Our Annual Gala in the Waldorf=Astoria’s Grand Ballroom is held each May benefiting Ronald McDonald House of New York, Inc., which provides a “home-away-from-home” for pediatric cancer patients and their families while they live in New York City to receive medical treatment. 

The Annual Gala is the single largest fundraising event for Ronald McDonald House of New York, Inc.  A celebrity Master of Ceremonies leads guests through a program that includes participation by children who are in residence at the House. The program is presented as an entertaining and educational process for our guests so that they may see and understand the importance of their support.  The evening concludes with the presentation of a very special award to each Honoree representative of the spirit and mission of Ronald McDonald House of New York, Inc.