Paint It Pink: Raising Awareness of Breast Cancer in Young Women October 2, 2008
125 West 18th Street
New York City, New York
New York City, New York
A gala reception to raise awareness of breast cancer in young women, , and raise funds for Young Survival Coalition (YSC), an organization engaged in education, advocacy and support for women and families affected by breast cancer. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres served amid some of the finest works of art being produced by artists of African, Caribbean and Latin American ancestry. Forty international exhibitors showcase paintings, sculpture and photography by established and emerging artists. YSC benefits from ticket sales, purchases of selected art work and a silent auction.
Official Website: http://www.paintitpink.org
Added by artadvocate on August 15, 2008
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artadvocate
Young womwn and women of color are usualll overlooked in the discusion of breast cancer, yet these two groups have high mortality rates. Awreness and advocay is needed to reverse the trend. This is a wothwhile effort to support