Spirit Awards Brunch
Our 2026 Spirit Awards Brunch will be at The Briarcliff Manor on Sunday, April 19 starting at 11:00 am. It will be a beautiful day with brunch, a mimosa bar, and amazing raffles and silent auction prizes, and live jazz music by the Riverton Quartet
We hope you can join us! Proceeds from the event help fund our free and confidential breast, ovarian, and other gynecological cancer support services and programs.
Please feel free to contact us should you need more information: 914-962-6402 or info@supportconnection.org.
Purchasing a Sponsorship
By becoming a Sponsor, your donation helps fund our free cancer support programs and services.
Purchasing Tickets
Space is limited. Tickets are $150 per person or $135 per person for a group of 10 or more guests.
Purchasing a Digital Journal Ad
Purchase a message in support of an honoree or promote your business in a Digital Journal that will live on our website for eternity and attract thousands of eyes!
Enter Our Grand Prize Raffle Drawing!
Don’t miss your chance to win exciting prizes including a $500 cash prize, Dine Arounds, spa experiences, and more!
To enter, simply download the Grand Prize Raffle form, print it out, and mail it to Support Connection, 40 Triangle Center, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598, along with your payment. Every entry gives you the chance to win something wonderful!
Drawing Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026
Note: Winners do not need to be present at the Spirit Awards Brunch to win.
We are excited to present our Annual Spirit Awards to very special honorees:
The Andrea Karl Amazing Grace Award
This award is presented in honor and memory of Andrea Karl, a Peer Counselor at Support Connection for 16 years. This award is presented to the person dealing with cancer who has faced challenges and through support, uncovered strength and hope along their cancer journey.
2026 Honoree: Lisa Olmos
The Maria Rubino Jennings Spirit of Caring Award
This award is presented in honor and memory of Maria who helped create Support Connection’s Peer Counseling program and other services. Like Maria, the recipients have made a positive difference in many lives through the power of caring.
2026 Honoree: Marcie Kaplan
The Dolly and Mike Acocella Spirit of Giving Award
This award is presented to those who are an inspiration to others and clearly demonstrate what it means to give of oneself. They are people who help Support Connection help others by giving wholeheartedly through volunteering and promoting our mission, as Dolly and Mike always did.
2026 Honoree: Ilene Cohen
The Julie Haney Spirit of Hope Award
This award is presented in honor and memory of Julie, who found the support she needed from our Peer Counselors. Julie exuded hope and was a bright light to all who knew her. This award is given to individuals who appreciate that, with support, they can face their challenges and move forward with hope in their heart. Their positive and caring attitude encourages and inspires others.
2026 Honorees: Elisabeth Tyler de Vries & Diane Usen
