Gateway’s Studio 54  

Mandell Entertainment has partnered with the Gateway for Cancer Research to produce the The Cures Gala for the last four years. In 2019 this glamorous event was inspired by the Studio 54 era. From a cocktail hour infused with disco’s top hits, a riveting disco-themed opening act, one-of-a-kind auction items, inspirational stories of triumph over cancer, and high energy performances from Ceelo Green, The Sugar Hill Gang, Tony Vincent and the ABBA Revisited band; guests danced and celebrated the night away under the sparkling disco balls reliving this incredible era. 

about the event

To date, over $85 million dollars has gone towards early phase clinical trials helping more than 5,500 patients. Gateway-funded cancer research helps people living with cancer feel better, live longer, and conquer cancer. The 2019 event raised a record-breaking 4.2 million dollars!

Photos courtesy of Bob & Dawn Davis.

The Greatest Gateway

about the event

In 2018, more than 700 donors gathered under the Big Top in Chicago to raise funds at the Greatest Gateway charitable event. The night opened with a show-stopping performance, featuring hits from the critically acclaimed film, The Greatest Showman. Boasting a cast of over 50 entertainers, singers, dancers and novelty performers, guests were treated to the magic of the circus. Guests were also entertained by musical legend and 16 time Grammy Award nominee Brian McKnight, 11 year old, America’s Got Talent’s finalist Angelica Hale, Universal recording artist Fernando Varela, International five-piece acoustic party band The London Essentials, American Idol finalist Pia Toscano, Electrifying pianist William Joseph, International virtuoso violinist Caroline Campbelland the Montreal Rhapsody Orchestra to close out the evening.

Photos courtesy of Bob & Dawn Davis.