Tigerlily Foundation’s Annual EmPOWER Ball

Saturday, October 19, 2024
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Waldorf Astoria DC
Presidential Ballroom
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004

Join Tigerlily Foundation in celebrating patients, providers, and supporters as we raise funds for programs that support young women before, during, and after cancer, with the goal of ending disparities within our lifetime. This is an evening of glamour and commemoration, honoring those who demonstrate inspiration, courage, and hope, and sharing their unique stories as trailblazers and leaders in health advocacy. Come walk the pink carpet and enjoy an evening of celebration with cocktails, dinner, awards, dancing, and a silent auction. Remember, your participation contributes to a greater cause – supporting young women affected by cancer. Black Tie Optional.

Event Program:

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Cocktail Reception

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Dinner & Awards

9:00 PM – 11:00 PM: Dancing & Entertainment
Silent Auction

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EmPOWER Ball Co-Chairs

Maimah Karmo

Tania Small, MD

Mistress of Ceremonies

Shawn Yancy

News4, Anchor

EmPOWER Ball Award Recipients to be Announced Soon!

Presenting Sponsor

Inspiration Sponsor

KM Warrior Sponsor

Hope Sponsor

Strength Sponsor

Beauty Sponsor

Courage Sponsor

Believe Sponsor

Supporting Sponsor

Swag Bags

Printing Sponsor

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Parking Information 

Waldorf Astoria On-Site Valet Parking: 

$40 + tax Daily Event Parking. $65 + tax Overnight Parking.  No Self-Parking. 

Ronald Reagan Building 
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW 
Washington, DC 20004 

Colonial Parking 
555 11th St NW
Washington, DC 20004 

Warner Building Garage 
514 12th St NW
Washington, DC 20004 

Metro Station:  Federal Triangle 

Tigerlily’s Annual EmPOWER Ball

November 11, 2023

Grand Hyatt
1000 H St NW
Washington, DC 20001

Join Tigerlily Foundation, as we celebrate patients, providers, supporters and raise funds for programs supporting young women – before, during and after breast cancer; and work to end disparities in our lifetime. Black Tie Optional

Program:

6 – 7 pm: Cocktail Reception
7 – 9 pm: Dinner & Awards
9 – 11 pm: Dancing & Entertainment

Purchase Tickets Here

Early Bird Discount ends September 30th!

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EmPower Ball Co-Chairs

Maimah Karmo

Mary Lewis

Mistress of Ceremonies

Shawn Yancy
News 4, Anchor

Opening Prayer

Rev. Anne Cooper

EmPOWER Ball Award Recipients

Recipient of Maverick Award: Tania Small, MD, Vice President, Global Medical Oncology Head & Head of R&D Inclusion & Diversity Council, GSK

Recipient of Inspire Award: Keisha Stephney

Recipient of The Dr. Lori L. Wilson Trailblazer Award: Robert A. Winn, MD, Director, VCU Massey Cancer Center

Recipient of Hope Award: Paige More, The Breasties

Recipient of Hope Award: Dr. Paris Thomas, Equal Hope, Chicago

Recipient of Hope Award: Lisa Simms Booth, Smith Center for Healing and the Arts, DC

Recipient of KM Warrior Award: Shonte Drakeford

Recipient of Courage Award: Kawana Rucker

Transformation Award Recipients

Linda Murakami

Amgen

Gissoo DeCotiis

Daiichi Sankyo

Jeannine Kelly

Merck & Company, Inc.

Jeanette Meibach

Gilead Sciences

Katrina M. Johnson

Pfizer (Advocacy)

Kristin Olson

Seagen

Andrew Scott

Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation

Special Guests

Erana Tyler

Erana Tyler is a multi-talented American actress, entrepreneur, and television personality, celebrated for her role as a prominent cast member in the inaugural season of the captivating reality series “Love & Marriage: DC,” which made its highly-anticipated debut on May 14, 2022, exclusively on the OWN network.

Winter Harris

Winter Harris is a multifaceted talent, gaining recognition as a reality television personality and singer, prominently featured in the ensemble cast of OWN-TV’s hit series “Love & Marriage: DC.” Winter is also a prolific author, captivating professional speaker, accomplished recording artist, and visionary entrepreneur.

Bershan Shaw

Bershan, a CEO, Tech Founder, international speaker, TV personality (Real Housewives of New York), and business/mental wellness coach, shares her story of turning her business into a million-dollar enterprise during chemotherapy, alongside icons like Les Brown, Tony Robbins, and Pitbull.

Local Metro Station: Take the Blue Line Metro to Metro City Station. There is an entrance to the Grand Hyatt Washington in the station. 
  
Self-Parking/Self-Pay Garage Parking:10th Street Garage is attached to the Hotel. It is located on 10th ST between H and G Streets. Please note that self-parking at the 10th Street garage must be paid at the time of exit directly to the garage attendant.  
 
Additionally, there are no in-and-out privileges in the self-parking garage.
0-2 hours: $12 
2-4 hours: $19 
4-10 hours: $20 
10-24 hours: $45 
 
Alternatively, the 11th Street City Center Garage located on 11th Street between H Street and Palmer Alley is $19 maximum for All Day. There is Valet Parking on request at your own expense. 

Presenting Sponsor

Inspiration Sponsor

KM Warrior Sponsor

Hope Sponsor

Strength Sponsor

Beauty Sponsor

Courage Sponsor

Believe Sponsor

Supporting Sponsor

Swag Bags

Printing Sponsor

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