Katie Thurston Shines Bright at the Pink Agenda Gala During Her Cancer Battle
Katie Thurston radiated in pink while attending a glamorous event amid her ongoing battle with cancer.
The 34-year-old looked stunning in a rosy gown at the annual Pink Agenda New York City Gala on Thursday, October 9. As she posed on the pink carpet, the Bachelor alum dazzled in a plunging design featuring delicate straps, a pleated bodice, and a flowing ruffled skirt that moved gracefully with her.
Thurston let the dress shine, opting for understated jewelry, including delicate silver hoop earrings, a beaded bracelet, and of course, her engagement ring and wedding band from her husband, Jeff Arcuri.
The TV personality’s makeup matched the glamour of her attire, showcasing pastel pink eyeshadow blended into her crease and soft winged eyeliner. She finished her look with long lashes, peach-toned cheeks, and pink-lined lips. Her brunette hair was styled in a blowout with wispy bangs that gently framed her face.
At the event, which raises funds for life-saving breast cancer research, Thurston bid on a pink electric guitar autographed by Bon Jovi.
She shared a video of herself with the instrument on Instagram on Friday, October 10, stating, “You may not see it, but there’s a glittery pink guitar signed by Bon Jovi!” She beamed at the camera, adding, “I’m sorry, but it’s now mine! It’s for a great cause, so I had to go for it.”
Thurston further reflected on her evening via Instagram, writing, “Happy Friday friends 🙂 I attended the Pink Agenda Gala yesterday, and it felt like a high school reunion! It’s always lovely to see familiar faces (or in my case, online acquaintances). It was delightful but went by so quickly.”
She continued, “I must admit something 🤭—I bid on a signed guitar by Bon Jovi! And I was certain that Jeff and his family would love him! Well, the good news is, I won!”
“The not-so-good news? They’re fans of Billy Joel, not Bon Jovi 😂. But I’m not upset about the purchase; it’s still a fantastic story,” she went on.
“Now I need to figure out where to showcase a glittery pink guitar. My mom and four-year-old niece will be visiting from Sunday to Wednesday. I’m eagerly looking forward to their arrival, especially with my six-month MRI scan coming up on Monday.” Thurston expressed her optimism regarding her results.
“If all goes well, we can start spacing out my scans more. I dislike the idea of introducing contrast into my body,” she noted. “I recently discovered a company called BeSound (Breast) and am excited to support their mission! More on that soon.”
An emotional Katie Thurston opened up about her mental state as she battles cancer. In her Instagram Stories on Tuesday, September 30, the former Bachelorette, 34, tearfully shared with fans how she is coping after being diagnosed with breast cancer in February. “Tomorrow marks the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and I’m, like, […]
Thurston’s outing comes during her stage 4 breast cancer journey, following her February diagnosis. In March, she learned that it had spread to her liver.
“After days of waiting, I was unfortunately informed that my breast cancer had metastasized to the liver,” she said in an Instagram video at that time. “It is fairly small, but it does classify me as stage four.”
She continues to receive treatment for her liver, and if her upcoming scans show positive results, she will be able to proceed with a double mastectomy in November.
