would be a monumental improvement in the lives of the millions of Americans who live with Type 1 Diabetes. In all, the 28th annual Promise Ball raised $770,000 for diabetes research, treatment and prevention. Wonder Woman Celebration The Women’s Officials Network Foundation staged its annual Wonder Woman Celebration at the San Marino Club and 117 attended. There was a silent auction, It’s A Treasure jewelry display, and raffle, but for this reporter the highlights of the evening was the insightful introductions of those being honored by someone who really knows them. Engineer/Troy school board president/ Girl Scout Board chair Nancy Philippart was introduced by her son. Michigan Women’s Foundation CEO Carolyn Cassin was introduced by her daughter and granddaughter. Nonagenarian artist and feminist Patricia Hill Burnett was introduced by her daughter. Public affairs consultant Anne Mervenne was introduced by good friend Marcie Brogan. All four honorees have demonstrated that they embrace the WON goal, as expressed by foundation president Cynthia von Oeyen, that “…anywhere laws are crafted, women’s voices need to be heard.” The evening netted $7,250 which will support Camp Moxie, the Girl Scout four-day leadership adventure. Past Wonder Women in attendance were: Lynn Alexander, Maggie Allesee, Fran Anderson, Portia Fields-Anderson, Elizabeth Bauer, Barbara Bonsignore, Maura Corrigan, Sue Ellen Eisenberg, Sally Gerak, Pat Hardy, Gilda Jacobs, Deb Macon, Sue Nine, Geri Rinschler, “Coco” Siewert and Joan Young. Mothers, Daughters, Sisters & Friends Party Patrons ($300 and up supporters) of Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital’s breast cancer center’s annual Mother, Daughter, Sisters & Friends fundraising event convened for brunch in Saks Fifth Avenue’s designer salon. After they chatted, noshed and took their places for the runway fashion show, Cheryl Hall Lindsay noted her mother was a breast cancer survivor and co-chair Florine Mark told them how important their support was. She spoke knowingly, as she is a survivor of both breast and colon cancer. The show that followed featured four sets of very wearable ensembles before it showcased 30 stunning pieces from Naeem Khan’s 2013 autumn/winter collection. At the main event on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at Shenandoah Country Club, E! News’ Guiliana and her entrepreneur husband Bill Rancic will describe their struggle and triumph over her breast cancer. For reservation information, contact Ashley Abaloz at (313) 874-6139. downtownpublications.com
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3 1. WON Foundation president Cynthia von Oeyen (left) and Pam Williams of Bloomfield. 2. Maggie Allesee (left), Sue Ellen Eisenberg and honoree Patricia Hill Burnett of Bloomfield. 3. Honoree Anne Mervenne (left) a Bloomfield native now of Royal Oak with her family, mother Rosemary Ledwidge of Bingham Farms, Carol Tenute of Clarkston and Trish and Dave Mervenne of Bloomfield. 4. Paul Nine (center) of Bloomfield with honorees Carolyn Cassin (left) of Grosse Pointe and Nancy Philippart of Troy. 5. Susan Hill (left), Dan Nerad and Gordon and Geri Rinschler of Birmingham. 6. Terrill Burnett (left) of Hernando Beach, CA and Lidija Grahovac of Bloomfield. 7. Liz Bauer (left) of Birmingham, Pam Hansen of Franklin and Deb Macon of W. Bloomfield. 8. Bobbi Chapman (left) and honoree Patricia Hill Burnett of Bloomfield. 9. Terrill Burnett (center) of Hernando Beach, CA with her mother / honoree Patricia Hill Burnett and Ruth Holmes of Bloomfield.
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1. HFHS’ Jennifer Harmon (left) of Bloomfield with event co-chairs Florine Mark and her daughter Lisa Lis of Farmington Hills. 2. Host committee members Solange Messelian (left) and her daughter Kristen Messelian Shapiro of Bloomfield and Michele Munkarah of W. Bloomfield. 3. Kim Harbedian (left) of Troy with host committee member Barbara Whittaker of Bloomfield and Barbara Mahone of Birmingham. 4. Alison Orley (left) of Birmingham and her grandmother/host committee member Sally Orley of Bloomfield. 5. HFHS’ Francine Wunder (left) of W. Bloomfield and Debbie Basch of Bloomfield. 6. Diane Orley (left) of Bloomfield and her mother Eva Kaplan of Dallas, TX.
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