Thank you, New Haven!
We had a wonderful time, and raised lots of money for un- and under-insured patients at the Smilow Breast Center.
Other highlights from this year:
Bridgette Raes of BlogTalkRadio has interviewed a trio of people for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, among whom is our own Gaye Hyre!
Listen to the show (Gaye’s intervew starts at 36:26 in.)
The New York Times has an article about our 2012 honoree Nancy M. Cappello, Ph.D. and her work on behalf of women with dense breast tissue.
We are delighted to announce that renowned makeup artist, (and New Haven native) d. d. Nickel is joining us to work her magic on the runway models at our October 14th event. d. d.’s credits include high fashion, television, movies, broadway, and runways and red carpets from New York to Cannes. Check out her web site www.ddnickel.com. Welcome to ArtBra, d. d.!
Tom Hiddleston
Tom Hiddleston has donated an autographed photo of himself as Loki from Marvel’s The Avengers.
It will be combined with the art bra “Cancer, No More Mischief ” and auctioned off as one item.
Architectural services from noted architect Duo Dickinson
Mr. Dickinson will supply 8 hours of professional architectural services to design an outbuilding for your property, a new kitchen, or another project that you and he decide on together.
In addition, you will also receive a copy of his book Staying Put: Remodel Your House to Get the Home You Want.
This is $1000-worth of services, so bidding will begin at $500.
Presenting the proceeds of ArtBra New Haven 2012:
$10,000 to the Breast Center at Smilow for under- and uninsured patients, and $1,000 to The Boutique at Smilow for prescribed compression garments for those without insurance coverage.
L to R: Bonnie Lurie, RN and ArtBra New Haven member; Dr. Anees Chagpar, Director of the Breast Center; Gaye Hyre, President of ArtBra New Haven; and Jeanette Brooks, manager of The Boutique.
