On October 15, 2011, the St.Vincent Foundation and Saks Fifth Avenue hosted the fifth annual Key To The Cure event.
Part of a nationwide Saks Fifth Avenue fundraising initiative to raise funds for cancer treatment and research, proceeds from the event benefit St.Vincent Cancer Care. This year, Jennifer Hudson served as the 2011 national Key to the Cure ambassador, while Elie Tahari designed the limited edition t-shirt.
Key to the cure has been called “one of the city’s fanciest fashion parties,” by the Indianapolis Star, and it certainly was a swanky affair this year, with models strutting their stuff down a catwalk elevated above dinner tables. However, what made the event truly special is how it honored cancer survivors. In the moving below video, learn about Kirsten, a breast cancer survivor who was recognized during the event.
Even if you weren’t able to attend Key to the Cure this year, you can still support the cause by shopping at Saks from Oct. 20-23, when Saks will donate a percentage of the sales to cancer programs at St.Vincent.
Key to the Cure Co-Chairs Dianne and L.H. Bayley.
Honorary co-chairs Kelly and Richard Freeman, MD., St.Vincent Cancer Care medical director.
Lisa Drewry, director of inpatient and outpatient oncology units, with her daughter Stephanie.
St.Vincent Cancer Care Executive Director Linda House receives a makeover before taking the stage to share how funds raised will directly benefit cancer patients and their loved ones.
Radiation safety manager Ed Wroblewski and Carolyn McCutchen, director of medical imaging at St.Vincent Carmel Hospital.
Interventional radiologist Brandon Martinez and wife Emily.
From left, Cheri Dick; Sue Anne Gilroy, executive director, St.Vincent Foundation; Dick Gilroy; Rollie Dick, St.Vincent Foundation board chair.
Honored guest and pet therapy dog Lance with his caregiver, emergency physician and medical staff President James Nevin.
Jennifer Humphrey, honored cancer survivor.
Britt Jackson, Saks Fifth Avenue Indianapolis general manager, and fashion show designer David Meister.
Honored cancer survivor Tracy Runge (second from left) with, from left, husband Dan and friends Sondra and Scott Gilliam.
Honored cancer survivor Sue Duckwall (right) and with husband Earl, son Chris and his wife Becky.
Lance takes in the red carpet arrival of guests
