The Post Oak Hotel was awash in pink on Friday, April 5, at the American Cancer Society'sTickled Pink Luncheon. A record-breaking number of distinguished guests mixed, mingled, and raised nearly $400,000 to benefit American Cancer Society (ASC) breast cancer research, education, and support services.
At the event, bottomless champagne sales and a sold-out raffle generated buzz and extra funds for the cause. Guests created memorable moments as they preened and posed for photos at the fabulous floral wall. The gathering also had touching moments, including when everyone impacted by cancer, whether as a survivor or as a caregiver, stood. The entire room was left standing, showing the widespread impact of cancer among attendees.
Roslyn Bazzelle poses in front of the custom-made pink flower wall. Photo by Jacob Power
Over 650 guests turned out for the event chaired by Jacquie Baly, Beth Wolff, and Cynthia Wolff and Honorary Chair Leisa Holland-Nelson Bowman, a breast cancer survivor. Tickled Pink honored the philanthropic efforts of Nelda Blair, Chree Boydstun, Shelley Reeves Boyer, Cheryl Creuzot, Evelyn Leightman, Janette Marx, and Sue Smith.
The program featured Dr. Arif Kamal, the American Cancer Society's chief patient officer, who shared a meaningful message and highlighted the ways ASC is working to end breast cancer. Honoree Evelyn Leightman received a standing ovation as she shared her courageous 25-year cancer journey.
The entire crowd of over 650 attendees stood to highlight those who were impacted as a cancer survivor or caregiver. Photo by Jacob Power
Houston has seen a direct impact from ACS's work through 14 grants specific to breast cancer totaling nearly $8.5 million. Currently, the American Cancer Society is investing $78 million in breast cancer-specific research and has funded every major breakthrough in breast cancer research, including mammography, early detection screening, and the lifesaving drug Tamoxifen. These efforts have led to a 43 percent decline in the female breast cancer death rate.
Seen partying in pink were: Jennifer Allison, Fady Armanious, Dana Barton, Lara Bell, Sue Burnett, Kerri Carr, Tripp Carter, Allison Lewis Cattan, Suzan Deison, Susan Dray, Elsie Eckert, Ellen Elam, Lesha Elsenbrook, Mary Fasillo, Sidney Faust, Tena Faust, Marilu Garza, Gina Gaston Elie, Cyndy Garza Roberts, Tiffany Halik, Lindsey Herod, Winell Herron, Betty Hrncir, Nora Jarrard, Jayne Johnston, Dr. Sippi Khurana, Whitney Kuhn Lawson, Lindsey Leigh Holt, Donna Lewis, Emily Lewis, Fran Gordon Lichtenstein, Kelley Lubanko, Vicki Luna, Tena Lundquist Faust, Tama Landquist, Christy Lynn, Cora Sue Mach, DeeDee Marsh, Marcie Mir, Trish Morille, Beth Muecke, Patti Murphy, Barbara Nau, Roxann Neumann, Roz Pactor, David Peck, Leila Perrin, Sandra Porter, Franelle Rogers, Rosemary Schatzman, Stephanie Tsuru, Nancy Tucker, Kim Tutcher, Terri Wang, Jill Watson, Darcie Wells, Gaye Lynn Zarrow, Courtney Zavala, and American Cancer Society executives Jeff Fehlis and Jenny Todd.
Photo by Daniel Ortiz
Tickled Pink Honorees: Nelda Blair, Shelley Reeves Boyer, Sue Smith, Cheryl Creuzot, Evelyn Leightman, Chree Boydstun, and Janette Marx
