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The 'In the Pink' Fashion Show Inspired the Crowd

October 17, 2012 By

The Breast Cancer Resource Center in Princeton held it’s 8th Annual In the Pink fashion show last Friday. The evening seemed like five events combined into one big party. It was fun, educational, and most of all, inspiring!

In the Pink VIP Champagne Reception at the Westin PrincetonIn the Pink VIP Champagne Reception at the Westin Princeton

VIP Pink Carpet Champagne Reception

Sponsors were invited to a pre-event reception from 5 – 6 PM offering a chance to gather in a private seated room in the Westin. Fruit, cheese, crackers, etc. were served as well as champagne. The room was beautifully decorated by Lord & Taylor of the Quakerbridge Mall. VIPs were given special swag bags with pink scarves with a repeating pink ribbon logo tied on them.

In the Pink Reception at the Westin PrincetonIn the Pink Silent Auction at the Westin Princeton

Reception and Silent Auction

This reception was open to all guests 6 – 7:30 PM. There was a cash bar, passed hors d’oeuvres, and an antipasto buffet in the foyer, as well as 100 silent auction items nicely displayed on tables.

Jan Papas Gramer at In the Pink at the Westin Princeton

Welcome Remarks and Survivor Story

All were greeted, and survivor Jan Papas Gramer shared her poignant story, which cemented the reason why we were all there.

In the Pink Live Auction at the Westin Princeton with Auctioneer Jim D'OvidioIn the Pink Fashion Show at the Westin Princeton with Emcee Karen JeziernyIn the Pink Fashion Show at the Westin Princeton with Kara Stephenson

Fashion Show and Live Auction

The auctioneer Jim D’Ovidio was lively and very entertaining. I think they were able to raise a good amount from the live auction. BCRC Director Kara Stephenson was helping in the crowd to keep things flowing.

In the Pink Fashion Show at the Westin Princeton

The fashion show was wonderful. This portion of the evening was more than just survivors, their family and doctors walking the runway in fabulous fall collections from local retailers. Thanks to emcee and survivor, Karen Jezierny, we got to hear the back stories of each model.

Breast cancer has been an ongoing learning experience for me, and I try to be there to listen and support others with inspiration, encouragement, or information as needed. ~ Lenora Kandiner, 14-year, two-time survivor.

Jezierny was truly  masterful at giving vignettes of each person’s journey, including that of a male survivor.

I never thought about breast cancer before I was diagnosed. Now of course I encourage all men to get checked when they have their annual physical ~ Joe Procaccini, 9-year survivor and supporter of wife Mary Ann

It can be difficult for those for whom English is their second language to go through treatment. The BCRC has support groups in a few languages to help the international community.

We Latinas face many language and cultural barriers when diagnosed with breast cancer. I hope my Angeles Rosados support group can help others navigate the journey. ~ Olga Barrio, 5-year survivor

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As for the fashion of the show, there were casual and business wear strutted along the catwalk, and let me tell you, some of the models hammed it up just enough to get the crowd roaring! The finale showcased formal wear, which impressed everyone. It was fantastic to survivors wearing such stunning pieces. Hats off to the fashion show coordinator Gabrielle Kline! At the end, the models tossed pink roses out to the audience. The clothing combined with Karen Jezierny’s commentary sprinkled with the right amount of humor, and DJ Mindee Star playing top hits, gave this evening the perfect flair.

In the Pink Fashion Show Centerpiece at the Westin PrincetonIn the Pink Fashion Show Chocolate Shoe at the Westin Princeton

There was a centerpiece contest, and guests could purchase them, with proceeds benefiting BCRC. Princeton Radiology offered a purple chocolate stiletto to those who donated $75, plus they would give a free mammogram to a woman in need.

In the Pink VIP Champagne Reception at the Westin Princeton

To top it off, there was a raffle, and one of the prizes were a pair of tickets to a Nets game! And there was a 50/50 raffle. Attendees received a swag bag, and were given a cupcake upon leaving.

In the Pink Fashion Show at the Westin Princeton

Just because all of the fun is over, doesn’t mean you’ve missed your chance to give. Donations to the BCRC are always welcome. Just make sure you don’t miss the amazing benefit next year by marking your calendar for September 2013 as a reminder to buy tickets in advance!

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