2011 Survivors Celebration! Gallery 1
See more images from the 2011 Survivors Celebration! in Gallery 2 and Gallery 3!
The Loews Philadelphia Hotel set the scene for over 800 breast cancer survivors, co-survivors, loved ones and major contributors to the fight against breast cancer at the 15th annual Survivors Celebration! presented by CIGNA
Long-time Komen Philadelphia Affiliate volunteers, fundraisers and breast cancer survivors, Jeanette Stephens-El (left) and June White welcome more than 800 guests to the event.
Survivors Honorees and representatives from their presenting organizations were treated to a VIP breakfast before the celebration, specially prepared, and adorned in pink, by the team at the Loews.
It was a day of celebrating generations of empowerment, embodied beautifully here by survivor honoree, Gladys Guiterrez & one of the youngsters whose future she works to enrich through her volunteerism.
Pat Ciarrocchi (left) helps to celebrate the lives of a very special husband-wife team, both breast cancer survivors, Frannie and Chris Koniers (right).
Susan Barnett, of Eyewitness News on CBS 3/The CW Philly 57, helps to lead the celebration, providing her special brand of inspiration and appreciation as Mistress of Ceremonies for the event.
Pat Ciarrocchi, of Eyewitness News on CBS 3/The CW Philly 57, ushers in the esteemed procession of survivor honorees and other Survivors Celebration! VIPs.
A very cherished tradition for the Survivors Celebration!, the Frankford High School Army JROTC Color Guard leads the survivor procession with the highest honor and integrity.
Rabbi Jerome P. David, Senior Rabbi at Temple Emanuel in Cherry Hill and leader of the invocation for the celebration is the first to enter the ballroom, representing the spiritual leader of our community's breast cancer movement.
2011 Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure Co-Chairpersons Monica Conroy (left) and Jeanette Stephens-El, join the VIP procession.
Dr. Sidney Grobman (center), 21-year all-star activist with the Komen Philadelphia Affiliate, leads the standing ovation for the 39 Survivors Celebration! honorees.
Another Survivors Celebration! honored tradition, Maureen and Gary Bostic perform a spirited version of the National Anthem.
Carol Erickson, of Eyewitness News on CBS 3/The CW Philly 57, serves as Mistress of Ceremonies, sharing her story as a breast cancer survivor and applauding all survivors and co-survivors.
At the podium, four-time Survivors Celebration! Chairperson, Judy Kellem, thanks everyone who contributed to this amazing event, including her Co-Chair, Siobhan McCrane (standing).
A recent addition to the Eyewitness News team on CBS 3/The CW Philly 57, Kate Bilo proudly serves as Mistress of Ceremonies at her first Komen Philadelphia Affiliate Survivors Celebration!
Melissa Ludwig, Senior Vice President, Regional Director of Stores at Macy's, receives the 2011 Power of the Promise Award from Elaine Grobman, Exec. Dir. of the Komen Phila. Affiliate.
Sue Schick (left), CEO of UnitedHealthcare of Pennsylvania, receives the 2011 Lumina Award honoring the company's incredible generosity and support.
Another recent addition to the Eyewitness News team on CBS 3/The CW Philly 57, Erika Von Tiehl proudly serves as Mistress of Ceremonies at her first Survivors Celebration!
Councilman Frank Rizzo receives the Siani Lee Community Advocate Award from Joanne Calabria, President of the Komen Philadelphia Board of Directors.
David Rackow, enjoys the celebration after months of dedicated work creating the cherished 'Survivors Celebration!' video with his team at Rackow & Associates and Janis Productions.
M'Balia Singley starts the second half of the event with a spirited version of her original 'Race for the Cure', written in celebration of her mother's victory over breast cancer.
Stephanie Stahl, Medical Reporter for Eyewitness News on CBS 3/The CW Philly 57, introduces the first group of Survivor Honorees as Mistress of Ceremonies of the event.
Natasha Brown from Eyewitness News on CBS 3/The CW Philly 57, introduces more Survivor Honorees and shares with everyone in attendance with her personal inspirations in the fight against breast cancer.
Kathy Orr, Meteorologist for Eyewitness News on CBS 3/The CW Philly 57, predicts sunny skies for the Race for the Cure on Mother's Day before introducing another group of Survivor Honorees.
Compliments of Dietz & Watson, 800+ Pretty In Pig piglets graced the tables & served as gifts for each guest, encouraging everyone to remember every penny counts when it comes to saving lives.
