LL Cool J Uses His Celebrity to Fight Cancer After Wife’s Plight
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation held its annual Hot Pink Party this past Thursday at the Park Avenue Armory. The event included a star-studded list of some of Fashion elite’s and Hollywood giants. Guest included Tommy Hilfiger, Ocleppo, Aerin Lauder, Jane Lauder, Kinga Lampert, Donna Karan, Vera Wang, Dennis Basso, Paul Shaffer and LL Cool J.
In a quick interview, LL Cool J shared that he too has had close contact with cancer. The hip-hop legend’s wife Simone survived bone cancer after being diagnosed in 2004. LL shared
Economics is always a big issue . . . and that is a bigger issue that affects everything — health, food, nutrition and education,” he said of finding a cure. “That is a much bigger discussion that I can’t do in a sound bite right now. But I will say this is really important that we do research — because that is the only way that we can find a cure — and if we find a cure, then we can figure out to make sure all the people who need the cure have it.
The gala, which raised $5.5 million, was emceed by Elizabeth Hurley and included a video message from Elton John and a soulful performance by Mary J. Blige.
The gala, which raised $5.5 million, was emceed by Elizabeth Hurley and included a video message from Elton John.
