(Palm Beach) -
When it comes to show stopping glamour, few events
can rival the annual runway fashion show presented
by Caron's Renaissance Gala as an exclusive
pre-benefit event for key supporters, sponsors and
special friends of Caron Renaissance. Featuring a
formal fashion show by renowned designer, Zac Posen
and perennial Gala Grand Corporate Benefactor,
Cartier Palm Beach, the January 12 event also
featured a special performance by Grammy
Award-Winning hip-hop violinist, Miri Ben-Ari. A
signature pre-event for the February 26th
Gala, the Fashion Show brought Caron's supporters
together to create excitement for the Lifesaver
Scholarship Fund.
Hosted by Gala
chairwoman, Petra Levin; junior chairwoman, Tiffany
Marks; and event hostesses Annie Falk, Paulette
Koch, Elisabeth Munder, Nicole Munder, Julie Rudolph
and Jana Scarpa, the evening included cocktails
poolside at a magnificent private waterfront home.
A signature
pre-event for the February 26th Gala, the
Fashion Show brought Caron's supporters together to
create excitement for the Lifesaver Scholarship
Fund. The ultimate invitation-only event included a
personal appearance by Zac Posen to 150 of Caron’s
major donors, key sponsors and other Caron
Renaissance supporters. Hair and make-up was
provided by PeterMark Salon and Lady Lash Studios.
Swag bag items provided by Acqua Filette Water;
Barex Italiana; Gypsy Palm Beach; Lady Lash Studios;
OPI Nails; Palm Beach Jewelry, Art and Antique Show
and PeterMark Salon.
The intimate
evening set the tone for exciting changes at the
upcoming Gala event. In honor of the Caron
Renaissance Gala’s fifth-year milestone, Grammy
Award-Winning vocalist, Jon Secada will headline a
concert on Friday, February 26, 2010 at The Mar-a-Lago
Club in Palm Beach and will also feature a raffle
for an exquisite piece of jewelry from Cartier Palm
Beach. Gala event proceeds will benefit the
Lifesaver Scholarship Fund at Caron Renaissance,
providing financial assistance to qualified families
for treatment at the renowned facility.
Sponsors for
this year’s Gala benefit include Grand Sponsor,
Cartier Palm Beach; Fashion Title Sponsor, Zac
Posen; Leadership Sponsors Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Levin
and Leigh Wagner Smith; Patron Sponsors, Gold Coast
Beverage Distributors and Lamborghini Palm Beach;
Benefactor Sponsors, Ken Langone, Merrill Lynch
Global Wealth Management, James Millar and Wachovia
Commercial division, a Wells Fargo Company along
with Wells Fargo Private Bank and Media Sponsor,
Palm Beach Illustrated.
One of the
finest nationally recognized non-profit drug and
alcohol treatment center networks in the country,
Caron Treatment Centers offers residential treatment
and outpatient programs for adults and adolescents,
as well as families affected by the disease of
addiction. Caron’s Renaissance facility opened a new
state-of-the-art treatment office in South Florida
last year, and this year is celebrating its 20th
anniversary launching groundbreaking on-site family
programs, and pioneering new advances in the field
of addiction treatment.
For more
information about the Caron Renaissance Gala and to
purchase tickets for the Gala and raffle, please
contact the Caron Renaissance event line at
561.655.7770 or visit
www.caronrenaissance.org.
For more information about Caron Treatment Centers,
please call (800) 678-2332 or visit
www.caron.org.