Iconic Palm Beach Landmark Turning Pink In Symbol Of Unity With Hurricane Vicitims

JUPITER, FL – January 10, 2018 – The ENTIRE Royal Park Bridge connecting West Palm Beach and Palm Beach will turn a shimmering pink Thursday evening in a symbol of support for hurricane victims as Susan G. Komen kicks off two weekends of events benefiting breast cancer programs . This year a new program, The Promise Fund, will be announced. The fund addresses a very hot news topic, care for the hundreds of thousands of hurricane victims migrating to Florida from Puerto Rico and other areas. It's a big task so Susan G. Komen is joining forces with The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties to begin the effort.

Founder Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker will be joined by dignitaries at the corner of South Clematis and Flagler Drive after sunset to flip a switch bathing the Iconic structure with pink lights–the signature color of the fight against breast cancer. The lighting is generously sponsored by Ellen Levy. Immediately following the illumination dozens of Komen supporters will stand on the bridge holding individual pink lights in a show of unity for hurricane victims relocating to Florida. Palm Tran will debut the 2018 pink breast cancer awareness bus at the event.

The lighting is followed by the Annual Perfect Pink Party Gala fundraiser on January 20, 2018. This year the gala will be held on the MV Grand Celebration Cruise Ship provided by The Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line. This is the FIRST time a gala has EVER been held on a cruise ship. The gala will be held in port until 11PM. Guests may then opt to continue on the weekend cruise to the Bahamas returning Monday morning.

The month culminates with the Susan G. Komen South Florida 2018 Race for the Cure on January 27, 2018 in West Palm Beach.

NOTE: INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE PRIOR TO AND AT THE EVENT UPON REQUEST

Founded in 1982, Susan G. Komen is the world’s largest and most influential breast cancer organization funding billions of dollars for research and community outreach programs in more than 50 countries. Komen’s research investment, the largest of any non-profit organization outside of the U.S. government, has helped deliver more accurate screening technologies, more personalized treatments and breakthroughs in understanding the disease.

WHAT: Middle Bridge Pink Illumination Ceremony & Pink Palm Tran Bus Unveiling

WHEN: Thursday, January 11, 2018 4:30 PM-6:30 PM (bridge lighting between 6:00pm & 6:15 pm-Pink Lights show of unity 6:25-6:40PM)

WHERE: West Palm Beach Lake Pavilion Corner of South Clematis and Flagler Drive

Ships name (in attached photo) is : MV Grand Celebration, Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line

For your graphic slide and website re: where to contact for more information on gala/cruise/donations:

For Information on the Gala/Cruise/Bridge Lighting and Promise Fund contact: Donna Ross Dodson (561) 307-8000, email dross@komen.org .

Give online at the Community Foundation website at https://www.yourcommunityfoundation.org/donate.