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A candlelit ballroom set for the Celebrating Life 2024 Gala.

Past Event ยท May 4, 2024

Celebrating Life 2024 Gala

Honoring the legacies of Mr. James Pi, Dr. Ming-der Chang, Mr. Jason Fu, and Dr. David Chiang.

About the Evening

An Evening of Remembrance and Hope

On May 4, 2024, China AIDs Fund hosted its annual gala, Celebrating Life โ€” dedicated to the lives and legacies of Mr. James Pi, Dr. Ming-der Chang, Mr. Jason Fu, and Dr. David Chiang.

The evening brought our community together in support of a brighter future for the Asian American community through remembrance, honoring legacies, and fostering hope โ€” providing better opportunities, igniting potential, and building a future for our next generation of leaders.

Event Details

Date & Time
Saturday, May 4, 2024 · 6:00โ€“10:00 PM
Venue
Terrace on the Park
52-11 111th Street
Queens, NY 11368
Dress Code
Business professional
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Those Being Honored

Four Legacies Remembered

The 2024 gala was dedicated to four members of our community whose lives and work continue to shape the foundation's mission.

Mr. James Pi
Mr. James Pi
Dr. Ming-der Chang
Dr. Ming-der Chang
Mr. Jason Fu
Mr. Jason Fu
Dr. David Chiang
Dr. David Chiang

Gala Leadership

The People Who Made the Evening Possible

Gala Chairwoman

Lina Fang

Honorary Chairs

Mona So
Dr. Wai Lap Leung

Gala Committee

Dr. Vincent Wang
Dr. Robert Crupi
Lana Choy
Frances Lui
Austin K. Lee

Treasurer Zachary Fu speaking at the podium as he accepts the honorary award for his father, Mr. Jason Fu.
Treasurer Zachary Fu accepting the honorary award on behalf of his father, Jason Fu
Senator Chuck Schumer greeting guests at the Celebrating Life 2024 Gala.
New York Senator Chuck Schumer gives uplifting speech at the Celebrating Life gala

Our Sponsors

Thank You to All of Our Sponsors

Celebrating Life 2024 was made possible by 35 businesses, foundations, and community organizations who gave generously to support our work.

  • Acuiderm
  • Joan & Alan Bernikow Jewish Community Center of Staten Island
  • Brooklyn Crafted
  • Bruce Cost Ginger Ale
  • Chinese American Dental Association
  • CAIPA
  • CAIPA Foundation
  • CAMS CAIPA Community Service Fund
  • Celestial Love Foundation
  • CMP
  • Elim Group
  • Fook Funeral Group
  • Happytails Wellness
  • Healthfirst
  • HERS Beauty Aesthetics
  • H+N Urgent Care / HealthNeed Medical
  • IKARE
  • Lady's Fine Jewelry
  • Max Mara
  • Mei Chi Liquors
  • Moshi
  • Moutai
  • Main Street Radiology
  • NewYork-Presbyterian
  • Premium Pharmacy
  • Prime Fitness Club
  • Relay of Love Foundation
  • Rendr
  • Summit Associates
  • Tiffany & Co.
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Veronica Beard
  • WAC Lighting
  • Vincent Wang Wellness Center
  • Wonton Food Inc.

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