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What: Susan G Komen Sixth Annual Honoring the Promise Gala Where: Kennedy Center Who was there: Joan Lunden, Nancy Brinker, Tim Burger, Kiki Ryan, Morgan Fykes, Dr. Steven A. Rosenberg, Matt Goss, Dr. Judy Salerno, Sen. Kelly Ayotte, Sen. Susan Collins, Rep. Debbie Dingell and her husband, the Hon. John Dingell, Sen. Chuck Grassley, Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, The Honorable Ray LaHood, Kathy LaHood, Deborah Norville. Other details: Breast cancer survivor Joan Lunden and pioneering cancer researcher Dr. Steven A. Rosenberg were honored tonight at the sixth annual Susan G. Komen Honoring the Promise Gala in the Eisenhower Theater at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The event raised funds for grants for research and for Komen’s 19 breast cancer grantees in the National Capital Region, where the mortality rate from breast cancer is 40 percent higher than the national average. Two-time Emmy© Award winner and Inside Edition anchor Deborah Norville emceed the evening’s program, which featured a performance by multiplatinum singer-songwriter Matt Goss. Goss, who lost his mother to breast cancer, sang a rousing choir-backed rendition of his song “Strong,” an inspirational tribute to all those who have been affected by the disease. Lunden received the David M. Rubenstein Mission Advancement Award which recognizes individuals who have advanced Komen’s mission to end breast cancer. After receiving her breast cancer diagnosis in June 2014, Lunden decided to take her battle public, sharing a grueling nine-month journey through radiation and chemotherapy treatments. Now cancer-free, the former Good Morning America host is a prominent voice in the breast cancer community, working tirelessly to help other women affected by breast cancer. Rosenberg received the Betty Ford Lifetime Achievement Award which recognizes individuals who have committed their life to engaging the public in the fight against breast cancer, advocating for meaningful change and activating communities to support women and men facing the disease. The award draws its name from the late First Lady Betty Ford, a pioneer in women’s health who changed the world’s perception of breast cancer by boldly sharing her battle with breast cancer with the American people during a time that many did not dare to say the words “breast cancer” aloud. The Chief of Surgery at the National Cancer Institute, Rosenberg has worked as a pioneer in the development of immunotherapy and gene therapy, leading the way for breakthroughs in advanced cancer treatments. The 2015 Honoring the Promise gala was co-chaired by The Honorable Ray LaHood and his wife, Kathy LaHood. Honorary chairs of the evening included Sen. Kelly Ayotte, Sen. Susan Collins, Rep. Debbie Dingell and her husband, the Hon. John Dingell, Sen. Chuck Grassley, Sen. Heidi Heitkamp and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz. [ Photo via Tony Powell ]