Concours d’Elegance Charity Gala to Benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, San Diego

The 2010 Del Mar Concours d’Elegance hosts charity dinner gala October 16th benefitting Komen San Diego.
By: Rachel Wiley
 
Oct. 9, 2010 - PRLog -- San Diego, CA -- The elegance of world-class automobiles comes home this October 16-17 with the Del Mar Concours d’Elegance. Like a hand-crafted art gallery opening, only the most rare antique and classic cars are invited to display for judging, ensuring the best of the best. The event benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, San Diego, with a lavish charity dinner the evening of the 16th (the concours itself is Sunday the 17th).

The cars will be displayed inside the historic Del Mar paddock areas in a lush setting. The event begins at 6:00 pm and will include a cocktail reception with appetizers, live and silent auction items, entertainment and much more. The public is welcome. Advance tickets are available for $75 at the website or day of show.

“We are proud to be associated with this fine and important organization, and we hope that all our participants join us in supporting this great cause,” said Concours d’ Elegance Chairman and CEO, Timothy Henry. “We are confident that the combination of venue and automotive classics will deliver one of the great and enjoyable experiences available on the antique and classic vehicle circuit.”

The show will provide direct benefit to the San Diego chapter of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, which raises funds and awareness for breast cancer research and prevention. October is the perfect month for the event not only to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month but because quite simply there is no better time to be in the San Diego area. Calm, temperate climate meets beautiful, expansive oceanfront views for a one-of-a-kind experience.

For more information or to purchase tickets please visit www.delmarconcours.com.

About Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, San Diego
Since its inception in 1995, $8.5 million has been given to local organizations that provide breast cancer education, screening, diagnostics, treatment and patient support for the uninsured or underinsured in San Diego County. Seventy-five percent of every dollar raised through Affiliate-sponsored events stays right here in San Diego County to fund free diagnostic mammograms, treatment and services for uninsured and underinsured women and their families. The remaining 25 percent funds international breast cancer research. In fact, next to the U.S. government, Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is the largest funder of breast cancer research in the world. For more information, please visit www.komensandiego.org.

Why is the Race for the Cure® so important to San Diego County?
Since launching the breast cancer movement more than 30 years ago, Komen for the Cure has transformed the culture – bringing breast cancer out of the closet – changing the way the world talks about and treats this devastating disease. During the journey, it was often controversial and considered inappropriate to discuss diseases of the breast openly. We’ve come a long way – but we face new challenges. Here in San Diego County, many underserved women find breast cancer at a later and more aggressive stage and have a higher mortality rate. Still others have lost their jobs and can’t afford medical insurance. All of this is compounded by the California state budget crisis which forced the closure of the only free mammogram program open to women in this state. So, we’re doubling our efforts here at Komen San Diego to do what we can to raise additional funds. We raise funds primarily through the Race for the Cure®.

Did you know?
One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.
The most significant risk factors are being a female and getting older.
Breast cancer doesn’t discriminate.
Breast cancer typically strikes women during their most productive years, both professionally and personally.
Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in U.S. women ages 40-59.
Men can get breast cancer, too. One percent of breast cancer diagnosis will be in male patients.

Contact:
Rachel Wiley
Olive PR Solutions
350 W. Ash St. #103
San Diego, CA 92101
717-676-8198
rachel@oliveprsolutions.com
http://www.komensandiego.org

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