Brickell Gala Raised Funds for Breast Health Awareness
The fifth annual Light Up the Night Gala gathered attendees at the Four Seasons Hotel Miami.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Cancer
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Brickell hosted the fifth annual Light Up the Night Gala, an event dedicated to supporting breast health awareness and early detection. Actress Drea De Matteo appeared via Zoom to accept recognition for her advocacy work for women's health.
Why it matters
The event supports the Luminous Advocacy Project Foundation, which is currently working to secure FDA approval for the Pink Luminous Breast, an LED-based tissue detection tool. The organization aims to bring this technology to the U.S. after its initial rollout in Europe.
The American Cancer Society projects 321,910 new invasive breast cancer cases in women for 2027. Officials are currently awaiting FDA clearance for the Pink Luminous Breast device, which is presently limited to the European market.
The players
Drea De Matteo
The actress and advocate for women's health addressed the attendees via video call.
Marilyn Dans
She is the founder of the Luminous Advocacy Project Foundation.
The details
Marilyn Dans, the founder of the Luminous Advocacy Project Foundation, organized the gala at the Four Seasons Hotel Miami to generate support for early detection initiatives. While Drea De Matteo attended the session remotely due to illness, her participation highlighted the foundation's goal of expanding access to non-invasive diagnostic tools. The organization continues to navigate the regulatory path for the Pink Luminous Breast device to introduce it to American users.
Timeline
October 2, 2026, marked the fifth annual Light Up the Night Gala.
Beyond the 305
This fundraising event mirrors national efforts to combat the 321,910 invasive breast cancer cases projected for 2027 by the American Cancer Society. Local advocates are pushing for regulatory pathways similar to those used to bring global medical technologies to the U.S. market.
Residents can monitor local health news for updates on the Luminous Advocacy Project Foundation's regulatory progress. The availability of new breast health diagnostic tools in Miami depends on the foundation's successful engagement with federal approval processes.
The takeaway
Early detection remains a central priority for women's health advocacy in South Florida. Keep watching for news on the foundation's efforts to secure domestic approval for the Pink Luminous Breast device.
Further reading
Learn more about local initiatives and resources in the Miami Cancer section.
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