Delicious Corsets presents:
>
> "CORSETS FOR A CURE" TO RAISE FUNDS FOR LOCAL BREAST
> CANCER FOUNDATION
>
> Artist-Designed Garments Uplift
>
> Philadelphia, PA, January 14, 2008 -- A fundraiser
> on February 1, 2008
> for the Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation will
> feature the kickoff
> of an online auction of 18 unique corsets handmade
> by artists and
> designers. The event will be held from 7 -10 pm at
> the Tower
> Investments offices at 969 N 2nd Street,
> Philadelphia PA. It is free
> and open to the public.
>
> Delicious Corsets of Northern Liberties donated 18
> garments to local
> and national artists as blank canvases on which to
> express the
> artists' thoughts on breast cancer, women's bodies,
> and the courage of
> cancer survivors. The exquisite custom designs
> include, "Let's Put
> Philly on the Map," featuring a 19th century map of
> Philadelphia, and
> "I Dreamed I Was Frida Kahlo in My Delicious
> Corset," inspired by the
> Mexican artist.
>
> A preview showcasing eight of the garments will be
> on display for the
> month of January in the windows of The Art Institute
> of Philadelphia
> at 1610 Chestnut Street in Center City.
>
> Amy McConnell, co-owner of Delicious Corsets and the
> event organizer,
> was inspired by the courage of her friend Andrea
> Collins-Smith, a
> 38-year-old mother of six recently diagnosed with
> stage 4 inflammatory
> breast cancer (IBC). "When Andrea was diagnosed, I
> felt the need to
> act," said McConnell. "With the help of these truly
> talented and
> generous artists the Delicious Corsets family can
> raise money and
> awareness of this disease."
>
> Bidding for the corsets will be open online
> throughout the month of
> February at www.corsetsforacure .com, concluding on
> February 29th,
> 2008. Funds from the sale of the garments will
> benefit the Linda
> Creed Breast Cancer Foundation, a Philadelphia
> non-profit organization
> specializing in breast cancer education, early
> detection and support.
>
> The fundraiser on February 1st will feature the
> sounds of DJ Glitz and
> a performance by the Bawdy Girls, and is
> co-sponsored by P.I.N.K.
> Vodka, Triumph Brewing Company, and Pabst Blue
> Ribbon Beer. A raffle
> will be conducted at the opening reception to
> directly benefit the
> family of Andrea Collins-Smith.
>
> For more information, visit www.corsetsforacure .com.
>
>
> "The Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation is
> committed to promoting
> breast health, fostering the healing process and
> establishing a public
> agenda for prevention and cure. We accomplish this
> by offering access
> to mammograms and diagnostic tests, through
> education and outreach, by
> providing financial relief, and by driving an
> effective advocacy agenda."
> www.LindaCreed. org
>
>
> "CORSETS FOR A CURE" TO RAISE FUNDS FOR LOCAL BREAST
> CANCER FOUNDATION
>
> Artist-Designed Garments Uplift
>
> Philadelphia, PA, January 14, 2008 -- A fundraiser
> on February 1, 2008
> for the Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation will
> feature the kickoff
> of an online auction of 18 unique corsets handmade
> by artists and
> designers. The event will be held from 7 -10 pm at
> the Tower
> Investments offices at 969 N 2nd Street,
> Philadelphia PA. It is free
> and open to the public.
>
> Delicious Corsets of Northern Liberties donated 18
> garments to local
> and national artists as blank canvases on which to
> express the
> artists' thoughts on breast cancer, women's bodies,
> and the courage of
> cancer survivors. The exquisite custom designs
> include, "Let's Put
> Philly on the Map," featuring a 19th century map of
> Philadelphia, and
> "I Dreamed I Was Frida Kahlo in My Delicious
> Corset," inspired by the
> Mexican artist.
>
> A preview showcasing eight of the garments will be
> on display for the
> month of January in the windows of The Art Institute
> of Philadelphia
> at 1610 Chestnut Street in Center City.
>
> Amy McConnell, co-owner of Delicious Corsets and the
> event organizer,
> was inspired by the courage of her friend Andrea
> Collins-Smith, a
> 38-year-old mother of six recently diagnosed with
> stage 4 inflammatory
> breast cancer (IBC). "When Andrea was diagnosed, I
> felt the need to
> act," said McConnell. "With the help of these truly
> talented and
> generous artists the Delicious Corsets family can
> raise money and
> awareness of this disease."
>
> Bidding for the corsets will be open online
> throughout the month of
> February at www.corsetsforacure .com, concluding on
> February 29th,
> 2008. Funds from the sale of the garments will
> benefit the Linda
> Creed Breast Cancer Foundation, a Philadelphia
> non-profit organization
> specializing in breast cancer education, early
> detection and support.
>
> The fundraiser on February 1st will feature the
> sounds of DJ Glitz and
> a performance by the Bawdy Girls, and is
> co-sponsored by P.I.N.K.
> Vodka, Triumph Brewing Company, and Pabst Blue
> Ribbon Beer. A raffle
> will be conducted at the opening reception to
> directly benefit the
> family of Andrea Collins-Smith.
>
> For more information, visit www.corsetsforacure .com.
>
>
> "The Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation is
> committed to promoting
> breast health, fostering the healing process and
> establishing a public
> agenda for prevention and cure. We accomplish this
> by offering access
> to mammograms and diagnostic tests, through
> education and outreach, by
> providing financial relief, and by driving an
> effective advocacy agenda."
> www.LindaCreed. org
>
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