maria’s Italian Kitchen, Pink’s Famous Hot Dogs, H&H Brazilian Steakhouse, Conservatory West Hollywood, Bertha’s Mae’s Brownie Co., Milagro Tequila, Bé Ù, Little Llama Peruvian Tacos, Deutsch Family, Brontë Bakes, Brewery X, Weaver’s Coffee and Tea, Tequila Cabal LLC, Suja Juice, Buzz Box & Bar, Café Dulce, Casablanca Restaurant & Catering, Chef Reina, DeLuscious Cookies & Milk, Dulan’s Soul Food, Dulce Vida Tequila, Emporium Thai, Farm Fresh to You, Fresh Brothers, Gourmandise School, Hotville Chicken, Humboldt Distillery, Just Jans, Miracle Noodle, Mykie’s Coffee Bakery & Catering, Pasquini Espresso Co., Robeks Juice, SITK. Catering, SLAB, and more.
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