The Canary Foundation Fundraiser

What an honor it was to photograph an event for such a great cause! For those of you who don't know, the Canary Foundation is a non-profit dedicated to the goal of identifying cancer early through a simple blood test and then isolating it with imaging. Partnered with Stanford and other institutions, progress is being made and lives are being saved. It's amazing! On Saturday, my photographer friend, Mike, and I drove up to Woodside, California to document the Canary Foundation's annual fundraiser. It was held on the estate of founder, Don Listwin. As you will see in the photographs, it was exquisite! Ashley Hurd, of Eventful Events went above and beyond to make this event stunning and enjoyable by all! When Mike and I arrived we both looked at each other and said "wow!" We got busy right away capturing the detail of all that went into making this happen. 

Guests arrived at 5:30 and were greeted with raspberry champagne cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and  a walk through the estate grounds...

Along the path were posters informing attendees of recent developments by the Canary Foundation and how it all works. There was a station of prayer flags where attendees could write a thought/prayer to someone they've lost to cancer. I wrote one for Gloria. Later the prayer flags were held up in a moment of silence to all that have lost the battle or are fighting it. 

Dinner was served at 7. Fine wine and fine food. Even a crepe station for dessert!

Before the auction began, all held candles in a moment of silence in memory of loved ones lost ...

People were easy going and enjoying each other's company throughout the evening. It was fun to capture the laughter and connecting. 

The Auction was amazing. Much generosity toward this foundation and much FUN had by all!

The evening ended with dancing! A great way to end a great event!