Susan Lucci, Regis Philbin

Charity, caring, and charisma were in full effect at Cipriani 42nd Street for the annual Women Who Care luncheon, sponsored by United Cerebral Palsy of NYC. The organization, dedicated to researching cerebral palsy and assisting disabled persons, held its annual benefit to honor women who have made inspirational strides in their careers and have given back through many philanthropic endeavors.

This year's honorees included Terrie Williams, Sheila Johnson, Susan Lucci, and Lifetime Television's Meredith Wagner. Special awards were also bestowed upon Suzanne Wright and Richard and Dr. Lora Ellenson for community service and care giving, respectively.

Co-chair Loreen Arbus, philanthropist and president/ executive producer of Loreen Arbus Productions, welcomed guests and then handed over the festivities to Donna Hanover, who emceed the affair.

In the mix: Regis Philbin, Tim Gunn, Danny Glover, Susan Taylor, Kim Gandy, Helen Reddy, Abbe Raven, Lisa Belkin, Chad Coleman, Jamie Hector, Georgia Witkin, Victor Ganzi, and Dina Merrill.

More than ladies who just lunched!


Loreen Arbus

Bob and Suzanne Wright

Dina Merrill

Danny Glover, Terrie Williams

Suzanne Wright with daughter Katie

LifetimeTV’s Meredith Wagner, Kim Gandy

Photos by Joan Jedell

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