They Built the Perfect Bras! Creative Cups™ Coming to Adelphi on March 19
Garden City, NY
February 2, 2009
They were made by mothers and fathers, grandparents and granddaughters, sisters, nieces, godparents, friends, and breast cancer survivors; by children and teenagers, students, teachers, and co-workers; sororities, sports teams and art classes.
They are made of fabric, clay, and paint; with sequins, beads, and flowers; with family memorabilia and keepsakes, with names like Mardi Bra, Time Cups, Wisdom, Erin Go Bra, Flowers for Grandma, Bronx Bombers, and The Beach.
They are Creative Cups™—ordinary bras created into works of art to be auctioned off at Adelphi University on Thursday, March 19, 2009, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., to benefit the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. Since its inception 28 years ago, the program has been at the forefront by providing counseling and outreach for breast cancer patients and their families.
Creative Cups™ has touched the hearts, minds, and artistic temperaments of more than 300 people, working alone or in groups, to create 247 perfect bras. Creative Cups™ came from all over New York: Long Island, Westchester, Ellenville, Rochester, Canandaigua, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Harpursville, Watertown, Manhattan, Astoria, Bronx, Forest Hills, Flushing, Middletown, and Scarsdale.
Six were from Florida, 22 from Maryland, three from Michigan, three from Virginia, two from Pennsylvania, two from Georgia, two from New Jersey, and one each from New Hampshire, Connecticut, Indiana, Nevada, Ohio, and Texas.
They honor those who have lost the battle with breast cancer and those who have survived. They celebrate the joy and beauty of life and many bring humor and lightheartedness.
Tickets are $50 for the public; and $25 for students. For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.adelphi.edu/nysbreastcancer or call 800.877.8077.
All tickets purchased will not be mailed and will be available at the event registration table for distribution on the evening of March 19.
About Adelphi University: Adelphi University, chartered in 1896, was the first institution of higher education for the liberal arts and sciences on Long Island. Through its schools and programs—The College of Arts and Sciences, Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, Honors College, Ruth S. Ammon School of Education, University College, and the Schools of Business, Nursing, and Social Work—the co-educational university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as professional and educational programs for adults. Adelphi University currently enrolls nearly 8,500 students from 41 states and 63 foreign countries. With its main campus in Garden City and centers in Manhattan, Hauppauge, and Poughkeepsie, the University maintains a commitment to liberal studies in tandem with rigorous professional preparation and active citizenship.
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