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On Friday evening, friends and supporters of The Cooper Foundation and Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional gathered at a stunning Avalon home for the 2025 Sunset Gala. Against the backdrop of an oceanfront sunset, guests came together in celebration and support of Cooper’s mission to expand cancer services for the Jersey Shore community.

The evening featured summer cocktails, meaningful conversations, and a warm coastal breeze as attendees mingled poolside before a brief program highlighting the impact of Cooper’s cancer care initiatives in Cape May County. A select silent auction added to the excitement, with guests bidding on unique items to benefit the cause.

Thanks to the generosity of our donors and friends, the Sunset Gala continues to be a vital part of ensuring advanced cancer care is accessible to patients close to home.

The Cooper Foundation extends heartfelt gratitude to our gracious hosts, Joan Carter and John Aglialoro, as well as every guest whose commitment helps strengthen our community hospital and the patients it serves. Together, we are making a difference for families across the Jersey Shore.

A heartfelt thank-you goes out to our Corporate Sponsor, GHR Healthcare, for their outstanding generosity and ongoing commitment to improving health care outcomes in our region.

Thanks also to our Corporate Partners: Torcon P. Agnes, Falasca Mechanical, Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, AmeriHealth, Eisai, Elite Landscaping Riverview Landscapes, IBEW Local 351, Labcorp, New Jersey American Water, Pure Project Management.