2011 Race for the Cure Kick-Off Party
For the second consecutive year, Cescaphé Ballroom, our generous Race for the Cure Kick-Off Party host, 'carve out' a special place in the hearts of every member of the Komen Philadelphia Affiliate family.
The talented and dedicated team at Cescaphé serve up an expansive array of culinary creations, painting the picture of hospitality and energizing Kick-Off Party guests for the celebration.
Elaine I. Grobman (right), Executive Director of the Komen Phila. Affiliate, welcomes new 2011 Affiliate grantees to the event that launches our largest annual fundraiser.
Over 400 people enjoy a 'Night of Legacies,' energizing the community for Race participation, fundraising and a collective commitment to helping assure all generations will one day live in a world without breast cancer.
These guests, long-time activists in embracing the people of Delaware in the Komen mission, beautifully frame our Kick-Off centerpieces, compliments of the PA Horticultural Society.
Generous supporter of the Komen Philadelphia Affiliate, Rep. Dwight Evans, gets set to celebrate the 2011 Race for the Cure Season with Erika Lee (right), Admin. Asst. for The Affiliate, and Stacey Kreger
Past and present Komen Philadelphia Affiliate grantees gather at the Kick-Off party to celebrate the event that helps generate more than $2 million annually to empower their community breast cancer programs.
Pictured are long-time volunteers and 'drivers' of the success of the Race for the Cure, as well as our 'Team Ra-Ras Kicks Breast Cancer' video, David & Nancy Rackow, Rackow & Associates; and Fred Stein (center), the Creative Group & Komen Phila. Board Member.
Compliments of Roberts Event Group, the Three Stories Jazz Trio of Elliot Garland, Sharat Somashekera and Claudio De Pujadas create a festive atmosphere during the cocktail hour.
We happily celebrate members of the Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure Team from Spring-Ford Area School district, who over the past five years have raised more than $65,000.
From the top of the roster of our all-star team of supporters are (l-r): Vince Hill, KYW Newsradio; John Goodchild, Director of Marketing, Cancer Treatment Centers of America (standing); and the Honorable Frank Rizzo, Councilman.
Komen Philadelphia Affiliate Board of Directors Member, Harris T. Bock, Esq., enjoys the festivities and acts as Affiliate 'ambassador' with Diana Winokur.
Ann Ritter (right), Director of Grants & Public Policy for The Affiliate, takes time to pose with new Affiliate Grantee, Michelle Esser, of the Young Survival Coalition of Greater Philadelphia.
Celebrating the Kick-Off party since the very first Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure 21 years ago are the Co-Chair of that first Race, Phyllis Roseman, and Mark Roseman.
With a 'herstory' full of empowering social change by focusing on music by, for and about women, the Anna Crusis Choir, inspires Kick-Off party guests to get in the spirit of celebrating and saving lives.
Susan Barnett of Eyewitness News on CBS 3 & The CW Philly 57, begins the formal Kick-Off Program with a heartfelt thanks to Race participants and sponsors for empowering the cures.
Lesley Van Arsdall, Eyewitness News on CBS 3 & The CW Philly 57, presents a commemorative Race collage to John Goodchild, Dir. of Mktg. for Cancer Treatment Centers of America, the first-ever Alliance Partner in the Promise of the Komen Phila. Affiliate.
Joanne Calabria (right), Pres. of the Komen Phila. Board of Directors, presents a 2011 Kick-Off Legacy Awards to the Race Team from Spring-Ford Area School District, who has raised $65,000+ over the past 5 years, and to Team Captain, Joy Rubeo.
Marty Ferrill, Vice President of Philly Soft Pretzel Factory, exemplifies what it means to be 'for the cure', presenting checks totaling over $20,000, a product of various store fundraisers throughout the year.
Kate Bilo, meteorologist for CBS 3/The CW Philly 57 and a new member on the Women of Eyewitness News's Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure team, introduces 'Team Ra-Ras Kicks Breast Cancer.'
On behalf of the NFL Alumni Philadelphia Chapter Cheerleaders. Nicole Douglas thanks everyone who is helping to drive 'Team Ra-Ras Kicks Breast Cancer' viewership to 8 million.
Dan Tropeano, Vice President, Sales & Acct. Mgmt. for UnitedHealthcare confirms the company's commitment to helping take 'Team Ra-Ras Kicks Breast Cancer' all the way to another $100,000 donation.
Vince Hill, dedicated supporter & traditional starter of our Survivor Parade of Pink on Race day, gives remarks in memory of his wife Janis, after viewing one of her last cheerleader performances in the Team Ra-Ras video.
Our newest Race Honorary Chairperson, and a highly dedicated & accomplished fundraiser, Donna Massanova, Partner at ParenteBeard LLC, touches the heart of each guest.
Elaine I. Grobman presents another Kick-Off Legacy Award to Marc Futterweit, who goes on to share how he, as a proud breast cancer survivor, joins his wife once a year for mammograms and lunch!
