Aspen, February 3rd, 2024

COSF hosted the 2nd Annual Aspen Snow Ball with presenting sponsor Balmain, co-presenting sponsor Lugano Diamonds and Weber Boxer Group. The event took place at the St. Regis Aspen Resort raising $2.7M in support of pediatric cancer. The sold out event was hosted by media personality and cancer survivor Giuliana Rancic. COSF honored Rachel Zoe with the Philanthropic Impact Award and Tom Lewis with the Community Leadership Award. The evening included illuminating performances by Tove Lo, Mojave Grey, Nile Rodgers, CHIC, Blond:ish. 

Ticketed guests were invited to a series of events throughout the week taking over Aspen now dubbed as “Aspen Snow Ball Week” anchored by our annual gala. Aspen Snow Ball “Official Events”  included with a gala ticket; a Wellness Day Event, Welcome Party hosted by Lugano Diamonds, Aprés Ski Soirée by Snow Lodge Aspen, the annual Night Before Benefactor Dinner, The Gala, and Sunday Closing Party hosted by Founding Board Members Carly & Scott Weber. 

The Gala itself featured a curated silent auction, live auction and art auction curated for discerning and adventurous guests. The official events included a musical line up; Blond:ish DJ Ruckus, DJ Coco, Kid Kammin, Dirty Harry, and DJ Jeff Thomas. Sponsors include; Balmain, Lugano Diamonds, Weber Boxer Group, Aspen Magazine, Taittinger Champagne, Ketel One Vodka, Nolet's Gin, Desolas Mezcal, Casa Del Sol Tequila,  J Winery, and Louis M Martini.

COSF announced a new endowed fund with Children’s Hospital Colorado, The COSF Advancement in Wellness Fund benefiting the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD) programs, that will continue to be supported by Aspen Snow Ball fundraising efforts for the foreseeable future.

A live auction was conducted by the talented Harry Santa-Olalla with a variety of art pieces and bucket list experiences such as a meet-and-greet with Pope Francis at Vatican City, an exclusive curated trip for four at Gozzer Ranch Golf & Lake Club donated by Mike Meldman and Discovery Land Company, jewelry pieces from Lugano Diamonds, Maison Spoiled, Larry Flowers Jewelers, a limited edition Sculpture by Formed For and a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork by Mr. Brainwash. A silent auction included pieces from Ellen von Unwerth, Jake Clark, Olivia Steele, and luxury items by Dior, Dr. Barbara Sturm, Tiffany & Co, Chenot Palace, Asprey, Kemo Sabe, x2 Ski, and a rare vintage Hermés Birkin and 12 looks donated by Janet Mandell to name a few highlights.

Additional Attendees: HRH Princess Sophie-Alexandra of Bavaria (COSF Global Ambassador), Duchess Elisabeth in Bavaria, Scott & Carly Weber, Shari Liu Fellows, Jayma Cardoso, Stephane and Sabrina de Baets, Christina Getty, Alexis Knapp, Julianne Kiel, Mason Gooding, Amenah Soares, Nolan Funk, Colin Ford, Anthony James, Carly Chaikin, Keni Silva, Mohamed Hadid, Olivia Steele, Renee Blythewood, Tayshia Adams, Walter Mendez, Janet Mandell, Loreal Sarkisian, Brooks Nader, Rodger Berman, Ken Howery, James Packer, Doug Olsen, Lacy Nicole, Jay Jensen, Bella Hunter, Gary Friedman among others.