A lively auction scene with a man in a colorful tutu presenting items on stage, alongside a woman at a podium and a seated auctioneer.

Breast Friends Fundraising Gala

Breast Friends hosted their 13th Annual Fundraising Gala on Saturday, May 4th, 2019 at DoubleTree Lloyd Center in Portland, Oregon. We were honored to be asked to capture photos of this fun Gala that supports such an amazing cause.

“Breast Friends is a unique resource for women, their families and friends; striving to minimize the fear and isolation of cancer. Our staff of dedicated women, through their personal journeys, understand the challenges that a diagnosis can bring. They get it! They have so many amazing resources for women.”

Elegant banquet hall setup with round tables, white tablecloths, red napkins, floral centerpieces, and reserved seating signs, ready for a formal event.

Display table featuring oral auction items, including framed descriptions, handcrafted glass, wine, and custom jewelry, with decorative balloons and a black tablecloth.

Gift basket with snacks, wine, and packaged goods wrapped in cellophane with a red bow, displayed on a table with auction bid sheets and event signage.

Guests reviewing auction bid sheets on a table decorated with gift baskets and floral arrangements at a formal event, with others mingling in the background.

Silent auction display table with bid sheets, themed baskets, a hanging flower arrangement, and colorful balloons at a formal event.

Guests mingling and reviewing silent auction items on tables, decorated with gift baskets and balloons, in a brightly lit formal event venue.

Guest sampling wine at a tasting station, with bottles displayed on a black tablecloth and event attendees mingling in the background near a gift display.

Wine servers presenting bottles to guests at a tasting station during a formal event, with attendees enjoying samples and holding event materials.

Group of guests dressed in colorful tutus, bow ties, and vibrant outfits posing playfully at a formal event, holding drinks and event materials.

Presenter in a red velvet dress with a flower in her hair speaking into a microphone on stage, standing beside a DoubleTree by Hilton Portland podium.

Participants in colorful tutus and accessories showcasing auction items, including a basketball and framed descriptions, at a lively fundraising event.

Group of participants in tutus and themed attire showcasing auction items, including framed descriptions and a basketball, walking through a formal event venue.

Two participants hugging on stage, one wearing a colorful tutu, at a formal event with an audience seated in the foreground.

Event participant in a colorful tutu holding a framed basketball above their head, walking through a seated audience at a formal auction.

Two presenters on stage at a formal event, one speaking at a podium and the other engaging the audience with a microphone, set against a black curtain backdrop.

We really enjoy sharing our photography with such an amazing organization that helps so many women and their family’s. This cause is near and dear to both Eric & I as both our moms have been effected by breast cancer. Eric’s mom is a breast cancer survivor (lucky it was caught early and she is ok) and my mom had a Brest cancer scare about 15 years ago. We had no idea that these rescuers were available and want to make sure everyone knows about Brest Friends and the wonderful work they do. We highly recommend Brest Friends to anyone who want to donate to a cause that truly cares and takes care of so many wonderful people.

It was such a fun night with host Daria O'Neill who we both listened to quite a bit on the radio. Let me tell you she is so such a hoot in person. She made us laugh, cry and want to get our check book out for this amazing cause. Also the Portland Beardsmen participated at the auction by showcasing each item up for bids, while stunting around in famous tutu’s.

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