BRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER™ NATIONWIDE TOUR OF GOWNS
STOPPING IN INDIANAPOLIS ON MAY 22-23
Local Brides Can Help Make Dreams Come True for Stage IV Breast Cancer Patients
WHAT: Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation,™ a non-profit organization dedicated to granting wishes to men and women battling stage IV breast cancer, has kicked off its Brides Against Breast Cancer™ Nationwide Tour of Gowns and will be stopping in Indianapolis, IN on May 22-23. Local brides-to-be will have an opportunity to find their dream gowns while making wishes come true for metastatic breast cancer patients. The charity wedding gown sale features hundreds of beautiful gowns donated by manufacturers, designers, retailers and individuals. Specific gown prices range from $199 and up, including hundreds of brand name and designer gowns, some valued up to $8,000. Tiaras, veils, crinolines and other accessories will also be offered. Bridal gown donations will also be accepted for gowns 2006 and newer. For more information about the tour, please visit www.bridesagainstbreastcancer.org.
In addition, we are looking to grant a wish for someone with stage IV breast cancer. Please direct deserving individuals to our website at www.makingmemories.org to secure a wish packet.
WHEN: Power Hour Preview Shopping Spree – $20 Admission per Attendee
Saturday, May 22 from 10 a.m. – Noon
General Sale – Free Admission
Saturday, May 22 from Noon – 8 p.m.
Sunday, May 23 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
WHERE: Indianapolis Marriott Downtown
350 West Maryland Street
Indianapolis, IN 46225
PRESS OPPS: Pre-event coverage is encouraged. In-studio and phone interviews are available immediately. Press is also invited to cover during the Power Hour on Saturday at 10 a.m. as well as the General Sale on Saturday and Sunday. B-roll footage of hundreds of gowns, brides shopping and interviews with the national tour director, Brenda Chovanak, will be available throughout the event.
CONTACT: For press inquiries, questions and coverage, please contact Erin Scharf at (503) 491-8091 / pr@makingmemories.org. On-site contact is Brenda Chovanak at (425) 241-2823 / babc@makingmemories.org.
ABOUT MAKING MEMORIES BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION™
Headquartered in Portland, OR, Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation™ is a non-profit organization dedicated to granting wishes, including memory-making events, for stage IV breast cancer patients, while continuing to support, educate and increase awareness of breast cancer. Since its founding in 1998, Making Memories has developed various fundraising divisions including Brides Against Breast Cancer™, Pink Envelope Project, Quilters Against Breast Cancer and Diamonds for Dreams. These divisions support wish fulfillment and various educational programs of the foundation. Each year, Making Memories receives thousands of wedding gowns from various manufacturers, designers, retailers and individuals for the Brides Against Breast Cancer™ Nationwide Tour of Gowns, making it the organization’s primary fundraising activity. Making Memories has received national media coverage including Oprah, MSNBC, CNN, E! Entertainment, Newsweek, TIME, Redbook, Ladies’ Home Journal, Brides, Modern Bride, Martha Stewart Weddings, Family Circle, Woman’s Day and Shape magazine among others. For more information about Making Memories, please visit www.makingmemories.org.
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