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October 18, 2018Pink Ball Celebrates to Life!’s 20th Year Anniversary
To Life!’s premier fundraising event, the Pink Ball, will be held on Friday, October 26, 2018 at the Hall of Springs in Saratoga Springs beginning at 6:45 p.m. This elegant black-tie event celebrates survivorship, honors members of the community dedicated to supporting women and families dealing with breast cancer, and provides the resources necessary to continue To Life!’s ongoing mission.
In honor of the organization’s 20th year, To Life! will recognize past awardees as Shining Stars: Rufus Collea, M.D., The Smith/Murphy Family, James and Megan Morrell, Lisa Morahan, Saratoga Hospital, Richard MacDowell, M.D., Joseph Bell, M.D., Turbine Services Ltd., Michele Riggi, Eileen Guarino, Leslie LaGuardia Valencia, Alex H. Frank, M.D., Lance I. Hellman, M.D., Chrissy Goodness.
To Life! will also be announcing a special tribute to longtime supporter, advisor and board member, Cynthia Shenker, who passed away earlier this year.
“We celebrate the educational and support network that underscores a better quality of life and we celebrate the individuals and businesses that provide the bedrock of support for our organization.” says Mara Ginsberg, To Life’s founder and president.
Mara founded To Life! in October 1998 with a mission to educate the local community about breast cancer detection, treatments and related health matters, and provide support services to breast cancer patients, caregivers, family and friends. In these first 20 years, 10,000 Capital Region residents have attended To Life! educational programs, 5,300 have utilized the boutique services and 4,400 have attended the support programs.
This year’s Pink Ball Mistress of Ceremonies is Nicol Lally, WTEN News Anchor and includes live and auctions. Live music will be provided by Body and Soul, a New York Players Band.
Tickets for the Pink Ball are $200 per person or $350 per couple and can be obtained by calling the office at 518-439-5975 or by registering online at www.tolife.org.
