PRESIDENT AND CEO KENNETH D. GIBBS
Pink Runway is much more than a signature event—it is our primary source of fundraising for the Breast Cancer Center. For over a decade, this powerful celebration has featured former and current patients walking the runway, embodying the resilience, strength, and second chances that define their journeys. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our board members, donors, community partners, trusted vendors, and friends, we are proud to announce that, for the first time in Pink Runway’s history, we have surpassed our fundraising goal of $550,000. These crucial resources will allow us to acquire advanced breast imaging equipment, expanding our imaging capacity by 20%. As we gather this evening at the historic Weylin in Williamsburg, I extend my warmest congratulations to Jennifer Eisenstadt, this year’s recipient of the Wings of Healing award. Jennifer’s tireless efforts in supporting Maimonides and raising awareness through Pink Runway have been a true inspiration, and this recognition is a testament to her profound impact. I would also like to extend my congratulations to Dr. Jessica Torrente, a trailblazer in breast cancer care. Her exceptional leadership and dedication have earned her the Pink Runway Healthcare Excellence Award, and we are fortunate to have her as part of our Maimonides family. Thank you for being part of this important cause and for helping us continue making a lasting impact in the fight against breast cancer.
It is with immense pride and gratitude that I welcome you to this year’s Pink Runway event, a celebration of life, strength, and perseverance in the face of breast cancer. This evening would not be possible without the visionary leadership of Dr. Patrick Borgen, who founded the Maimonides Breast Cancer Center in 2009. His unwavering dedication to building a world-class center for our Brooklyn community has reshaped breast cancer care, ensuring that every patient receives the highest quality of compassionate treatment.
At Maimonides Health, we are proud to be Brooklyn’s largest independent health network, serving one of the most diverse populations in New York City. The Breast Cancer Center was created with a clear and vital mission: to provide exceptional care to all patients. Under Dr. Borgen’s leadership, the Center has become a beacon of hope for thousands of families. Before its founding, Brooklyn—despite having more breast cancer cases than 15 U.S. states—had no dedicated breast cancer center. Today, as we continue to build on the milestone of treating our 7,000th patient, we are making a profound impact on the community we serve.
With gratitude, Ken Gibbs, President and CEO
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