Martin & Jean Shafiroff Host Cocktails Kick-off Party for New York Mission Society Champions For Children Gala

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Photo by James Edstrom.

Possible New York City Mayoral candidate R. Donahue Peebles and his wife Katrina, were among the glittering crowd at the kick-off for New York City Mission Society’s annual “Champions for Children” Benefit which will take place April 13 at the Mandarin Oriental hotel. The fabulous kick-off was held at the Park Avenue home of Martin and Jean Shafiroff, who is chairing the gala along with the Peebles. “I am deeply honored to again serve as Gala Chair to support the New York City Mission Society,” said Jean, whose book “Successful Philanthropy: How To Make A Life By What You Give,” will be out on March 8, “This event will raise funds to support programs that are changing the lives of children, young adults and families.” Other VIPs at the cocktail soiree included Elsie McCabe Thompson, president of New York Mission Society, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, Rita Cosby, Stanley Rumbough, Randi Schatz, Dawn Marie Grannum, Shannon Hales, James Hester and Lieba Nesis…….