Breast Cancer Awareness: VB Agenda
#VBGivesBack Day on Tuesday, 10/2210/22 Events
MIAMI
Veronica Beard | 9700 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour
Host:
Kinga Lampert, Breast Cancer Research Fund Co-Chair
What does 10/22 mean to you?
KL: The only thing that stands between today and finding a cure for breast cancer is funding, which is why having Veronica Beard’s support in-stores on 10/22 and throughout the month on veronicabeard.com/en-to is so meaningful. The money we raise will be put to work to fund the best and brightest minds in science around the world. Thanks to the partnership with VB we are also able to bring awareness to the huge impact that scientific research has made in the fight against breast cancer.
Below: Kinga Lampert in the Lasanna dress
NEW YORK — SOHO
Veronica Beard Soho | 78 Greene Street, New York
Host:
Libby Haan, Founder of Who Shirt Company
Why is it important to share your story?
LH: Speaking out, with all the vulnerability it takes, throws open the curtains, opens the window to let light and air into what can be an incredibly frightening moment. If I or anyone speaks of their story, it lets others know you can move through a terror-filled experience with grace, fear, love, uncertainty, laughter and humanity—all at the same time.
Below: Libby Haan, left, in the Empire dickey jacket and her twin sister Amanda, wearing Who's new cashmere collection
NEW YORK — MADISON
Veronica Beard Madison | 988 Madison Avenue, New York
Host:
Lisa Harbert, BCRF Advisory Board Member, founder of Cancer Sucks Handbags and Splash Mixers Partner
Why is it important to share your story?
LH: One of most frightening aspects of the cancer experience is that one day you are living a wonderful, care-free life then the next day you find yourself in a life or death struggle. So while you’re battling for survival, you also feel a massive responsibility to help other women understand this disease or help them get through it when it impacts them.
Below: Lisa Harbert in the Empire dickey jacket
Lisa Harbert in the Empire dickey jacket
Fun fact: The pink ribbon is a symbol for breast cancer awareness thanks to Evelyn Lauder and former Self editor Alexander Penney
NEW YORK - Americana Manhasset
Veronica Beard | 2110G Northern Boulevard, New York
Hosts:
Amos Nevin and Liz Swenson, Philanthropists and Community Leaders
Finding your community—what impact does it make?
AN: Being part of a community made all the difference in the various stages of my journey. Upon diagnosis, the outpouring of support gave me strength to persevere. The continued support after my double mastectomy gave me the ability to rest and recover while my children were fed and driven around by the women in my community. Years later, the scars remain, both mental and physical. There are women who continue to inquire, encourage and love me, remind me of my beauty, courage, and bravery. These scars never go away but remind us of our battle, the mental and physical war we fought. I found courage to be brave—courage that I never knew I had and one that the community reminds me I own.
Below: Amos Nevin, right, wearing the Melinda sweater and Beverly high-rise flare
Fun fact: The Who logo is an Athenian owl, which stands for wisdom and courage
LOS ANGELES
Veronica Beard | 8471 Melrose Place, Los Angeles
Host:
Stephanie Sperber, CEO of White Space Entertainment and President of Imagine Entertainment’s Kids & Family
Finding your community—what impact does it make?
When I was diagnosed as a single mother with a five-year-old daughter, my community of amazing friends saw me through some very difficult times. I also found a larger community fighting this disease—a community of doctors and nurses, survivors, and of course the researchers and dedicated staff of BCRF that spend every day fighting to end breast cancer. Having Veronica Beard as a part of this strong, supportive and selfless community is wonderful and I thank them for their commitment.
Below: Stephanie Sperber, far right, and guests
