Heroes Ball
Join us for a "Night in Tuscany"
Friday, Oct. 3, 2025
VIEW HONOREE VIDEOS
Steven Ognibene, MD - HERO Award - VIDEO
Kah Poh (Melissa) Loh, MD - Jacob Gitelman Award - VIDEO
Gary Mervis -Christie Simonetti Award - VIDEO
Interlakes Oncology & Hematology - Community Impact Award - VIDEO
Larry Yovanoff - Richard McGlynn Award - VIDEO
VIEW PROGRAM BOOK WITH HONROEE BIOS
Thank you for a successful event!
We look forward to 2026 and will update with details soon!
Heroes Ball is our largest fundraiser and held annually to honor and recognize our local "heroes," our champions against cancer. It's a fun evening celebrating community heroes for their selfless acts of compassion and generosity in helping to enrich the lives of all who are facing a cancer journey. All funds raised from the Heroes Ball (as with all our events and fundraising) stay local helping us provide a supportive network of programs and resources including educational, social, emotional, and mental health programs - all free of charge.
Friday, Oct. 3, 2025
Woodcliff Hotel & Spa Outdoor Tent
199 Woodcliff Drive, Fairport
6:00 – 7:00 pm – Cocktail Reception
7:00 – 9:30 pm – Dinner Program & Awards
9:30 – 11:00 pm – Afterparty with Dancing
2025 EVENT CO-CHAIRS
Rosa LaDelfa, The Addison of Park Crescent
Rob Poltrino, Skull Diamond and Heart Capital
SPONSORSHIPS
Make an impact with us as an event sponsor. Download our Sponsorship Packet and return completed form to Lorraine Clements at lclements@cscrochester.org.
Any questions on sponsorships contact Lorraine at 585-423-9700 x305.
2025 AWARD HONOREES
Steven Ognibene, MD, Rochester Regional Health Systems
HERO Award for meritorious, outstanding or heroic distinctive personal involvement in the cancer arena by a local individual.
Kah Poh (Melissa) Loh, MD, URMC/Wilmot Cancer Institute
Jacob Gitelman Award for outstanding, meritorious service by a medical professional working with oncology patients.
Gary Mervis, Found, Camp Good Days & Special Times
Simonetti Award in memory of Christie Simonetti and presented in recognition of a caring and concerned spirit shown to others.
Interlakes Oncology & Hematology
Community Impact Award given to an individual or group that demonstrates exceptional leadership and philanthropy through a commitment to health care and wellness in our community.
Larry Yovanoff, Past Board Chair, Cancer Support Community at Gilda's Club
Richard McGlynn Award (formerly the President's Award) presented to an individual who through their leadership, inspiration or own survivorship have worked on behalf of people with cancer.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC
Camp Good Days
C & S Foundation
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Eisai
Greater Rochester Signaling Foundation
Harter Secrest & Emery
Highland Hospital
Incyte Corporation
Interlakes Oncology & Hematology
Johnson & Johnson
Lewis Services
Lippes Matthias
M&T Bank
Mengel Metzger Barr & Co.
Paychex
Pike Construction
Rochester Regional Health Systems
Taylor the Builders
The Property Girls Team/Keller Williams
Tito's Handmade Vodka
Wells Fargo Advisors
Scavenger Hunts by Let's Roam
Thank you Scavenger Hunts by Let's Roam supporting the Heroes Ball auction!