The 2014 Blood Ball Was a Hit!

by | Nov 3, 2014 | Events | 0 comments

Photo: Courtesy of Daniel Verley and Delete Blood Cancer

This past Thursday, The Blood Ball was held by the Delete Blood Cancer foundation in order to raise funds for patients in need, and it was a hit! Over 300 guests attended the event including celebrities Julie Henderson, Teresa Moore, YestirDay and Lily Lane (who were all dressed in fabulous costumes if we may add!)

The festivities began at 8pm with hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and music by MICK, a renowned DJ who has performed privately for Kanye West, Rihanna, Beyonce and Jay Z. Guests danced the night away and also enjoyed a lovely performance by a burlesque dancer. At the end of the evening there was a raffle which included a trip to Ireland.

Supporting the Delete Blood Cancer foundation is something we all need to consider as we tend to underestimate the prevalence of the disease. “Every four minutes someone in the United States is diagnosed with blood cancer,” stated Jaclinn Tanney, Director of Fundraising and Development at Delete Blood Cancer. We also had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Peter Harf, Founder of Delete Blood Cancer DKMS, who was extremely informative and passionate about the cause.

DOWNTOWN will be sure to keep you updated on upcoming events thrown by the Delete Blood Cancer foundation. In the meantime, head over to their website for more information on the foundation and how you can help!

-Irene Bogdan

Julie Henderson Photo: Courtesy of Daniel Verley and Delete Blood Cancer

Lily Lane Photo: Courtesy of Daniel Verley and Delete Blood Cancer

Sinqua Walls Photo: Courtesy of Daniel Verley and Delete Blood Cancer

Burlesque Dancer Photo: Courtesy of Daniel Verley and Delete Blood Cancer

 

Downtown Magazine