A record crowd of over 1,400 guests turned out for the sold-out Pink Ribbon Luncheon sponsored by the Cris Collinsworth ProsScan Fund. In total, the nine annual luncheons have raised over $2 million for breast cancer education and early breast cancer detection services as well as services for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. The October luncheon featured guest speaker Cat Cora, the only woman to win TV’s “Iron Chef” competition.

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As the 2010 version of Secret ArtWorks approaches, it’s an opportune time to ask: Who were the top 100 artists in last year’s Secret Artworks? A panel of judges examined the submissions (without knowing whose work it was) and made their picks, which were revealed at a recent “EXPOSED: Top 100 Secret Artists of 2009” event held in the ArtWorks Project Space on E. Central Parkway. Results will be on display through Nov. 23.

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4C for Children’s recent Champions for Children Celebration drew nearly 300 friends and supporters for an evening of food, drink, dinner, dancing ... and some Reds history. The cocktail reception was held in the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum, where Reds historian Greg Rhodes provided a tour, and Mr. Red led guests into the Champions Club for dinner. The fifth annual event honored Jim Anderson, retired president and CEO of Children’s Hospital; Brynne Coletti, founder of Kenzie’s Closet; and Anthony Smith, principal of Taft Information Technology High School. More than $128,000 was raised for 4C for Children, the region’s leading resource in early education and care. Photos by Rick Norton

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Two champions for young people were honored at the Cincinnati Youth Collaborative Dream Makers Celebration and Awards Presentation. The October event recognized: Sister Jean Patrice Harrington, whose long list of accomplishments includes college president, civic leader, board chairman, community advocate and member of the Sisters of Charity. Robert Wehling, who along with a 41-year career at Procter & Gamble, has been actively involved in education and children’s issues at the local, state and national level for more than 39 years. Fifteen outstanding students also were honored.

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The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden's 28th Zoofari, held in September, was a gorilla-sized hit. This year's theme was Journey to the Land of Dragons. The event was chaired by Craig and Anne Maier. A sell-out crowd of about 1,700 attended the black tie fundraising gala, making it the first sell-out in Zoofari’s 28 years. Guests met Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Dhani Jones, along with other professional athletes. Proceeds from sales of special animal-themed bow ties also benefited the Zoo.

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The three-day Cincinnati Antiques Festival in October raised nearly $100,000 for the Convalescent Hospital for Children. With this year’s festival, the Association of Volunteers is nearing completion its commitment to pay for a Lokomat, a robot-assisted walking device. The 45th annual festival drew 36 dealers from 17 states and the United Kingdom and the preview party attracted 350 guests. Photos by Philip Groshong

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