2019 Hope Couture HOPE COUTURE RAISES MORE THAN $700,000 TO BRING FUTURE OF PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH AND CARE TO B.C. The BC Cancer Foundation’s sixth annual Hope Couture presented by Legacy Senior Living - The Leo Wertman Residence announces more than $700,000 raised to launch a cutting-edge pancreatic rapid access clinic at BC Cancer – Vancouver. “Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death in Canada, and unless more effective treatment strategies are found, it’s projected to become the second leading cause by 2030,” says Dr. Daniel Renouf, medical oncologist, BC Cancer and co-founder of Pancreas Centre BC. “Our team is immensely grateful to Hope Couture guests and Foundation donors for helping us kick-start this crucial clinic.” Philanthropic funds raised at Hope Couture will help to change outcomes and bring hope to the more than 800 people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in our province each year. The pancreatic rapid access clinic at BC Cancer – Vancouver will be the first of its kind in Western Canada, providing expedited access to consults with multiple specialists, rapid diagnostic testing, cutting-edge genetic profiling and innovative research within one clinic. Held at the Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel, guests of the fashion show and luncheon were taken to “Sunset on the Serengeti” with lively décor and an energetic live auction. Vancouver boutique retailers Bacci's and Boboli impressed the audience with stunning fashions from their fall and winter collections, including pieces from Chloé, Valentino, Dries Van Noten, Stella McCartney, Giambattista Valli and more. Read More Event Details Date: Friday, September 20th, 2019 Time: 11:00am to 2:00pm Location: Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel, Vancouver Attire: Business Tickets for this event are sold out. To be added to our waitlist, please contact Chantelle Dalton at 604.675.8191 or Chantelle.Dalton@bccancer.bc.ca. 2019 Committee Members Susan Chow, CO-CHAIR Lisa Dalton, CO-CHAIR Marcella Cusano, PAST CHAIR Angela Blake Shelley Ferris Kate François Sharon Hayles Isabel Hsieh Stacey Kape Dr. Barbara Melosky Andrea Molnar Margie Murphy Ju Ng Stacy Raymond Gurmeet Sengara Rachel Thomas Jane Young How Your Gift Helps Our Vision: The Pancreatic Cancer Rapid Access Clinic For people facing pancreatic cancer, time is precious. Every day, BC Cancer’s team of experts races against the clock to confirm patient diagnoses and decide on the best course of treatment, but for most people it’s not happening fast enough. Patients often need to be seen by several specialists and there can be significant delays in arranging these appointments and subsequent tests. During this time, the cancer can progress. Our vision is to create a rapid access clinic at BC Cancer, where: • specialist consults are consolidated into a single visit on a single day; • testing is expedited; • cutting edge genetic profiling is performed at the time of diagnosis, leading to tailored therapies for each individual patient. • the clinical research team can discuss potential experimental treatment options Not only will this clinic significantly minimize stress for patients and families, it will dramatically reduce the time elapsed between diagnosis and the start of treatment. By relieving some of their greatest anxieties, we can help patients cope better. By managing their care more efficiently, we can help give them their best chance for survival. We invite you to join us in launching the Pancreatic Cancer Rapid Access Clinic at the 2019 Hope Couture. Welcome to the future of pancreatic cancer care. donate today Tickets Tickets for this event are currently sold out. To be added to our waitlist, please contact Chantelle Dalton at Chantelle.Dalton@bccancer.bc.ca or 604.675.8191. Your ticket includes a fashion show featuring 2019 Fall and Winter Fashions, a silent auction, a live auction, and luncheon. Raffle Handbags for Hope CHLOÉ Drew Bijou Quilted Leather Shoulder Bag in Black Value: $2,195 Generously donated by Bacci's VALENTINO Large Vlogo Escape Leather Shopper with Phoenix Print in Cognac Value: $3,915 Generously donated by Boboli Sponsorship Thank you to our 2019 sponsors! PRESENTING FASHION DIAMOND GOLD EXCLUSIVE LUXURY AUTOMOBILE BIDDING SILVER DÉCOR VENUE PRODUCTION MEDIA AIRLINE IN KIND WINE The BC Cancer Foundation invites you to partner with us as a sponsor of Hope Couture. We offer monetary sponsorship involvement at a variety of levels. If you would like to discuss a sponsorship opportunity, please contact: Lindsay Abbott Associate Director, Corporate Relations BC Cancer Foundation Tel: 604.675.8015 Email: lindsay.abbott@bccancer.bc.ca Live & Silent Auction Live Auction Package #1 - Celebrate with a Rose The Vogue Rose Do you have an anniversary coming up? Or is there a significant birthday celebration or the birth of a grandchild in the near future? This is a unique opportunity to create and name a rose for that special someone or moment in your life. Whether to celebrate a milestone, remember a loved one or if you just want the opportunity to create a rose as beautiful as you, this once-in-a-lifetime experience is what you’ve been looking for! Internationally renowned rose breeder Brad Jalbert of Select Roses will work exclusively with you to create a one-of-a-kind rose. Brad has hybridized roses for extraordinary people including Bette Midler, Lorretta Lynn, opera singer Dimitri Hvorostovsky and the Nottingham Forest Football Club. The rose