2025 Fall Benefit ~ Venetian Visions

The halls were brimming with festivity and generosity at The Eye-Bank’s Fall Benefit ~ Venetian Visions!

While Mother Nature delivered a record-breaking two inches of rain earlier in the day, the skies cleared just in time for a dazzling evening at the Museum of the City of New York.

Co-chairs Dr. Joann Kang and Jaclyn Newman welcomed guests as they stepped into a scene straight out of Venice. Donning festive masks and dressed to impress, attendees enjoyed Italian-inspired cuisine and signature Bellinis and spritzes — saving just enough room for exquisite desserts from Board member, Umber Ahmad’s renowned Mah-Ze-Dahr Bakery.

Guests explored the museum’s exhibit celebrating New York’s last 100 years and browsed the Benefit’s vibrant silent auction, which featured some of the city’s most exclusive experiences — a chef’s table dinner at Café Commerce, tickets to the New York City Ballet, designer sunglasses by Rolf and jeweled handbags by Artisans of IQ

It was a joyful evening of celebration and impact — raising more than $100,000 to support The Eye-Bank’s sight-saving programs.

A heartfelt thank-you to everyone in our community who helped make this night possible.