The  Tigerlily Foundation is hosting a Breast Cancer Gala at the Willard InterContinental Hotel in Washington DC. The keynote speaker for the event is Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz, U.S. House of Representatives, D-FL.  Andrea Roane will be the Mistress of Ceremonies for the evening’s events.

Tigerlily Foundation Gala Invitation

In what promises to be a star-studded event there will be live entertainment, a silent auction, a live auction, a VIP press reception, entertainment, and dancing. Among the honored guests scheduled to appear will be Sarah Fraser, on-air Personality at Hot 99.5; Julie Parker,  a reporter with ABC 7 News; Beverly Kirk an Anchor with News Channel 8; and Chick Hernandez,  an Anchor/Reporter with Comcast SportsNet.  Kathy McMahon, Vice President of Affiliate Relations, Comcast Sports Group will be Honorary Chair, and  Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton will be an Honorary Guest at this event.

The proceeds will go towards benefiting young women affected by breast cancer.  To purchase tickets, visit the Tigerlily Foundation website and go to the Events page.  The Gala will take place on October 22, 2009 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.