On Nov. 1, Pretty In Pink Foundation hosted its 9th annual Pink Pumps & Bow Ties Gala. The sold-out, record-breaking event was at the Angus Barn Pavilion in Raleigh, welcoming nearly 400 guests for a fun-filled evening featuring a gourmet dinner, lively auctions and powerful stories that underscored the financial insecurity that too often stands between breast cancer patients and the treatment they desperately need.

This article originally appeared in the January 2026 issue of WALTER magazine.