Astoria, NY, September 30 — SHAREing & CAREing, a Queens-based cancer support non-profit, will host its 31st Annual Benefit & Silent Auction on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, NY. This unforgettable evening will feature dinner, dancing, a silent auction and an awards ceremony honoring four outstanding community leaders whose professional and personal endeavors have supported SHAREing & CAREing’s mission to provide services, comfort and hope to those diagnosed and living with cancer.
Among those being honored are Leonard T. D’Amico, Co-CEO of The D&F Development Group, LLC, Thomas J. Grech, president and CEO of the Queens Chamber of Commerce, Michael Torres, Executive Vice President of Parkchester Preservation Management and David B. Sargoy, Managing Broker at Brown Harris Stevens.
Serving as Master of Ceremonies will be Joseph Pistilli, Founder and CEO of Phoenix Management 23 LLC, a Pistilli Realty Company and Chairman of the Board of First Central Savings Bank. Mr. Pistilli, who has served as SHAREing & CAREing’s President’s Counsel for more than two decades, has been instrumental in raising significant private funds to sustain the organization’s free cancer support services.
Tickets, starting at $250, and sponsorships, starting at $3000, are now available for purchase online at https://shareing-careing.org/event/2025-annual-benefit-silent-auction/. All sponsors receive recognition across event materials, social media, the website, and the Step & Repeat banner.
All proceeds from the Benefit will support SHAREing & CAREing’s free bilingual cancer support services, survivorship programs, early detection initiatives, and health education outreach, annually serving 4000 individuals throughout Queens and New York City.
“This event is not only a celebration, but a reminder of the strength and generosity of our Queens community,” said Anna Kril, Founder & President of SHAREing & CAREing. “Together, we are making sure that no one faces cancer alone.”
Event Details
- Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
- Time: 6:30 PM-10:30 PM
- Location: Russo’s On The Bay, 162-45 Cross Bay Blvd, Howard Beach, NY 11414
- Parking: Complimentary valet available
- Tickets & Sponsorships: Available online at https://shareing-careing.org/event/2025-annual-benefit-silent-auction/ or by calling 718-777-5766.
- Ticket Options: $250 per ticket | $2,500 table of 10
- Sponsorship Levels: From $3,000 Bronze Sponsorship (2 VIP tickets) to $25,000 Presenting Sponsorship (12 VIP tickets), with recognition in event materials, social media, website, and Step & Repeat banner.
About SHAREing & CAREing
SHAREing & CAREing was founded in 1994 by four Breast Cancer survivors – Mary Demakos, the late Lucille Hartmann, Carol Scarano and Anna Kril – in response to the lack of breast cancer services in Queens County and to improve the lives of those living with cancer. It is a one-stop, grassroots, community-based organization which provides FREE bilingual supportive services to cancer survivors and their families as well as cancer awareness and health & wellness education to the broader community, annually serving about 4000 individuals. Its mission is to provide services, comfort, and hope to those diagnosed and living with cancer, reduce fear, and eliminate cultural and financial barriers to care.
Media Contact
Anna Kril, Founder and President
SHAREing & CAREing
admin@shareing-careing.org
718-777-5766
www.shareing-careing.org
Press Kit
High-resolution photos of past events, invitation, all honorees, and SHAREing & CAREing logos are available in the SHAREing & CAREing 2025 Annual Benefit Press Kit.