Komen Philadelphia Celebrates The Greater Gatsby While Raising Funds

On Saturday, October 14, the Susan G. Komen Foundation hosted the 16th Annual Pink Tie Ball to continue their fight against breast cancer at Cescaphe Event Group’s Vie. This year’s theme “The Greater Gatsby”, guests will enjoy an array of activities that play on the popular flapper era including dressing up in the era’s popular flapper and gangster look, their was even a “speakeasy” door with a password that allowed you to enter.

The Smyrna Police Department has a Komen Pink Car

The cocktail party decor was created by Kristine Izak,

while the decor for the ballroom was done by Scott Rothenberger , PLACE

Elaine Grobman, CEO, Susan G Komen Philadelphia and Dr. Sidney Grobman
“We are coming together to support our fight against breast cancer and celebrate the many victories we have achieved together,” says Elaine Grobman, CEO of Susan G. Komen Philadelphia

Dottie Giordano and Frank Giordano, President & CEO of The Philly POPS and President & CEO of Atlantic Trailer Leasing Company
Frank was presented the “Friend of the Fight” Award from Susan G. Komen at the 16th Annual Pink Tie Ball in Philadelphia.

There was a wide array of fun items available to bid on during the silent auction

Jeanette Stephens-El and John Dixon

Stacy and Jules Vorndran

Spirits from Boardroom

Co chairs Thomas Bove and Michele T. Schina  greet the guests as CBSPhilly’s Stephanie Stahl and Natasha Brown look on.
PS Tom and I went to Paul VI together. it’s always so fun to run into him at Komen events. Komen is very near and dear to his heart, and he and his fiance Michele do so much for the organization. He was one of the best dressers in high school, looking dapper above as well; as well as super nice.

Troy Windham, Wendy Newell, MD and Karen Kelly
Troy and Wendy are married, later in life Troy’s sister was diagnosed with breast cancer and Dr. Newel became her doctor. She saved her sister in law’s life.

Entertainment followed, then dinner and dancing to complete a great night to raise funds to battle breast cancer.

PS PhillyChitChat readers, sorry I missed Wednesday. Thanks for visiting as I see the numbers were still high. As you know Social Season is kicking my butt. So many events. Tonight oh my, The Philly Mag Whiskey Fest at the Linc. Bruce Willis is being honored by the Phila Film Society, and it’s rumored the whole Glass crew will be there, sadly not me, I’m photographing what is going to be one of the coolest Halloween Masquerade parties this year, and in the future – Prospero’s Ball at La Peg. PhillyChitChat’s Mike Hirata will be shooting Timothy’s School Austic Fundraiser in the burbs and there are a lot of other fun parties happening tonight. This weekend I’ll be shooting 2 events Friday, 3 on Saturday, working all day Sunday, then 2 events on Monday. It’s all fun, and I love bringing it to you. I will again promise to not miss a day, I hate when I do that too. Thanks HughE