Photos: The 4th Annual Red & White Ball
More than 600 attendees gathered for the Fourth Annual Red & White Ball on March 4, 2017 at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel to raise money for breakthrough therapies and patient services funded by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Eastern Pennsylvania (LLS).
Francomano Family: Elizabeth, Olivia, Ava, Robert, and Hillary
Many of them wearing the signature dress of the evening – red or white, as they made their way down the red carpet.
The most important folks at the event – the ones who have the check in lists
The event raised a record breaking $654,000
Jazz Pharmaceuticals received the Diamond Award for their commitment in the fight against blood cancers.
There was a great spread at the cocktail party as well as passed hor dourves
There was also a raffle to win a brand new 2017 Mercedes-Benz SUV.
Guests then headed into the ballroom for dinner and a program where they honored Doug Olson, a CLL Survivor.
Only 2000 raffle tickets were sold at $100
Did I mention the dress for the evening was Red and White, or red or white. I’ve picked out
a few of my favorite outfits.
Flo Celender and Rick Celender.
Lori Avery and Brian Avery
Heather Formica and Thomas Williams
Bobby Chen, Manager at LeFrak, Brianna Hardy, Michael Licca, and Jimmy Red Shoes from Jimmy Choo
Maxx Hofman, Kelsey Laux, Karen Hofmann, George Hofmann and Karlee Hofmann (in front)
Mark and Adrian Millstein with Ellen Rubesin, Executive Director Leukemia and Lymphoma Society – The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Janice and Bob Waitkus with daughter Lauren Iannucci, Sr. Campaign Director, Eastern PA Chapter – The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (c)
Co-chairs for the evening were Francis X. Gallagher, George Hofmann and Kevin Ryan.
Beautiful Blooms did the flowers, table scapes and decor