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Saturday, 10 September, 2011 10:39 PM

Third Annual Bras for a Cause Benefit set for Sept. 17 in Royal Oak

More than two dozen beautiful, courageous and inspiring breast cancer survivors take to the catwalk

PHOTO BY GLORIA RZUCIDLO / ©AMERICAJR.com

Twenty-one art bra models were featured at the "Bras for a Cause" fundraiser in 2010. This year, over two dozen will take to the catwalk.

 

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ROYAL OAK, Mich. — Breast cancer survivors will once again strut their stuff on the catwalk at the 3rd Annual Bras For A Cause Benefit, Saturday, Sept. 17, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. at the Royal Oak Music Theatre. Bras For A Cause is pleased to announce the return of a fabulous evening with all the proceeds donated to Gilda’s Club of Metro Detroit.

Actor/comedian Dave Coulier, best known for his role as Joey on ABC’s hit TV show “Full House” will host the event for the third year. The evening features the survivors as stars of the show in a unique Art Bra Fashion Show, as well as live and silent auctions.

Live Auction items include Golf Packages and a Restaurant Package for a Year of Eating Out. During the Silent Auction, guests will have the opportunity to bid on the Art Bras as well as dozens of other items, including art and paintings by local artists, gift certificates from area restaurants and salons, jewelry, hand-made articles of clothing, and much more.

100 percent of the proceeds going to benefit Gilda’s Club Metro Detroit, which supports cancer patients, survivors, and their families. “I am so grateful that a place like Gilda’s Club exists,” says Amy Rauch Neilson, five-year breast cancer survivor and Bras for a Cause Model for the second year in a row. “When I was first diagnosed as a Stage 1 in 2006, my son was only six months old, and I remember that the one positive was that he was too young to understand what was going on. But when I was diagnosed in January 2011 with Stage 4, my son was 5 years old, and he had a lot of questions and needs lot of support. It’s places like Gilda’s Club that he and the rest of our family can find the support we need.”

This year’s show is one again in celebration and memory of Shannon Iezzi Watson, the event’s founder. Shannon passed away from breast cancer on April 16, 2010. In his eulogy, Kevin Watson Shannon’s husband, described her zest for life this way: “We can let her rest at ease and honor her memory by living our lives to the fullest...by finding the silver lining in every situation. Don't let anything or anybody hold you back from chasing your dreams. Get outside your comfort zone. Challenge yourself, demand the best in life, and don't let fear or self doubt stand in your way. Lastly, at the end of each day - ask yourself "Did you do something that makes you happy today?" ...and make sure the answer is YES!” For more details visit www.brasforacausemichigan.com. Meet some of the people Shannon touched and inspired “to improve their health and live a life of love to the fullest.”

More than 70 Artful Bras, created from various mediums – from Swarvorski Crystal and black leather to paper, by local artists, friends, family, celebrities and breast cancer survivors, are available for auction. Celebrity bras include those signed by Bradley Cooper, Mojo in the Morning, Jay Towers and Company, Kristen Bell, Sharon and Kelly Osbourne, Joy Bryant, and many more. Check out some of the bras on our blog brasforacause.blogspot.com.

Musical performances by Jill Jack will take place throughout the evening and sample tastings will be provided by Bagger Dave’s, Black Finn, Buffalo Wild Wings, Cacao Tree Café, cup.cake, Garden Fresh, Hogger’s BBQ, The Inn Season Café, Mary Denning’s Cake Shoppe, The Melting Pot, Rochester Mills Beer Co., Sweet Expressions Chocolates, Too Cute to Eat, Treat Dreams, and Zumba’s Mexican Grille.
Tickets are priced at $40 in advance or $45 at the door. Tickets will be sold at Gilda’s Club Metro Detroit on 3517 Rochester Rd, Royal Oak, Mich. or a committee member without a service charge. Tickets also are available for purchase at the Royal Oak Music Theater box office, online at www.royaloakmusictheatre.com, or by phone (800) 919-6272.

Inspired by the late Gilda Radner, who was best known in her role as Roseanne Roseanneadanna, the first Gilda’s Club opened in 1995 in New York City. There are 22 Clubs open to date and 9 more underway in the United States and Canada. Gilda’s Club offers emotional and social support for those touched by cancer, not only those who are diagnosed but also family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers. It is a free and non-profit organization offering daily support groups, workshops, seminars, programs, and social events for the whole family. Gilda’s depends on individuals, foundations and corporations for their funding.

For more information on the Bras for a Cause benefit, visit www.brasforacausemichigan.com.

Source: Bras for a Cause Michigan

 

PHOTO BY GLORIA RZUCIDLO / ©AMERICAJR.com

Actor Dave Coulier and musician Jill Jack will both return to the event this year.

 

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