On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, The Women's Cancer Research Fund (Wcrf) welcomed guests to An Unforgettable Evening on behalf of Honorary Chairs Rita Wilson & Tom Hanks, along with Gala Chairs Jamie Alexander Tisch, Kelly Chapman Meyer, Quinn Ezralow, and Anastasia Soare, and Co-Chairs NJ Falk, Tom Ford, Kris Levine, Judy & Leonard Lauder, Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson & Richard J Stephenson, Steve Tisch and Lori Kanter Tritsch & William P. Lauder.
Demi Moore accepts the Courage Award onstage at An Unforgettable Evening
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Hosted by Tig Notaro, the event returned to the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, for its 25th anniversary to raise money to benefit the Women’s Cancer Research Fund, a program of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (Bcrf).
This year, philanthropist Wallis Annenberg received the 2024 Unsung Hero Award, presented by Jamie Alexander Tisch and Rita Wilson, for her innovative dedication to...
Demi Moore accepts the Courage Award onstage at An Unforgettable Evening
Credit/Copyright: Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Women's Cancer Research Fund
Hosted by Tig Notaro, the event returned to the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, for its 25th anniversary to raise money to benefit the Women’s Cancer Research Fund, a program of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (Bcrf).
This year, philanthropist Wallis Annenberg received the 2024 Unsung Hero Award, presented by Jamie Alexander Tisch and Rita Wilson, for her innovative dedication to...
- 4/16/2024
- Look to the Stars
Today, The Women's Cancer Research Fund (Wcrf) announced that 17-time Grammy Award winning musician Sting is set to headline the organization’s annual gala, “An Unforgettable Evening”, commemorating its 25th anniversary with a special performance.
Returning to the event where he debuted as its first performer, Sting is set to deliver another memorable performance for an unforgettable evening of music and philanthropy.
In Sting’s distinguished career, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer has received 17 Grammy Awards and sold 100 million albums worldwide from his combined work as one of the most distinctive solo artists in the world and former front man of The Police. A composer, singer-songwriter, actor, author and activist, Sting also has received a Golden Globe, four Oscar nominations, a Tony nomination, Billboard Magazine’s Century Award and Kennedy Center Honors.
Sting’s support for human rights organizations such as the Rainforest Fund, Amnesty International, and Live...
Returning to the event where he debuted as its first performer, Sting is set to deliver another memorable performance for an unforgettable evening of music and philanthropy.
In Sting’s distinguished career, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer has received 17 Grammy Awards and sold 100 million albums worldwide from his combined work as one of the most distinctive solo artists in the world and former front man of The Police. A composer, singer-songwriter, actor, author and activist, Sting also has received a Golden Globe, four Oscar nominations, a Tony nomination, Billboard Magazine’s Century Award and Kennedy Center Honors.
Sting’s support for human rights organizations such as the Rainforest Fund, Amnesty International, and Live...
- 4/12/2024
- Look to the Stars
On Wednesday, April 10, 2024 The Women's Cancer Research Fund (Wcrf) Honorary Chairs Honorary Chairs Rita Wilson & Tom Hanks, along with Gala Chairs Quinn Ezralow, Kelly Chapman Meyer, Jamie Tisch and Anastasia Soare, and Co-Chairs NJ Falk, Tom Ford, Judy & Leonard Lauder, Kris Levine, Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson & Richard J Stephenson, Steve Tisch and Lori Kanter Tritsch & William P. Lauder will welcome guests to the 25th edition of An Unforgettable Evening.
The gala will return to the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, with proceeds from the event benefiting the Women’s Cancer Research Fund, a program of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (Bcrf). Wcrf was founded by Quinn Ezralow, Marion Laurie, Kelly Chapman Meyer, Jamie Tisch and the late Anne Douglas and Renette Ezralow.
This year’s gala will recognize trailblazing actress Demi Moore with the Courage Award for her unwavering support and dedication to raising awareness for breast cancer. Philanthropist Wallis Annenberg,...
The gala will return to the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, with proceeds from the event benefiting the Women’s Cancer Research Fund, a program of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (Bcrf). Wcrf was founded by Quinn Ezralow, Marion Laurie, Kelly Chapman Meyer, Jamie Tisch and the late Anne Douglas and Renette Ezralow.
This year’s gala will recognize trailblazing actress Demi Moore with the Courage Award for her unwavering support and dedication to raising awareness for breast cancer. Philanthropist Wallis Annenberg,...
- 3/25/2024
- Look to the Stars
The Women’s Cancer Research Fund is putting the pieces together for An Unforgettable Evening.
The org has zeroed in on a pair of honorees for its annual fundraiser. Demi Moore is set to receive a Courage Award for her support in raising awareness for breast cancer. High-profile philanthropist Wallis Annenberg will be honored with the Unsung Hero Award in honor of her dedication to fighting cancer and improving community wellbeing through her Annenberg Foundation.
