The beauty and sophistication not to mention the weather during Winter – of Palm Beach, Florida makes the city one of the most desirable places to be.
The charming small-town character of the popular destination is perfectly blended with the elegance and grace of those who call the place home. Whether it be for just the season or for those who are permanent residents, the social scene of Palm Beach keeps the calendar full of a multitude of phenomenal social and philanthropic events in support of special and worthwhile causes.
Friday, February 2
Among the key events this winter on Friday, February 2 is The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) Annual Pro-Am Tennis Tournament. The invitation-only affair hosts tennis tournaments and a charity gala as part of a multi-day event that combines the Milken Institute South Florida Dialogues with the charity. All proceeds from the PCF Pro-Am Tennis Tournament help fund PCF’s promising and innovative research efforts for the prevention, detection and treatment of prostate cancer, and to help extend and improve the lives of all cancer patients.
For more information, please visit pcf.org.
Tuesday, February 13
Another lovely day can be spent at the Palm Beach Hot Pink Luncheon on February 13 at The Breakers. This year’s event will honor Donna and Bill Acquavella with the Evelyn H. Lauder Humanitarian Award. A Fashion Presentation by Oscar de la Renta will be part of the proceedings and an important symposium and discussion will also take place with an introduction by Dr. Larry Norton, who is the BCRF Founding Scientific Director at Memorial Sloan Kettering Center. Dr. Judy Garber will moderate the meeting with featured panelists Dr. Ian Krop of Yale School of Medicine and Dr. Lori Pierce of the University of Michigan. The Palm Beach fundraiser has garnered millions since its inception, funding research grants in the areas of tumor biology, metastasis, heredity & ethnicity, survivorship, lifestyle, prevention and treatment.
For more information, please visit bcrf.org.
Saturday, February 17
The Annual for Everglades Palm Beach benefit will take place on February 17. Hundreds of guests will gather at The Breakers for a night that will raise funds to support The Everglades Foundation, which works to restore and protect America’s Everglades. A special musical performance by Darius Rucker will take place plus a toast to Jimmy Buffett from Mac McAnally. The Everglades Foundation’s commitment to restore and protect has been driven by science since being founded in 1993 by two outdoor enthusiasts — the late George Barley and Paul Tudor Jones II. Today, the organization stands as a well-respected authoritative source for scientific research on the Everglades.
For more information, please visit forevergladespalmbeach.org
Wednesday, February 21
Perhaps the most stylish way to give back in Palm Beach will take place when the 25th Annual Old Bags Luncheon Silver Jubilee takes place to benefit the Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County. Scheduled for February 21 at The Breakers, the grand affair will honor decades of the unique event that draws hundreds of guests year and year again. The Old Bags Luncheon stands out as a one-of-a-kind foundation asking the local community to donate to the premier signature fundraiser new or gently used authentic designer handbags. From Gucci to Prada, these purses are sought-after items during the silent auction. Generous donations have already been made with designs by YSL, Gucci, Prada, Judith Lieber, Dior, Celine and Louis Vuitton. The CFSPBC is an incredible organization that proudly offers eight programs centered around mental health and therapy: Individual and Family Counseling, Counseling for Parents and Young Children, Positive Parenting Program, Partners for Change Recovery, Employee Assistance Program, Prenatal Plus Mental Health Services, Positive Parenting Program – Teen and S.A.F.E. Kids.
For more information, please visit ctrfam.org
