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Children’s Oncology Support Fund (COSF)
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founded by film producer and philanthropist Thomas
Pierce
– hosted the 2nd Annual Aspen Snow Ball
at the St. Regis Aspen Resort
raising $2.7M in support of pediatric cancer.
The sold-out event, hosted by media personality and cancer
survivor Giuliana Rancic, honored Rachel Zoe with
the Philanthropic Impact Award and Tom Lewis with
the Community Leadership Award.
The evening included illuminating performances by
Tove Lo, Mojave Grey, and Nile
Rodgers & Chic.
The immersive
“Through the Looking Glass”-themed evening was presented by
Balmain as part of the #BALMAIN4COSF partnership campaign.
COSF offered a unique take on fundraising thinking outside
of traditional formats.
Ticketed guests were invited to a series of events taking
over Aspen throughout the week dubbed as Aspen Snow Ball
week anchored by its annual gala.
Tuesday offered a “Future of Wellness'' program, Wednesday
included a ski day with a luncheon at Cloud Nine Alpine
Bistro, Thursday included the Official Welcome Party
sponsored by Lugano Diamonds at ASPENX Mountain Club, while
Friday featured an Aprés Ski Soirée at The Snow Lodge Aspen
followed by a Benefactor Dinner sponsored by Balmain.
Additional
attendees included HRH Princess Sophie-Alexandra of
Bavaria (COSF Global Ambassador), Duchess Elisabeth in
Bavaria, Carly and Scott Weber, Shari Liu Fellows, Jayma
Cardoso, Stephane and Sabrina de Baets, Christina Getty,
Alexis Knapp, Michael Orcutt, Julianne Kiel, Mason Gooding,
Amenah Soares, Nolan Funk, Colin Ford, Carly Chaikin, Keni
Silva, Mohamed Hadid, Olivia Steele, Renée Blythewood,
Tayshia Adams, Walter Mendez, Janet Mandell, Loreal
Sarkisian, Brooks Nader, Rodger Berman, among others.
The Aspen Snow
Ball featured a silent and live auction, as well as an art
auction curated for discerning and adventurous guests.
The music lineup included Blond:ish, DJ Ruckus, DJ Coco, Kid
Kammin, Dirty Harry, and DJ Jeff Thomas. Event sponsors
included Balmain, Lugano Diamonds, Weber Boxer Group, Aspen
Magazine, Taittinger Champagne, Ketel One, Nolet's Gin,
Desolas, Casa Del Sol, J Vineyard & Winery, and Louis M.
Martini.
Proceeds from the
evening benefited the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
(CCBD) at Children’s Hospital Colorado by establishing a new
endowed fund COSF Advancement in Wellness Fund for the
CCBD’s Wellness Program that will continue to be supported
by Aspen Snow Ball fundraising efforts for the foreseeable
future.
A live auction was
conducted by the talented auctioneer Harry Santa-Olalla with
a variety of art pieces and bucket list experiences such as
a meet-and-greet with Pope Francis at Vatican City, an
exclusive curated trip for four at Gozzer Ranch Golf & Lake
Club donated by Mike Meldman and Discovery Land Company,
jewelry pieces from Lugano Diamonds, Maison Spoiled, Larry
Flowers Jewelers, a limited edition Sculpture by Formed For
and a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork by Mr. Brainwash. A
silent auction included pieces from Ellen von Unwerth, Jake
Clark, Olivia Steele, and luxury items by Dior, Dr. Barbara
Sturm, Tiffany & Co, Chenot Palace, Asprey, Kemo Sabe, x2
Ski, and Janet Mandell.
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About
Children's Oncology Support Fund (COSF)
Children’s
Oncology Support Fund’s mission is to fund the development,
research, and programs of less toxic therapies for pediatric
cancer patients across the nation. COSF supplies grant
funding, and pledge funding to donor dependent patient
programs across the nation. COSF works directly with
hospitals and established non-profits to build partnerships
with its core values in mind; Transparency, community, and
relevancy.
About Children's Hospital Colorado and the
CCBD Wellness Program
Children’s Hospital Colorado is the only
nonprofit pediatric health care system in a seven-state
region and serves more than 280,000 children. Generous
support from the community helps Children’s Colorado care
for more kids than any other hospital in the area, ensures
access to world-class expertise for every family who needs
us, and drives life-saving innovations and discoveries for
kids.
The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD)
created the Wellness Program, a “unique in the country”
integrated psychosocial care model for children and families
fighting childhood cancer. With the understanding that each
patient and family will adjust to their diagnosis and
treatment differently, the clinical diversity of Dr. Bob
Casey and his team allows for a tailored, individualized
clinical approach to looking after the mental, emotional,
and overall health and well-being of each child and family.
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