Dionne Warwick, Lynda Carter, and VERSÉ founder Nicola“Coco”Verses are the honorees for the 2026 Angel Ball, taking place Monday, October 19 at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. The black-tie gala is the signature fundraiser for Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research, a cause that has been close to the Rich family since the foundation’s start in 1996.
The event honors the memory of Gabrielle Rich Aouad, who passed away at just 27 years old from acute myelogenous leukemia. Since its founding, the organization has funded over $47 million in research grants, with a specific focus on supporting early-career cancer scientists. The evening will be emceed by Deborah Cox, with a performance by Shaggy and appearances by Star Jones and Dr. Stephen D. Nimer.
Warwick, 85, brings serious legacy to the honor. She’s a five-time Grammy winner with 12 top 10 Billboard Hot 100 hits, while Carter remains one of the most iconic television stars of all time. Add in Verses, whose jewelry house has become a red carpet staple, and you have an evening where style, music, and philanthropy all share the spotlight.
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