200 South Florida Residents Fund Over $238,000 for Lung Cancer Research

This past Saturday, June 4, 200 people gathered for the American Lung Association in South Florida’s Memorial Cancer Institute LUNG FORCE Sunset Soiree presented by the Erwin and Barbara Mautner Charitable Foundation. The event raised over $238,000 for lung cancer research and efforts to end lung cancer and all lung diseases.  

“After holding the event virtually last year, it was so nice to be back in person where we were able to provide several custom elements to this year’s Sunset Soiree that made the experience interactive and memorable for all of our guests,” shares Lori Adelson, Esq., of HR Law Pro and the Sunset Soiree Co-Chair. “Highlights from the evening included a sip ‘n’ shop Style Lounge with men’s and women’s fashions, curated by Bungalow Bazaar, an illustration station with personalized fashion sketches by the Architect of Style, Gissi Jimenez, a turquoise Henna Bar, and a tempting silent auction with a variety of vacation packages, dining experiences and more to delight any bidder!” 

“Thank you to all our guests, sponsors, LUNG FORCE Heroes, and attendees who came together to make a difference in the lives of those impacted by lung disease and lung cancer,” added Co-Chair Jill Ginsberg, Esq. of Ginsberg Shulman, PL Attorneys at Law. “We are proud to have raised over $238,000 to support this life-saving mission, which is very fitting considering that every year lung cancer impacts over 235,000 families.”  

The Sunset Soiree is the premier luxury lifestyle event of the season designed to raise awareness, education, and critical funding to end lung cancer, the #1 leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the US. The Sunset Soiree was Emceed by Kenny Walker of 102.7 the Beach and included special guest performances by DJ Ruen and entertainment sponsored by HR Law Pro, a Style Lounge and Fashion Show curated by The Bungalow Bazaar, a silent auction sponsored by Ginsberg Shulman Attorneys at Law, an interactive art installation presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, an open bar and signature cocktails featuring Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits Brands, Tito’s and Fever Tree Mixers, our signature "Light the Way Luminary Procession" Powered by FPL honoring seven local LUNG FORCE Heroes, special recognition of our LUNG FORCE Legacy Award Recipient, Andrea Eastaugh, and our Distinguished Physician Award Recipient from Memorial Cancer Institute, Dr. Francisco Tarrazzi and special photo opportunities and digital selfie station presented by UKG and much much more. 

Money raised at the Sunset Soiree funds the Lung Association’s efforts to end lung disease and lung cancer through education, advocacy, and research.

This year’s event was sponsored by Memorial Cancer Institute and presented by the Erwin and Barbara Mautner Charitable Foundation. Additional sponsors at the time of this release include Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, Kelley / Uustal, Florida Power & Light, HR Law PRO, Ginsberg Shulman Attorneys at Law, UKG, Fever Tree, Ocean Drive Magazine, Irie Music Group & Irie Foundation, Audacy, North Broward Radiologists, The Bungalow Bazaar, Hecker Dermatology Group, Parent’s Choice Medical Daycare, and Dr. Ana Botero. 

Learn more and donate at LUNGFORCESunsetSoiree.org.