Demi Moore and Wallis Annenberg have been selected as the honorees for the 25th An Unforgettable Evening gala, organized by the Women’s Cancer Research Fund (WCRF). Moore, known for her role in Feud: Capote vs. The Swans, will be presented with the Courage Award in recognition of her continuous efforts to raise awareness for breast cancer. On the other hand, philanthropist Wallis Annenberg will be honored with the Unsung Hero Award for her innovative contributions to cancer research and community well-being through the Annenberg Foundation.
Gala chair and WCRF co-founder Jamie Tisch expressed excitement over honoring Moore and Annenberg at the upcoming event, emphasizing the significance of their support. The gala, scheduled for April 10 at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, aims to raise crucial funds for the Women’s Cancer Research Fund, a program under the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).
Notable figures involved in the WCRF include founders Quinn Ezralow, Marion Laurie, Kelly Chapman Meyer, Jamie Tisch, and the late Anne Douglas and Renette Ezralow. The honorary chairs of WCRF are Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks, with gala chairs Quinn Ezralow, Kelly Chapman Meyer, Jamie Tisch, and Anastasia Soare. The event also features esteemed co-chairs and supporters such as Tom Ford, Judy and Leonard Lauder, Kris Levine, and more.
Over the years, An Unforgettable Evening has recognized prominent personalities like Sharon Stone, Kate Hudson, Elton John, and Gwyneth Paltrow for their contributions to cancer awareness and research. The gala serves as a platform to celebrate achievements in the fight against cancer and to raise awareness for this important cause.