2011 Pink Tie Ball Celebration
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Cescaphe Event Group’s brand new Vie sets the stage for the milestone 10th anniversary Komen Philadelphia Pink Tie Ball, October 15, 2011.
We thank volunteer photographers Howard Kanowitz (shown), Dr. Kurt Bomze & Dan Johnson, as well as The Photo Booth Company for donating their services to capture Pink Tie Ball memories.
The much anticipated Pink Tie Ball silent auction featured nearly 100 unique items and experiences, and helped to raise tens of thousands of dollars for the Komen Philadelphia Affiliate.
We thank the dozens of loyal supporters who dug deep and thought creatively to fill our silent auction tables with items that motivated substantial bidding for the cause.
The culinary team at Vie, Cescaphe Event Group’s newest entertainment hot spot, pull out all the stops to entertain and satisfy appetites with their skills and creations.
We thank Joe Volpe, CEO and the generous team at Vie for delighting guests with an amazing spread of exquisite appetizers.
Jake Spigelman and Jay Golde of Jay Roberts Jewelers present the Diamond Drop, then examine guests' champagne glasses for a 1.01 carat diamond. The Drop raised approx. $10,000.
MODA botanica, multi award-winner at the Philadelphia International Flower Show, generously donates their creativity, artistry and resources to adorn Vie in festive pinks and elegant florals.
Philadelphia legend and recent cancer survivor, Tony Grandberry keeps the dancing strong & the energy level high all night long with the music of his Big Fun Orchestra.
Melissa Ludwig, District Vice President of Macy’s, and friends keep a check on their silent auction status via BidPal technology, brought to the Pink Tie Ball by Cancer Treatment Centers of America.
Auctioneer Steven Katz ramps up the live-auction bidding to bring in over $50,000 for the cause.
Steven Standiford takes home from the live auction a fabulous NYC Fashion Week 1-day getaway to the Oscar de la Renta runway show assisted by Affiliate office Asst., David Kohn (kneeling).
With a little help from Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter a great MetLife Suite package for the Eagles vs. the Giants sold for $4500 to Robert MacDonald during the live auction.
A Komen Philadelphia Pink Tie Ball tradition, the auction of a custom-designed Zinman Furs coat energizes bidding all the way up to $4,500.
Thanks to the generosity of Quality Plus Ford Dealers, Marlene & Glenn Haslam head home to Ellicott City, MD in this 2012 Mustang convertible, which raised $30,000 in the live auction.
Recipient of the 2011 Pink Tie Ball ‘Friend in the Fight’ award, the Dietz & Watson family paints a picture of hope, loyalty and celebration in the quest for the cures.
Performing their classic ‘He’s a Rebel’ and other favorites, The Crystals kick off the Girl Group Revival, an all-start dinner concert from the 60s & 70s music revolution.
In the 1970s, the Marvelettes had “Mr. Postman’ waiting a minute… in 2011 they had everyone at Vie on their feet celebrating the hope of an end to breast cancer forever.
New Jersey’s own, The Shirelles have been credited with originating the Girl Groups sound and happily ‘brought it back’ to commemorate the milestone 10th Pink Tie Ball.
With the Crystals, Marvellettes and Shirelles on ‘back up’, Philadelphia’s endearing ‘street singer,’ Anthony Riley, makes a surprise visit to the Pink Tie Ball for the grand finale.
Guests are on their feet for the dinner concert’s grand finale, celebrating the “Glory of Life” with fellow activists in the breast cancer movement.
After dinner, Tony Grandberry & his Big Fun Orchestra take to the stage again… and guests take to the dance floor including, from Eyewitness News on CBS 3, Kate Bilo and Scott Eby.
Year-round volunteers and supporters of the Komen Philadelphia Affiliate, Nancy and David Rackow celebrate our victories over breast cancer.
Music, dancing and CELEBRATION continue with Tony Grandberry & his Big Fun Orchestra until 11 PM, when DJ Robbie Rob takes over and spins tunes into the early morning hours.
