Color me pink!
Last night in New York City, Breast Cancer Research Foundation’s annual Hot Pink Party raised a whopping $8.5 Million. The massive support came as the group returned to an in-person gala at The Glasshouse in New York City.
The incredible night supported BCRF’s global legion of 250 scientists pursuing high-impact, lifesaving breast cancer research.
“Not having been able to be here in person for the last two years has been really tough,” said host and Global Ambassador of The Estée Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Campaign, Elizabeth Hurley, on the pink carpet about the epic return. “We did very well with our virtual events. But I think to reconnect with people like we are tonight, just means an awful lot. It’s inspiring.”
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 10: Patti LaBelle performs onstage during the Breast Cancer Research Foundation Hot Pink Party on May 10, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for BCRF)
The beautiful and meaningful evening featured a performance by the legendary Patti LaBelle, as well as a moment of recognition for BCRF President and CEO Myra Biblowit for her 21 years of extraordinary leadership as she prepares to retire this year.
Gretta Monahan additionally presented The Roslyn and Leslie Goldstein Unsung Hero Award to June Jacobs and Rochelle Jacobs.
“All the treatments that are breakthroughs BCRF has funded and the work of the scientists and researchers it goes without saying we are here to celebrate that,” Monahan stated on the carpet as she took a moment to further reflect on how more funding and support in the future will help the cause for years to come.
Other notable guests at the grand gala included: Vera Wang, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen, Radhika Jones, Jill Kargman, Lois Robbins, Emma Myles, Jenna Leigh Green, Lydia Fenet, Ingrid Vandebosch and Jeff Gordon and more.
In 2021, breast cancer became the most common cancer worldwide for the first time, underscoring the rising and urgent need for research. BCRF is proud to be the largest private funder of breast cancer research worldwide and the highest rated breast cancer organization in the U.S.
The event experience was made possible with generous support from Rafanelli Events and Winston Flowers. Honorary Co-Chairs included Sir Elton John and David Furnish; Judy and Leonard Lauder and Anthony von Mandl. Gala Steering Co-Chairs included: Dee and Tommy Hilfiger; Kinga Lampert and Aerin Lauder. Lead Gala Co-Chairs included: Jody and John Arnhold; Valentine and Patrick Firmenich; Roslyn Goldstein; Terri and Jerry Kohl; William P. Lauder and Lori Kanter Tritsch; Adrienne and Dan Lufkin; Jeanne and Herbert Siegel; Marilyn and Jim Simons and Candace King Weir. Gala Co-Chairs included: Sandra Brant; Patsy and Patrick Callahan; Amy and Brian France; Mary-Ann and Fabrizio Freda; Nina Garcia; Marjorie Reed Gordon; Donna Karan; Michael Kors; Shelly and Howard Kivell; Jane Lauder; Jo Carole and Ronald S. Lauder; Laura and Gary Lauder; Patricia Quick; Bryan Rafanelli; Lois Robbins and Andrew Zaro; John Rosenwald; Arlene Taub; Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch; Ingrid Vandebosch and Jeff Gordon; Vera Wang; and, Nina and Gary Wexler.
Learn more and get involved at BCRF.org.
