Red Carpet Interviews from the 16th CRF Celebrity Gala, Wed November 12, 2025

Throwback to an interview on the Red Carpet at our gala last year, with one of our Gold Sponsors, the President & Co-founder at AVYXA Pharma, Kerry Bradley!

Kerry is an accomplished entrepreneur and executive with over 25 years of experience in specialty healthcare and technology services.

With deep expertise in the oncology market, Kerry has led the development of innovative business solutions and worked across a wide range of sectors, including biopharmaceutical companies, physician groups, integrated delivery networks, specialty pharmacies, and payer organizations.

With many outside collaborations, Kerry has helped deliver effective solutions that support patients, providers, and the broader oncology community.

AVYXA will once again be a Gold Sponsor at this year's 17th Annual Gala on Tuesday, November 10th, 2026 at Cipriani 55 Wall St., NYC.

Kerry, we are grateful for your generosity and support.

Looking back at an unforgettable moment interviewing Shawn “Pecas” Costner on the red carpet at our 16th Annual Gala last year!

Shawn is an executive at CAA Sports, and for his entire career, he has been one of the most important curators in the sports, music, and entertainment space.

He continues to make a meaningful impact in the Philanthropic space, through his boardship at the PitCCh in foundation, and his work to uplift children in the Bronx.

Beyond his generosity, Shawn inspires young people to learn, grow creatively, and chase their dreams. We’re grateful for his support and the positive difference he brings to so many lives.

Revisiting this interview with MLB Player Harrison Bader on the red carpet at our 16th Annual Gala this past November 2025.

Harrison was the recipient of the Heroes Award at our 14th Annual Gala in 2023, for exemplifying what it truly means to use your platform for good.

His dedication, heart, and leadership continue to inspire so many on and off the field. We are deeply grateful for your continued support of CRF and our mission.

All of us at CRF are sending good luck for the Opening Day Game in San Francisco today! Have a great season with the Giants this year. We love you 10!

Rewind to an interview with Professional Boxer/CRF board member Edgar Berlanga on the red carpet at our 16th Annual Gala this past November.

As a dedicated board member, Edgar continues to show unwavering support for our mission—donating tens of thousands of dollars to help families affected by D.I.P.G. and proudly wearing the CRF logo in every fight to raise awareness.

In 2022, he made a dream come true by bringing 15-year-old CRF Warrior Jesselyn Silva into the ring at Madison Square Garden, honoring her with the CRF Warriors Award.
At our 16th Annual Gala, Edgar was also recognized with the Service and Dedication Award for his extraordinary contributions and continued commitment to the CRF mission.

Thank you for all that you do Edgar, we love you 10!

Flash Back Friday to the red carpet at our 16th Annual Gala in November 2025.

We had the pleasure of interviewing longtime supporters Cindy and Lou Campbell of The Ty Louis Campbell Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to funding innovative research and clinical trials for the most aggressive childhood cancers, with a strong focus on brain tumors.

Their unwavering commitment to finding better treatments and bringing hope to families continues to inspire our mission every day.

Here is a glimpse of Actor/CRF board member Berto Colon’s red-carpet interview from our 16th Annual Gala in November 2025.

Since joining the board last year, Berto’s dedication has continued to strengthen our mission—helping raise awareness, bring hope to families, and support critical efforts in the fight against D.I.P.G. His commitment plays an important role in every step forward.

Throwback to our 16th Annual Gala in Nov 2026. The Red-Carpet Interview by our Chairwoman, Melinda Colon Cox.

Her leadership continues to drive our mission forward — bringing awareness, hope, and critical funding to the fight against D.I.P.G. Every event, every partnership, and every step forward is strengthened by her dedication and vision.

Thank you for all you do to uplift families and move us closer to a cure.

Throwback to our Founder’s daughter’s red carpet interview during our 16th Annual Celebrity Gala.

She spoke so proudly of her father and the tireless work he does to raise awareness & funds to fight for a cure for D.I.P.G.

Moments like this remind us why the mission matters.

We love you 10, Sophia. 💛