Jelly Roll will be the featured performer at T.J. Martell Foundation’s 50th annual New York Honors Gala on Sept. 16 at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York. The evening, which will also feature rising U.K. singer-songwriter Sekou, will raise money for medical research and treatments focused on finding a cure for cancer.
To commemorate the golden anniversary, the foundation has created the Circle of Legends, a collective of music industry leaders and champions, who have helped power the organization for the past 50 years, including Irving Azoff, Tom Freston, Clive Davis, Julie Swidler and Scott Borchetta. A complete list of all 50 of the evening’s honorees can be found on the event’s website.
“This year’s 50th anniversary marks more than a milestone. It’s a powerful reminder of the extraordinary people who built this foundation from the ground up,” said Steve Gawley, chairman of the board of trustees. “With the launch of the Circle of Legends, we celebrate the visionaries whose generosity and commitment made five decades of progress possible and we welcome the next generation of leaders stepping up to carry the mission forward.”
“The music community’s support has always been at the heart of our work,” said Lynn-Anne Huck, CEO of the T.J. Martell Foundation. “Their belief in our mission has driven real breakthroughs. As we look ahead to the future, we remain focused on advancing bold, high-impact research that brings us closer to a cure for cancer.”
The foundation, which raises money for cancer research and innovative treatments, was formed in 1974 by music executive Tony Martell after his young son, T.J., was diagnosed with leukemia, and Martell promised him he would raise $1 million for research. Since its inception, the organization has raised more than $280 million in support of medical research grants to leading cancer institutions in the U.S.
The event will also feature celebrity appearances, dinner and fundraising auction.
