Article and photos provided to Palm Beach Today by American Cancer Society Island of Palm Beach,
Patrick Park and Nathalie Fernandez hosted a beautiful Cocktail Reception, attended by more than 150 people, at The Mar-a-Lago Club on Saturday evening, December 19, 2009, to “Kick-Off” the 2010 American Cancer Society Ball in Palm Beach.
From a surprise appearance by Santa and his elves, to Brazilian flamenco dancers, to the incredible display of fine automobiles from Corporate Benefactor Braman Motorcars to Mr. Park’s signature Mariachi band, the evening was a festive celebration in support of the fight against cancer.
The exclusive reception was held in honor of the Gala’s Honorary Chairwoman and Chairman Emeritus, Dame Celia Lipton Farris and Chairwoman Patty Myura. Ralph Lauren graciously donated beautiful holiday candles as favors for the guests as they left the magnificent evening.
The cocktail reception set the stage for Friday, February 5, 2010 when the 52nd Annual American Cancer Society Ball, “Dancing Under the Stars” will come to life at the elegant Mar-a-Lago Club. Funds raised by the gala support critical cancer research, education, advocacy and patient services.
Patty Myura, Chairwoman of the Gala, has left no detail to chance for this black-tie evening and is pulling out all the stops once again to make this Gala one to remember. Guests will be entertained by the talent of The Starlight Orchestra, direct from New York.
Dame Celia Lipton Farris is once again serving as Honorary Chairwoman and Chairman Emeritus. Dame Celia has been a long standing supporter – dedicating her time, talent, energy and resources to the organization for almost 30 years.
In recognition of her unyielding support of the American Cancer Society she was awarded with an exclusive award established in her honor, The Dame Celia Lipton Farris Lifetime Achievement Award, at The Golden Anniversary Gala in 2008. The hosts of the evening, Patrick Park and Nathalie Fernandez are serving as Honorary Chairmen.
Mr. Park has been a loyal and dedicated patron of the American Cancer Society Island of Palm Beach Unit for numerous years and was Chairman for the 49th and 50th Cancer Balls.
Now in its 52nd year, the “Cancer Ball” is fortunate to have a loyal list of generous supporters. Norma and Simon Fireman will again serve as Ambassadors of Hope. Serving as Platinum Benefactors are Dame Celia Lipton Farris, Florence and Larry De George, Patty Myura and the Eleanor Patterson Reeves Foundation and Patrick Park and Nathalie Fernandez.
International Vice Chairmen of the event are Mr. and Mrs. George Jay Lichtblau. The Distinguished Humanitarian for this year’s gala is the Addison Hines Charitable Trust. Grand Patrons of the Gala are Carol and Harold Baxter, Rhoda and David Chase, Michele and Howard Kessler, Lois Pope, M. Mac Schwebel and the J.M. Rubin Foundation.
The Leading Corporate Benefactor is Jeff Bateman of Tiffany & Co. Leading Benefactors of the 2010 event are Elizabeth Bowden, Eddy and Helaine Cantor, Mary and Marvin Davidson, Ansley and Philip DiLeo, Greta Faigen, Frances and Gerald Gilberg, Arlette and Robert Gordon, Rita Dee Hassenfeld, Ruth S. and Edward L. Hennessy, Marilyn and Bob May, Meredith and Barry Snader (the Isador Segall Trust), Cindy and Terry Taylor and Kathryn and Leo Vecellio.
Mr. Donald J. Trump has again graciously agreed to serve as the New York Ambassador for the gala. Corporate Benefactors of the Gala are Braman Motorcars, Northern Trust, Gunster Yoakley and Wachovia.
Benefactors of the Gala are Michael Alexander, Helen Bernstein, Alicia and Bill Blodgett, Paula and Mark Cook, Pam and Peter Dupuis, Henry Fong and Mary Virginia Knight, Carol and Bob Garvy, Helene and Stanley Karp, Leigh and Chris Larmoyeux, Herme’ de Wyman Miro, Tom Quick, Sally and Dick Robinson, Barbara and Irvin Saltzman, Florence and Irving Sherman, Elizabeth and Donald Scott, Linda and Larry Smith, Patsy and Leslie Spero, and Paula and Nikita Zukov.
Corporate Patrons of the Gala are Good Samaritan Medical Center and Palm Beach Cancer Institute.
Patrons of the Gala are Diana and Llwyd Ecclestone, John Hilliard and Christine Bruce, Darlene and Jerry Jordan, Suzy Minkoff, Sharon and Alton O’Neil, Julie and Rob Reveley, Nancy Sharigan and Herb Richman, and Susan and Dom Telesco
“Dancing Under the Stars” is by invitation only. For invitation, seating and additional information, please contact Victoria Peyton Ulano, Senior Executive Director, American Cancer Society – Palm Beach at 561-655-3449.
Patrick Park and Nathalie Fernandez
Host Annual Gala “Kick Off” Cocktail Reception To Honor 2010
American Cancer Society
Island of Palm Beach
Gala Chairmen
Patty Myura, Gregg Beletsky, CeCe Farris
E X C L U S I V E
P A L M B E A C H
R E C E P T I O N
Honoring
Chairman Emeritus
Dame Celia Lipton Farris
and 2010 Chairman,
Patty Myura
Honoring Patty Myura 2010 Chairman
Honoring Dame
Celia Lipton Farris
Chairman
Emeritus
Michelle &
Howard
Kessler
Lois Pope
&
Dick Robinson
Ben Cook, Elizabeth & Jeff Bateman
Norma
&
Simon
Fireman
Cindy & Vince
Cerone
Melania &
Donald
Trump
Nathalie Fernandez, Patrick Park and Dame Celia Lipton Farris
Elizabeth
Bowden
&
Larry
Zaffuto
Barbara
&
Irvin
Saltzman
Ansley & Philip DiLeo
Meredith & Barry Snader
Linda & Larry Smith
Helaine & Eddy Cantor
Mary
Virginia
Knight
&
Henry Fong
Paula & Nikita
Zukov
Patsy & Leslie
Spero
Sue & Dom Telesco
Pam & Peter Dupuis
Nancy Sharigan
&
Herb Richman
Sharon & Alton
O'Neil
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Tiffany & Co. Voile necklace with round
cut diamonds set in platinum and red spinel beads, valued at $19,800 to be auctioned at the Gala.
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RESTAURANT
Great American!
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44 Cocoanut Row
Palm Beach
Tel: 659-3241
SALON MARGRIT
165 Brazilian Avenue
Palm Beach
561-655-3430
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