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Brides Against Breast Cancer Charity Event

by Lei Conrad

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The Brides Against Breast Cancer Charity Event is being held August 16th - 18th at the Holiday Inn on Hurstborne.

Featured on Oprah, Brides Against Breast Cancer is making dreams come true for men and women diagnosed with terminal breast cancer. It is the Making Memories Foundation’s number one fund raising event across the nation.

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Brides Against Breast Cancer has received nearly 12,000 gown donations with an estimated retail value of over 3 million dollars. Over half the gowns are new designer gowns, donated directly from bridal shops and manufactures across the USA.

Prices for the gowns range from $89 to $799, and sizes range from 4 to 44. Accessories like slips, veils and shoes may also be available depending on the event.

“In America alone, one person receives a diagnosis of breast cancer every 2 1/2minutes, while every 12 minutes someone loses his or her battle against this disease.” *

The Making Memories Foundation also sponsors “Quilters Against Breast Cancer” and “Diamonds for Dreams” along with many other activities benefiting those diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer.

Brides Against Breast Cancer Event Schedule:

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Thursday, August 16
VIP Preview Sale: This fund raising event will be your first chance to see and purchase the gowns. Admission is $35 for the brides, and $15 for their companions.

To pre-register for the VIP Preview Event and get more information, you can visit PerfectWeddingGuide.com

Friday, August 17 and Saturday, August 18
The gown sale is from 10 a.m. to 8 pm and admission is free.

If you are not in the market for a wedding dress, but would still like to support a great cause, male and female volunteers are still needed for the event. Contact Joyce@PWG.com for more information.

If you are unable to attend this week’s event, the next Brides Against Breast Cancer Charity Event will be held in Lexington August 23rd - 25th at the Holiday Inn North.

* Information is from the Brides Against Breast Cancer website, and the official news release.

Did you attend the event? Did you find your perfect wedding dress? Has someone you know been helped by the Making Memories Foundation? Leave us a comment below and tell us about it.

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