On Thursdays they wear pink.
That was sartorial vibe felt throughout the Memorial Hermann Foundation’s annual Razzle Dazzle Luncheon. This year, the “We’ve Got You Covered”-themed event embraced a mostly virtual format to promote breast cancer awareness. Not only did co-chairs Tony Bradfield and Lynn Wyatt raise more than $425,000 for early detection and outreach programs at the Bobetta C. Lindig Breast Care Center among others, organizers managed to sneak in a number of surprises, too.
The week prior, some 40 vehicles swung through Tenenbaum Jewelers, owned by Bradfield, to collect goodie bags. The socially distanced, drive-thru style pre-party featured DJ London and plenty of swag. Each canvas tote contained a commemorative Razzle Dazzle champagne flute, mini bottle of bubbly, Tony’s or Landry’s Inc. restaurant gift card, trio of face masks by designer Johnny Was, plush blanket and a #WeveGotYouCovered hand sign.
The better to get into the virtual spirit.
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Specialty robes were also available for purchase. A fitting touch as “event-goers” were encouraged to wear all-pink-everything for the at-home experience.
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When the luncheon went live at 12 p.m., the video produced by Ward & Ames kicked off with a message from Memorial Hermann Foundation CEO and executive vice president Anne E. Neeson. Afterward, Tenenbaum Jewelers’s Christina Stith introduced the fundraiser’s two auction items: Buccellatti earrings and an unsigned estate ring.
Bradfield appeared onscreen next to share the reason behind his decision to co-chair Razzle Dazzle two years in a row. “I felt called to co-chair this year’s luncheon again as a way of honoring my mother who passed away from breast cancer at the age of 54, on my 25th birthday,” he said.
Bradfield and Wyatt later took turns lauding honoree Dr. Yvonne Cormier, who has worked within the Memorial Hermann Health System for more than 25 years. Surprise guest and former Vogue editor-at-large Andre Leon Talley made a high profile cameo to congratulate Cormier, his long-time friend, for the recognition.
Grammy Award-winning vocalist Steve Tyrell and local singer Nicole Hurst performed throughout the program. Hurst, who once toured with Kelly Clarkson, Jay Z and Justin Timberlake, was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 31 and sang “Seasons of Love.” Tyrell reflected on losing his wife of 30 years to breast cancer before his rendition of “That’s What Friends Are For.”
Festivities concluded with an exclusive tour of Wyatt’s home in River Oaks. The well-known Houston philanthropist invited the Houston Chronicle's Amber Elliott for Q&A interview recorded in the style of Vogue's popular "73 Questions" video series. She answered a number of rapid-fire questions on various topics including celebrity friendships, beauty secrets, hosting tips and, of course, the importance of early breast cancer detection.
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