On Saturday, March 22, the Second Annual Red & White Ball was held in Philadelphia on behalf of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Eastern Pennsylvania. More than 450 attendees from the greater Philadelphia area enjoyed the event, which included a silent auction, a Mercedes-Benz raffle and live entertainment from Love 77.
Global Traveler’s publisher and CEO Francis X. Gallagher served as co-chair of the event, helping raise $500,000 for the fight against leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. LLS is the world’s largest and fastest-growing voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education, patient services and advocacy for life-saving treatments.
Held at The Westin Philadelphia, one of the evening’s biggest highlights was Karlee Hofmann, a 15-year-old acute lymphoblastic leukemia survivor. Karlee shared her inspiring journey with the crowd as the event’s Mission Moment honoree. Attendees participated in the live Mission Moment, donating more than $35,000 to the cause in just minutes in Karlee’s honor.
One lucky winner walked away with a brand-new Mercedes 2015 GLA250 4MATIC SUV, donated by local Mercedes-Benz dealerships, while others bid in the silent auction, featuring more than 150 packages. All had a great night, especially the Global Traveler staff in attendance, enjoying delicious food, drinks and entertainment in support of an excellent cause.
A special thank you to our travel partners who generously donated items for the Red & White Ball’s silent auction. Your special contributions helped in our efforts to raise $500,000 in the fight against cancer.
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Briggs & Riley
China Airlines
Dorsett Shepherd’s Bush, London
Grand Hyatt Incheon
Hertz
The Langham, Chicago
Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas
The Peninsula Beverly Hills
The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok
Singapore Airlines
Tamron
TAP Portugal
Treetops Resort
Turkish Airlines
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