Bates Foundation Announces 2nd Annual "Knocking Out Breast Cancer"

NAPERVILLE, Ill. - July 19, 2013 - PRLog -- The Barbara Bates Foundation today announced that the 2^nd Annual “Knocking Out Breast Cancer” Fashion Show will be held on Sunday, October 13^th at one of the hottest new events spaces in the city, Venue One, 1044 W. Randolph St.  This second annual fashion show raises funds for breast cancer education and awareness targeted to women of color.  Proceeds from the Fall 2013 Fundraiser/Fashion Show will benefit Sinai Health Systems and Loretta Hospital

In 2012, The Bates Foundation raised $50,000 that was targeted to Sinai Urban Health Institute’s (SUHI) “Helping Her Live” program. This outreach program sends health workers into the community to teach minority women about the importance of getting mammograms.  

The event is unique in that all the 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.”

There will be a series of events leading up to the October Fashion Show, including what the planning team calls “Your Small Change for Change”” where mannequins are dressed in pink tulle fabric and taken to locations across the market.  Supporters can give their extra change to support the effort and learn more about other ways to support the Foundation’s efforts.

Saturday, July 20
NASCAR - STP 300
Small Change for Change
3:00 p.m.
Chicagoland Speedway
Joliet

Thursday, July 25, 2013
Scoops NYC Boutique
Shopping Event
6:00pm – 9:00pm
1702 N. Milwaukee Avenue

August 3, 2013
Small Change for Change
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Walgreen’s
35^th & Martin Luther King Drive

Fishman Fabrics
1101 S. Des Plaines St.

Norman's Bistro
1001 E. 43^rd St.

Take 1 & Cut Salon
1315 S. Michigan Ave.  

Saturday, August 17, 2013
McDonald’s 1^st Annual Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk
7:00 - 8:00 a.m. Pre-Registration
Registration Fee - $25.00
McDonald’s Campus
2915 Jorie Blvd.
Oakbrook, IL.

August 22, 2013
Contessa Bottega
Shopping Event
1 E. Delaware St.
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

September 21
Chicago Football Classic
Small Change for Change
Soldier Field

Sunday, October 13^th
Knocking Out Breast Cancer a Fundraiser and Fashion Show
Reception 5:00 p.m.
Fashion Show 7:30 p.m.
Celebrity Party - 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Venue One
1044 W. Randolph St.
Tickets $250.0

All events benefit breast cancer education through at Sinai Health System and Loretta Hospital.

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.

ABOUT SINAI HEALTH SYSTEMS

Located on the west side of Chicago, Sinai Health System is recognized as a national model for urban health care delivery. Sinai Health System is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Sinai Children's Hospital, Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, Sinai Medical
Group, Sinai Community Institute and Sinai Urban Health Institute.

ABOUT LORETTA HOSPITAL

The Loretto Hospital Foundation is the primary fundraising entity for Loretta Hospital and seeks to improve access to - and quality of - healthcare in the Austin community by funding clinical equipment, capital projects, and program development at Loretta Hospital.