Page 12 - The Islander - May '23

Page 12, The Islander

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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

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collection personally. A portion of the proceeds directly benefited The luncheon program was emceed by Maria Marino, Palm
2023 event will feature exciting sponsors such as Related RDK. With one in five Americans developing skin cancer by Beach County Commissioner, who first introduced Debbie
Companies, Douglas Elliman, and Anheuser-Busch, among age 70, RDK’s mission is focused on the prevention and early Schwarzberg, founder and president of RDK Melanoma
others. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit detection of skin cancer, specifically melanoma. Foundation. Debbie gave her heartfelt thanks to all the supporters
www.pbboatshow.com. The mother-daughter dynamic duo, Nancy Hart and Lisa and special recognition to John Couris, president and CEO of
Photos by Jason Nuttle Photography Leder, served as the chairwomen of the highly successful Tampa General Hospital (TGH), who spoke briefly about their
luncheon. The pair welcomed and thanked all in attendance commitment to this community and the organization.
and shared some important facts and personal stories about the Tampa General Hospital, represented by President and
risks of melanoma and the importance of being sun safe at any CEO John Couris, again generously donated to The RDK
age. Hall of Fame baseball player Mike Schmidt also shared his Foundation at the level of a Diamond Sponsor. TGH is a
personal story with melanoma and why he launched The Mike leading hospital system in the state and provides world-
Schmidt Skin Cancer Prevention Initiative in Philadelphia along class care across many specialties, including cardiology,
with RDK. PGA Tour Champion, Justin Thomas, also spoke gastroenterology, and oncology. TGH has supported RDK
about his experience with skin cancer and how to avoid it. programs and activities in Tampa, furthering awareness
Suzanne Niedland served as honorary chairwoman, and through the nearby communities about the importance of early
cochairwomen included Ileene Fisher, Connie Frankino, detection of melanoma. TGH helps promote messaging to the
George Lang, Alexander Marianne Gold, Jane Katzen, and Ari Rifkin. The National public on early detection as a lifesaving mission!
Kellogg Sean Whittaker, Bill Gould Chairwoman Merrill Gottesman and Chairwoman Emeritus
Joan G. Rubin supported this special event. Awareness on page 14

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