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Dedicated to education and research about causes and treatment, Susan G. Komen for the Cure is the largest source of nonprofit funds in the world for the fight against breast cancer. On Thursday, March 24th, join Polka Dots and J. Paige in supporting this great organization as they host the first annual Shop For a Cause. In addition, the event will honor Terri Lank, a wonderful woman who recently lost a tough battle with cancer.

Photographed by: Mindee Stokes

Pink Ribbon Gals Pull up Their Canvas for Charity

Resident artist and founder of The Art Cure, Tatiana von Tauber, invited those touched by breast cancer to take part in a self-discovery and expression art class and donate their masterpieces for a month-long international web auction to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The exhibit will be housed at the Horizon Gallery during October and will include an array of international and local artists in conjunction with breast cancer survivors who donated art pieces for the cause. All of the artwork is available to view and bid on at www.theartcure.blogspot.com for international participation. Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Coastal Georgia Affiliate and the Young Survival Coalition Savannah Affiliate are the two organizations that will receive 50% each of the total auction sales.

The VIP opening gala begins Friday, October 1 from 5-9 p.m.
The public opening begins Sunday, October 3 from 3-6 p.m.
The silent auction ends with an official closing party Friday, October 29 from 5-9 p.m.

Come out to the 3rd Annual Pink Tea “Celebration of Life” Breast Cancer Event which will benefit the  Young Survival Coalition, Savannah Affiliate.   Hale Tea will be serving their “special” teas again this year!  There will be activities for children such as Silly Dilly the clown, scavenger hunts, and more!  For adults there will be raffles, shopping opportunities, one of a kind hand-painted wine glasses, and silent auctions.  Also come see Guardians of the Ribbon “Pink Fire Truck” and enjoy celebration cake.

Cost: $5.00

More Info: visit www.freewebs.com/pinktea912/ or www.youngsurvival.org/savannah

Breast cancer in young women may only account for a small percentage of all breast cancer cases, but the impact of the disease is still wide spread. Many young women and their doctors are unaware of the risk of breast cancer, and very little research focuses on the treatment and diagnosis of this particular group. On Sunday August 15, the Young Survival Coalition Savannah will be throwing their 3rd Annual Pink Tea “Celebration of Life”to help raise awareness. Last year’s event brought out more than 300 people and this year’s event is well on its way to being a success.

Young Survival Coalition (YSC) is an international organization dedicated to critical issues unique to young women and breast cancer. The group lends support to women who have been or are diagnosed with cancer, particularly those diagnosed under 40 years old.