Caring Advocate for Recovery through the Arts (CARA)

2020 CARA AWARD Recipients

Conceived by Moving For Life Co-Founder Allison (Annie) Rosen, the Caring Advocate for Recovery through the Arts (CARA ) award is given in recognition of those who recognize and deepen the role the creative arts play in cancer recovery and the healing process.

Linda Tantawi

CEO, Susan G. Komen Greater NYC

Linda McNeil Tantawi is a recognized non-profit leader whose work with a variety of nonprofits has transformed lives and communities. Linda builds teams and organizations empowered to be bigger, better, and bolder, so they can be the change they want to see in the world. Prior to Komen NYC, Linda served as Executive Director of the CJ Foundation for SIDS from 2009- 2013. For the 15 years prior, Linda led development and communications efforts at Volunteers of America Greater New York, with tenures as Chief Development and Communications Officer as well as Interim President and CEO.

Daniel Eddy

Michelin-starred Chef, Owner & Chef of Winner Bakery/Cafe

Chef Daniel Eddy has brought delight to palates far and wide – earning Michelin stars for his French-inspired cuisine at Rebelle, a fine-dining favorite (now closed) in Manhattan's Lower East Side. Prior to returning to his hometown of NYC, he showcased his talents at Spring in Paris. Continually reinventing himself, Eddy opened a new, neighborhood bakery/cafe in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Catering to families with daytime essentials like pastries, tasty sourdoughs, baguettes and scones, Eddy is bringing it back to basics, and opening up the night-time menu to surprise guest chefs. In his spare time he donates his talents to support NAACP-LDF, Loveland Foundation, and past Moving For Life Wine & Dine events.