BRAS Breast Cancer Awareness

BRAS FOR A CAUSE

BRAS FOR A CAUSE:
¹"Members of Quilters of South Carolina have created one-of-a-kind bras for Breast Cancer Awareness. The exhibit consists of fifty original works of art which are unique, entertaining, humorous, and beautiful to make the public aware of breast cancer, to memorialize those lost to the disease, and to honor survivors.

This exhibit will tour SC until Oct '09 at which time individual Artful Bras will be auctioned and the proceeds donated to the Best Chance Network, a program that helps women ages 40 to 64 who need to be screened for breast and cervical cancer, but do not have insurance or have insurance that only covers hospital care, and who meet certain income guidelines.

The bras come prepared for display on their own hangers and are available for exhibit across the state of South Carolina. The exhibit is available until October of 2009."

click to View all The Artfull Bras

Exhibit Schedule

May 28 Private Showing

May 29-31 Private Showing

June 1-11
8:30-5:00 daily
215 E. Calhoun Street
Anderson, SC
864-222-3500

*site may change

June 12-15 Private Showing

June 16-26
8:30-5:00 daily
Center for the Arts
121 E. Calhoun Street
Rock Hill, SC

June 27-July 8
Quilters Cottage
2571 S Ocean Hwy - Business 17
Garden City, SC 29576
10-5 Monday - Saturday
1-5 Sunday
843-651-4004

July 22 - 25
American Quilter's Society Show
Knoxville, TN

June 27-30 Private Showing

July 9-19 Private Showing

August 1-28
Artist's Guild Gallery
Main Street
Greenville, SC

September 1-12
History and Arts Museum
Gaffney, SC

September 14-15 Private Showing

September 18-21 Private Showing

September 25-27 Private Showing

September 30 - October 4
12th Annual Aunt Het Quilt Show
Nimble Thimble Quilt Guild
610 Fairview Street
Fountain, SC
9-5 Saturday
12-4 Sunday
864- 862-4675

October 5 - 12
Pieces and Patches
711 H East Main Street
Lexington, SC 29072
803-359-3442

Additionally; "QSC has produced a CD/PowerPoint presentation of the ARTFULL BRA PROJECT for purchase by individuals and groups alike. A narrative of the inspiration behind the construction of each entry will provide meaningful insight and share with the viewer poignant memories of loved ones who have survived and those we have lost to breast cancer.

A minimum donation of $35.00 for each CD purchased is required. Funds go to Best Chance Network, which provides services and screenings for uninsured women who have been diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer."

To order visit Quilters of South Carolina

1. The Artfull Bra Project

"Quilters of South Carolina began in February 1994 with a group of women with a big love of quilting. The first meeting was held in Columbia. Our first president was Helen Fairchild. We have since grown to almost 700 members from around the state as well as neighboring states."

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Breast Cancer Doesn't Stop on 10/31

October may be Breast Cancer Awareness Month, however; we must not stop on October 31 the Awareness about Breast Cancer and taking steps to help prevent and finding a cure for Breast Cancer.

As the Susan G. Komen RACE FOR THE CURE commences in my area of the LowCountry today at Daniel Island, SC; may we all become acquainted with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Organization. "Susan G. Komen for the Cure is one of hundreds of local chapters around the country working diligently to further the Foundation's mission to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease by advancing research, education, screening and treatment."

"Susan G. Komen for the Cure was founded on a promise between two sisters." This is an emotionally touching true story about the two Sisters, Suzy and Nan. Nancy details the onset of the unfortunate diagnosis, “As if it were yesterday, I can remember the phone call I received from Suzy one Tuesday afternoon. Her doctor had found a lump in her breast that was not a cyst. He recommended a biopsy.” Nancy pours her heart out in words about the hopeful surgical procedure and chemically induced treatments her Sister had to endure. She talks about the year 1978 when we learnt about First Lady, Mrs. Ford being diagnosed with breast cancer and undergoing a mastectomy. Her Sister responding, "Nan," she said, "as soon as I get better, let's do something about this. You can find a way to speed up the research. I know you can. And I want to fix up this waiting room and make it pretty for the women who have to be here. This isn't right."

To date, Nancy G. Brinker writes; "As I look back over the last 25 years since I founded Susan G. Komen for the Cure, I am amazed at our accomplishments. What began as a promise to my dying sister, Susan G. Komen, has evolved into the world's largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures…" Message From Our Founder

I encourage all to please visit Susan G. Komen for the Cure to learn more about this Organization and Breast Cancer.

Don’t STOP October 31, continue the Awareness