Benefits
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CAN-DO SPIRIT An author and Emmy Award-winning producer, Richard Cohen, and his wife, “Who Wants To Be a Millionaire” host Meredith Vieira, receive the “Can Do Award” at the Heuga Center’s 20th Anniversary Autumn Benefit Dinner. Actress Teri Garr and reigning Miss USA Chelsea Cooley will also be on hand to raise money for people who suffer from multiple sclerosis. Tonight, 7 p.m., the St. Regis New York, 2 E. 55th St. at Fifth Avenue, 800-367-3101, $500, reservations required.
FIST FIGHT Jake LaMotta, Larry Holmes, and Joe Frazier are among the boxers appearing at FIST Fights for New York, a gala to raise money for professional fighters making post-career transitions. The event includes a silent and live auction, a cocktail reception, dinner, and live boxing matches. Tomorrow, 6:30 p.m., Hilton Hotel, Grand Ballroom, 1335 Sixth Ave., between 53rd and 54th streets, 212-675-4133, $500.
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