Page 10 - Southern Exposure- May '23

Page 10, Southern Exposure

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Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation’s

23rd Annual Luncheon And Fashion Show Featured

World-Renowned Designer Monique Lhuillier

World-renowned designer Monique Lhuillier headlined the
Richard David Kann (RDK) Melanoma Foundation’s 23rd
Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show at The Breakers Palm
Beach on March 20.
Nearly 500 guests enjoyed bidding in the luxury silent
auction, followed by a gourmet luncheon and runway
fashion show featuring Lhuillier’s luxurious ready-to-wear
collection that was both feminine and modern. After the
fashion show, guests had the opportunity to meet Monique
and shop the designer’s collection personally. A portion
of the proceeds directly benefited RDK. With one in five
Americans developing skin cancer by age 70, RDK’s mission
is focused on the prevention and early detection of skin
cancer, specifically melanoma.
The mother-daughter dynamic duo, Nancy Hart and Lisa Debbie Sugarman and Estelle Ligia Guralnick and Brian Steve Schwarzberg,
Leder, served as the chairwomen of the highly successful Sugarman Guralnick Joan Rubin and Debbie Tova Leidesdorf and Ari
luncheon. The pair welcomed and thanked all in attendance Schwarzberg Rifkin
and shared some important facts and personal stories about helps promote messaging to the public on early detection as a
the risks of melanoma and the importance of being sun safe lifesaving mission! programs, support more cities with Students Against
at any age. Hall of Fame baseball player Mike Schmidt Other Diamond Sponsors joining the fight against melanoma Melanoma (SAM) Clubs in schools and colleges and to further
also shared his personal story with melanoma and why were the Chair, Lisa Leder and The Leder Foundation, and the number of sunscreen dispensers available in parks and
he launched The Mike Schmidt Skin Cancer Prevention Marc Leder of Sun Capital Partners Foundation. Both The outdoor venues,” said Schwarzberg. “We can help save lives
Initiative in Philadelphia along with RDK. PGA Tour Leder and Sun Capital Foundations continue to give back to and avoid tragedies by investing the resources provided to the
Champion, Justin Thomas, also spoke about his experience promote positive change and make a difference in Boca Raton foundation in ongoing activities that reach the public with our
with skin cancer and how to avoid it. and Palm Beach communities. The foundations have given valuable messages!”
Suzanne Niedland served as honorary chairwoman, and generously to hundreds of charities. This annual event was also a chance to shine a light on
cochairwomen included Ileene Fisher, Connie Frankino, “RDK is a very fortunate organization with its generous dedicated and longstanding supporters with awards during
Marianne Gold, Jane Katzen, and Ari Rifkin. The National supporters this year especially The Leder Foundation, Sun the program. Ari Rifkin received the 2023 Rainbow
Chairwoman Merrill Gottesman and Chairwoman Emeritus Capital Partners Foundation, TGH and an anonymous donor Award for her unwavering dedication, leadership, and
Joan G. Rubin supported this special event. who, through their time, energy, and financial resources, are
The luncheon program was emceed by Maria Marino, helping the foundation expand the reach of the educational Awareness on page 11
Palm Beach County Commissioner, who first introduced
Debbie Schwarzberg, founder and president of RDK
Melanoma Foundation. Debbie gave her heartfelt thanks to
all the supporters and special recognition to John Couris,
president and CEO of Tampa General Hospital (TGH), who
spoke briefly about their commitment to this community
and the organization.
Tampa General Hospital, represented by President and CEO
John Couris, again generously donated to The RDK Foundation
at the level of a Diamond Sponsor. TGH is a leading hospital
system in the state and provides world-class care across
many specialties, including cardiology, gastroenterology, and
oncology. TGH has supported RDK programs and activities in
Tampa, furthering awareness through the nearby communities
about the importance of early detection of melanoma. TGH

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