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4th Edition of The Designers’ Christmas Trees :180 000 Euros raised by the arts and gastronomy in support of BIG against Breast Cancer

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On the 24 November 2016, The Hotel. Brussels played host to an evening of fine dining and fun. Indeed, the gala-dinner was punctuated by the auctioning off of 15 original Christmas trees designed by eminent Belgian artists that helped to raise €180 000, which will allow 16 young women to participate in the BIG Time for Baby : pregnancy after breast cancer study.

4th Edition of The Designers’ Christmas Trees :180 000 Euros raised by the arts and gastronomy in support of BIG against Breast CancThis event would not have been possible if it was not for the artists Isabelle Lenfant, Wim Bruynooghe, Guy Leclef, Annemie Verbeke, Clio Goldbrenner, Ali Mahdavi, Isabelle de Borchgrave, Jean-François D'Or, Atelier Relief, Marie-Jo Lafontaine, Kris Martin, Philippe Geluck, Pol Quadens and Fred Eerdekens as well as the illustrious Pierre Balthazar, Isabelle Arpin, Pascal Devalkeneer, Joost Arijs and César Román who ensured an exceptional culinary experience.

On behalf of Professor Piccart and all patients who will benefit from the funds raised, a very BIG thank you to the artists and designers, chefs, gallerists, individuals and partners Chateau de Bioul, Caviar Petrossian, Sotheby’s, Rouge Pivoine, The Hotel. Brussels and their dedicated staff and Catwalk Pictures for their support and generosity in ensuring this event was a resounding success.

A special thank you to Zoë who shared her experiences with us through her emotional and inspiring speech, we are happy that she was there to experience this moment with us.  

  • Discover photos of The Designer's Christmas Trees gala here.

BIG Time for Baby is an international clinical study that aims to evaluate whether it is safe for women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer to interrupt endocrine therapy for up to 2 years without increasing the risk of breast cancer relapse in order to attempt pregnancy and fulfil their dream of becoming a mother.

Find out more about BIG Time for Baby: 
www.BIGTimeforBaby.org