Irene Dunne Guild to Present 19th Annual ‘Think Pink’ Event

By SARAH SHMERLING | Editor-in-Chief

Tickets are now on sale for the Irene Dunne Guild’s 19th annual Think Pink for Women’s Wellness fundraising event, which will take place at Regent Santa Monica Beach on Wednesday, May 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Think Pink was founded by Palisadian Fran Flanagan, a trustee at Saint John’s Health Center who serves on the boards of the Irene Dunne Guild and Saint John’s Health Center Foundation. She has called the Palisades home for 50 years.

The event, which is planned around Mother’s Day, serves as a fundraiser for Saint John’s Health Center.

“As our community continues to recover from the devastating Palisades and Eaton wildfires, the Irene Dunne Guild is more committed than ever to creating meaningful gatherings, and bringing health education and awareness to women and their families,” read a statement about the event. “The Irene Dunne Guild, a support group of Saint John’s Health Center Foundation, raises funds for women’s health programs, nursing scholarships, medical equipment, programs for caregivers and family support services.”

The “informative” and “fun” social event includes breakout sessions, with lectures from “notable physicians and health experts.”

“Over the years, topics have included brain health, addiction, urology, dermatology and breast health,” the statement continued. “Think Pink culminates with a delicious luncheon held in the beautiful dining room at the Regent Santa Monica Hotel overlooking the Pacific Ocean.”

There will also be “boutique shopping” available throughout the event, with net proceeds benefiting the programs, equipment and services at Saint John’s Health Center, including the Women’s Health & Wellness Institute. The foundation will receive 20% of proceeds as well.

“The Irene Dunne Guild is celebrating its 38th year as a major support group of Saint John’s Health Center Foundation in Santa Monica,” read the statement. “The Guild is comprised of over 100 members committed to putting their hearts forward to find innovative ways to fundraise, comfort patients, support caregivers, support families and educate the community.”

Since its founding in 1987, Irene Dunne Guild has raised more than $16 million to benefit Saint John’s Health Center programs. In previous years, the event has taken place at Bel-Air Bay Club in the Palisades.

This year’s event chairs are Suzanne Caldwell and Sila Vokshoor. Tickets are available for $195. RSVPs are requested by April 15. Regent Santa Monica Beach is located at 1700 Ocean Avenue.

“We look forward to seeing you at Think Pink 2025,” the statement concluded.

For additional information, call 310-829-8424 or visit irenedunneguild.org.