Lots of Ladies Lauded & Moms Rule the World

Ladies — our time has come! Perhaps it is because Hillary is a serious contender for President; more women are the stars of major motion pictures & television series; or the fact that our intrinsic value is finally being recognized. In the world of charities, women have always been the driving force, and this week, we would like to recognize are few fab females.

At the Seventh Annual Pink Pump Affair at the Montage, Seven women who are making a difference, including Attorney General, Hon Kamala Harris, Journalist & News Anchors, Pat Harvey,  Dorothy Lucey, Ana Garcia;  Actress/ Humanitarian, Nicole Ari Parker;  & Bonnie Rubin, Ex VP, First Century Bank.

Honorees Brandi Glanville and Chandra Wilson with Gloria Gebbia, President of Associates for Breast Cancer

Honorees Brandi Glanville and Chandra Wilson with Gloria Gebbia, President of Associates for Breast Cancer

The event benefited Special Needs Network, founded by another legendary lady, Areva Martin, Esq.   Ten years ago when her own son was diagnosed with autism, she established this non-profit  organization, that  provides resources and services to a vast number of families affected by autism and developmental disabilities, in underserved communities.

After a Spring fashion show by St. John (whose fashions never go out of style), we were treated to a rousing performance by Kina Gosper (our new Tina Turner). Her hit song Girl From the Gutter delivers the powerful message of self-love & empowerment.  Go Girl!

Nicole Ari Parker, Areva Martin, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Pat Harvey and Dorothy Lucey at the Pink Pump Affair

Nicole Ari Parker, Areva Martin, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Pat Harvey and Dorothy Lucey at the Pink Pump Affair

At another event, two drastically different damsels were honored:  Chandra Wilson, Award winning Grey’s Anatomy star, and Brandi Glanville, from the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills were named “Women of Achievement” at the Mother’s Day Luncheon, benefitting The Associates for Breast and Prostate Cancer.  This sold-out gala was held at the Four Seasons Hotel, where another philanthropic Lady, Beverly Cohen resides.  After all she & hubby R.J. own the property!  Beverly & Sherie Rosenblum chaired the event, which brought out such notables as Gloria Allred, Anika Noni Rose, and John Wayne’s Granddaughter, Anita Swift, who is President of the John Wayne Cancer Institute Auxiliary.  With strong supporters like these women, Cancer will someday be defeated!

Luncheon co-chairs Sheri Rosenblum and Beverly Cohen (Photo credits to Vince Bucci)

Luncheon co-chairs Sheri Rosenblum and Beverly Cohen (Photo credits to Vince Bucci)


As a television personality, guest speaker, newspaper reporter and columnist and one of the social arbiters of Los Angeles, Marci Weiner has touched every aspect of entertainment journalism. She has appeared as guest reporter on TV shows including Joan Rivers shows, Eye on LA, and the USA Network. In addition, she has hosted her own segments on Soap Talk, Hollywood Style and Hotline after Dark. You may contact Marci for info and invitations at [email protected]

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