The Children’s Oncology Support Fund (COSF) hosted its highly anticipated 4th Annual Aspen Snow Ball Gala at St. Regis Aspen. The elegant black-tie event featured a purple and gold thematic reflective of this year’s Pure Imagination theme, bringing together leaders in philanthropy, entertainment, and business for an evening dedicated to supporting pediatric cancer research and wellness programs nationwide. The immersive, captivating gala ambiance reflected inspiration, magic, and endless possibilities, with remission being the goal – the golden ticket. The gala supports COSF’s mission to fund the development, research, and programs of less toxic therapies for children battling cancer across the United States. COSF provides grant and pledge funding to donor-dependent patient programs and works directly with hospitals and nonprofit partners.
The gala was hosted by accomplished author, host, and comedian Chelsea Handler and featured a special performance by Rumer Willis, a headlining performance by Wilson Phillips, followed by Mojave Grey's late-night performance, with Taylen Biggs as Kid Chair correspondent for purple carpet arrivals. Philanthropic Achievement Honoree Goldie Hawn, acknowledging her incredible MindUp youth mental health program work under the Goldie Hawn Foundation, was presented with her award by dear friend Dr. Lawrence Piro following a video introduction and loving remarks from her daughter Kate Hudson. A dramatic stage scene based on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory opened the evening’s programming, featuring Christian Madsen as Grandpa Joe and child actor Mariah Claire Mothner as Charlie, led with voiceover by William H. Macy. From the program guests to the performances to the live auction to the balloon pop auction, the evening was a night to remember filled with hope, excitement and a focused commitment.
"Being honored at the Aspen Snow Ball fills my heart with gratitude. What inspires me most is the unstoppable spirit of the children and families COSF serves. To be part of a community that lifts them up, celebrates their courage, and expands holistic care is one of the greatest joys of my life,” said Goldie Hawn.
COSF 2026 Gala partners at St. Regis Aspen included Stella Roy Foundation, Campari Group featuring Aperol, Espolòn, Miraval: The Art of Rosé, Montelobos, Läderach Switzerland chocolate company, Patrón El Alto, Entourage, Woody Creek Distillers, Caymus Vineyards, Saratoga Spring Water, Gardenista, Weber Boxer Group, Aero, Balmoral Defender, Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center, EarthRoamer, and others.
The 2026 Aspen Snow Ball Leadership board and committee members in attendance included Founding Chair Thomas Pierce; Vice Chairs Scott Weber and Carly Weber; Co-Chairs Carla Maresca Eichler, Julianne Keil, Lacy Nicole, Landen Saks, and Shari Liu Fellows; and committee members Bryan Fogel and Savanna Mothner, among others.
The evening also featured a curated menu of specialty cocktails and wines by partners Campari Group, Patrón El Alto, Woody Creek Distillers, and Caymus Vineyards, including the Fizzy Lifting Spritz, Chocolate Factory Negroni, Everlasting Paloma, Oompa Loompa Smoke Show, and Golden Ticket Margarita, alongside Miraval Rosé, Entourage Champagne, Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet, and Emmolo Sauvignon Blanc, and more. Following the gala, an afterparty was held at ZigZag Aspen.
Sponsors and partners for the 2026 Aspen Gala Week included but were not limited to Stella Roy Foundation, Weber Boxer Group, Campari Group, Kinga x Balmoral Defender, Caymus Vineyards, Aero, EarthRoamer, Maybach Ocean Club, Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center, and Läderach, with additional support from Aspen Art Museum, Caribou Club, St. Regis Aspen, Limelight Aspen, and more. Beverage and lifestyle sponsors included Patrón El Alto, Aperol, Espolòn, Montelobos, Miraval, Gardenista, Owl's Brew, Arne’s Reserve Caviar, and Saratoga Spring Water.
In addition, a variety of incredible brands supported an exciting live auction, an incredible silent auction, guest gift bags, talent dressing and activations, from Bruno Cuccinelli to Janet Mandell Showroom to Keiki Co. to SkinnyDipped to Alexis Bittar, with Lotasi Jewelry, Hearts on Fire, Maison Merenor, Lotasi, Elyzian Fine Jewelry, Artha Wellness Sanctuary, Knesko Skin, Rifkin Raanan, Era’s Clinic, Basestate, Luke Rockhold MMA, Serena Loves, Stripes Beauty, Snowmass Mountain, Kian Aesthetic, TAO, Stubbs & Wooten, Cordova Ski, and many more, all to support the mission of COSF and make the 2026 Aspen Snow Ball possible.
The star-studded charity gala presented by COSF benefits Pediatric Cancer Programs across the United States, funded by the proceeds and year-round work of COSF and their prime fundraising event, the Aspen Snow Ball, founded by film producer and philanthropist Thomas Pierce after losing his close friend to cancer. COSF funds critical care programs for pediatric cancer patients across the nation.
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