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SPIRIT OF GENEROSITY Charity Regist er OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE. CASA VOLUNTEER McBeath, CityCenter president and COO. RECOGNITION GALA Event: The CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Foundation honors volunteers who provide legal assistance to foster children. The 22nd annual dinner will be accompanied by a silent auction and a cocktail reception honoring KLAS-TV anchor Gary Waddell. Details: October 6, The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino; casafoundationlv.org VOLUNTEERS IN Evelyn and Leonard at the 2009 BCRF Luncheon and Symposium. continued from page 58 destinations include Aspen (for philanthropy), Prague (a business and "roots" trip), and Vienna (where Evelyn was born). This month, he'll be in Boston for the opening of his antique postcard exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts. "I'm not bored," he says. Asked how it feels, this busy life in Evelyn's absence, he answers, "Lonesome. I'm in the midst of reshaping my own life. It's not easy after 52 years. When we were married, I was 26. We formed our own life. Now I have to form a new life." Perhaps immersing himself in Evelyn's work helps him as much as it helps the foundation. At the Hot Pink Luncheon & Symposium, Leonard told the audience: "Each one of you has the seed of greatness within you. Your vote counts; your contribution counts." Then, he elegantly dem- onstrated the art of putting one's money where one's mouth is. During his closing remarks, he announced, "Today we have raised $495,000. We are $5,000 short. I'll put the $5,000 in to get to half a million if someone will match me. Come to see me after the—there!" He pointed across the room. "Okay, $500,000. Thank you." As for Evelyn Lauder's hope that a cure for breast cancer will be found within our lifetime, no one knows the future, of course. But to reach that milestone, the money's on Leonard Lauder and BCRF to get it done. bcrfcure.org V 60 VEGASMAGAZINE.COM MEDICINE BALL Event: Honoring Aurora Wong, Mary Adler, and Dr. Jerry Cade, the event features a silent auction, dinner, dancing, and live auction with emcee Wayne Newton and a performance by Pia Zadora, benefiting Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada. Details: October 6, The Palazzo Ballroom; vmsn.org FOURTH ANNUAL FASHION FOR AUTISM Event: This gala benefits Nevada families living with autism, and Grant a Gift Autism Foundation honors community heroes with a Champagne reception, live auction, dinner, and fashions. Details: October 10, Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino; grantagiftautismfoundation.org LVBA GALA FUNDRAISER Event: Las Vegas Business Academy's event raises funds for scholarships for tuition-challenged college students seeking master's degrees, complete with a cocktail reception, dinner featuring celebrity chefs, and Counting Crows concert. The special honoree is Bill Details: October 12, Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino; lvbanv.org SNEAKER BALL Event: Pair party attire with stylish sneakers for this event supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas. Guests will enjoy stadium fare, cocktails, auctions, and live entertainment. Details: October 13, Palms Casino Resort; bgclv.org CAUSE Event: Style With a Cause is an evening of beauty transformations, a fashion show, and fashion tips by stylist and organization founder Jenna Doughton. SWAC benefits Dress for Success Southern Nevada, the Junior League of Las Vegas, and United Way of Southern Nevada's Women's Leadership Council. STYLE WITH A Details: October 17, Meet Las Vegas; stylewithacause.com HARVEST FOR HOPE Event: Families are invited to partake in autumn activities, gourmet tastings from The Cosmopolitan, and drinks provided by Southern Wine and Spirits, to benefit Communities in Schools. 2ND ANNUAL Details: October 19, World Market Center Las Vegas, cisnevada.org 30TH ANNUAL FANTASY GALA Event: Honoring the soon-to-open Discovery Children's Museum at the Donald W. Reynolds Discovery Center, a special tribute will be given to Robin Greenspun, Jan Laverty Jones, and Barbara Molasky. Details: October 20, The Mirage Resort & Casino; discoverygala.org PHOTOGRAPHY BY JULIE SKARRATT (LAUDERS)