New Heights was one of the first organizations in New York City to use basketball to motivate underserved youth to rise to their potential on and off the court. For more than 20 years, we have combined sports with education and mentorship to help student-athletes become leaders and champions throughout their lives.
The GameChangers Ball is an annual celebration of the people, programs and partnerships that make our work possible.
We invite you to join us and support the next generation of champions in New York City.
MONDAY | OCTOBER 26, 2026
Gotham Hall | 1356 Broadway, New York, NY 10018
6:00 PM
Cocktails + Conversation
7:00 PM
Dinner + Program
9:30 PM
Dessert + Farewells
2026 HONOREE
Eric Wedel
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind,
WHarton & garrison llp
HOST COMMITTEE
Will Blodgett*
Linda Choong*
Chris De La Rosa**
Carl Dietz*
Troy Dixon*
John Gilmore*
Steve Grant*
Byron Jones*
Richard Roberts*
Alan Schrager*
Jason Stein*
Lance Thomas**
David Thompson*
Ty Wallach*
James Yolles*
Vicki Zubovic*
CO-chairs
Duane Fiedler*
Rich Kleiman
Nina Lesavoy*
Cameron Lewis**
Jonathan Marotta*
Mark Patricof*
Nicholas Silvers*
Doug Wallach
*Board Member
**Board Member + New Heights Alumni
Click the video below to watch a recap of New Heights’ 20th Anniversary Celebration.