When
it comes to show stopping glamour, few events can rival the annual runway
fashion show presented by Caron's Renaissance Gala as an exclusive pre-benefit
event for key supporters, sponsors and special friends of Caron
Renaissance.
Featuring a formal fashion show by renowned designer, Zac
Posen and perennial
Gala Grand Corporate Benefactor, Cartier Palm Beach, the January 12,
2010 event also featured a special performance by Grammy Award-Winning
hip-hop violinist,
Miri Ben-Ari.
Hosted by Gala chairwoman, Petra Levin; junior chairwoman,
Tiffany Marks; and event hostesses Annie
Falk, Paulette Koch, Elisabeth Munder, Nicole Munder, Julie Rudolph and Jana
Scarpa, the evening included
cocktails poolside at a magnificent private waterfront home.
A signature
pre-event for the February 26th Gala, the Fashion Show brought Caron's
supporters together to create excitement for the Lifesaver Scholarship
Fund. The ultimate invitation-only event included a personal appearance
by Zac Posen to 150 of Caron’s major donors, key sponsors and other
Caron Renaissance supporters. Hair and make-up was provided by PeterMark
Salon and Lady Lash Studios. Swag bag items provided by Acqua Filette
Water; Barex Italiana; Gypsy Palm Beach; Lady Lash Studios; OPI Nails;
Palm Beach Jewelry, Art and Antique Show and PeterMark Salon.
The intimate
evening set the tone for exciting changes at the upcoming Gala event.
In honor of the Caron Renaissance Gala’s fifth-year milestone,
Grammy Award-Winning vocalist, Jon Secada will headline a concert on
Friday, February 26, 2010 at The Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach and will
also feature a raffle for an exquisite piece of jewelry from Cartier
Palm Beach. Gala event proceeds will benefit the Lifesaver Scholarship
Fund at Caron Renaissance, providing financial assistance to qualified
families for treatment at the renowned facility.
One of the finest nationally recognized non-profit drug and alcohol treatment
center networks in the country, Caron Treatment
Centers offers residential
treatment and outpatient programs for adults and adolescents, as well
as families affected by the disease of addiction. Caron’s Renaissance
facility opened a new state-of-the-art treatment office in South Florida
last year, and this year is celebrating its 20th anniversary launching
groundbreaking on-site family programs, and pioneering new advances in
the field of addiction treatment.
