The Evelyn Lauder Foundation's Hot Pink Luncheon Raises $2 Million

Back Row: Dr. Larry Norton, William P. Lauder, Front Row: Judy and Leonard Lauder, Hildegarde Mahoney, Harry Slatkin, Estrellita BrodskyMichael Blanchard

Back Row: Marina Purcell, Dixon Boardman, Aerin Lauder, Raysa Fanjul, Morgan Dejoux, Front Row: Jennifer and Raymond Floyd, Donna Acquavella, Harry TheodoracopulosMichael Blanchard

Donna McKay, Bill Acquavella, Donna Acquavella, Kinga Lampert, William P. LauderMichael Blanchard

Dr. Ian Krop, Dr. Lori PierceMichael Blanchard

George Ledes, Alex BolenMichael Blanchard

Harry and Laura SlatkinMichael Blanchard

Judith and Spencer SchlagerMichael Blanchard

Oscar de la RentaMichael Blanchard

Sinesia Karol, Rimma Gluzman, Patricia Ribakoff, Simone Winston, Jennifer Kinsman, Andrea Brooks, Marie-Louise Palandjian, Jan Feldman, Linda Waintrup, Samantha HanmanMichael Blanchard

The Evelyn Launder Foundation, hosted by Lead Chairs Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger, Kinga Lampert and Laura Slatkin amongst a number of co-chairs, vice chairs, pink chairs and honorary co-chairs held a Luncheon for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).

It was the 20th annual Hot Pink Luncheon & Symposium held at The Breakers. The luncheon raised a record-breaking $2 million for breast cancer research.

Donna and Bill Acquavella were presented with the Evelyn H. Lauder Humanitarian Award, recognizing their generosity and dedication to advancing breast cancer research.

There was a panel discussion moderated by BCRF’s Scientific Director Judy Garber, MD with Ian Krop, MD, PhD and Lori Pierce MD talked about latest advancements in breast cancer treatment and research, emphasizing the pivotal role of organizations like BCRF in driving progress towards a cure.