American Cancer Society’s HOPE BALL
The premier black-tie gala is focused on raising funds for cancer research and patient support. PHOTOS BY KIMBERLY EVANS
The American Cancer Society Hope Ball presented by Delta Air Lines, was held at The Intercontinental Buckhead Atlanta.
This is the 10-year celebration for the ACS signature gala, which is one of the metro area’s premier events, bringing together influential leaders from Atlanta’s social, philanthropic, and corporate communities to help fund local patient programs and services.
The ball chair was Richard Cox, senior vice president, Airport Customer Service, Cargo Operations, Ground Support Equipment & Global Clean at Delta Air Lines and co-chair was Ken McCue, vice president, Technical Supply Chain Management at Delta Air Lines.
The evening began with an elegant cocktail hour and silent auction complemented by the sounds of the Joe Gransden Trio. Patrons will enjoy an exquisite, multi-course dinner before an exciting live auction.
On event night, funds raised during the Hope Ball Mission Moment impact the American Cancer Society Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Hope Lodge, located on Emory University’s campus in Decatur. Hope Lodge offers a solution to cancer patients when the best treatment options are far from home. It’s not simply a free place to stay, but it’s a home away from home helping to alleviate the strain of travel and some of the financial and emotional burden faced by families. Last year, Hope Lodge provided 15,068 free nights of lodging to cancer patients and caregivers, saving families nearly $3 million in hotel expenses.
