CANCER SURVIVOR, ADVOCATE, AND GOLDEN GLOBE- AND EMMY-NOMINATED ACTRESS FRAN DRESCHER NAMED HONOREE FOR BECKSTRAND’S 2011 DIAMOND & PEARL BALL
Eva La Rue, Star of CSI: Miami and Beckstrand’s National Spokesperson, to Host Moulin Rouge-themed Gala with Philanthropist Renetta Caya Serving as Gala Chair for Second Consecutive Year
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (Oct. 4, 2011) — Beckstrand Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to improving and enhancing quality of life for cancer patients and their families, today announced that its honoree for The Diamond & Pearl Ball 2011 on October 22 will be Fran Drescher, a cancer survivor and advocate best known for her Golden Globe- and Emmy-nominated performances as television’s title character in “The Nanny.” Lugano Diamonds will serve as the event’s Presenting Sponsor and has also donated a one-of-a-kind live auction package, which will allow the winning bidder to step behind-the-scenes of the diamond industry during a luxury getaway in Tel Aviv, Israel. To top off the experience, the winner will have the opportunity to make the very first cut on a rough diamond, resulting in a 1.5 carat stone with VS clarity that will be delivered to them upon their return.
The black-tie gala will be hosted by Eva La Rue, the Foundation’s National Spokesperson and star of “CSI:Miami,” as well as Beckstrand’s Executive Director, Lil Spitzer. Serving as Gala Chair for the second consecutive year will be philanthropist Renetta Caya. Each year, The Diamond & Pearl Ball represents a celebration of cancer survivorship and acts as a reminder for its attendees how much the local cancer community needs their help. Proceeds from the event are used by Beckstrand Cancer Foundation to provide cancer patients with advocacy and direct financial assistance for critical survival needs, such as rent/mortgage, utilities, food, gas and transportation, medical insurance, copayments and prescriptions. Since 1974, the Foundation has been providing patients with support that enables them to remain focused on treatment and recovery. The theme for this year’s gala is “An Evening at Moulin Rouge” and will include authentic Parisian décor and can-can dance revue, boutique wine, gourmet food, and live and silent auctions.
“The Diamond & Pearl Ball is a way for the community to come together for a cause that affects more than 1 million people each year,” shared Lil Spitzer, Executive Director of Beckstrand Cancer Foundation. “We’re so proud to honor Ms. Drescher, an inspirational survivor and a woman who has a remarkable story to share with our guests.”
Lugano Diamonds is Presenting Sponsor of the Gala, with wine provided by Donati Family Vineyard and vehicles sponsored by Aston Martin Newport Beach. The Opportunity Drawing for the evening, a $2,500 shopping spree, is by Fashion Island. To learn more about Beckstrand Cancer Foundation and The Diamond & Pearl Ball 2011 – An Evening at Moulin Rouge, or to reserve seating, visit www.beckstrand.org or call 949-955-0099.
