May 22, 2023

EmPOWER Ball

Tigerlily’s Annual EmPOWER Ball

November 11, 2023

Grand Hyatt
1000 H St NW
Washington, DC 20001

Join Tigerlily Foundation, as we celebrate patients, providers, supporters and raise funds for programs supporting young women – before, during and after breast cancer; and work to end disparities in our lifetime. Black Tie Optional

Program:

6 – 7 pm: Cocktail Reception
7 – 9 pm: Dinner & Awards
9 – 11 pm: Dancing & Entertainment

Purchase Tickets Here

Early Bird Discount ends September 30th!

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EmPower Ball Co-Chairs

Maimah Karmo

Mary Lewis

Mistress of Ceremonies

Shawn Yancy
News 4, Anchor

Opening Prayer

Rev. Anne Cooper

EmPOWER Ball Award Recipients

: Recipient of Maverick Award: Tania Small, MD, Vice President, Global Medical Oncology Head & Head of R&D Inclusion & Diversity Council, GSK

: Recipient of Inspire Award: Keisha Stephney

: Recipient of The Dr. Lori L. Wilson Trailblazer Award: Robert A. Winn, MD, Director, VCU Massey Cancer Center

: Recipient of Hope Award: Paige More, The Breasties

: Recipient of Hope Award: Dr. Paris Thomas, Equal Hope, Chicago

: Recipient of Hope Award: Lisa Simms Booth, Smith Center for Healing and the Arts, DC

: Recipient of KM Warrior Award: Shonte Drakeford

: Recipient of Courage Award: Kawana Rucker

Transformation Award Recipients

Linda Murakami

Amgen

Gissoo DeCotiis

Daiichi Sankyo

Jeannine Kelly

Merck & Company, Inc.

Jeanette Meibach

Gilead Sciences

Katrina M. Johnson

Pfizer (Advocacy)

Kristin Olson

Seagen

Andrew Scott

Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation

Special Guests

Erana Tyler

Erana Tyler is a multi-talented American actress, entrepreneur, and television personality, celebrated for her role as a prominent cast member in the inaugural season of the captivating reality series “Love & Marriage: DC,” which made its highly-anticipated debut on May 14, 2022, exclusively on the OWN network.

Winter Harris

Winter Harris is a multifaceted talent, gaining recognition as a reality television personality and singer, prominently featured in the ensemble cast of OWN-TV’s hit series “Love & Marriage: DC.” Winter is also a prolific author, captivating professional speaker, accomplished recording artist, and visionary entrepreneur.

Bershan Shaw

Bershan, a CEO, Tech Founder, international speaker, TV personality (Real Housewives of New York), and business/mental wellness coach, shares her story of turning her business into a million-dollar enterprise during chemotherapy, alongside icons like Les Brown, Tony Robbins, and Pitbull.

Local Metro Station: Take the Blue Line Metro to Metro City Station. There is an entrance to the Grand Hyatt Washington in the station.

Self-Parking/Self-Pay Garage Parking:10th Street Garage is attached to the Hotel. It is located on 10th ST between H and G Streets. Please note that self-parking at the 10th Street garage must be paid at the time of exit directly to the garage attendant.

Additionally, there are no in-and-out privileges in the self-parking garage.
0-2 hours: $12
2-4 hours: $19
4-10 hours: $20
10-24 hours: $45

Alternatively, the 11th Street City Center Garage located on 11th Street between H Street and Palmer Alley is $19 maximum for All Day. There is Valet Parking on request at your own expense.