“Diamonds Are Forever”

Fashion Show Raises Funds for Henry Mayo

It may not have been Monaco, but the 26th annual Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Guild “Diamonds Are Forever” luncheon and fashion show came mighty close at the Sheraton Universal on Sunday, October 10.
“Sexy and over the top, the whole Monte Carlo vibe is what the fashion show is about this year,” said event chair Kristine Crowder, dressed in a stunning purple gown paired with a diamond-studded white mink.
The show started with a welcome from Crowder, and was followed by remarks from Henry Mayo Foundation president Diana Vose, who highlighted the current projects at Henry Mayo in addition to introducing the first model of the afternoon, breast cancer survivor and 2010 spokesperson for breast cancer awareness, Dawn Galbreath.
Newhall Land vice president of communications and Foundation board member Marlee Lauffer introduced the Henry Mayo Silver Rose Guild debutantes, who were awaiting their turn down the catwalk.  “What makes this event so special is that it’s one of the few in the Santa Clarita Valley where you see so many mothers, daughters, and friends come together. It makes for a wonderful afternoon and it’s become a tradition in my life,” Lauffer said.
Nearly 400 guests attended the show; the $23,000 raised from the event will benefit Henry Mayo’s laboratory services.  
For more information on the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Guild, call 661-253-8051 or visit www.henrymayo.com.

photos by alex hafizi