he created honouring Bette Midler was named The Divine Miss M by the New York Botanical Gardens. Ms. Midler requested that her rose be bawdy, bold but also divine and that is exactly what she received. Brad also recently created the stunning Vogue Rose for Vogue Magazine to celebrate the publication’s 125th anniversary. If you are looking for a rose that is soft and sweet with a touch of pink or something that is bold and sassy, Brad will work with you to create the perfect rose out of the bank of seedlings. You will have the opportunity to choose not only the colour and petal shape but the fragrance as well. If you can’t find your rose the first year, don’t fret, as you will have the opportunity to come back the following year to ensure your rose is absolutely and perfectly suited to the person honoured or celebration commemorated. Once you have created your ideal rose, it will be registered with the American Rose Society and will forevermore be called by its given name. To commemorate this rare experience, you will receive the first 10 rose bushes once they have been established. This is a living gift that lasts for generations! Valid only in the spring. Certain limitations apply with creating a rose as some fragrances cannot be paired with certain colours. May take up to two years to receive rose bushes. Generously Donated by: Brad Jalbert’s Select Roses Value: Priceless Live Auction Package #2 - Spring Succulents at Southlands Nursery Southlands Nursery This is a not-to-be missed private class with Thomas Hobbs and Brent Beattie for you and 15 of your best friends. You will meet Thomas and Brent, local celebrity gardeners, shop owners and all around charming gentlemen, at Southlands Nursery on either Saturday, April 4th or Sunday, April 5th. Each of you will make your own deluxe and hip succulent container garden which can be enjoyed all summer on any patio or deck. Southlands Nursery is a walk-in fantasy where artistic talent, beauty and plant knowledge are combined and guaranteed to awe and inspire you. This beautiful nursery has been featured in some of the world’s top gardening magazines like Gardens Illustrated and Martha Stewart Living, among others. Your group will explore the picturesque property on a private tour led by none other than Thomas Hobbs himself. For lunch, treat yourself to a crêpe (or two) from Chouchou Crêpes, the authentically French mobile crêperie. With a delicious crêpe and a glass of exquisite champagne in hand, you will feel like you have been transported to the French countryside. After lunch, you will all partake in a private succulent planter-making workshop in the 100-year-old restored and heated glasshouse at the nursery. Workshop and entertaining commentary will be led by Thomas Hobbs, a true expert. Learn the intricacies of planting with various types of succulents hand selected by Thomas and direct from the nursery. Once you’ve finally created your perfect container garden, enjoy a succulent cupcake baked specifically for you by the legendary Rosie Daykin of Butter Baked Goods. At the end of the day, with your beautiful succulent planter in tow, you will rest easy, knowing you’ve just experienced a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Valid only on Saturday April 4th, 2020 or Sunday, April 5th, 2020. Maximum 16 people. Generously donated by: Bacci’s, Brent Beattie, Susan Chow, Lisa Dalton, Rosie Daykin, Thomas Hobbs, Gurmeet Sengara and Southlands Nursery Value: Priceless Live Auction Package #3 - CALLING ALL JETSETTERS AIr Canada Dreams can come true – make the getaway that you’ve been dreaming about happen. Whether you prefer a relaxing tropical vacation swimming in crystal clear waters or an exciting urban adventure exploring new cities, this fantasy holiday is yours to create with two business class tickets anywhere in the world that Air Canada flies as well as two tickets to a 12-day Holland America cruise of your choice. With this combination, the world is your oyster! Experience the pristine beaches of the Mediterranean or the Caribbean, or discover the vibrancy of South America – the choice is yours with this special getaway package! Whether you return to your favorite city or visit a place on your bucket list, you are sure to have a marvelous time. For 145 years, Holland America Line has been a recognized leader in cruising. If you are looking for some of the most spacious and comfortable ships at sea, award-winning service, exquisite dining, extensive activities and enrichment programs and compelling worldwide itineraries, this is the line for you. Air Canada is Canada's largest domestic and international airline serving more than 200 airports on six continents and more than 48 million customers each year. Holland America Certificate is valid for almost any 12-day cruise. The certificate may not be used for Alaska CruiseTours, World Cruises, Holiday Cruises – Christmas and New Year, or Grand Voyages. No expiry date. Choice of sailing dates will be accommodated on a space available basis and will be confirmed at time of request. Winning bidder is responsible for taxes and onboard charges. Further restrictions apply. Air Canada certificate expires on September 20, 2020. Blackout dates and further restrictions apply. Generously donated by: Air Canada Foundation, Holland America Line and Friends of BC Cancer Foundation Value: $35,000 View and bid on the silent auction items here: www.hopecouture2019.com Photo Gallery View the photos from the 2019 Hope Couture on our Flickr page here, or click through the gallery below.
