Annual Luncheon & Symposium honored The Quick Family 

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) held its 21^st annual Palm Beach Hot Pink Luncheon & Symposium on Tuesday, February 11 at The Breakers, raising $2.6 million and counting for breast cancer research.

William P. Lauder, Christopher Quick, Nancy Gibson, Tricia Quick, Tom Quick, Leslie Quick III

The beloved Quick Family was honored with the Evelyn H. Lauder Humanitarian Award for their extraordinary spirit of generosity and unwavering commitment to achieving a world without breast cancer through research. The Award is named in memory of BCRF’s founder and longtime Palm Beach resident, Evelyn H. Lauder, and pays tribute to her tenacity, vision, and passion which continues to drive critical funding for lifesaving research. The afternoon concluded with a captivating fashion presentation by fashion house, Oscar de la Renta.

Fashions presented by Oscar de la Rena.

“As many in this room know, the Quicks are exceptional,” said William P. Lauder, Co-Chair, BCRF Board of Directors. “They commit their time, their hearts, and their minds to countless, lifesaving causes, and particularly to BCRF. They have been standing with BCRF, hand-in-hand, since the very beginning. Their loyal support and desire to do better and more, has never wavered.”

BCRF President & CEO Donna McKay and Honoree Trisha Quick

“It is a privilege for our family to receive the Evelyn Lauder Humanitarian Award, a testament to Evelyn’s enduring legacy and tireless efforts in the fight against breast cancer,” said Tom Quick. “It is a profound tribute for us to be here together, standing up against breast cancer as a family, continuing the work of those who came before us, and ensuring that future generations will live in a world where this disease no longer threatens the people we love. This is not just a fight for today—it is a commitment to tomorrow.”

BCRF’s Scientific Director Dr. Judy Garber and Scientific Founder Dr. Larry Norton

The Luncheon featured a scientific update by BCRF Founding Scientific Director Larry Norton, MD of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and BCRF Scientific Director Judy Garber, MD, MPH of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School. The industry leaders discussed the latest promising research changing the landscape of breast cancer prevention and treatment.

Aerin Lauder and Kinga Lampert

Notable guests included Donna Acquavella, Alex and Eliza Bolen, Estrellita and Daniel Brodsky, Emilia Fanjul, Lydia Fenet, Stacey Griffith, Karen Hale, Ronnie Heyman, Linda Holliday, Tommy Hilfiger and Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger, Kinga Lampert, Jane Lauder, Aerin Lauder, Eliana Lauder, Judy Glickman Lauder, William P. Lauder, Laura and Harry Slatkin, Ara Vartanian, Krystian von Speidel, Arlene Taub, Serena Williams, and many more.

Lara Schriftman and Serena Williams

The event’s leadership includes Honorary Co-Chairs: Nina Garcia, Karen Hale, Leonard A. Lauder, and William P. Lauder; Founding Chairs: Hildegarde Mahoney, Mary Alice Pappas, Frances Scaife, Judith P. Schlager, and Sandra G. Krakoff, in memoriam; Lead Chairs: Donna Acquavella, Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger, Kinga Lampert, Aerin Lauder, and Laura Slatkin; Co-Chairs: Louise T. Braver, Raysa Fanjul, Betsy S. Green, Ronnie Heyman, Gail Hilson, Michele Kessler, Judy Lauder, Lyn M. Ross, and Andrea Wynn; and Vice Chairs: Mickey Beyer, Suzanne Elson, Wendy Holmes, Sheila Lambert, Talbott Maxey, and Barbara Stovall Smith.

Dee Ocleppo & Tommy Hilfiger

BCRF thanks its generous Benefactors: Donna & Bill Acquavella, Saskia & Hugh Evans, Michele & Howard Kessler, Kinga & Edward Lampert, Judy & Leonard Lauder, William P. Lauder, The Quick Family, Thomas C. Quick, Jeanne Sorensen Siegel; and Event Underwriters: Braman Motorcars, Louise & David Braver Philanthropic Fund, Daniel & Estrellita Brodsky, Rita & Charles Bronfman, The Connors Family, Liz Elting & Michael Burlant, Florida Crystals, Anne & Chris Flowers, Mary & John Fowler, Karen & Rob Hale, Ronnie Heyman, Krakoff Family Fund, Lambert Family Foundation, Karin & Joseph W. Luter III, Patricia A. Quick, Oscar de la Renta, Carrie and Chris Shumway, Laura & Harry Slatkin, Barbara Stovall Smith, Andrea & Steve Wynn.

Palm Beach pals Cathy Franklin, Simone Levinson Christine Schott, Melissa Rubel, and Heather Mnuchin with Stacey Griffith and Serena Williams.

Breast cancer is a complex disease with no simple solution. Research is the key to stopping it in its tracks. Founded in 1993 by Evelyn H. Lauder, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation is the largest private funder of breast cancer research in the world. We invest in the best minds in science—and foster cross-disciplinary collaboration—to examine every aspect of the disease from prevention to metastasis. Our approach accelerates the entire field and moves us closer to the answers we urgently need. We can’t stop now. Join us in fueling the world’s most promising research. With you, we will bring the end of breast cancer into focus. Learn more and get involved at BCRF.org.

Photos by Michael Blanchard.

The post BCRF’s Hot Pink Luncheon & Symposium in Palm Beach appeared first on The Beauty Influencers.

This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below:

Password:

The post Protected: PCPC – Annual Meeting @ The Breakers PB appeared first on The Beauty Influencers.

