03/17/2026
Did you catch Suraj Kaufman, founder and CEO of the Sneaker Room Foundation, sitting down with Ken Rosato on ONNJ? They dived into how the inaugural Sneaker Gala for Jersey City Medical Center is blending style and philanthropy right here in Jersey City.
At the April 16th Sneaker Gala, guests are invited to pair their finest formal attire with their favorite sneakers to raise funds for pediatric programs at Jersey City Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health hospital.
Suraj and the Sneaker room Foundation has already raised over $1 million for local causes, and this event is the next big step in giving back.
Missed the segment? Check out Suraj’s interview with Ken Rosato to hear the story behind the gala and how your kicks can make a huge difference for Hudson County's young people. Need to purchase tickets for the Gala? Head on over to rwjbh.org/jerseycity
https://www.onnj.com/videos/sneaker-gala/
Sneaker culture has long been about more than just fashion, for many, it's also about community and giving back. Now, a new event in Jersey City is bringing