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Nile Rodgers, Chic Lend Star Power to Cancer Gala
26 Aug
Summary
- Nile Rodgers & Chic to headline DKMS's 20th annual blood cancer gala.
- Event features a young leukemia survivor and his stem cell donor.
- Proceeds fund donor registration and patient access to transplants.
The 20th annual gala for DKMS, an organization dedicated to fighting blood cancer, will feature Nile Rodgers and Chic as headliners. This significant event is scheduled for Thursday, October 15th, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York. Nile Rodgers, a cancer survivor and acclaimed musician, will perform with his band Chic. The gala will also showcase Joseph Gordon, a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet.
The evening will particularly honor the inspiring journey of 11-year-old Ezra from California, who received a life-saving stem cell transplant. His donor is Dallas Wilson, a Nashville-based songwriter who registered over 15 years prior. Ezra, diagnosed with JMML, received his transplant in May 2025, thanks to Dallas's willingness to donate.
Proceeds from this event will bolster DKMS's crucial work. This includes registering more stem cell donors, ensuring transplant access for patients in underserved regions, and advancing research in blood cancer treatments. Tickets are available at www.DKMS.org/gala.
