Power of Purple:
A Design Event for a Purpose
“Where Design Meets Purpose”
September 17, 2026 | 5:30–8:00 PM
Join us for an inspiring evening where the design community comes together for creativity, connection, and purpose. Leading architecture and design firms will transform Haworth Heller chairs into one-of-a-kind works of art, all in support of esophageal and gastric cancer awareness and research.
Now in its second year, Power of Purple brings together leaders from commercial real estate, design, and industry partners to raise critical funding, inspire hope, and help change the future. We invite you to join us for an unforgettable evening where design truly makes a difference.
About The Cause
Power of Purple
Power of Purple is committed to changing that—by raising awareness, supporting groundbreaking research, and providing hope to those affected. Every voice, every dollar, and every effort moves us closer to better outcomes and brighter futures.
Join Us in the Fight
Your support fuels research, raises awarensss, and brings hope to those facing esophageal and gastric cancer. Visit the Donate link and make a difference today, or show your support by being part of the next event. Details are below!
Our Story
Power of Purple was founded from a deeply personal place.
When Power of Purple was created in the fall of 2024, my twin sister was still courageously battling esophageal cancer. We were living with hope—hope for more time, hope for new
treatments, and hope that together we could help bring greater awareness to a disease that receives far too little attention. Creating this organization gave us something meaningful to focus on during one of the most difficult chapters of our lives. It was born from love, hope, and the belief that together we could make a difference.
On September 25, 2025, my sister lost her battle to esophageal cancer.
As twins, we walked through life side by side, sharing an extraordinary bond that shaped who I am. Watching her face this disease with remarkable resilience, grace, and unwavering courage was both heartbreaking and deeply inspiring. While I miss her every day, I carry her spirit with me in everything I do and in every step of this journey.
Today, Power of Purple is my way of honoring her life and the legacy she left behind. Through this organization, I am committed to raising awareness, advancing critical research, and helping ensure that families facing esophageal and gastric cancer feel supported and never alone. What began as a mission fueled by hope has become one driven by love, remembrance, and the determination to change the future for others.
The Facts/Our Mission
Esophageal and gastric cancers are among the most aggressive and underfunded forms of cancer, often diagnosed late and with limited treatment options.
• Raising awareness of esophageal and gastric cancers
• Supporting research, innovation, and education
• Honoring patients, survivors, and families impacted by these diseases
Committee
Meet The Team
Victoria Landau
Executive Director
Li Wei Chen
Program Coordinator
Carina Mendoza
Education Specialist
Heather Hernandez, CPG architects
Jenny Cunningham, Apollo
Kirsten Beck, Orion Beck
Sarah D'Annibale, Brix
SK Mitchel, WB Wood
Jamie Berg, Haworth
Victoria Landau, SOI
Jaime Fuertes, Apollo
Cesar Robles, Capital TMA
Kristina Piccoli, Gardiner & Theobald
Tabitha Lee, Arch Insurance
Laurie Hutner, WB Wood
Bradley Richmond, Univest
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