Aerin Lauder and Kinga Lampert (Photo by CAPEHART)

Event raised a record breaking $1 million + for lifesaving breast cancer research

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation raised more than $1.1 million at the 16th annual Palm Beach Hot Pink Luncheon & Symposium, a record for the event. Host Aerin Lauder and philanthropists from across the Sunshine State were among the 450 guests gathered at The Breakers Palm Beach to hear from preeminent breast cancer researchers and enjoy a seasonal fashion presentation by event underwriter Neiman Marcus. Proceeds from this highly-anticipated annual luncheon help fund BCRF’s global legion of researchers 300-strong, including four scientists based in Florida. The Foundation proudly stands today as the largest private funder of breast cancer research in the world.

“When my Aunt, Evelyn Lauder, established BCRF 25 years ago, she envisioned a world free of breast cancer. Today, we are much closer to achieving that vision. There are 3.5 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S., and none of this progress would be possible without you,” said Aerin Lauder, addressing the Palm Beach community.

Martina Navratilova, Olga Blavatknik, Kinga Lampert, and Julia Lemigova (Photo by CAPEHART)

Notable attendees included: breast cancer survivor and tennis champion Martina Navratilova, Leonard & Judy Lauder, Kinga Lampert, Tom Quick, Laura & Harry Slatkin, Gigi & Harry Benson, Emilia Fanjul, Lori Bernstein, Olga Blavatnik, Talbott Maxey, Felicia Taylor, Jackie Weld Drake, Ginger Feuer, Christina Baker, Cathie Black, and Ellen Newhouse.

This year’s symposium, entitled the “Scientific Revolution in Breast Cancer,” featured Dr. Larry Norton, BCRF Co-Scientific Director, of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; Dr. Judy Garber, BCRF Co-Scientific Director, of Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Brigham and Women’s, Harvard Medical School; and, Dr. Mina Bissell of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

“I’m thrilled by the groundswell of support from our friends here in Palm Beach,” said BCRF Honorary Chairman, Leonard A. Lauder. “BCRF funds research, and only research. It’s what drives us. Every breakthrough since 1993 can be traced back to BCRF funding, and we’ll keep propelling that progress forward.”

BCRF’s distinguished Palm Beach Luncheon & Symposium leadership included: BCRF’s Honorary Co-Chair, Leonard A. Lauder, and Board Co-Chair Kinga Lampert; Palm Beach Hot Pink Luncheon & Symposium Lead Chairs: Eileen C. Burns, Raysa Fanjul; Founding Chairs: Sandra G. Krakoff, Hillie Mahoney, Mary Alice Pappas, Frances Scaife, Judith P. Schlager; and Co-Chairs: Louise T. Braver, Merel Cayne, Betsy Green, Ronnie Heyman, Judy Lauder, and Sydell Miller.

The event was made possible by Event Lead Underwriters: Braman Motorcars, Louise and David Braver Philanthropic Fund, Eileen & Brian Burns, Florida Crystals, Nancy Goodes, Grandeur Peak Funds, Ronnie Heyman, Lambert Family Foundation, Kinga Lampert, Leonard & Judy Lauder Fund, The Ambrose Monell Foundation, Neiman Marcus, and UBS.

The post Aerin Lauder Hosts Sold Out BCRF Palm Beach Hot Pink Luncheon & Symposium appeared first on The Beauty Influencers.

REVLON’S annual NACDS party at The Breakers Palm Beach included a surprise appearance by their latest Global Brand Ambassador, Model, Designer, Author and Body Activist Ashley Graham.

Graham who stars in Revlon’s latest LIVE BOLDLY campaign welcomed party goers and gave inspirational remarks about the importance of representing all women in today’s beauty space.

Ashley Graham, 30, was born in Lincoln, Nebraska and discovered in a mall at the age of twelve. She signed with an international modeling agency at the age of 13, launching her successful, diverse career. Ashley has worked in numerous areas of the fashion industry including editorial, catalogue, runway, commercial, television and film. In February 2016, she was selected as a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Rookie and also landed one of three covers for the magazine, making her the first size 14 model to ever be featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated.

A leader for the body positive movement, Ashley has been featured on the covers of Vogue, British Vogue, Cosmopolitan, SELF, New York Magazine, Maxim and many more. In January 2016, Ashley was named to Forbes Magazine’s coveted “30 Under 30” list and was featured on the cover of the magazine’s January issue alongside top celebrities and entrepreneurs. In November 2016, Glamour named her “Woman of the Year,” while Mattel simultaneously created a one-of-a-kind Barbie in her likeness. In December 2016, People Magazine named Ashley one of the “25 Most Intriguing People of the Year” and in 2017, Time named her one of the 100 Most Influential People in the Word.

A business-savvy entrepreneur, Ashley has collaborated with Canadian brand Addition Elle on her own line of size-conscious lingerie available online and carried by prestigious retailers such as Nordstrom. In March 2016, Ashley launched “Beyond by Ashley Graham,” an exclusive dress collection in collaboration with Dressbarn. Additionally, she secured an exclusive partnership with swimsuitsforall, for whom she designs annual swimsuit collections.

Additionally, Ashley is a sought-after television personality and has hosted Miss Universe 2017, Miss USA 2016, E!’s Oscar Red Carpet, a week-long “Body Proud” series on Good Morning America and guest hosted several national talk shows. She is currently a judge on VH1’s America’s Next Top Model where she provides her expert advice on how to become a boss, brand and a businesswoman.

As a role model and body activist, Ashley is regularly invited to speak at national conferences, high schools and girls’ groups about body image, self-acceptance and female empowerment. Her first TEDx talk “Plus Size? More Like My Size” was given at TED x Berlee Valencia in April 2015.

Ashley’s first book, A NEW MODEL: What Confidence, Beauty & Power Really Look Like, was published on May 9, 2017 with Dey Street Books.

The post Ashley Graham stars in Revlon’s LIVE BOLDLY campaign; makes appearance at NACDS appeared first on The Beauty Influencers.