Breastcast art show raises funds for local breast cancer charity

The 3rd Annual Breasts of Colorado returns with a reception and art exhibit from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Englewood’s City Center to unveil this year’s breast casts. Inspired by similar philanthropic fundraising events in California and Oklahoma, last year’s inaugural event in Colorado raised $10,000 to help breast cancer patients in treatment.

This year’s event is again sponsored by The Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce and precedes Breast Cancer Awareness month, which begins today.

This summer, a group of more than 20 volunteer models, including survivors, patients and others who want to honor someone special in their lives, had molds of their chests made, which were decorated by local artists. Proceeds from these one-of-a-kind pieces of art will benefit Sense of Security (www.senseofsecurity.org), a local nonprofit whose sustained financial assistance ensures that breast cancer patients can stay secure in their homes and have enough good food to nourish themselves and their families.

Thursday’s event includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music and an exhibit of the completed breast casts. Attendees will have the opportunity to help raise additional funds through activities, such as a silent auction. There will also be a check presentation ceremony as well as prizes awarded to the artists and models at the event.

For more info, contact Rosemarie Cabral: 303-795-8240.