8th Annual Long Island Beauty Ball

Mondays Cancer Care hosted the 8th Annual Long Island Beauty Ball, on Monday, April 28th, 2025 at Flowerfield Celebrations.

L to R: Justine Camapasano, Alyssa Greiner, Karla Waldron, Carol Silva, Beverly Fortune, Elisa DiStefano and Anthony Svedignolou.

The event, sponsored by New York Cancer & Blood Specialists, and hosted by Emmy Winning Former News 12 Anchor Carol Silva & Newsday Lifestyle Reporter Elisa DiStefano, honored MaryAnn Fragola, DNP, ANPc, ACHPN, New York Cancer & Blood Specialists RN, Alexis Armenti, Director of Sales, Bellami and Sachem Central Teachers’ Association (SCTA).

“Each year, we honor individuals and organizations whose compassion, dedication, and impact reflect the very heart of our mission”, said Karla Waldron, Executive Director of Mondays Cancer Care. “This year’s honorees have gone above and beyond to uplift, empower, and stand beside those affected by cancer, and it is our privilege to recognize their extraordinary efforts."

This year at the Long Island Beauty Ball, we also honored the nurses who are the backbone of cancer care. Their steady presence, expertise, and tireless commitment play a critical role in every patient’s journey. We recognize their impact—not just in treatment, but in the strength and support they provide every day. Thank you to all the nurses everywhere!

Thanks to the ongoing support of the health, wellness, and beauty industries plus a strong community of volunteers and donors, this year’s event was a huge success. Proceeds from the event are used to maintain and grow Mondays programming, all in support of the overall mission to reduce the physical, emotional, and cosmetic side effects of chemotherapy and radiation; all at no cost to the client.

“Seeing leaders in the health, wellness, and beauty industries, along with business owners across Long Island, come together at The Long Island Beauty Ball in support of Mondays Cancer Care, confirms that we are on the right path in creating great change in how we take care of people going through this devastating disease,” said Alyssa Greiner, Assistant Executive Director, Mondays Cancer Care. “This event has captured the essence of the Monday’s mission and gives us the ability to provide these essential programs to more communities throughout Long Island, New York, and beyond.”

Our Honorees

MaryAnn Fragola, NYCBS

Alexis Armenti, Bellami

Sachem Central Teachers’ Association (SCTA)