On July 15th, Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation (RPAF) raised over $1.1 million at its annual ART FOR LIFE Benefit at Fairview Farms in Bridgehampton, NY. Hosted by Soledad O’Brien, the event featured a unique live auction led by Russell Simmons; an all-vegan menu created by Great Performances Chef De Cuisine Mark Russell; and a special performance by award winning artist Cynthia Erivo. Notable guests included Ming Lee & Aoki Lee Simmons, Lyor Cohen & Xin Li, Sherry Bronfman, Andre Harrell, Kevin Liles, Jason Binn, Stretch Armstrong, D-Nice, DJ M.O.S., DJ Cassidy, Fab Five Freddy, Chloe Flower, Star Jones, Clark Kent, Rich Medina, Elle Varner, Darrelle Revis, Joseph “Jojo” Simmons, Bevy Smith, Tony Touch, Simone & Dorian Missick, Clarissa & Edgar Bronfman, Harvey Spevak and more.