Breast Cancer Alliance VIRTUAL Annual Luncheon & Fashion Show – Reimagined will be celebrating a meaningful, fun and fashionable event safely “together” on Monday, October 19, 2020.
Breast Cancer diagnoses have not waned during this pandemic, and screening, treatment and research have all suffered from delayed visits and restricted access.
Co-chaired by Karena Bailey, Ashley Bekton, Joy Gregory and Melissa Nisenson, the event will include fashion by Carolina Herrera presented by Richards, a tribute to BCA co-founder Lucy Day, a silent and live auction, and a "Models of Inspiration" fashion show.
All supporters are invited to honor or pay tribute to a Model of Inspiration of their choice to be featured with photos and stories on the event website to be enjoyed and shared worldwide.
Purchase tickets here. To make a gift by check, Donor Advised Fund, stock or wire transfer, email: info@breastcanceralliance.org
Breast Cancer Alliance (BCA) is a unique breast cancer foundation making a national impact. It is one of the largest private, non-corporate breast cancer organizations in the United States. Over its more than two-decade history, BCA has awarded $29 million in grants and funded at more than 25 of the nation’s leading research institutions.
The mission of Breast Cancer Alliance is to improve survival rates and quality of life for those impacted by breast cancer through better prevention, early detection, treatment and cure. To promote these goals, we invest in innovative research, breast surgery fellowships, regional education, dignified support and screening for the underserved.
Special Memorial Tribute to BCA Co-Founder Lucy Day
Lucy Day 1944 – 2020
Lucy Day died peacefully June 5, 2020 at her home in Palm Beach, Florida, at age 76, surrounded by family. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer. She is survived by her husband Nathaniel Day and their daughters E.V. Day (Ted Lee) of Brooklyn NY and Annabelle Day of San Francisco CA.
Lucy was born in Chicago Illinois on April 2, 1944, the only child of William Harris Reals M.D. and Lucile Farnsworth Reals. She held a bachelor's degree from the University of Chicago and a master's degree from the University of Pennsylvania, both in Anthropology – American Archeology. After work on archeological sites and for museums, she had a career in finance and commodities and held a Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Upon retirement, she had a rewarding life as a volunteer in Greenwich, Connecticut. She served as board chairman of three non-profit organizations and was a founder of the Breast Cancer Alliance. An enthusiastic gardener, she was a judge for the Garden Club of America for more than twenty years. At their home in Greenwich, she developed a renowned topiary garden which she and her husband donated to the Berkshire Botanical Garden in Stockbridge Massachusetts. It was physically moved there in October 2018 and comprises "Lucy's Garden." Her love, generosity, and sense of humor brought such joy to her friends and family, and she will be greatly missed.