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Sarah Ferguson, Duchess Of York, Captivated The Sold-Out Crowd

Of Cancer Alliance Of Help & Hope’s Shop The Day Away Luncheon™

Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope (CAHH) hosted one of the
season’s most sought-after and exciting luncheons on February
12 at The Breakers Palm Beach. The nonprofit’s 2025 Shop
The Day Away Luncheon™ featured celebrity speaker Sarah
Ferguson, Duchess of York, who returned by popular demand.
The Duchess of York captivated the sold-out crowd as
she first joined Stanton Collemer, CEO of Cancer Alliance
of Help & Hope, on stage to honor Chris Evert with the
Lifetime Achievement Award. As a tennis icon, ovarian cancer
survivor, and enduring inspiration, Evert has been a trailblazing
champion and a role model both in sports and beyond. “Her
strength, resilience, and dedication inspire generations, and we
were thrilled to present this award to her during the event,” said
Collemer. The Duchess shared with guests that it was truly an
honor to present the award to Chrissy – her hero on and off the Stanton Collemer, Chrissy Evert and Sarah Ferguson, Arlette Gordon and Gail Donna Mulholland and
tennis court! “Her grace, courage, and dedication to advocacy Duchess of York Worth Gloria Herman
are nothing short of extraordinary,” said the Duchess. Chris
and the Duchess also advocate early cancer detection, knowing
your family history and being your best health advocate.

Susan Esson and Debbie Lorre Erlick and Nancy David Sarama and Dan Craig Dickmann and Lisa
Goldenhersch Erlick Drennen Porter

“We were thrilled to have back the Duchess of York at our resilience in the face of adversity that has motivated countless
largest fundraising event, which raised $1.2 million for local others. Moreover, her dedication to philanthropy is genuinely
Nancy Stone, Kristina Gustafson and Jacqui Michel families battling cancer,” said Collemer. “This luncheon was our admirable. We are grateful to all of those who joined us on
most successful to date, thanks to an overwhelmingly positive this special day and helped support our mission to assist those
The Duchess shared with guests a rare glimpse into her response from the community. This reflects the strong support fighting cancer.”
recent adventures, projects and passions since last year’s for Cancer Alliance’s mission to assist local cancer patients in All proceeds support Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope’s
luncheon. Her encouraging sense of humor and positive need and the exceptional leadership driving the organization.” mission of assisting local children, adults and families affected
perspective on life motivated everyone in the room to “Dream Collemer adds, “The Duchess once again left a lasting by cancer and the subsequent bills they acquire during the
Big” and to embrace the motto of “Let’s Live.” She also impression on everyone in the room with her kindness, treatment and recovery process.
expressed her deepest gratitude to those who work in assisting humor, and sincerity in all that she shared. Her journey as
local children, adults and families affected by cancer and a cancer survivor is truly inspiring, showcasing remarkable Nonprofit News on page 13
helping with subsequent bills they acquire during the treatment
and recovery process. She added, “Together, we continue to
champion hope.”

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