Power of Pink Luncheon & Boutique 2023

Over  400 supporters attended this year’s Power of Pink (POP) luncheon and boutique, held October 18 at the Skirball Cultural Center. The event raised more than $461,000 to fund breast cancer research, the breast surgical oncology fellowship, and supportive care services at the Margie Petersen Breast Center at Providence Saint John’s Health Center.

A highlight of the luncheon was the presentation of the inaugural Ruth Weil Spirit of Hope Award, to Saint John’s Foundation trustee and former board chair, Mary Flaherty. The award is named for the late Ruth Weil, a longtime health center advocate, philanthropist, and friend.

Attendees heard a report from Dr. Janie Grumley on the latest statistics in the fight against breast cancer as well as exciting updates in programs and services at the Margie Petersen Breast Center.

Kim Kraver Lee and Ellen Weitman returned to again serve as POP co-chairs, assisted by committee members Laura Alanis, Debbie Brady, Barbara Bundy, Krystal Dreifort, Rachelle Park and Michelle Notkin Rosen.