Top Designers Anne Fontaine and César Galindo Joined Caringkind for the Inaugural Caregiver Appreciation Fashion Show and Luncheon
In honor of National Family Caregiver Awareness Month, celebrated fashion designers Anne Fontaine and César Galindo teamed up with CaringKind for the inaugural Caregiver Appreciation Fashion Show and Luncheon. Celebrating caregivers through a unique fusion of fashion and philanthropy, the event, emceed by Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin, was a crucial awareness drive to acknowledge the silent heroes who tirelessly care for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or other dementia. Electric violinist Sarah Charness performed to create an ambiance that complements the elegance of the fashion show while resonating with the emotional depth of the cause.
The event was held on Thursday, November 30, beginning at 12pm ET at Cucina 8 ½ in NYC. All proceeds of the event benefitted CaringKind. “It was a day where the fashion and healthcare industries come together to bring awareness and support to family caregivers impacted by Alzheimer’s and related dementia,” said Eleonora Tornatore-Mikesh, CaringKind’s President and CEO. “Caregivers who are assisting loved ones with Alzheimer’s or other dementia are more likely to struggle with their own healthcare issues and we need to provide support.”
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers
Caregiver Champion speakers, Amy Hatkoff and Esther Blair Schiffman, shared their inspirational stories, further highlighting the critical role of caregivers in our society. In attendance at the luncheon were 25 Caregiver Champions who were nominated as CaringKind’s class of 2023. The champions of care exemplify strength, compassion, and dedication in the face of challenges.
Notable attendees included Anne Fontaine, Cesar Galindo, Consuelo Vanderbilt, Andrea Greeven Douzet, Desi Lydic, Erik Bottcher, Indira Cesarine, Eleonora Tornatore-Mikesh, Sue Phillips, Joanna Pena-Bickley, Loris Diran, Malan Breton, Andrea Catsimatidis, Sarah Charness, Joey and Nadia Foley, Tom Murrow, Susan Miller, Claudia Romo Edelman, Olga Ferrara, Anzhelika Steen-Olsen, Scott Bucchiet, Naeem Delbridge, Alissa Anderegg, Joan Hornig, Timo Weiland, Dan Ragone, Seth Herzog, Marco Maraghello, Lauren Conlin, and Ezequiel DelaRosa.
For more information about CaringKind and the Caregiver Appreciation Fashion Show, visit www.caringkindnyc.org
About CaringKind
As one of the country’s first and oldest charities serving families impacted by Alzheimer’s and other cognitive disorders, CaringKind continues to thrive in the field as a leading community-based services organization. With a mission to create, deliver, and promote comprehensive and compassionate care and support services for individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research – CaringKind’s role as a trusted partner is propelling them to new heights in the emerging era of early detection, disease-modifying treatments, comprehensive dementia care models and payment reform.
About Anne Fontaine
Anne Fontaine is a Paris-based fashion designer of ready-to-wear for women, businesswomen, and ecologist. Fontaine is the creative director of the Anne Fontaine brand and the President of the Anne Fontaine Foundation.
About César Galindo
César Galindo’s career as a visionary and highly sought-after A-list designer, stylist and entrepreneur is an American tale of impassioned creativity, gritty persistence and an uncanny flair for beautifully breaking new ground while staying true to the roots of his highly respected creative wisdom.
About Sarah Charness
Sarah Charness is an American female electric violinist, composer, and producer based in New York, NY. She creates a singular blend of music that straddles the worlds of classical, pop and electronic dance music (EDM).
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