TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
FEATURING A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY ELTON JOHN
HOSTED BY ELIZABETH HURLEY
WHO:
Hosted by Elizabeth Hurley. The Evelyn H. Lauder Spirit of Philanthropy Award will be presented to Anthony von Mandl, O.C., O.B.C., on behalf of the von Mandl Family Foundation. The Roslyn and Leslie Goldstein Unsung Hero Award will be presented by actress and author Sheetal Sheth to her friend Angela Le. Additional guests to include Alison Hall, Ashanti, Jill and Harry Kargman, Justine Morris, Katie Thurston & Jeff Arcuri, Sandra and Chef Eric Ripert, Sara Sidner, and more to be announced.
The evening will feature a special performance by Global Pop Icon and Philanthropist Elton John in tribute to his dear friend and BCRF Honorary Chair, in memoriam, Leonard A. Lauder
Honorary Co-Chairs include Tatiana and Peter Cancro, Karen and Rob Hale, Elton John and David Furnish, Kinga and Edward Lampert, William P. Lauder, Jeanne Sorensen Siegel, Anthony von Mandl. Lead Gala Co-Chairs include Jody and John Arnhold, Cindy and Rob Citrone, Liz Elting and Michael Burlant, Saskia and Hugh Evans, Valentine and Patrick Firmenich, Roslyn Goldstein,Eliana Lauder, Adrienne and Dan Lufkin, Marilyn Simons Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch,and Candace King Weir. Gala Co-Chairs include A. Alfred Taubman Foundation, Sandra Brant, Louise Camuto-Grieder and Daniel Grieder, Domenico De Sole, Stéphane and Wendy de La Faverie, Shelly and Howard Kivell, Michael Kors, Judy Glickman Lauder and David Glickman, Laura and Gary Lauder, Dr. Wayne Liu, John Paulson, Lois Robbins and Andrew Zaro, Arlene Taub, and Vera Wang.
WHAT:
Breast cancer recently became the most common cancer in women worldwide, underscoring the rising and urgent need for research. BCRF is proud to be the largest private funder of breast cancer research in the world, supporting a global legion of more than 260 scientists pursuing high-impact research that is saving lives.
WHERE:
Glasshouse
660 12th Ave.
New York, NY
WHEN:
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
7:15 PM – Dinner & Program Begin
SOCIAL MEDIA:
@BCRFCure #HotPinkParty
WEBSITE:
MORE:
Breast cancer is a complex disease with no simple solution. Research is the key to stopping it in its tracks. Founded in 1993 by Evelyn H. Lauder, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation is the largest private funder of breast cancer research in the world. We invest in the best minds in science—and foster cross-disciplinary collaboration—to examine every aspect of the disease from prevention to metastasis. Our approach accelerates the entire field and moves us closer to the answers we urgently need. We can’t stop now. Join us in fueling the world’s most promising research. With you, we will bring the end of breast cancer into focus. Learn more and get involved at BCRF.org.
