Glamorous Evening to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

DE BReast Cancer Coalition, Inc.

Hosts 4th Annual Fashion Show and Silent Auction

September 4, 2002, Wilmington, DE —The Board of Trustees of the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, Inc. (DBCC) is hosting its Fourth Annual Fashion Show & Silent Auction on Thursday, October 3, 2002 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Wyndham Hotel at 700 King Street, Wilmington, DE. Free parking will be available. Proceeds from the event will support the efforts of the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, Inc. in raising awareness of breast cancer by providing information, support, and education in a caring and responsive manner on early detection and treatment. The cost to attend this event is $75 per person for advanced tickets, which includes wine, beer, hors d’oeuvres, and a light dinner. A cash bar will also be available. Corporate tables are also available by purchasing a custom sponsorship package. This year’s Honorary Chairs are Michelle and David M. Shepherd. Laura Hettleman Kramer is this year’s Fashion Show and Silent Auction Chairperson; her effective leadership style unites people to work together to promote the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, Inc.’s mission. Our volunteers will be modeling fashions from Finkles, Inc., Kennett Country Club Golf Shop, Jacques Ferber, Inc., Joseph A. Bank Clothier, Lady’s Image, Inc., Morgan’s of Delaware Avenue, and The Ski Bum; hair and make-up by Sherif Zaki Salon (Tonia Marisa ooh LA LA Cosmetics and Clayton Stacey).

 Under the direction of Kathy and Dick Fischer, Auction Co-Chairs, this signature event will be an exciting affair. Over 300 people are expected to attend. The fashion show and auction are for both men and women. The evening will begin with a silent auction, featuring exciting theme packages, services and gift certificates. The silent auction will be comprised of many valuable items including, art work, car detailing, floral arrangements, jewelry, restaurant gift certificates, a tiffany lamp, and wine. A live auction will feature airline tickets, a cruise, and a snow ski package in Breckenridge, Colorado.  Participate in a raffle for an incredibly stunning Judith Leiber handbag donated by Indulgence Jewelers with a retail value of $1,300. For additional information, reservations, or to make a donation, please contact Vicky Cooke at (302) 778-1102. Space is limited; therefore, reservations will only be accepted until Friday, September 20.

“This marvelous event is more than just a fundraiser. It brings breast cancer awareness to the tri-state area and rewards the evening’s participants with the great feeling that they’ve admirably aided a worthy cause,“ said Vicky Cooke, Executive Director of DBCC.  This year’s proceeds will further quality programs such as providing educational programs to community groups and participating in health and wellness fairs; educating nursing students how to teach others to conduct breast self-exams; identifying medically underserved women who qualify for free screenings and treatment; educating healthcare students and providers about health concerns and barriers facing lesbian and bisexual women; coordinating the MAAM Coalition, a group committed to increasing screening rates of senior African American women; supporting young women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and addressing their unique needs through the Young Survivors In Action program, while also educating and empowering young women in their 20’s and 30’s about breast health, screenings, and acting on their family histories.

 DBCC was established in 1991 to raise awareness of breast cancer by providing information, support, and education in a caring and responsive manner on early detection and treatment. DBCC was formed by a small group of community volunteers who were committed to decreasing the mortality rate of breast cancer in Delaware among women and men. The agency has sponsored many educational programs that address the needs and concerns of women of all ages. Breast cancer survivors under the age of forty are targeted through the Young Survivors In Action program. DBCC is a chapter of the National Breast Cancer Coalition and supports the national organization’s efforts to research the causes of breast cancer and pursue optimal treatments and cures. DBCC is located at 100 W. 10th Street, Suite 1115, Wilmington, DE 19801. For additional information about the organization, please call (302) 778-1102 or visit our website at www.debreastcancer.org.

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