VACAVILLE, CA September 23 2003 — Bosom Buddies of Solano County, an all volunteer, grass roots organization dedicated to the support of breast cancer patients and survivors, is pleased to announce its Third Quilt Auction and Craft Fair. The event will be held during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October 24-25, 2003 at the Vacaville Ulatis Community Center, and will benefit the Marti Nelson Cancer Research Foundation and other cancer related programs and patient services.
“We raised over $40,000 in our last auction, with the top quilt bid around $2,500,” said Margaret S., event coordinator, Bosom Buddies of Solano County. “The 2003 Quilt Auction and Craft Fair will be our third one and each year has proven to be bigger and better than the last. We’re confident that this year’s auction will be a huge success.”
The event doors will open on Friday, October 24 from 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. where attendees will be able to view over 100 quilts and wall hangings. In addition, the Country Store will be open and stocked with fabulous, handmade crafts including holiday decorations, Bosom Buddies pins, cookbooks and more.
Saturday, October 25 the doors will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PDT. Event activities that day will include a raffle, Country Store, and, of course, the auction. Quilts and wall hangings will be up for bid in two different formats — a silent auction, open from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT on Saturday and a live auction that begins on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. PDT.
For those interested in helping, Bosom Buddies of Solano County needs volunteers to:
• Donate craft items to the County Store — Please contact Karen at (707) 426-2660
• Work at the Quilt Auction — Please contact Jan (707) 447-6533
The next Bosom Buddies of Solano County meeting will be on September 24, 2003 (9:00 a.m. PDT) at 200 Hidden Valley Lane in Vacaville. Interested persons are invited to visit. For more information, please contact Margaret at solanobuddies@yahoo.com.
About Bosom Buddies of Solano County
Bosom Buddies of Solano County is an all volunteer, grass roots organization dedicated to the support of breast cancer patients and survivors. Its mission is to raise awareness of women’s health issues through education and support of patient related services and programs through fundraising events and activities. Bosom Buddies of Solano County is a subsidiary of the Marti Nelson Cancer Research Foundation with nonprofit status.
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