2010 PINK for a Purpose Dinner benefiting Susan G. Komen Foundation

2010 PINK for a Purpose Dinner benefiting Susan G. Komen Foundation

Celebrity guests gathered at the exclusive Soho restaurant,
Via dei Mille for the 2010 Annual PINK for a Purpose Dinner to benefit the Susan G. Komen
Breast Cancer Foundation. This invitation-only dinner party and charity fundraising event was
conceived by Model / Actress Liris Crosse, Priscilla Monteiro of The Fashion Reporter, and Zari
Gomez of MATRIX GROUP LLP and brought together celebrities from the worlds of music,
fashion and sports to raise funds for a worthy cause.

Model/Actress Liris Crosse opened the event full of emotion and tearfully thanked guests in
attendance and shared how the three hosts for the evening came up with the concept for the
event as an annual opportunity to give back during their joint birthday month of October and
fundraise for an amazing cause. She described how breast cancer has touched the lives of so
many of the esteemed guests in attendance and commended the overwhelming support that
has come from others involved in the fight against breast cancer.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure is the world ’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer
survivors and activists, working together to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for
all and energize science to find the cure. Thanks to events like PINK FOR A PURPOSE and
generous contributions from partners, sponsors and fellow supporters, the Susan G. Komen
Breast Cancer Foundation has become the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the
fight against breast cancer in the world.


Celebrities in attendance of this all pink themed event wore gowns and accessories provided by
event sponsor Jovani to raise awareness and fundraise for Breast Cancer Research. Celebrity
supporters included: Free (TV Host and Radio personality), Tocarra (Model – ANTM), Amanda
Diva (TV Personality, VH1 Host/AOL Black Voices) and Briana Marie Bigham of BET ’s “Harlem
Heights ”who also generously supported the cause by gifting all attendees with posh handbags
from her upcoming B.Marie handbag collection. Also in attendance were heavyweight industry
executives Michael Kyser (President of Atlantic Records), Rich Nice (President of IMC), music
veterans Mona Scott Young, Jason Riley and presenting event sponsor Giuseppe Tuosto
(Owner, Via dei Mille).


All attendees received overflowing B. Marie handbags filled to the brim with sponsor products:
VIP membership cards for Via dei Mille Restaurant, beauty products from Carol ’s Daughter ,
pink Footzyrolls compact footwear, Pirate ’s Booty snacks, premium wear from Triple Fat
Goose, beautiful gowns provided by Jovani, and limited edition pink watches from Deuce Brand
designed specifically in celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness in a special collaboration with
the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
Donations can be made to Susan G. Komen online at www.info-komen.org/goto/PINKFORAPURPOSE