The gala, scheduled for April 10, will return to the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills. Proceeds from the starry event will support the work of Wcrf, founded by Quinn Ezralow, Marion Laurie, Kelly Chapman Meyer, Jamie Tisch and the late Anne Douglas and Renette Ezralow. Honorary chairs include Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks with gala chairs Ezralow, Chapman Meyer, Tisch and Anastasia Soare. Event co-chairs include NJ Falk, Tom Ford, Judy and Leonard Lauder, Kris Levine,...
The org has zeroed in on a pair of honorees for its annual fundraiser. Demi Moore is set to receive a Courage Award for her support in raising awareness for breast cancer. High-profile philanthropist Wallis Annenberg will be honored with the Unsung Hero Award in honor of her dedication to fighting cancer and improving community wellbeing through her Annenberg Foundation.
The gala, scheduled for April 10, will return to the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills. Proceeds from the starry event will support the work of Wcrf, founded by Quinn Ezralow, Marion Laurie, Kelly Chapman Meyer, Jamie Tisch and the late Anne Douglas and Renette Ezralow. Honorary chairs include Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks with gala chairs Ezralow, Chapman Meyer, Tisch and Anastasia Soare. Event co-chairs include NJ Falk, Tom Ford, Judy and Leonard Lauder, Kris Levine,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Gateway for Cancer Research — a nonprofit organization committed to funding innovative cancer research that helps people living with cancer to feel better and live longer as we work to end cancer as we know it — raised more than $3 million at the 2023 Gateway Celebrity Fight Night.
This year’s event featured a Studio 54 theme and was held on Saturday, April 1 at the Jw Marriott Resort and Spa Desert Ridge in Phoenix, Arizona.
The event drew actors, entertainers, athletes, philanthropists, researchers, and leading medical professionals from around the country to raise funds for Phase I and Phase II cancer trials, the types of clinical studies at high risk of going unfunded. 100% of event proceeds will directly fund these early phase clinical cancer research, which often mark the first-in-human studies of promising new cancer drugs, devices, and therapies
The gala was hosted and emceed by 16-time Grammy Award winning producer David Foster, who...
This year’s event featured a Studio 54 theme and was held on Saturday, April 1 at the Jw Marriott Resort and Spa Desert Ridge in Phoenix, Arizona.
The event drew actors, entertainers, athletes, philanthropists, researchers, and leading medical professionals from around the country to raise funds for Phase I and Phase II cancer trials, the types of clinical studies at high risk of going unfunded. 100% of event proceeds will directly fund these early phase clinical cancer research, which often mark the first-in-human studies of promising new cancer drugs, devices, and therapies
The gala was hosted and emceed by 16-time Grammy Award winning producer David Foster, who...
- 4/14/2023
- Look to the Stars
On Thursday, March 16, 2023, The Women's Cancer Research Fund (Wcrf) Gala Chairs Quinn Ezralow and Jamie Tisch, Co-Chairs Kris Levine, NJ Falk, Danielle Lauder, Kelly Chapman Meyer, and Steve Tisch welcomed guests to An Unforgettable Evening.
Sharon Stone speaks onstage during An Unforgettable Evening at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
Credit/Copyright: Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Wcrf
The event returned to the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, and raised over $2 million to benefit the Women’s Cancer Research Fund, a program of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (Bcrf).
This year, actress Sharon Stone received the 2023 Courage Award, presented by Jamie Tisch, for her support of breast cancer research and dedication to raising awareness for the cause. Upon taking the stage, Stone said, “So often things that start with women get overlooked completely, and I am so grateful to stand for something that doesn’t.” During her acceptance speech,...
Sharon Stone speaks onstage during An Unforgettable Evening at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
Credit/Copyright: Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Wcrf
The event returned to the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, and raised over $2 million to benefit the Women’s Cancer Research Fund, a program of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (Bcrf).
This year, actress Sharon Stone received the 2023 Courage Award, presented by Jamie Tisch, for her support of breast cancer research and dedication to raising awareness for the cause. Upon taking the stage, Stone said, “So often things that start with women get overlooked completely, and I am so grateful to stand for something that doesn’t.” During her acceptance speech,...
- 3/20/2023
- Look to the Stars
The Women’s Cancer Research Fund’s An Unforgettable Evening Gala in Beverly Hills, California took place on Thursday.
Among the stars attending were Rebel Wilson and her fiancée, Ramona Agruma. Wilson wore a satin blue gown while Agruma had a black mini-dress.
This comes after the couple welcomed a baby girl, Royce Lillian, via surrogate late last year.
The research fund announced actress Sharon Stone as its main honoree and booked pop-rock band Maroon 5 to perform.
Stone received a Courage Award for her support of breast cancer research and work to raise awareness of the disease. Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson and Richard J. Stephenson were presented with the Unsung Hero Award for their support of patient treatment and care.
Stacie Stephenson works with the Gateway for Cancer Research to fund research globally while Richard J. Stephenson founded Cancer Treatment Centers of America to “change the face of cancer care.
Among the stars attending were Rebel Wilson and her fiancée, Ramona Agruma. Wilson wore a satin blue gown while Agruma had a black mini-dress.
