Philipee Quint, Dr. Perry Robins, Elizabeth Robins, Joshua Bell, and Mindy Gorman

An eclectic group of New Yorkers came out to support The Skin Cancer Foundation’s first annual A Night the Stars Shine On event at the Central Park Boathouse on Tuesday June 29. Guests included violinists Joshua Bell and Philipee Quint; Olympic fencer Tim Morehouse; model Jonathan Niziol; America’s Top Model Judge Nolé Marin, Photographer and cast member of Bravo’s new show “Double Exposure” Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri; Markus Klinko and GK Reid, also of “Double Exposure;” TV personalities Lindsay McCormick and Lynne White and NY Socialite Karen Koeingsberg.

Held in a marvelous venue, it was a delightful evening filled with good friends, poker, martinis, and fabulous auction prizes. DJ David Manuel and GQ Twain’s fashion photographer, Chiun-Kai Shih generously volunteered their services.

Since its founding in 1979, The Skin Cancer Foundation has set the standard for educating the public and the medical profession about skin cancer, its prevention by means of sun protection, the need for early detection, and prompt, effective treatment. It is the only international organization devoted solely to combating the world’s most common cancer, now occurring at epidemic levels.

• Event co-chairs Mindy Gorman and Elizabeth Robins Event co-chairs Mindy Gorman and Elizabeth Robins
• Dr. Perry Robins, The Skin Cancer Foundation Executive Director Mary Stine, and Dr. Jedd Wolchok Dr. Perry Robins, The Skin Cancer Foundation Executive Director Mary Stine, and Dr. Jedd Wolchok
• Philippe Quint, Silja, Joshua Bell and Lawrence Robins Philippe Quint, Silja, Joshua Bell and Lawrence Robins
• New York movers and shakers New York movers and shakers
• Jennifer Gould Keil, Mindy Gorman and Elizabeth Robins Jennifer Gould Keil, Mindy Gorman and Elizabeth Robins
• Poker playing was part of the festivities Poker playing was part of the festivities
• Intense concentration around the poker table Intense concentration around the poker table
• Olympic Fencer Tim Moorehouse and Scott Neher Olympic Fencer Tim Moorehouse and Scott Neher
• Artist Jason Borbay and Jonathan Penn Artist Jason Borbay and Jonathan Penn
• Jonah Eller-Issacs, Elizabeth Robins, Leena Gurevich and Dr. Maribeth Chitkara Jonah Eller-Issacs, Elizabeth Robins, Leena Gurevich and Dr. Maribeth Chitkara
• Nine women all looking lovely in their Carlisle Collection dresses Nine women all looking lovely in their Carlisle Collection dresses
• Mindy Gorman and Elizabeth Robins with former news anchor Lynne White Mindy Gorman and Elizabeth Robins with former news anchor Lynne White
• Dr. Marcia Robbins-Wilf and Iris Flick Dr. Marcia Robbins-Wilf and Iris Flick
• Tony Ocasio, Esq speaking to the crowd Tony Ocasio, Esq speaking to the crowd
• DJ David Manuel and Severine Manuel DJ David Manuel and Severine Manuel
• Mary Stine, Mindy Gorman and Diane Ackley Mary Stine, Mindy Gorman and Diane Ackley
• Guest Lauren Rae Levy and Steven Beltrani Guest Lauren Rae Levy and Steven Beltrani
• Dr. Deborah S. Sarnoff, Dr. Perry Robins and Mindy Gorman Dr. Deborah S. Sarnoff, Dr. Perry Robins and Mindy Gorman
• Mindy Gorman with her family at the podium during her remarks Mindy Gorman with her family at the podium during her remarks
• A crowd of more than 400 people listened attentively A crowd of more than 400 people listened attentively
• Dr. Erika Balfour and Dr. Andreas Kailich Dr. Erika Balfour and Dr. Andreas Kailich
• Susan Sommers, Laura Demaris, Barbara Gregory and Marie Tassini Susan Sommers, Laura Demaris, Barbara Gregory and Marie Tassini
• Guests Trisha Biddle, Mark and Cathy Gutterman and Mindy Gorman Guests Trisha Biddle, Mark and Cathy Gutterman and Mindy Gorman
• Leena Gurevich, Mindy Gorman and Anne Akers Leena Gurevich, Mindy Gorman and Anne Akers
• Eva Fahler, Noah Heftler, MD, Mia Fahler, Ian Shapolsky and Isabel Kammerer Eva Fahler, Noah Heftler, MD, Mia Fahler, Ian Shapolsky and Isabel Kammerer
• Dr. Robins taking a moment to enjoy the party Dr. Robins taking a moment to enjoy the party
• Fabulous auction and raffle prizes added to the fundraising Fabulous auction and raffle prizes added to the fundraising
• Ann Marie Collins, Marta Billeci, Nicole Bellmont and Catherine Gordon Ann Marie Collins, Marta Billeci, Nicole Bellmont and Catherine Gordon
• Guests Shannon Smith and Alyssa Epstein Guests Shannon Smith and Alyssa Epstein
• The Central Park Boathouse is the perfect venue for a summertime celebration The Central Park Boathouse is the perfect venue for a summertime celebration
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More than 5,000 people visited the first ever Sun Safety Expo, held at Grand Central Terminal last week. The Skin Cancer Foundation and a collection of its Seal of Recommendation holders teamed up to spread skin cancer and sun protection awareness in time for the start of summer. Attendees received free product samples and coupons from 17 exhibitors, along with sun safety information from the Foundation.

Attendees also had the opportunity to have a professional skin care evaluation from Juva Skin & Laser Center and Canfield Imaging Systems.

