Breast Cancer Benefit

my-hope-chestOn October 13th, 2016, Creative Loafing will present a major menswear fashion show,  “In a Breast Pocket,”  benefiting the Shimberg Breast Center at St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital. The event will begin at 6:30 pm at CL Space (1911 N 13th St., Ste. W200 in Tampa).

Reservations — $100 to attend fashion show, after party (food & drink inc.) & participate in a post-runway auction; $25 / after party & participate in post-runway auction — RSVP online at cltampa.com/inabreastpocket.

Thirty male models (mix of professionals and eye-catching locals) will walk the runway to help support the cause. Internationally-known artist & fashion designer Michael Vollbracht will lend his talent and collection of vintage menswear to the event, including clothes by designers: Kenneth Cole, Valentino, Ralph Lauren, Willi Smith, Tom Ford, Jeffrey Banks, Hermès, & Perry Ellis.

Tampa Bay’s newest men’s fashion destination, London Philips, will present its new fall collection, and there’ll be a post-runway  “Shirts Off  Their Backs”  auction during which attendees can bid on T-shirts designed by Vollbracht & worn by the models during the show.

Gifts to St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital support:

• Improved quality of life for all breast cancer patients, with care that includes diagnostic imaging, radiation therapy, medical oncology and infusion services.

• Cancer survivor programs, providing support, education and counseling services throughout & after treatment.

• Every significant advantage in breast care, including 3-D mammography, advanced ultrasound, MRI, lymphatic mapping, sentinel lymph node biopsy, Accelerated Partial-Breast-Irradiation, and Image-Guided Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy.

• Comfortable & compassionate treatment in a tranquil and spa-like environment at Shimberg Breast Center.

Space is limited, so make reservations early. Information about the show, contact St. Joseph’s Hospitals Foundation at 813.872.0979 or sjhfoundation@baycare.orgPlease use #CLBreastPocket for all digital promotions.

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