Living Beyond Breast Cancer celebrates the 18th annual Butterfly Ball at the Loews
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<p>Ron and Barb Kern (left), Jackie Roth, a breast cancer survivor and one of the recipients of the evening's Going Beyond Awards; and her husband, Ron Kern, Jr. (Photo courtesy of Zoey Sless-Kitain)</p>
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<p>Living Beyond Breast Cancer supporters Denise Portner (left), Cybile Silver, Lynn Marks, and Andi Morris (Photo courtesy of Zoey Sless-Kitain)</p>
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<p>Vincent Termini, co-owner of Termini Brothers Bakery, and his wife, Julie with the five-tier butterfly cake donated by Termini (Photo courtesy of Zoey Sless-Kitain)</p>
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<p>Lynn Willis (left), Nicole Colaco, emcee Donna Noce, Jessica Wells, and John Minor, all of White House Black Market, the presenting sponsor of the Butterfly Ball (Photo courtesy of Zoey Sless-Kitain)</p>
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<p>Honoree Stephanie Lawrence (center), with Dr. Jennifer Simmons and her husband, Albert, buying grand prize drawing tickets, for a chance to win a Harry Winston watch or a 12-month lease to a 2012 Mercedes-Benz (Photo courtesy of Zoey Sless-Kitain)</p>
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<p>Guests enjoy cocktails before dinner at Living Beyond Breast Cancer's Butterfly Ball, held Nov. 10 at Loews Philadelphia Hotel (Photo courtesy of Zoey Sless-Kitain)</p>
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<p>Stephen Cozen (center) with his daughter Cathi Cozen (left) and his wife, Sandy, Erica Taxin Bleznak, and Eric and Susan Pearson (Photo courtesy of Zoey Sless-Kitain)</p>
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<p>Jackie Dickman (left) and Joanne Soslow (Photo courtesy of Zoey Sless-Kitain)</p>
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<p>Butterfly Ball committee members Veenita Bleznak (left), Kim Baron, and Jill Aschkenasy (Photo courtesy of Zoey Sless-Kitain)</p>
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<p>Dr. Debra Somers Copit, a radiologist at Einstein and recipient of the Founder's Award, her husband, Steve Copit, and their sons, Scott and Robbie (Photo courtesy of Zoey Sless-Kitain)</p>
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Living Beyond Breast Cancer raised nearly $560,000 at its 18th annual Butterfly Ball, held Nov. 10 at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel. The black-tie gala was attended by 650 guests and was chaired by Beth and Steven Haas, Jeanne and Sam Pace, Liz and Stephen Raynes, and Nicole and James Robinson.
The evening honored Dr. Debra Somers Copit, a radiologist at Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia, with the Founders Award, as well as breast cancer survivors Stephanie Lawrence, Tyesha Love, and Jackie Roth with the Going Beyond Award.
The gala featured dinner, a live auction, dancing to the band Gotham, and a raffle for a 12-month lease for a 2012 Mercedes-Benz and a Harry Winston watch that raised $10,500. Proceeds from the evening will help fund educational programs and support services for women diagnosed with breast cancer.
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