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Saks Shimmers at American Lung Association’s
10th Anniversary Jewels of Life Luncheon.
(February, 2012) The
American Lung Association’s Jewels of Life Committee and
sponsors celebrated the organization’s 10th
Anniversary Jewels of Life Luncheon on Thursday,
February 23. Saks Fifth Avenue Palm Beach lit up the
runway with sizzling spring fashions from the Saks
collections.
The Luncheon paid
tribute to event founder Suzy Minkoff. Minkoff
was presented a Leading Lady Oscar for her decade
of effort by newcomers Jason Brian and Brianna Mahler
of AutoCricket.com. Dr. Elizabeth Bowden, was
honored as the organization’s 2012 Humanitarian for her
outstanding philanthropic leadership in this community
and beyond, the award presented by last year’s winner,
Dr. Lois Pope. The event was beautifully chaired
by Gail Worth and Ari Rifkin, and focused
on raising funds for lung cancer and lung disease
research. Judi Richards and Soula Rifkin served
as fashion showcase chairmen.
Other Honorable
mentions include the event’s Honorary International
Chairman, longtime friend and good will ambassador,
Hermé deWyman Miro, Honorary National Chairmen,
Elizabeth Bowden, Rhoda Chase and Sieglinde Wikstrom.
Corporate benefactors Moneca Kaufmann of Kaufmann
deSuisse Jewelers and Rebecca Jobo of Saks Fifth
Avenue rounded out the honorary board. Boutique
chairman Faith Morford put together a lovely
Mimosa Hour event for the more than 225 guests on hand
to celebrate with the organization, which has entered
its second century of service to the public.
Event Founder:
Suzy Minkoff (Lady Lung)
Chairmen: Gail
Worth * Ari Rifkin
Fashion Showcase
Chairs: Judi Richards and Soula Rifkin
Humanitarian of
the Year: Dr. Elizabeth Bowden
Auction Chairs:
Faith Morford
Honorary
International Chair:
Hermé deWyman Miro
Honorary National
Chairs:
David & Rhoda Chase * Lois Pope *
Sieglinde Wikstrom
Corporate Chairs:
Kaufmann de Suisse Jewelers* Saks Fifth Avenue Palm
Beach
Media Sponsor: Palm
Beach Society Magazine
Event Sponsors
and Patrons: Arthur E. Benjamin, Elizabeth Bowden,
Arlette Gordon, Hermé deWyman Miro, Connie Frankino,
Peter Kelliher, Stacey Levy, Richard McCready, Suzy
Minkoff, Lee & Jeannine Morris, Rev. Barbara Nielsen,
Lois Pope, Judi Richards, Ari Rifkin, Soula Rifkin, Gail
Worth, Ashley John Galleries, Patty Myura
for the Eleanor
Patterson Reeves Foundation, Kaufmann de Suisse, the JFK
Medical Center Foundation, MacKenzie Childs, Palm
Beach Society.
Benefiting: The
American Lung Association of Florida’s educational
programs and services as well as funding life-saving
research and life-impacting advocacy for a clean air and
healthy environment. The Lungs 4 Life program reaches
thousands of local students each year with a smoke-free
message; while our Open Airways, Asthma Friendly
Schools, Boggy Creek Asthma Camp and Emergency Financial
Assistance Programs help children and families cope with
the debilitating effects of asthma. The American Lung
Association is very proud of its Lung Cancer Initiative
and of the dollars it raises for critical research
projects.
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