Carrollton Community Chorus will perform at Art in Motion – ACS benefit November 14, 2015

PLANO, Texas - Oct. 26, 2015 - PRLog -- Art in Motion, Moving to a Cure will be held Saturday, November 14, 2015, 7:00pm at the Noah Event Center in Plano, TX and will benefit The American Cancer Society.  The annual event will be a little different this year as it will be a browsing opportunity to preview various art groups, one of which is Crosswinds Jazz Band, while grazing the hor’dourves.  The evening will begin at 7:00pm and because of the format, a limited number of tickets will be sold.

Carrollton Community Chorus is s group which allows those who are not professionally trained to sing, only criteria is that you love to sing.  Created in January 2015 with a group of 30 members, the chorus has grown to a group of 45 members.  The group meets weekly to practice and perfect the pitch of each member, preparing for performances at special events and concerts throughout the city and North Texas.

Singing a tribute to veterans and their families, each branch of the military will be honored as their song is sung.  The audience will be able to show their support to favored branches or all of the military represented.

Allison Woodford, Chair for the event says, “Carrollton Community Chorus will bring an appreciation and acknowledgment to our military and veteran families.  Many of our military suffer from cancer and or have family members who have been affected and this tribute is for them, expressing gratefulness through music.”

Journey into an interactive night filled with lights, sound, movement, artistry and glitz as you enjoy a variety of food and beverages in a cocktail party-like setting. Prepare to be mesmerized by the creativity of musicians, movement performers and visual artists chosen to intrigue and inspire your senses.  Numerous local art groups will perform through out the evening showcasing each individual expression of artistic ability.  Survivors and caretakers of various types of cancer will present throughout the evening their experiences and share highlights of their journey.

Join Art In Motion – Moving to a Cure, an evening benefiting the American Cancer Society in Plano on Saturday, November 14^th.  Tickets may be purchased at Art In Motion (http://gala.acsevents.org/site/TR?fr_id=69561&pg=entry).  Individual tickets start at $75 and direct donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Sponsorships may be purchased at various levels.  Packages range from $10,000 to $500, and more information is available at Art In Motion (http://gala.acsevents.org/site/TR?fr_id=69561&pg=entry).  All sponsorship commitments must be in American Cancer Society offices by October 14,2015 to ensure recognition in printed program.

For questions or more information about Art in Motion – Moving to a Cure or to serve as a volunteer for other Collin County events contact Katherine Espinoza of the American Cancer Society at Katherine.Espinoza@cancer.org (mailto:renee.corley@cancer.org) and 214-819-1265.

About Art in Motion
Art in Motion is an event to benefit the American Cancer Society.  Numerous events are held through out the year as fundraisers to help find a cure for various cancers and support those afflicted by this horrible disease.  The American Cancer Society is supported by donations from corporations and individuals and through events such as this event – Art in Motion, Moving to a Cure.  For more information about the Art in Motion, Moving to a Cure, visit Art in Motion (http://gala.acsevents.org/site/TR?fr_id=69561&pg=entry), Facebook / Art in Motion – Moving to a Cure.

About the American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of more than three million volunteers saving lives and fighting for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. As the largest voluntary health organization, the Society's efforts have contributed to a 20 percent decline in cancer death rates in the U.S. since 1991, and a 50 percent drop in smoking rates. Thanks in part to our progress nearly 14 million Americans who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will celebrate more birthdays this year. We're finding cures as the nation’s largest private, not-for-profit investor in cancer research, ensuring people facing cancer have the help they need and continuing the fight for access to quality health care, lifesaving screenings, clean air, and more. For more information, to get help, or to join the fight, call us anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org/fight.