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Breast Cancer Research Foundation raises $5M with virtual Hot Pink Party

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation held its annual Hot Pink Party online Wednesday with appearances by Sir Elton John, Elizabeth Hurley and Karlie Kloss, raising $5.2 million. Breast cancer survivor and “Hamilton” star Mandy Gonzalez — who played Angelica Schuyler — performed “Breathe,” from “In the Heights,” along with Lin-Manuel Miranda. “It was always important …

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation held its annual Hot Pink Party online Wednesday with appearances by Sir Elton John, Elizabeth Hurley and Karlie Kloss, raising $5.2 million.

Breast cancer survivor and “Hamilton” star Mandy Gonzalez — who played Angelica Schuyler — performed “Breathe,” from “In the Heights,” along with Lin-Manuel Miranda.

“It was always important to me to not let cancer define me or stop me. So, during chemo, I had the privilege to continue my job … eight shows a week,” she said. “And I would never have been able to get through that if it wasn’t for my community.”

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