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Children’s
Oncology Support Fund (COSF)
– founded by film producer and philanthropist Thomas
Pierce
– today announced television host, cancer survivor,
entrepreneur and fitness educator Brooke Burke will
host its inaugural Zodiac Ball on Thursday, September 28 at
the Houdini Estate in Los Angeles.
The star-studded evening, generously supported by Presenting
Sponsor Balmain, will include cocktails, live entertainment
and music by DJ Ruckus.
“After the
tremendous success of the Aspen Snow Ball, Children’s
Oncology Support Fund is incredibly proud to host the
inaugural Zodiac Ball in Los Angeles with the support of our
host Brooke Burke,” said Pierce, COSF Founding Chair. “We
are honored to raise awareness and funding to provide
pediatric cancer patients with less toxic treatments and
revolutionary therapies.”
Zodiac Ball honorary chair Brooke Burke has
held numerous successful network television jobs and
high-profile brand partnerships. In 2008, Burke became the
champion of Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) season 7 which she
later parlayed into a co-hosting job that she would hold for
eight seasons. Other notable credits include producing and
hosting the award-winning Saturday morning educational show
“Hidden Heroes,” hosting TV Land’s branded content series “I
Dare You,” and, most recently, co-hosting the iHeartRadio
podcast “Intimate Knowledge.”
Vice chairs for
this year’s gala include businessman and philanthropist Barron
N. Hilton and model Tessa Hilton. The evening
will support COSF’s dedication to the development of more
effective therapies for pediatric cancer patients, with
proceeds from the event benefiting Children's Healthcare of
Atlanta Artist in residence program and Music Program, and
funding its Child Life Services program.
“Children’s is
honored by the tremendous opportunity to partner with COSF.
These gifts will be utilized during the inaugural year of
our new campus opening in September 2024, featuring Arthur
M. Blank Hospital, which will have one of the largest
pediatric hematology/oncology units in the country. Proceeds
from this collaboration will provide Music Therapy, Artist
in Residence programs, and Child Life Zone services to kids
facing cancer and other illness or injury, and we extend our
deepest gratitude to COSF for helping make this possible,”
said Katie Miller, Development Director, Major Giving at
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation.
About
Children's Oncology Support Fund (COSF)
Children’s
Oncology Support Fund’s mission is to fund the development,
research, and programs of less toxic therapies for pediatric
cancer patients across the nation. COSF supplies grant
funding, and pledge funding to donor dependent patient
programs across the nation. COSF works directly with
hospitals and established non-profits to build partnerships
with its core values in mind; Transparency, community, and
relevancy.
About
Balmain
More than 75 years
ago, when Pierre Balmain first introduced his “New French
Style,” it immediately became clear to all that his
eponymous house was offering a distinctly fresh, bold, and
feminine conception of haute couture, one which broke with
many of the well-established conventions of the era. His
audaciousness paid off. Pierre Balmain became one of the
handful of young French talents who ushered in the
mid-century golden age of couture and helped to re-establish
Paris as the world’s fashion capital.
Since 2011,
Balmain Creative Director Olivier Rousteing has been
inventively building upon Pierre Balmain’s extraordinary
legacy, while always remaining true to his own determination
to design clothes that reflect the way his inclusive,
powerful, and global Balmain Army wishes to live today. The
result is a unique and instantly recognizable Balmain
silhouette, style and attitude that highlights the singular
craftsmanship of the house’s celebrated ateliers, while
consistently referencing a rich Parisian heritage.
About
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has fought
to help make sure all children have access to the
specialized care they need since 1915. Our not-for-profit
system not only delivers exceptional care, but we have also
advanced the field of pediatrics through groundbreaking
research and clinical trials. Our lifesaving medical
programs have helped treat kids with complex childhood
illnesses from all around the world. Consistently ranked
among the top children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World
Report, we provide access to 2,300 pediatric physicians and
allied health practitioners across more than 60 pediatric
programs, managing over one million patient visits every
year.
Amongst our top
programs at Children’s is the Aflac Cancer and Blood
Disorders Center. Our center remains a national leader in
pediatric cancer and blood disorders treatment and research
and is one of the largest pediatric cancer programs in the
country. We compassionately treat each child’s unique needs
and develop a special treatment plan for the whole child and
family—starting from day one.
As a part of our
commitment to providing the best care possible to each and
every patient, we are proud to offer a variety of family
support services, including Music Therapy, our Artist in
Residence program, and Child Life programming. Each of these
services would not be possible without the generous support
of our community of donors like COSF, who join us in our
mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow.
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