Komen honors Harris at 'Pink Tie Guys' event

The Chicagoland affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® honored the inaugural class of Pink Tie Guys, chaired by Richard M. Daley, Oct. 13 at the Tribune Tower.

This group of KoMEN were honored for making a difference in the fight against breast cancer. The men were nominated by the community and selected by the Komen Chicagoland Board of Directors.

Among those being honored was Illinois state Rep. Greg Harris. He has sponsored legislation that, among other things, aims to increase education and awareness of breast cancer to women who are substantially at risk.

Among the 11 other men who are being honored are Daley; NBC 5 Chicago President/General Manager Larry Wert; and Stephen Bonner, CEO/president of Cancer Treatment Centers of America.

Photos by Susan Mattes