This comes after the couple welcomed a baby girl, Royce Lillian, via surrogate late last year.
The research fund announced actress Sharon Stone as its main honoree and booked pop-rock band Maroon 5 to perform.
Stone received a Courage Award for her support of breast cancer research and work to raise awareness of the disease. Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson and Richard J. Stephenson were presented with the Unsung Hero Award for their support of patient treatment and care.
Stacie Stephenson works with the Gateway for Cancer Research to fund research globally while Richard J. Stephenson founded Cancer Treatment Centers of America to “change the face of cancer care.
- 3/17/2023
- by Alex Nguyen
- Uinterview
Sharon Stone Says She Lost “Half My Money to This Banking Thing,” Breaks Down in Tears During Speech
Sharon Stone prepared some remarks to offer in return for receiving the Courage Award on Thursday night during the Women’s Cancer Research Fund’s (Wcrf) An Unforgettable Evening fundraiser. But she didn’t seem to need any help in delivering a speech that, at times, had her in tears and ended with a standing ovation.
“I brought a couple of notes tonight,” said Stone from the podium inside the Four Seasons’ Beverly Wilshire ballroom. “I usually just speak off the cuff because, as you well know, I don’t give a shit.”
The line drew lots of laughter from a crowd that included Rebel Wilson, Nia Vardalos, Rachel Zoe, Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin, Julianne Hough, Chord Overstreet, Maria Bello and Dominique Crenn, Kathy and Rick Hilton, Lori Loughlin, Olivia Jade Giannulli, Paul Wesley and NJ Falk. Rockers Maroon 5 closed the show with a set of their biggest hits...
“I brought a couple of notes tonight,” said Stone from the podium inside the Four Seasons’ Beverly Wilshire ballroom. “I usually just speak off the cuff because, as you well know, I don’t give a shit.”
The line drew lots of laughter from a crowd that included Rebel Wilson, Nia Vardalos, Rachel Zoe, Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin, Julianne Hough, Chord Overstreet, Maria Bello and Dominique Crenn, Kathy and Rick Hilton, Lori Loughlin, Olivia Jade Giannulli, Paul Wesley and NJ Falk. Rockers Maroon 5 closed the show with a set of their biggest hits...
- 3/17/2023
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
On Thursday, March 16, 2023 The Women's Cancer Research Fund (Wcrf) Honorary Chairs Rita Wilson & Tom Hanks and Kate Capshaw & Steven Spielberg, along with Gala Chairs Quinn Ezralow and Jamie Tisch, and Co-Chairs Wallis Annenberg & Kris Levine, NJ Falk, Tom Ford, Judy & Leonard Lauder, William P. Lauder, Danielle Lauder, Marion Laurie, Kelly Chapman Meyer and Steve Tisch will welcome guests to An Unforgettable Evening.
The gala will return to the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, with proceeds from the event benefiting the Women’s Cancer Research Fund, a program of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (Bcrf). Wcrf was founded by Quinn Ezralow, Marion Laurie, Kelly Chapman Meyer, Jamie Tisch and the late Anne Douglas and Renette Ezralow.
This year’s gala will honor actress Sharon Stone with the Courage Award for her support of breast cancer research and dedication to raising awareness for the cause. Doctor, business owner, philanthropist, public speaker,...
The gala will return to the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, with proceeds from the event benefiting the Women’s Cancer Research Fund, a program of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (Bcrf). Wcrf was founded by Quinn Ezralow, Marion Laurie, Kelly Chapman Meyer, Jamie Tisch and the late Anne Douglas and Renette Ezralow.
This year’s gala will honor actress Sharon Stone with the Courage Award for her support of breast cancer research and dedication to raising awareness for the cause. Doctor, business owner, philanthropist, public speaker,...
- 3/10/2023
- Look to the Stars
The Women’s Cancer Research Fund is finalizing details for its starry fundraiser, An Unforgettable Evening, by setting Sharon Stone as the night’s marquee honoree and booking rockers Maroon 5 to perform. The gala is set for March 16, and it returns to the Four Seasons’ Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills.
Stone, who has attended the event as a guest in years past, will receive a Courage Award for her support of breast cancer research and dedication to raising awareness for the cause. Joining her on the honoree program are Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson and global merchant banker Richard J Stephenson who will receive the Unsung Hero Award “for their unwavering commitment to fighting cancer and supporting patient-centered treatment and care,” per the org.
Meanwhile, Maroon 5 will take the stage at the end of the night to close out the show with a performance. Per confirmation from the organization, the band...
Stone, who has attended the event as a guest in years past, will receive a Courage Award for her support of breast cancer research and dedication to raising awareness for the cause. Joining her on the honoree program are Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson and global merchant banker Richard J Stephenson who will receive the Unsung Hero Award “for their unwavering commitment to fighting cancer and supporting patient-centered treatment and care,” per the org.
Meanwhile, Maroon 5 will take the stage at the end of the night to close out the show with a performance. Per confirmation from the organization, the band...
- 3/6/2023
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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