Everyone was thinking pink as the Cris Collinsworth ProScan Fund hosted its annual Pink Ribbon Luncheon. Bestselling author and screenwriter Nora Ephron headlined the fundraiser, held at Duke Energy Convention Center. Before the luncheon, a panel of physicians from multiple specialties participated in a “Ten Year Tune Up,” discussing issues in women’s health. The Karen Wellington Memorial Foundation received this year’s Power of Pink Award. Collinsworth, and Channel 9 news anchor Carol Williams emceed the event. – Photos by Steven Easley
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More than 300 guests got a sneak peek at the offerings during the preview party for the 46th annual Cincinnati Art & Antiques Festival, presented by Fifth Third Asset Management. The weekend show featured 30 dealers from the U.S., France and Panama. Proceeds will permit the Association of Volunteers at Convalescent Hospital for Children to complete its pledge of $360,000 toward the purchase of equipment for the occupational and physical therapy department at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. – Photos by Paula Norton
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The Cincinnati Youth Collaborative Dream Makers Celebration and Awards Presentation raised more than $105,000 for student services. The event at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center honored Janet B. Reid and Laura Mitchell as CYC Youth Champions. It also recognized 15 public school students for academic and leadership achievements.
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The inaugural “Guess Who is Coming to Dinner,” produced by the Cincinnati Horticultural Society, featured lavish tablescapes and floral displays inspired by celebrated Cincinnatians. The weeklong event at The Kenwood concluded with a spectacular celebrity dinner dedicated to Mary Margaret Rochford, creator of the Cincinnati Flower show. More than 1,000 people attended the opening night gala, viewed the tables, attended a lecture, or attended the Celebrity Dinner. The proceeds will benefit programs of the Cincinnati Horticultural Society, the Meade House and the Cincinnati Flower Show.
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The Cincinnati Parks Foundation honored 12 men as “Cincinnati Gentlemen of Style and Substance.” Proceeds from a reception in their honor, sponsored by Saks Fifth Avenue and Cincinnati Magazine, benefited the parks’ Nature Next Door program. It brings exploration of nature-themed science to inner-city children. Honorees included: Phillip Castellini, Bill Cunningham, Carmon DeLeone, David Ginsburg, Michael Green, Matt Gunderman, Andy Holzhauser, Mitchel Livingston, Leonard Marek, Dan O’Keeffe, O’Dell Owens, and Dale White Sr. – Photos by Mike Felts Photography
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