Stories of survival
Posted October 19, 2007
The art show’s finale is Oct. 26, during which bras will be auctioned off.
Tara Russell, program officer for the Community Foundation of St. Clair County, said organizers still are looking for auctioneers.
Deborah Packard, 56, of Richmond made three bras for the event.
“It seemed like an important subject to do something fun for,” she said. “I do think you should give back to the community and give back where you can.”
She hopes the event continues in the future.
Studio 1219 also is having a breast cancer survivor luncheon and “Chicks Bustin’ Out,” a women-only event offering wine-tasting, manicures and vendors.
Proceeds from the events will go to the studio and a breast cancer fund, Russell said.
Local hospitals are getting involved with events and offering free or reduced-cost breast exams and mammograms.
Proceeds from other events, such as a tea party and fashion show Oct. 21 at Fore Lakes Golf Club in Kimball Township, benefit the Mercy Pink Ribbon Fund. The fund provides advanced breast cancer screenings to women who are uninsured don’t have the financial resources.
Stephanie Helton, Mercy Hospital spokeswoman, said so many people are involved in the effort because many people have friends or family who have had breast cancer.
People also help out because proceeds are going to help area women.
“We have been working on raising breast cancer awareness for 12 years,” Helton said.
Story originally published October 12, 2007 by Craig Davison at The Times Herald