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Children's Oncology
Support Fund
Children’s
Oncology Support Fund (COSF)
Founded by film producer and philanthropist
Thomas Pierce
hosted
the inaugural Zodiac
Ball
at the Houdini Estate in Los Angeles.
The celestial surrealism-themed evening, generously
supported by Presenting Sponsor Balmain, featured cocktails,
live entertainment and music by DJ Ruckus, Mia Moretti, and
Marsha Molinari.
Cancer survivor,
entrepreneur and fitness educator Brooke Burke
hosted the event alongside vice chairs for the evening,
businessman and philanthropist Barron N. Hilton
and model and philanthropist Tessa Hilton.
Additional attendees included Kate Beckinsale, Tara
Reid, Sam Asghari, William Abadie, Mohamed
Hadid, Jason Oppenheim,
Carly Chaikin and Harley Quinn Smith, among
others.
Proceeds from the
evening will support Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Music
Therapy, Artist in Residence programs, and Child Life
support services to kids facing cancer and other illness or
injury.
Event
Highlights:
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On-stage at the
event, COSF founder Thomas Pierce said, “During
the pandemic, live events were paused, foundations
struggled, grants were hard to come by. I knew now was
the time to step up and call in the troops and thus,
COSF was born. In January we launched with Aspen Snow
Ball, and I’m privileged to bring you all here tonight.”
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Event host Brooke
Burke shared, “I’m very honored Thomas [Pierce]
asked me to be here tonight and support COSF and the
amazing work they do. I am a mom of four with two step
children, and I can't imagine if I heard the words,
“your child has cancer.” So when I was asked to support
COSF I couldn't resist. It’s causes like these that
sustain critical donor dependent programs that can’t get
funding from government grants. Tonight we are raising
money for children battling cancer. It’s that simple.”
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On-stage after
announcing she was expecting her third child with
husband Barron N. Hilton, Tessa Hilton
shared, “It brings me to tears to think of a
family that has to hear the news their baby has to go
through this therapy.” While walking the red carpet
earlier in the evening, she explained, “It’s so
important to support COSF because they’re really finding
alternative therapies – ways to keep providing some sort
of normalcy to these children who are undergoing
pediatric cancer [treatment].”
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While walking
the red carpet Sam Asghari shared, “When it comes
to children, it breaks my heart if I see that they’re
battling something, especially if they have to go
through this alone. Most of the families, it shatters
their hearts.”
COSF created a
celestial dreamland taking over the Houdini Estate. Guests
were treated to a Balmain Opera experience, an immersive
HOXXOH champagne pond, a Desolas Mezcal Monkey Bar, and a
galactic garden with magic cocktails by Kuleana Rum.
Hendrick’s, Grey Goose AMASS and UME Plum Liqueur were among
the liquor sponsors. Paul Fenner Floral Design donated all
the floral and decor creating what looked like a million
dollar event. Mohamed Hadid donated HADID Caviar, along with
culinary sponsors BOA Steakhouse, Katana Robata, Sushi Roku,
and Hideaway Beverly Hills.
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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 in need. COSF works directly with hospitals and
established non-profits to build partnerships with its core
values in mind; Transparency, community, and relevancy.
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.
About
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has fought
to help make sure all children have access to the
specialized care they need since 1915. Our not-for-profit
system not only delivers exceptional care, but we have also
advanced the field of pediatrics through groundbreaking
research and clinical trials. Our lifesaving medical
programs have helped treat kids with complex childhood
illnesses from all around the world. Consistently ranked
among the top children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World
Report, we provide access to 2,300 pediatric physicians and
allied health practitioners across more than 60 pediatric
programs, managing over one million patient visits every
year.
Amongst our top
programs at Children’s is the Aflac Cancer and Blood
Disorders Center. Our center remains a national leader in
pediatric cancer and blood disorders treatment and research
and is one of the largest pediatric cancer programs in the
country. We compassionately treat each child’s unique needs
and develop a special treatment plan for the whole child and
family—starting from day one.
As a part of our
commitment to providing the best care possible to each and
every patient, we are proud to offer a variety of family
support services, including Music Therapy, our Artist in
Residence program, and Child Life programming. Each of these
services would not be possible without the generous support
of our community of donors like COSF, who join us in our
mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow.
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