LIBBY LANGDON AND SUSAN G. KOMEN FOUNDATION
TEAM UP FOR 'BEIGNETS TO BENEFIT'

Lifestyle maven designs dessert at La Masseria Ristorante
benefiting breast cancer research.

NEW YORK (February 1, 2005) – For the month of February 2005, lifestyle maven Libby Langdon and La Masseria Ristorante in midtown Manhattan are teaming up with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation with a special purpose. Each time restaurant patrons order ‘Beignets to Benefit,’ the Langdon-designed dessert item, 30 percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Greater New York City Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

“ I know that one day scientists will find a cure for breast cancer, stopping it from ever impacting another human life,” said Langdon, who is also the interior designer for La Masseria. “Until that day is here, it is critical to assist organizations like the Komen Foundation in the quest to end the disease. I’m really pleased to be working with my friends at La Masseria and we all hope the combination of the beignets and the sweet tooth of dining guests will provide a tasteful and meaningful contribution to the legacy of Susan G. Komen.”

“ We are thrilled to be a partner on this promotion,” said Nicole Rubin, Executive Director of Komen Greater New York City. “Our Affiliate appreciates the efforts made by Libby and La Masseria to raise money for our organization.”

The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation was established in 1982 to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease by advancing research, education, screening and treatment. Komen is a global leader and the largest private source of funding in the fight against breast cancer. The Greater New York City Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation was formed in 1990 and serves the five boroughs of NYC (Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island), Long Island and Rockland and Westchester counties. Up to 75 percent of the Affiliate’s net proceeds are dedicated to fighting breast cancer by funding innovative grassroots programs in underserved local communities. At least 25 percent of the Affiliate’s net proceeds fund national breast cancer research. Through its local fundraising efforts, including its signature event, Race for the Cure®, Komen Greater New York City will award over $2.2 million to grantees this year. To learn more about the organization, or to make a donation, go to www.komennyc.org.

“In one fashion or another, breast cancer touches the life of each and every one of us, which is why it is so important for us all to make use of our resources and talents in order to put an end to it,” Langdon concluded.

Libby Langdon can be seen daily on “Design Invasion,” which airs on the FOX network. Her philosophy is to draw upon her own inspiration – wonderful times with friends and family, rich flavors and delicious food, and the comfort of a warm, inviting atmosphere – to enhance the entertaining and design lifestyle for everyone. For additional information, please visit www.libbylangdon.com or contact Brett West at 202.466.1318.
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