# T.J. Martell Gala Raises $3.2m for Cancer Research

> T.J. Martell Foundation honors Coran Capshaw with $3.2m cancer research funding.
- Title: T.J. Martell Gala Raises $3.2m for Cancer Research · Variety
- Summary: T.J. Martell Foundation honors Coran Capshaw with $3.2m cancer research funding. T.J. Martell Foundation raised over $3.2 million for cancer research at its…
- Keywords: t.j. martell foundation, coran capshaw, red light management, cancer research, september 15, dave matthews, trey anastasio, chris stapleton, entertainment, culture, Martell, Gala
- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/music/news/tj-martell-red-light-coran-capshaw-cancer-research-1236867074
- Author: Jem Aswad
- Published: 2026-09-18T19:10:39+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: t.j. martell foundation, coran capshaw, red light management, cancer research, september 15, dave matthews, trey anastasio, chris stapleton, entertainment, culture
## T.J. Martell Foundation Gala
The T.J. Martell Foundation raised more than $3.2 million for cancer research at its annual New York Honors Gala on Sept. 15.
## Coran Capshaw Honored
Red Light Management founder Coran Capshaw received the Lifetime Music Industry Award from his longtime friend Dave Matthews.
## Acoustic Performances
The evening featured solo acoustic performances by Dave Matthews, Trey Anastasio and Chris Stapleton in Capshaw's honor.
## Steve Gawley's Statement
Steve Gawley, Chair of the Board of Trustees and EVP/Head of Business & Legal Affairs for Republic Collective, praised Capshaw's philanthropy.
## Funding Impact
The funds allow scientists to take risks, advance promising ideas, and provide better cancer treatments and more time with loved ones.
## Key takeaway

T.J. Martell Foundation raised over $3.2 million for cancer research at its New York Honors Gala on Sept. 15, honoring Red Light Management founder Coran Capshaw.