Illuminate 2012
On Thursday, February 2nd, GlamourGals supporters flocked to The Kitchen NYC to mingle with chairwomen, Lauren Ruotolo and Lynn Raynault and Illuminate hosts, to meet special guests while sipping on customized cocktails by Solerno enjoying hors d’oeuvres by The Mansfield, and desserts, while bidding on luxury auction items, and enjoying live performances and rare experiences. “It was an honor for me to be a part of GlamourGals Illuminate for the second year, helping to raise awareness and critical funds for an organization benefiting not one, but two generations: young and old. My grandma is my best friend, and my personal Glamour Gal, so it brought me so much joy to support this cause on her behalf, as I would want her to feel fabulous and confident always, just as she has taught be since I was young,” says Illuminate host, blogger, and TV personality, Micah Jesse.
Illuminate sold out to a crowd of over 150 people where we raised nearly $18,500 towards our $25,000 goal. Our online auction powered by charitybuzz will be live through February 21st. Click here to bid on one of our exclusive experiences to help us reach our goal.
At Illuminate, GlamourGals inaugurated and raised critical funds for its scholarship program through a live auction. We will be giving out three $1,000 dollar scholarships at our Glammy Awards on Saturday, April, 28th. To donate to support the scholarship program or to sponsor a chapter to attend the awards, click here.
“Every GlamourGals event is a fantastic party, but the reason for celebration is never far from your mind. GG always includes personal touches to their event venue with hot pink accents like lighting and delicious GG cupcakes, but also through prominently displayed photographs, stories, and messages from their loyal volunteers,” says GlamourGals supporter, Ashly Priest, who covered the event for Lifestyle and Charity Magazine and who will be Chair of Raffles for Glamour in the City.
Did you miss Illuminate or eager to come to another fabulous event to benefit GlamourGals? The 8th Annual Glamour in the City will take place on Thursday, June 7th at Arena NYC. Registration is only $29 for a limited time, so register now. If you’re interested in being a host or a sponsor, email kavita at glamourgals.org.
Special thanks to Chairwomen Lauren Ruotolo and Lynn Raynault, presenting sponsor, The Mansfield Hotel, Solerno, The Kitchen NYC, Scotch Ambassador, Heather Greene, Empire Merchants, and Roxanna’s Cakes.
Thank you to Ursa Minor and DJs Jason Nevins and Jay Dabhi of 92.3.
Thank you to silent auction donors Pearl Naidoo, Lilly Pulitzer, Butterfield 8, The Greenwich Hotel, Self Magazine, The Anderson Show, Furla,TOTO NYC, Janet Stark, Lladro, Michael Kors, Entertainment Weekly, Popchips, Charles Jourdan, L.A.M.B., Dana Bands, Marla Cielo, and Kangoo.
Thank you to gift bag donors, PrettyCity.com, The Mansfield Hotel, The Kitchen NYC, Popchips, to photographers, Mark Kim, Paul Viet Do, Mike Petzinger, and videographer Carrie Mitchell.
Thank you to Illuminate hosts: Gregg Berman, Cyrus Massoumi, Heather Greene, Jeni Leidel, Mike Woods, Samantha Braunstein, Micah Jesse, Allegra Cohen, Mary Kopczynski, Didi Fraioli, Christian Boyens, Julie Alexandria, Johanna Botta, LaShaun Skillings, Ashok Parameswaran, Aericka Heavens, Jyoti Singhvi, and Lindsey Smith.
And a very special thank you volunteer, Nicole Cloutier and the GlamourGals Alumni Council for providing event support throughout the night.
Photograph courtesy of BnB Photography.