Fifth Annual JAM Party for Cancer Research

On Saturday night at Union Trust, JAM, a Philadelphia philanthropic movement consisting of individuals whose mission it is to support cancer research, held its 5th annual party to raise funds for those living with cancer. George Azar, co-founder of JAM, is a 14-year survivor of cancer who wanted to find a way to give back and thus created this event with John Frederick and Brie and Justin Bernstein.

The event began with a cocktail party at the newly renovated Union Trust which is now a Finley Catering event space. For two hours, guests had a chance to check out an extensive raffle auction as well as catch up with friends. A buffet was served at 9 p.m., and dancing started afterward to tunes by DJ Montone. Proceeds from the evening went to the America Cancer Society.

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From left: George Azar, Brie and Justin Berstein, and John Frederick, all JAM board members.

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Carolyn Zinni and former Pennsylvania State Senator Vincent J. Fumo.

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From left: Justin Blake and Derek Vietro.

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From left: Mia Baldoado, Rachel Dub, and Tamra Carroll.

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From left: Lyndsay Rerson and Meghan Hardy.

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Geoff Gross and Valerie Sings.

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Finley Catering has taken over the Union Trust space. They've removed the large bar and banquettes to create a large hall space and dance floor.

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Mike and Maria Peifer take a spin on the dance floor to the tunes of DJ Montone.

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Anthony and Lauren Sembello.

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From left: Nicole Rubin and Jennifer Brown.

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From left: Jasmine Mokhiber and Ashlie Krejci.

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Ben and Katherine Morgenstern.

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From left: Danny Carter and Rusty Carter won a gift certificate to Zinni’s of Philadelphia dress store.

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From left: Jake Wilcox, Justin Blake, Michelle Finley, Nicole Antonini, and Chris Egan.

HughE Dillon covers parties, events and more for Philadelphia magazine’s The Scene. You can follow him on Twitter at @iPhillyChitChat and visit his daily online social diary PhillyChitChat.com.