“The feedback from the event was extremely positive,” said Perry Robins, MD, President of The Skin Cancer Foundation. “People were very eager to learn about how they can protect themselves from the sun.”

Since its founding in 1979, The Skin Cancer Foundation has set the standard for educating the public and the medical profession about skin cancer and its prevention by means of sun protection. Over those 30-plus years, hundreds of sun protection products have qualified for and carried the Foundation’s Seal of Recommendation, a symbol of effective sun protection that is recognized by consumers around the globe.

The Seal Holders who participated in this year’s sun safety expo included 3M Window Films, Banana Boat, Bare Escentuals, Cetaphil, Coppertone Lenses/Vision Ease Lenses, DDF, Eucerin, Garnier Nutritioniste, Hawaiian Tropic, Iredale Mineral Cosmetics, L’Oréal Paris, La Roche-Posay, NO-AD/Ocean Potion, Olay, Physicians Formula, Solar Guard/Panorama Window Films and Solutia Performance Films.

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Bernadette Peters and Perry Robins, MD

David Greenberg, Mary Sammons, and Perry Robins, MD

This year’s Skin Sense Awards, which honor those who have played a pivotal role in educating the public about the importance of sun protection, were presented to David Greenberg, president and chief executive officer of Maybelline New York-Garnier, and Mary Sammons, chairman and chief executive officer of the Rite Aid Corporation.

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The Skin Sense Award Gala 2009

• The evening's stars The evening's stars
• The honorees with Skin Cancer Foundation officers The honorees with Skin Cancer Foundation officers
• The honorees with celebrity guests The honorees with celebrity guests
• The Rite Aid team poses for the cameras The Rite Aid team poses for the cameras
• Maybelline New York-Garnier staffers Maybelline New York-Garnier staffers
• Bernadette Peters Bernadette Peters
• Television stars Alana De La Garza and John Slattery Television stars Alana De La Garza and John Slattery
• Ready for his close-up! Ready for his close-up!
• Dermatologists forgo their white coats for the evening Dermatologists forgo their white coats for the evening
• Friends and colleagues Friends and colleagues
• Black is always chic Black is always chic
• Looking glam Looking glam
• Enjoying the evening Enjoying the evening
• Raising a glass Raising a glass
• Sisters pose with a father and son Sisters pose with a father and son
• Almost time for dinner... Almost time for dinner...
• You wore black, too? You wore black, too?
• In good company In good company
• Caught mid-laugh! Caught mid-laugh!
• OK, everyone wore black! OK, everyone wore black!
• Going with their own glows Going with their own glows
• Welcoming the guests Welcoming the guests
• Dr. Sarnoff addresses the crowd Dr. Sarnoff addresses the crowd
• What a performance! What a performance!
• It got kind of hot! It got kind of hot!
• Dr. Robins pays court to Bernadette Peters Dr. Robins pays court to Bernadette Peters
• Recalling 30 years of The Skin Cancer Foundation Recalling 30 years of The Skin Cancer Foundation
• Jerry Dowell introduces honoree Mary Sammons Jerry Dowell introduces honoree Mary Sammons
• Mary Sammons on stage Mary Sammons on stage
• Alana De La Garza introduces honoree David Greenberg Alana De La Garza introduces honoree David Greenberg
• David Greenberg on stage David Greenberg on stage
• Bidding farewell to her fans! Bidding farewell to her fans!
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The Skin Cancer Foundation’s 30th Anniversary Celebration at Castignola’s Restaurant during the American Academy of Dermatology meeting in San Francisco was a very special for evening for the Foundation and its guests.

It began with the Foundation’s annual Research Grants Awards Ceremony hosted by Chairman of the Research Grants Committee, Jean-Claude Bystryn.  After the awards, the research grant recipients and friends of the Foundation stayed to mingle and catch up with one another after a day at the AAD meeting.  After cocktails, guests moved upstairs to a private dining room overlooking the water for the Amonette Circle Induction Ceremony and a Roast & Toast of the Foundation’s Founder and President, Perry Robins, MD.

The Amonette Circle was formed in 2004 to mark the 25th anniversary of the Foundation and is comprised of physicians who make a lifetime commitment of $25,000 to The Skin Cancer Foundation. Membership in the Circle signifies a dedication to fighting skin cancer and demonstrates outstanding leadership in the field of dermatology. In celebration of the Foundation's 30th year, eight new members were inducted into the Circle, bringing membership to 53 members.

Thirty years ago, very little was known about skin cancer and the importance of sun protection. A visionary young doctor saw the need for an organization devoted to skin cancer awareness. Under the leadership of Perry Robins, MD, The Skin Cancer Foundation has become the foremost organization devoted to educating the public and the medical profession about skin cancer, its prevention by means of sun protection, the need for early detection, and prompt, effective treatment. In honor of the Foundation's 30th Anniversary, a few of Dr. Robins' closest friends and colleagues gathered together for a unique opportunity to "roast and toast" him.

View videos of the Foundation's 30th Anniversary Roast and Toast of  Dr. Perry Robins.

The Skin Sense Award Gala honors those who have played a pivotal role in educating the public about the importance of sun protection at a time when skin cancer is increasing at epidemic rates. This year’s event honored David Suliteanu, president and chief executive officer of Sephora USA was honored alongside beauty expert, Lois Joy Johnson, the former beauty and fashion director of More magazine. Dr. Jonathan Levine, co-founder of GoSmile presented the award to Suliteanu, while Dr. Daniel C. Baker, top plastic surgeon and gala benefit chair, introduced Johnson.

On October 10th, a crowd of more than 500 people were in attendance at Pierre Hotel in New York City to honor Colleen Goggins, Worldwide Chairman, Consumer and Personal Health Group of Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc., and Valerie Monroe, Beauty Director of O, The Oprah Magazine.