Demi Lovato to Headline Caron Treatment Centers’ 31st Annual New York Gala
Written by djfrosty on April 14, 2025
Singer, actor, and mental health advocate Demi Lovato is set to perform at Caron Treatment Centers’ 31st annual New York Gala, which is set to take place April 21 at Cipriani 42nd Street. The event will benefit Caron’s Recovery for Life mission, increasing access to addiction and behavioral healthcare treatment.
The Gala will also feature an opening performance by Grammy winners (and married couple) Rosanne Cash and John Leventhal and will honor three philanthropists and advocates: Dr. Angelina Lipman, Monte Lipman and Jennifer Bandier.
“Recovery is possible – and I am honored to support Caron in helping individuals reclaim their lives and embrace a brighter future,” Lovato said in a statement.
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Lovato has received four nominations – more than any other artist – in the Video for Good category at the MTV Video Music Awards. The category is designed for videos that address current social and political subjects. She won in 2012 with “Skyscraper” and was subsequently nominated for “I Love Me,” “Dancing With the Devil” and “Swine.”
Dr. Angelina Lipman, psychologist and founder of Blocking the Noise, and Monte Lipman, founder and CEO of Republic Records, will be honored with the Thomas J. Moran Caron Music Award for their ongoing philanthropic efforts and support of Caron’s mission. The Lipmans serve on the founders board of The Neil Lasher Music Fund and are actively involved in a number of charitable organizations focused on health, education, and the arts.
Dr. Lipman, a social personality psychologist and former Columbia Business School professor, brings academic depth to their shared mission—applying her research on human behavior to drive meaningful change in education and social impact.
“Supporting Caron is personal for us,” Dr. Lipman said in a statement. “The work they do touches lives in meaningful, lasting ways.”
Jennifer Bandier will receive the Richard J. Caron Award of Excellence for her longtime support of Caron and her broader philanthropic impact. The award is presented annually to individuals demonstrating the care and compassion exemplified by Caron’s founders, Richard and Catherine Caron. A music industry veteran and founder of the luxury activewear brand BANDIER, Jennifer is also a dedicated mentor, advocate for women in business, and longtime Gala Steering Committee member.
“Being honored with this award is deeply meaningful to me,” Bandier said in a statement. “Caron’s work is essential, and I’m proud to support their commitment to transforming lives.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Demi Lovato and celebrate our incredible honorees,” said John Driscoll, president and CEO of Caron. “This evening reflects our shared commitment to recovery and a future filled with purpose, connection, and possibility.”
Funds raised at the Gala will provide scholarships and programmatic support for Caron’s work in New York and beyond, including outpatient services, family programming, alumni support, and prevention initiatives. Caron New York, which opened in 1996, serves as a hub for community engagement, education, and early intervention.
For tickets and sponsorships, contact caronnygala@buckleyhallevents.com or call 914-570-1000.
Caron Treatment Centers is a nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives through addiction and behavioral healthcare treatment, research, prevention and addiction medicine education. During its almost 70 years, Caron has helped thousands of individuals struggling with behavioral health issues, including substance use disorders.
Anchored by two medical centers on its Pennsylvania and Florida campuses, Caron is headquartered in Wernersville, Pennsylvania. In addition, Caron provides services in Wyomissing and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Washington, D.C., Atlanta, and New York City.