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Nile Rodgers, Tove Lo and Blond:ish to
Perform at
COSF’s 2nd Annual Aspen Snow Ball Gala
Hosted by Giuliana Rancic, Benefiting
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Event Generously Supported by Presenting
Sponsor Balmain
ASPEN, Colo.
Children’s Oncology
Support Fund (COSF)
– founded by film producer and philanthropist Thomas
Pierce –
today announced Tove
Lo, Nile
Rodgers & Chic will
perform at the 2nd
Annual Aspen Snow Ball Gala on
February 3, 2024, with Blond:ish set
to perform at the after-party. The
event will be hosted by Giuliana
Rancic at the
newly renovated St.
Regis Aspen Resort.
Leading up to the star-studded gala, COSF will host four
days of sponsored events to create the ultimate week in
Aspen.
Last year, the gala
raised over $2.5M for pediatric cancer research and featured
performances by Diana Ross, Macy Gray and Bob Moses. Pierces
states, “This
year will be even more exciting for our donors offering an
incredible lineup of celebrity talent, hospitality and
curated programming. Community is high on our list of
values, bringing our patrons together for multiple days
raises the bar above other galas. We want to usher a new
generation of philanthropy and excite donors of all ages to
support Children's Oncology Support Fund for years to come.”
The four-day program
(Feb. 1– 4) is offered with a ticket to the gala, an opening
night reception at the ultra-exclusive AspenX Mountain Club,
an Aprés Ski Soirée at The St. Regis Aspen Resort Fountain
Courtyard, and a Mad Hatter Tea Party hosted by vice-chairs
Scott and Carly Weber at The Snow Lodge Aspen. Additional
performers include DJ
Coco, locals Kid
Kamillion and DJ
Dirty Harry,
with more entertainment to be announced.
In addition to the special performances,
unforgettable highlights of the gala night will include a
live auction conducted by 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 Tiffany
& Co., Van
Cleef & Arpels, a
limited edition Sculpture
by Formed For and
a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork by Mr.
Brainwash. A
silent auction will include pieces from Ellen
von Unwerth, Jake Clark, Olivia
Steele, and
luxury items by Dior, Dr.
Barbara Sturm, Moncler, Bottega
Veneta, Maison
Spoiled, Larry
Flowers Jewelry and Balmain.
The gala will
benefit the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD) at Children’s
Hospital Colorado
by establishing a new endowed fund for the CCBD’s Wellness
Program that will continue to be supported by COSF
fundraising efforts in the future.
The Children’s
Colorado Wellness Program consists
of a team of psychologists, social workers, Child Life
specialists, spiritual care providers, art therapists,
learning specialists and family navigators. When kids are
diagnosed with cancer or a blood disorder, not only are they
dealing with serious health challenges, but they and their
families also face numerous social, psychological, emotional
and financial stressors related to their condition. These
pressures can impact a child’s ability to heal and affect
the whole family’s capacity to cope. The research-based,
multidisciplinary Wellness Program is today one of the most
unique, comprehensive and clinically integrated pediatric
cancer support programs in the country.
The event is being
supported by philanthropists from across the U.S. and
abroad, drawing the who's-who of Aspen; “We
have formed a diverse committee of notable philanthropists
from Palm Beach, Miami, New York,
Southern California, and Aspen. There’s something magical
about a formal affair in Aspen
that you can’t create anywhere else. I wanted to share the
best of Aspen, and contribute to the local community all
while impacting the lives of children battling cancer,” said
Pierce.
Aspen Snow Ball
host, Giuliana Rancic said, "I'm honored to host the 2nd
Annual Aspen Snow Ball gala. As a mother and cancer
survivor, I know first-hand how important this work is. I'm
proud to be associated with a foundation that is shedding
light on pediatric cancer with the goal of providing
wellness programs to children and their families battling
cancer. It's a family issue and COSF's values are aligned
with mine so I’m really looking forward to the big event."
COSF Global
Ambassador, HRH Princess Sophie-Alexandra of Bavaria added,
"Having worked in Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) at WHO in
the U.S., I’m committed to spreading awareness on the issue
of cancer, particularly in children. I’m very honored for
the opportunity to support the health and well-being of
pediatric cancer patients with COSF.”
The Aspen Snow Ball gala promises to be a
star-studded event packed with notable entertainment, and an
incredible curated week in Aspen. To reserve tickets and
tables visit www.aspensnowball.com and
to learn
more about COSF visit www.cosffoundation.org or
follow on Instagram @cosf_Foundation.
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.
About Balmain
More than 75 years
ago, when Pierre Balmain first introduced his “New French
Style,” it immediately became clear to all that his
eponymous house was offering a distinctly fresh, bold, and
feminine conception of haute couture, one which broke with
many of the well-established conventions of the era. His
audaciousness paid off. Pierre Balmain became one of the
handful of young French talents who ushered in the
mid-century golden age of couture and helped to re-establish
Paris as the world’s fashion capital.
Since 2011,
Balmain Creative Director Olivier Rousteing has been
inventively building upon Pierre Balmain’s extraordinary
legacy, while always remaining true to his own determination
to design clothes that reflect the way his inclusive,
powerful, and global Balmain Army wishes to live today. The
result is a unique and instantly recognizable Balmain
silhouette, style and attitude that highlights the singular
craftsmanship of the house’s celebrated ateliers, while
consistently referencing a rich Parisian heritage.
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