The Pearls of Distinction Foundation, Inc.

10/24/2026

WHAT A DAY! WHAT A CELEBRATION! WHAT A DECADE!

Our hearts are still full!

Last Saturday, The Pearls of Distinction Foundation, Inc. celebrated 10 years of service, impact, and purpose with an unforgettable HOUSE OF PEARLS: Runway, Rhythm & Vibes Fashion Show & Luncheon!

From the fabulous fashions and incredible music of Best Kept Soul to the fellowship, laughter, special recognitions, and our wonderful guests, the afternoon was truly one to remember!

On behalf of the Board of Directors, we extend our heartfelt appreciation and sincere thanks to our wonderful guests, sponsors, donors, vendors, volunteers, Foundation members, and dedicated planning committee. Your generosity, enthusiasm, and support made this milestone celebration an extraordinary success.

Congratulations once again to our distinguished honorees! It was a privilege to recognize your leadership, service, scholarship and contributions to our community.

Thank you for making this day so special, for believing in our mission, and for celebrating this milestone with us!

The runway may have ended, but our mission continues!

Here's to the next decade of distinction, impact, and possibilities!

And stay tuned...lots more photos to come!

📸 Event Photography: Wah Photography

10/16/2026

THE EXCITEMENT IS BUILDING!

The countdown is almost over! HOUSE OF PEARLS: Runway, Rhythm & Vibes is just one day away as we celebrate A Decade of Distinction!

🎉 WE ARE SOLD OUT! Thank you for your overwhelming support!

A Few Important Reminders for Our Guests:

Saturday, October 17, 2026
Sheraton Valley Forge | King of Prussia, PA
Complimentary Parking

11:30 AM – Doors Open
12:00 PM – Fashion Show & Luncheon Begins

GUEST ATTIRE: Inspired by the timeless elegance of the House of Chanel, we invite guests to embrace chic, sophisticated, fashion-forward attire. Classic black is an option as a nod to Chanel-inspired fashion, but certainly not required. We welcome you to express your personal style and wear whatever makes you feel fabulous!

SOLD OUT, BUT THE OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE CONTINUES!

Our donation link remains open! Your tax-deductible contribution helps us continue making a difference.

🔗 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/house-of-pearls-fashion-show-and-luncheon

Thank you for helping make this milestone celebration so special. We can't wait to welcome you for an unforgettable afternoon of fashion, fellowship, music, and purpose!

10 Years of Impact. A Decade of Distinction. And the Best Is Yet to Come! ✨

10/09/2026

SOLD OUT!

Our hearts are full of gratitude! Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets, sponsored, advertised, donated, and supported House of Pearls: Runway, Rhythm and Vibes!

Your generosity goes far beyond this celebration as it helps us advance academic excellence, invest in our youth, strengthen communities, and create opportunities for lasting impact.

As we celebrate A Decade of Distinction, your support makes this milestone even more meaningful.

We can't wait to celebrate with you on October 17!

10/06/2026

10/03/2026

We could not agree more! Today was about the survivors who inspire us, those currently navigating a diagnosis, the caregivers and families who walk beside them, and the loved ones whose memories we continue to carry.

Grateful to work with such wonderful organizations, demonstrating what can happen when community organizations and health partners come together around a shared purpose...helping our neighbors become informed, connected, supported, and empowered to take charge of their health.

To every organization, volunteer, healthcare provider, vendor, survivor, family member, and community member who helped bring Beyond the Ribbon to life, thank you!

A reminder to please get your mammogram, if you have not done so. Early detection saves lives.

More pics to follow.

The Alliance for Health Equity Chester County Women's Commission Nehemiah Community Development Corporation Union Community Care

10/02/2026

A little fashion show flashback Friday…

The smiles. The theme. The fellowship. This photo takes us back to 2019, the last time we gathered for our fashion show. And now, seven years later, the runway is almost ready to come alive again!

This time, we return with even more to celebrate, 10 years of The Pearls of Distinction Foundation!

