Bates Design Fights Cancer with Fashion during "Knocking Out Breast Cancer" Fashion Show

PRLog (Press Release) - Oct. 26, 2012 - (CHICAGO) – The Barbara Bates Foundation (http://www.barbarabatesfoundation.org), in conjunction with the Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation, is hosting an event “Knocking Out Breast Cancer” on Sunday, October 28th beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the Prentice Women’s Hospital.  Proceeds from the Fall 2012 Fundraiser/Fashion Show will benefit the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University and the Sinai Health Systems.  

The event is unique in that all the fashion show models are survivors of breast cancer or currently battling the disease. Barbara Bates is herself a breast cancer survivor.  Bates is the first person to tackle an event of this kind that supports cancer research specifically targeted to women of color in the Chicagoland area.  “Through my experiences I learned that breast cancer does not have a “type”, said Bates.  “It can strike anyone despite their race, age, size or even family history and I wanted to use my unique talents and gifts to help others learn about this disease and perhaps help save their lives.”  

Who:  The Barbara Bates Foundation

What:  Knocking Out Breast Cancer a Fundraiser and Fashion Show

When:  Sunday, October 28th

Reception 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Fashion Show 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Where: Prentice Women’s Hospital, Level 3

250 E. Superior St., Chicago

Why: To benefit breast cancer education through the Robert H. Luire Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern Hospital and the Sinai Health System.

ABOUT THE BARBARA BATES FOUNDATION

Founded in 1999, the Barbara Bates Foundation is a philanthropic organization with two missions:

Raise funds for educating African American and Latino women on the early detection and treatment of breast cancer.

Recognize  inner-city high school students who excel despite difficult circumstances by donating to them custom prom attire and formal wear.

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