Florida Breast Cancer Foundation to Present “4th Annual Shades of Pink” Fundraising Event on October 20 to Help the Fight to End Breast Cancer

To celebrate National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation (FBCF) is hosting its elegant “4^th Annual Shades of Pink” fundraising event. The “three-in-one” event will include a live, healthy,

Blouse by designer Sara Mique, who is coordinating the fashion show.

hands-on cooking demonstration; a wine tasting; and the Grand Finale main event, including two fashion shows, silent and live auctions, cocktails and entertainment. All funds raised will help in the fight to end breast cancer, and will stay in the state of Florida to help Floridians.

The presenting sponsor is Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort, where the event will be held. Guests may choose to purchase tickets for one or two of the events, or a combination ticket including all three events.

The education/healthy cooking demonstration workshop will be presented by Eleanor Hoh, president of WOK STAR, based in Bal Harbour, Fla. After the demonstration, participants will have a chance to sample nutritious, delicious treats, as well as participate in a wine tasting with several varietals from a well known vineyard.  The wine tasting is the second event in the “Three-In-One” event.

The main event will include a fashion show featuring the work of acclaimed elegant custom evening wear designer Sara Mique, who recently moved her operations from New York City to Coconut Creek, Fla.; as well as popular Miami-based resort wear designer Rucht D’Oleo. Guests will also enjoy cocktails, entertainment, and silent and live auctions featuring an array of impressive items.

Sponsorships are available at various levels from $500 to $5,000, and depending on the level, offer a variety of benefits such as inclusion in event advertisements, on-site recognition, branding opportunities, and more.

“This year’s ‘Shades of Pink’ event will be the most elaborate and unique to date,” said Muriel Sommers, FBCF development manager. “We’re excited to have a new twist to this year’s event, giving guests the opportunity to choose from three interesting activities in which to participate, or to enjoy them all.”

WHEN:

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009

5-6 p.m.: Education/Healthy Cooking Demonstration Workshop

6-7 p.m.: Wine Tasting

7-10 p.m.: Grand Finale Main Event (Silent & Live Auction, Fashion Show, Cocktails, Networking, Entertainment)

WHERE:

Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort

16701 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160

A wedding dress by Sara Mique

Education/Healthy Cooking Demonstration Workshop Only – $25 per person

Wine Tasting Only – $50 per person

Main Event Only – $75 per person

Combination Ticket (admission to all three events) – $125 per person

Combination Ticket including VIP Seating – $150 per person

HOW:

For more information about the event or sponsorships, or to purchase tickets, please call Muriel Sommers, FBCF development manager at 954-454-4156.

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Posted by Andrea Freygang on Sep 7 2009. Filed under Art, Broward County, Culture, Events, Health, Hollywood, Local news, Non-profit organizations. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. Both comments and pings are currently closed.