The North Fork Breast Health Coalition’s Pink Pearl Gala

Rob Stromski and two of his three children accepted the Medal of Valor on behalf of his late wife, Keri Lynn Stromski, who was an active advocate for more Stage IV breast cancer research. Photo by Jim Lennon

Vanessa McEvoy celebrates life with a rose. Breast cancer survivors received them at the door. Photo by Jim Lennon

President and Event Chair Melanie McEvoy Zuhoski and the entire board thank former President Susan Ruffini for her years of service with a gift of her favorite jewelry. Photo by Jim Lennon

Joe Hocker and Ed Walden of the Peconic River Sportsman's Club received the Community Spirit Award on behalf of their club. NFBHC Past President Susan Ruffini and President and Event Chair Melanie McEvoy Zuhoski join them for a photo. Photo by Jim Lennon

NFBHC Board Members Lori McBride and Denise Vasilakos managed the raffle. Photo by Jim Lennon

After the awards, the dance floor quickly filled. More than 300 people attended the fundraiser for breast cancer patients. Photo by Jim Lennon

Pink and teal (for metastatic breast cancer) were the colors of the evening at North Fork Breast Health Coalition's Pink Pearl Gala held at East Wind on April 8. Photo by Jim Lennon

Gary Lukachinski, CFP, brought his family along. He leads the Simmons Point Group of Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC, which was the Pink Pearl Underwriter of this year's gala. Photo by Jim Lennon