Katie Thurston was pretty in pink while stepping out for a star-studded event amid her ongoing cancer battle.
Thurston, 34, looked gorgeous in a rosy gown at the annual Pink Agenda New York City Gala on Thursday, October 9. While posing on the pink carpet, the Bachelor alum stunned in a plunging look featuring delicate straps, a pleated bodice, and a ruffled skirt that swayed effortlessly as she walked.
Thurston let the dress speak for itself, opting for minimalistic jewelry including dainty silver hoop earrings, a beaded bracelet and of course, her engagement ring and wedding band from husband Jeff Arcuri.
The TV personality’s makeup was just as glamorous as her dress, complete with pastel pink eyeshadow blended into her crease and subtle winged liner. She completed her beat with long lashes, peach cheeks and pink, lined lips. Her brunette hair was blown out with her wispy bangs that fell slightly past her forehead.
One week after her wedding, Katie Thurston revealed that her breast cancer has spread to her liver. “After days of waiting, unfortunately, I did find out today that my breast cancer has spread to the liver,” the former Bachelorette, 34, said in an Instagram video on Friday, March 28. “It is fairly small, however it […]
During the event, which raises money for life-saving breast cancer research, Thurston bid on a pink electric guitar signed by Bon Jovi.
She shared a clip of herself taking home the instrument via Instagram on Friday, October 10. “You can’t see it but there’s a glittery pink guitar and it’s signed by Bon Jovi,” she said excitedly to the camera. “I’m sorry but it’s mine! It’s for a good cause. I had to.”
She further reflected on her evening via Instagram, writing, “Happy Friday friends 🙂 Went to the Pink Agenda Gala yesterday. It felt like a HS reunion! Seeing people you haven’t seen in awhile (or in my case ever, but I had followed online or DM’d here). It was nice but flew by.”
Thurston added, “I do have to admit something 🤭 I bid on a signed guitar — Bon Jovi! And I was so sure Jeff and his family were obsessed with him! Well good news is, I won!”
“Not so good news is, they love Billy Joel, not Bon Jovi 😂,” Thurston continued, noting she wasn’t upset about the purchase because it was still a “great story.”
“Now to figure out where to display a glittery pink guitar. My mom and 4 yo niece come to visit Sunday-Wednesday. Very excited to see them! Especially with my six-month MRI scan happening Monday.” Thurston added that she’s feeling “optimistic” about her results.
“If all goes well, we can shift scans out further. I hate the idea of contaminating my body with contrast,” she wrote. “I recently learned about a company called BeSound (Breast). Pretty excited to support their mission! More on that another time.”
An emotional Katie Thurston opened up about her mental state as she fights cancer. Taking to her Instagram Stories on Tuesday, September 30, the former Bachelorette, 34, cried as she spoke to fans about how she is coping after being diagnosed with breast cancer in February. “Tomorrow is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and I’m, like, […]
Thurston’s night on the town comes amid her stage 4 breast cancer battle, following her diagnosis in February. In March, she learned that it had metastasized to her liver.
“After days of waiting, unfortunately, I did find out today that my breast cancer has spread to the liver,” she said in an Instagram video at the time. “It is fairly small, however, it does put me at stage four.”
She’s been continuing treatment on her liver and if her scans come back with signs of improvement, she will be able to undergo a double mastectomy in November.