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Fashion Designer Isaac Mizrahi and
Adrien Arpel Honored at The Beach Club
in Palm Beach
PALM BEACH, FL- (February
6, 2025) Chairwomen Andrea Stark,
Eddy Taylor, Judy Snyder, and Roberta
Kozloff were honored to present
H.O.W.'s 23rd annual Time is of the
Essence Luncheon at The Beach Club,
Palm Beach, on Monday, January 27, 2025.
This year's
honoree and guest speaker, Isaac Mizrahi,
American Fashion Designer and actor was
joined by special guest Adrien Arpel,
a successful entrepreneur and pioneer in
the skincare and cosmetic industry,
best-selling beauty author, and a
long-time supporter of H.O.W. Frances
Fisher, Betsy K. Matthews, and Christine
Schott served as Honorary
Chairwomen. Proceeds from the luncheon
benefited H.O.W. Hearing the Ovarian
Cancer Whisper.
Andrea Stark, chair of
the 2025 H.O.W. Luncheon, welcomed
attendees and expressed gratitude to
co-chairs, honorary chairs, and sponsors
for their support. Stark highlighted the
significance of the event, emphasizing
the fight against ovarian cancer, with
over 22,000 women diagnosed annually in
the U.S.
She shared H.O.W.'s
history, founded in 2001 to provide
financial support for women battling
ovarian cancer. The organization helps
cover medical and essential expenses,
easing the financial burden on patients.
Andrea also acknowledges the
contributions of sponsors, board
members, and silent auction donors.
A special mention was
made for ovarian cancer survivors in the
audience including Samantha Amaral, a
55-year-old woman, who shared her
journey after being diagnosed with stage
4 ovarian cancer. “On
March 11 of last year, I went to see my
primary care doctor since I had been
experiencing what I thought was a
digestive problem. A week later, I
received stunning news... I had cancer.
In another week, I received greater
clarity about my condition. I had stage
4 ovarian cancer.”
She started chemotherapy which resulted
in severe illness and exhaustion, making
it impossible for her to work. Financial
and emotional strain led her to find
support from the H.O.W. organization,
which assisted with living expenses and
provided uplifting encouragement.
Stark then went on to
recognize Jennifer McGrath, H.O.W.'s
executive director, for her leadership
and personal connection to the cause.
Andrea concludes by urging attendees to
continue supporting H.O.W. and
celebrates the strength and resilience
of those impacted by ovarian cancer.
Stark then introduced her
longtime friend Adrien Arpel, a beauty
industry icon, and the first real beauty
influencer. Adrien has had a successful
career, including a long-running show
and top-selling skincare products on HSN.
She is also a New York Times bestselling
author and has received multiple
accolades, such as honors from the Royal
Family in Monaco and recognition from
IBM.
Stark shared a
celebratory video produced by HSN for
Adrien’s 30th anniversary in the beauty
industry before a Q&A began with Adrien.
The questions cover Adrien’s career
journey, her early love for makeup, her
groundbreaking introduction of
individual eyelashes, and her success on
HSN despite competition from major
cosmetic brands. They discussed topics
like cosmeceuticals, makeup tips, and
advice for women on staying relevant in
the beauty industry.
Adrien’s insights include
the importance of attitude, makeup
techniques, and the role of beauty
products versus plastic surgery. Andrea
concludes the interview with a quote
celebrating Adrien’s positive attitude
and resilience, followed by a humorous
farewell.
During the
luncheon, guests also enjoyed a silent
auction and prize drawing for a Tiffany
Watch.
The final speech of the
luncheon was from Dancho, a
final-semester medical student at the
University of Florida, who expressed
gratitude for receiving the Dr. Robert
C. Knapp Medical Student Award from
Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper (H.O.W.).
He shared how the scholarship allowed
him to create a month-long independent
study in Gynecologic Oncology, which
wasn't offered at his medical school.
During this time, he worked with Dr.
David Iglesias, gaining invaluable
clinical and
research experience.
Dancho highlighted his
personal growth, both in medical skills
and confidence, which led to successful
rotations at Stanford University and
residency interviews. He also
contributed to research on the impact of
COVID-19 on gynecologic cancer
diagnoses, presenting at conferences and
working toward publication. Beyond
receiving invaluable medical expertise,
Dancho also praised Dr. Iglesias for his
mentorship, which helped shape his
career path in Gynecologic Oncology.
Major
benefactors of the luncheon were Betsy
K. Matthews and
Eddy Taylor. The corporate sponsor is Inlet Private Wealth.
Isaac Mizrahi:
Isaac has
worked extensively in the entertainment
industry as an actor, host, writer,
designer, and producer for over 30
years. He is the subject and co-creator
of Unzipped, a documentary following the
making of his Fall 1994 collection which
received an award at the Sundance Film
Festival. He hosted his own television
talk show The Isaac Mizrahi Show for
seven years, has written two books, and
has made countless appearances in movies
and on television. He was also a judge
on
Project Runway: All-Stars.
Adrian
Arpel:
A beauty
industry innovator, Adrian’s company
became an international cosmetics
empire, with her products and services
selling in hundreds of prestigious
stores, including Saks Fifth Avenue,
Bloomingdale’s and Neiman Marcus in the
United States, and Harrod’s of London.
She has published three international
best-selling beauty books, including How
to Look 10 Years Younger, that have won
her millions of fans with their
practical, realistic ideas. She has been
featured in major magazines (including
Cosmopolitan, Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue and
People) and has frequently appeared on
national television shows, where she has
dispensed cosmetic advice brightened
with a sense of humor and her infectious
personality. She is so well-known that
her name has been featured as a
crossword puzzle clue in the L.A. Times,
New York Times and
New York Magazine.
H.O.W. (Hearing the
Ovarian Cancer Whisper)
raises money to support basic or
translational research in ovarian cancer
through the Jacquie Liggett Research
Fellowship. Women with ovarian cancer
experiencing financial need are helped
through the Jacquie Liggett Angel Fund.
H.O.W. is dedicated to promoting
awareness and recent advances in ovarian
cancer by presenting educational
programs to women primarily in our area.
H.O.W. also supports medical students
interested in gynecologic oncology by
working with gynecologic oncologists
during their elective time in medical
school through the Dr. Robert C. Knapp
Medical Student Award. H.O.W. also funds
the screening of underserved and/or
uninsured women for genetic mutations
that increase the risk of ovarian
cancer.
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