HOUSE OF PEARLS: Runway, Rhythm & Vibes
Saturday, October 17, 2026

The memories were wonderful. Now it’s time to make some new ones.

10/02/2026

Approximately 1 in 8 women (13%) in the U.S. will develop invasive breast cancer at some point in their life.

~Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among women in the U.S. Each year, about 32% of all newly diagnosed cancers in women are breast cancer.
~Breast cancer is also the most common cancer among women around the globe, with an estimated 2.3 million new breast cancers diagnosed worldwide in women in 2023, the most recent year for which statistics are available.
~In 2026, approximately 321,910 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and 60,730 women will be diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), which is non-invasive.
~About 16% of women with breast cancer are younger than 50 years of age.
~About 66% of breast cancer cases are diagnosed at a localized stage before cancer has spread outside of the breast — when treatments tend to work better.
~Female breast cancer incidence rates have been slowly increasing since the mid-2000s, largely driven by diagnoses of localized-stage and hormone receptor-positive disease.
~There are currently more than four million women with a history of breast cancer in the U.S. This includes women currently being treated and women who have finished treatment.
~About 42,140 women will die from breast cancer in 2026.
~Less than 1% of all breast cancers occur in men.

SOURCE: BREASTCANCER.ORG

Join us on Saturday, 10/3 for Beyond the Ribbon Community Wellness Festival at Ardala Park in Coatesville from 11am -2pm. Free and open to the public.

09/29/2026

Make It a Fashion & Shopping Weekend!
The weekend of October 17 & 18 is shaping up to be a beautiful, action-packed weekend of fashion, fellowship, fun and shopping for a purpose!

Saturday, October 17
Join us for HOUSE OF PEARLS: Runway, Rhythm & Vibes, celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Pearls of Distinction Foundation! Enjoy fabulous fashions, lunch, vendors, honors and the sounds of Best Kept Soul. Less than THREE weeks to go and Fashion Show tickets are still available! https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/house-of-pearls-runway-rhythm-and-vibes

Sunday, October 18 | 12–4 PM
Come back to King of Prussia and Shop to Support at Lilly Pulitzer! A portion of in-store shopping proceeds will benefit the Pearls of Distinction Foundation.

Make a weekend of it. See the fashion on Saturday. Shop the fashion on Sunday. Support our mission all weekend long!
October 17 & 18 | King of Prussia

Two days. One weekend. A Decade of Distinction.

09/24/2026

Saturday, October 3rd! Please join us.

SURVIVOR WALK | 1 PM

As part of Beyond the Ribbon Community Wellness Festival, join us at 1:00 PM for a special Survivor Walk across Abdala Park.

During the walk, we’ll announce the names of survivors and their loved ones as we come together to celebrate those who have faced breast cancer, honor those who have walked alongside them, and remember those we’ve lost.

Want your name or the name of a loved one announced during the walk? Prior registration is encouraged to help us make sure everyone is included. PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] with the names you would like to be recognized. On-site registration will also be available at Beyond the Ribbon.

Join us for this meaningful moment of celebration, remembrance, and community.

1:00 PM | Abdala Park
During the Beyond the Ribbon Community Wellness Festival

09/19/2026

4 WEEKS TO GO!! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17!
The countdown is officially ON for HOUSE OF PEARLS: Runway, Rhythm & Vibes!

☑️ Fabulous fashions & luncheon
☑️ Live music by Best Kept Soul
☑️ Community honors
☑️ Awesome vendors
☑️ Great company
☑️ A celebration of 10 Years of Distinction
⬜ YOUR SEAT ~ have you reserved it yet?

Saturday, October 17, 2026
Noon - 3:30 PM (Doors Open at 11:30AM)
Sheraton Valley Forge | King of Prussia
$95 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/house-of-pearls-fashion-show-and-luncheon

We’re just FOUR weeks away ~ buy your tickets TODAY! The runway is calling, the rhythm is waiting, and the vibes are going to be unforgettable!