Nancy Brinker addresses the crowd
“You are the future” Ambassador Nancy Brinker, founder of the Susan G. Komen Foundation told a crowd of young Washingtonians. We attended the Komen Young Professionals reception held at a pink-lit Peacock Cafe’ in Georgetown. The event help kick off the buzz for what promises to be one of the premiere events of the Fall: Komen’s “Honoring the Promise” Gala on October 28th at The Kennedy Center. Last year, the non-profit celebrated 30 years of trying to find a cure and saving lives along the way. Last year’s star-studded gala included presenters Laura Bush, Gabrielle Union, Cynthia Nixon, Tory Burch… performers like Olivia Newton John, Lynda Carter.. and the Australian pop star who’s dating one of the Jonas Brothers, Delta Goodrem. That passionate evening raised a phenomenal $2 million dollars.
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This year the stage will shine bright again. DC favorite Rosario Dawson is already one of the presenters confirmed. NBC’s Hoda Kotb, a breast cancer survivor will be the Master of Ceremonies. Jot this down, mark the calendar and get ready to break out that black tie or gorgeous gown for an evening of entertainment and special awards!
Watch Coverage of the Event Below on WUSA9
HONORING THE PROMISE
Friday, October 28th, 2011, 7:30 PM
Eisenhower Theater, The John F. Kennedy Center, Washington DC
More info: 202-636-8745
Kate Marie Grinold, Krista Johnson and Erica from Komen
WJLA’s Caroline Lyders and Alison Starling
With Young Professional Co-Chair Ashley Taylor
