We are deeply inspired by the incredible women who have overcome the challenges of breast cancer and emerged stronger than ever. Their resilience and courage serve as beacons of hope for others facing similar battles. Today, we honor two such remarkable individuals: Christine Handy and Dr. Janae Finley. As members of the Wonder Woman Initiative community, they have shared their stories, offered support, and become powerful symbols of strength and perseverance.
Early Detection: Your Best Weapon
Remember, early detection is crucial in the fight against breast cancer. By being proactive, you can increase your chances of a successful outcome. For members of our community in Florida, The Florida Department of Health offers free or low-cost screenings through its Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (FBCC). To find a location near you and learn more about eligibility requirements, please visit their website.
Let's continue to support and celebrate breast cancer survivors while encouraging everyone to prioritize their health and take advantage of early detection resources. Together, we indeed can make a difference.
Designed on Purpose: A Bespoke Art Basel Gala Experience
This December, we usher guests into a multi-sensory journey that celebrates the power of design and the extraordinary women who shape our world.
A multi-sensory journey where guests will enjoy live art installations, brand activations, designer presentations, live talks, and a finely-curated buffet that is an edible exploration and reflects the event's core themes while fostering a sense of community.
“There’s an Artist in everyone” says founder Tayo Ishola-Aranmolate. “Our goal is to bring attention to the Artist as the designer of quality, understanding that when the artist's intention behind creation, invention, or design is known, its meaning translates even more powerfully to ignite positive change.”
Highlights include:
Live digital art installations, featuring work by Christy Hayek. Christy Hayek is a first generation Arab American from the New York/New Jersey area living in Los Angeles and works in the political arena as the current Director of Government Affairs for the Los Angeles Business Council. The main goal with her work is to engage the viewer's ability to recognize the patterns and shapes that exist in her work also exist all around us. The human experience emulates the same energy that defines in every, rock, living creature, and planet in this universe. By replicating these visualizations to describe this interconnectedness, she attempts to trigger the viewer to experience life from a different vantage point and viewpoint perspective. Inspired by The Overview Effect (1), she desires to express the same feeling of existentialism that astronauts experience when viewing the earth from outer space.
Christy's work will be featured in a digital art experience at Designed on Purpose, where she will show a bespoke digital art collection specifically for the Wonder Woman Initiative. Her artistic ethos of expressing the interconnectedness of the human experience aligns perfectly with the mission of Designed on Purpose. We are excited for guests to embark on this visual journey with us.
Also Happening at Designed on Purpose:
Designer fashion vignette presentation by Dieo Collection and I Am Eido.
An exquisite wine tasting experience sponsored by PLINTH Wine.
A live performance by transformational speaker, singer-songwriter Chris Hendricks.
An international artistically curated fusion buffet.
Live talks.
Auction of collectors items.
A premiere screening of "Designed on Purpose," a docu-series by the Wonder Woman Initiative.
Designed on Purpose will be hosted by International Model and Breast Cancer Disruptor, Christine Handy.
Additional partners include Kendra Scott, Sharing is Caring Foundation, Karmel Bortoleti Foundation, Best Buy and Leovard.
Meet Flora Chang, A Wonder Woman Vintner
Discover the inspiring story of Flora Chang, the force behind Plinth Wine. Her journey exemplifies the "Designed on Purpose" spirit of the Wonder Woman Initiative. From planting her roots in Napa Valley with her husband in 2010 to launching her own label, Plinth, Flora's passion and perseverance shine through.
Partnering with renowned winemaker Philippe Melka, Plinth offers a collection of exceptional wines sourced from some of Napa Valley's most prestigious vineyards. Join us in celebrating Flora's achievements and tasting the fruits of her labor.
“My favorite thing about crafting wine is that it is as much about the physical inputs (soils, climate, fruit) as it is about the hearts and souls of those making it and ultimately enjoying it. The combination of the two is what elevates this beverage to the realm of the sublime for me". -Flora Chang
We're elated to cap off 2024 with such a meaningful gathering. Join us for an exclusive evening featuring an exclusive Plinth wine tasting at our gala. Discover all of the amazing things we have in store and RSVP here now. Cheers to a thriving year!
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