On Saturday, September 1st, philanthropist Roni Willett, who works in New York City as a financial analyst, hosted a luncheon for Michael Milken’s Prostate Cancer Foundation at her family’s home in Watermill, NY.
Guests included Danielle Lauder, Willy Hess, Steven Sachs, Eileen Kelly, Juliana Hatkoff, Serena Kerrigan, Charlie Pasciucco, Lara Phitoussi, Baran Gunes, Walid- Layadi Marfouk, Samantha Cohen, actress Renée Willett and Katya Bakat.
The poolside seated meal was catered by Sant Ambroeus, serving Veal Milanese, Branzino and Chocolate Mousse Cake.
Roni said, “I have grown up knowing Michael Milken personally and seeing his genius, devotion and commitment to finding a cure for prostate cancer. As I have attended his various events in the past, I have come to realize how crucial it is to educate the younger generation about prostate cancer, give them tools for prevention and highlight the importance of getting involved. The Prostate Cancer Foundation funds groundbreaking research that is finding cures for a cancer that 1 out of 9 men get throughout their lifetime. I am honored to be able to carry forward all their great work and dedicated to helping them find a cure starting with the lunch I am hosting for my friends in the Hamptons Labor Day Weekend to begin to raise awareness.”
The lunch followed the organization’s annual gala at the Parrish Art Museum attended by Senator Lindsey Graham and a conference that featured former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.