On Thursday, 11 September, leaders from Australia’s beauty and philanthropic communities gathered at Sydney’s Catalina, Rose Bay, for the inaugural Feel Better Lunch — a sold-out event in support of Look Good Feel Better, the national program that has helped Australians face cancer with strength and confidence for 35 years.
Hosted by Rosi Fernandez, Chair of the Cancer Patients Foundation and Managing Director of La Prairie Australia & New Zealand, the afternoon was designed to highlight the program’s mission: restoring self-esteem and confidence to those undergoing cancer treatment.
More than 144 guests, including business leaders, wellness experts, and media figures, came together to raise awareness and celebrate the life-changing impact of the workshops. Each attendee received an extraordinary gift bag valued at over $2,000, generously donated by La Mer, La Prairie, and Chanel — a symbolic gesture of the beauty industry’s commitment to giving back.
Ambassadors Zoë Foster Blake and Eleanor Pendleton delivered heartfelt speeches, reflecting on their personal experiences with the program. Foster Blake, who has championed the initiative since 2010, spoke of the “instant and enduring joy” the workshops bring to participants.
Pendleton, who joined as an ambassador in 2022, highlighted beauty’s role in recovery, describing how “a brow pencil, a red lipstick or a groomed wig” can transform how a patient feels during treatment.
With prominent guests including Alessandra Rampolla, Steven Khalil, Taryn Williams, Kerri-Anne Kennerley, and Melissa Hoyer, the event reinforced the collective power of Australia’s beauty and wellness industries to drive meaningful change. More than a celebration, the Feel Better Lunch marked the beginning of what is set to become a cornerstone philanthropic tradition, ensuring that Look Good Feel Better can continue its vital work for decades to come.
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