Events
Be Brave, Be Unique, Be Cappalli 2017 @ VIVO Beach Club
Over 500 people gathered to support the Be Brave by Fundación Bechara's mission to help educate about autoimmune conditions and promote biomedical research studies in these area. It was an extraordinary afternoon filled with positive energy, hope and friendship. Puerto Rican icon designer Lisa Cappalli delighted us with her spring/summer collection.
During the luncheon, Daphne Bechara, president of Fundación Bechara, and her siblings thanked all participants for their commitment and solidarity to the foundation. She explained that is a non-profit organizations with 2 different projects dedicated to educate and empower citizens in specific areas of health. Alexa Borroto (Be Brave's Executive Director) presented a documentary video on Be Brave's efforts and accomplishment since it was launched in 2015. She also shared her story about her sudden diagnosis with Still's Disease in 2012, the impact it had on her life, and her deep desire to support research and allow physicians to transform the lives of so many autoimmune patients in the world. Youngsters spokespersons of the Be Brave Campaign as well as the Be Brave Club students volunteers participated as models, ushers and raffle coordinators.
Thanks to our sponsors, particularly Letrán Jewelers, Be Brave, Be Unique, Be Cappalli was a total success! As part of the fundraising efforts, renowned artist William Quetzacoatl elaborated a special edition collection of three art pieces named Believe, Strength and Hope to be auctioned at the event. 100% of Be Brave, Be Unique, Be Cappalli's proceeds will benefit biomedical research studies on autoimmune conditions in an effort to help physicians have better understanding of their behavior and develop innovative treatments to help these patients have a better quality of life.
During the luncheon, Daphne Bechara, president of Fundación Bechara, and her siblings thanked all participants for their commitment and solidarity to the foundation. She explained that is a non-profit organizations with 2 different projects dedicated to educate and empower citizens in specific areas of health. Alexa Borroto (Be Brave's Executive Director) presented a documentary video on Be Brave's efforts and accomplishment since it was launched in 2015. She also shared her story about her sudden diagnosis with Still's Disease in 2012, the impact it had on her life, and her deep desire to support research and allow physicians to transform the lives of so many autoimmune patients in the world. Youngsters spokespersons of the Be Brave Campaign as well as the Be Brave Club students volunteers participated as models, ushers and raffle coordinators.
Thanks to our sponsors, particularly Letrán Jewelers, Be Brave, Be Unique, Be Cappalli was a total success! As part of the fundraising efforts, renowned artist William Quetzacoatl elaborated a special edition collection of three art pieces named Believe, Strength and Hope to be auctioned at the event. 100% of Be Brave, Be Unique, Be Cappalli's proceeds will benefit biomedical research studies on autoimmune conditions in an effort to help physicians have better understanding of their behavior and develop innovative treatments to help these patients have a better quality of life.
