New York City - Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research will hold its signature fundraiser, the Angel Ball, on Thursday, October 21 at Cipriani Wall Street. This black-tie benefit, hosted by Grammy-nominated song writer Denise Rich and her daughters Daniella Rich Kilstock and Ilona Rich Schachter, will feature a cocktail reception, dinner, show and both live and silent auctions. This year's gala will honor four outstanding individuals for their commitment and dedication to the fight against cancer: the lead guitarist of U2, The Edge and his wife, director, choreographer and dancer Morleigh Steinberg; COTY, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Bernd Beetz; and Sean Parker, Managing Partner of the Founder's Fund and creator of online music sharing site Napster and Facebook Causes.

Gala Dinner Chairs include Fred Davis and Quincy Smith, Founding Partners of CODE Advisers; James E. Shiah, Senior Vice President, Finance at Coty Inc.; Jeffrey Tarrant, Chief Executive Officer, Protégé Partners, LLC; Douglas Paul Teitelbaum, Managing Principal of Bay Harbour Management, L.C.; Francesco Cascio, Founder, The Entity LLC; Shawn Fanning, Founder Napster, Rapture, Path; and Eric S. Lerner, Entertainment Attorney, Pryor Cashman LLP.

The Angel Ball, known for its outstanding live show and A-List celebrity attendees, will be hosted by "Entertainment Tonight" correspondent, Samantha Harris. The evening will feature music by DJ Cassidy and special performances by R&B legend, Patti LaBelle, Ne-Yo, Sam Moore, and 23 year-old Bajan singer-songwriter Shontelle. Ethan Zohn, "Survivor Africa" winner and an Angel Ambassador for the Foundation, will speak about his experience from a cancer survivor's perspective.

Renowned artist Romero Britto, celebrity jeweler Lorraine Schwartz, Inc. and Toresco Enterprises will serve as the evening's sponsors and for the fourth year in a row, Continental Airlines will serve as the Official Airline of the Angel Ball. The Foundation will partner with charitybuzz.com for both the silent and online auction. This year's event will also feature a Luxury Raffle presented by Americana Manhasset.

Britto will donate a limited edition version of his Heart with Wings design, which will be the center piece to each of the tables at this year's gala. Throughout the night, guests will have the opportunity to bid on the centerpieces, all proceeds from the auction with be donated to Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research. "My inspiration for the heart with wings is the gift of life, the act of giving, helping, appreciation to be free to love," said Britto. "All about love, and the Angel Ball is that for me."

Individual tickets start at $1,500 and tables begin at $15,000. For ticket information, please contact Inez Weinstein Special Events at 212-254-6677 or 212-614-0400 or email: tdoolin@inezevents.com.

For more information about the Angel Ball and Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research go to www.gabriellesangels.org.

About Gabrielle's Angel Foundation For Cancer Research
Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research was created in 1996 by Denise Rich and her daughters in memory of her daughter Gabrielle Rich Aouad who passed away at the age of 27 after a long and valiant struggle with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). It was Gabrielle's wish that a foundation be created to help spare others the suffering that she endured. The mission of Gabrielle's Angel Foundation is to fund basic and clinical medical research in both conventional and integrative disciplines which focus on prevention, treatment and quality of life issues of leukemia, lymphoma and related cancers. To date, the Foundation has awarded over $13 million in Medical Research Awards making Gabrielle's Angel Foundation one of the largest non-governmental sources of grant support to blood cancer researchers at the nation's leading institutions. Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

About Romero Britto
Britto creates a completely new expression that reflects his optimistic faith in the world around him. His vibrant colors, playful pop themes and hard-edged compositions have led Britto to become a premiere contemporary artist of his generation whose work captures the attention of youthful spirits and educated art collectors alike. His unmistakably modern and bold style often combines the artistic technique of Pop art with the intricate compositional quality of Cubism, fusing his constant effort to re-interpret the meaning of art with its role in contemporary life. Britto previously exhibited his works at the Louvre Museum and will do so again in December 2010 for the second time in his career. He is currently represented in galleries and museums across five continents, from Singapore to Dubai, to London, Paris and New York. He created an official art poster for the FIFA 2010 World Cup and for the 2010 Montreux Jazz Festival, the only artist to do so twice in the Festival's history.

About Continental Airlines
Continental Airlines is the world's fifth largest airline. Continental, together with Continental Express and Continental Connection, has more than 2,700 daily departures throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia, serving 132 domestic and 137 international destinations. Continental is a member of Star Alliance, which overall offers more than 21,200 daily flights to 1,172 airports in 181 countries through its 28 member airlines. With more than 40,000 employees, Continental has hubs serving New York, Houston, Cleveland and Guam, and together with its regional partners, carries approximately 63 million passengers per year. Continental consistently earns awards and critical acclaim for both its operation and its corporate culture. For nine consecutive years, FORTUNE magazine has ranked Continental as the top U.S. airline on its "World's Most Admired Companies" airline industry list.

About Lorraine Schwartz, Inc.
Lorraine Schwartz is a third generation diamond dealer. When she started designing for herself the world took notice. Before she knew it, A-list celebrities such as Barbra Streisand, Beyoncé Knowles, Elizabeth Taylor, and Jennifer Lopez were buying her collections and commissioning Lorraine to make one-of-a-kind pieces. Lorraine Schwartz jewelry is known for its individuality and workmanship and is adorned by celebrities and royal families worldwide. Lorraine Schwartz designs are sold exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman or by appointment only at her Fifth Avenue showroom in New York City.

About Toresco Enterprises, Inc.
Toresco Enterprises, Inc. is the management company that oversees and manages every aspect of day-to-day operations of the five northern New Jersey dealerships, which consists of 13 separate dealer franchises. After working several years for automotive dealerships owned by his father, Donald M. Toresco started his own first used car dealership in 1965 and the second in 1968. Donald has grown his business both by expanding internally and through acquisition. After several years of hard work and commitment, he opened one of the world's first Auto Mall facilities on a 25-acre lot located in Springfield, New Jersey. His second Auto Mall was opened in 1989 after he purchased a Chevrolet dealership in Toms River, New Jersey and added Jeep-Eagle, Lincoln-Mercury, and Mazda dealerships. The largest unit, Autoland of New Jersey is one of the biggest dealerships in the nation. This dealership alone represents more than $1 million in parts inventory and consists of six distinct lines. Lee Iacocca has recognized Donald Toresco for his "outstanding performance and having the highest degree of professionalism."