On Thursday, April 10th, the Milton and Carroll Petrie Department of Urology hosted its annual Prostate Cancer Research Gala at New York’s storied Rainbow Room in Manhattan. The evening celebrated the extraordinary patients, physicians, scientists, and caregivers committed to advancing prostate cancer research and care. Raising close to $1.3M, the event was a testament to the power of community and shared purpose.
“As we stand here tonight, remember that each step, each discovery, and each act of generosity propels us towards a better future. Together, we’re igniting hope and transforming challenges into victories. I invite you to join us in this ongoing journey. Every bit of support brings us closer to a day when prostate cancer is a story of the past, not a battle in the present,” said Ash Tewari, MBBS, MCh, Chair of the Department of Urology at the Mount Sinai Health System and the Kyung Hyun Kim, MD Professor of Urology at Icahn Mount Sinai, who spearheaded the gala and directs the Center of Excellence.
At the event, Sybil and David Yurman were honored with the Visionary Award for their exceptional commitment to philanthropy and dedication to improving men’s health. Dr. Tewari praised the Yurmans’ unwavering support of the Mount Sinai Health System, highlighting their role as true visionaries in the field.
The third annual Steven Southwick, MD Memorial Award was presented to Natasha Kyprianou, PhD. Named after renowned researcher and scientist Steven M. Southwick—a leading expert in psychological trauma and human resilience, who passed away in 2022 after a lengthy battle with prostate cancer—this award recognizes outstanding achievements in prostate cancer research. Dr. Kyprianou was recognized for her focus on groundbreaking research that continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in the fight against prostate cancer.
“What really drives research is what drives me since I was very young—the effort to reduce suffering of any kind… Not only to give back, but to do whatever we can as scientists, as physicians, as human beings—to help reduce the suffering of other people,” Dr. Kyprianou said of her passion for advancing scientific discovery for prostate cancer.
Ash Tewari, Sybil Yurman, David Yurman
It is estimated that more than 300,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year and more than 35,000 will die from this devastating cancer. The Prostate Cancer Research Gala is one of Mount Sinai’s signature fundraising events, providing the opportunity to celebrate our generous community of donors and partners committed to finding a cure.