It makes me feel kind of weird, but obviously the Man Upstairs gave me something and it touches people, and I’m just so blessed. – Eddie Van Halen
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October 9 - 10, 2020 • Vol. 2, Issue 17
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Pink shoes: The tradition continues for center director
This company-wide program to thank essential workers cannot be combined with any other offers. Essential workers can simply present their work identification or paycheck stub and fill out the form online. This special promotion is open to a variety of essential workers, including: • Health Care Workers
Submitted to Branson Globe Ben Morris doesn’t mind the stares or snickers much anymore when people point to his pink shoes. The director of Cox Branson’s Cancer Center is 12 years into his tradition to wear pink shoes every day in October to show support for his breast cancer patients. “Most people know the drill by now,” he says with a smile. “There’s always a bit of mystery about which shoes I’ll choose, so it’s always fun to walk into the hospital on October 1 to show them what I’m wearing. Staff start asking me in September what I’m going to pick.” Morris has gone through quite a few fun pairs over the years, including pink Converse sneakers and pink dancing shoes. This year, he took a more formal approach and is sporting pink dress shoes made by Modello Bartomoleo. “It’s kind of hard to find pink dress shoes apparently,” Morris says with a laugh. “These were made in Poland.” Although the styles change each October, the reason behind his pink promise is still the same. “I want patients going through breast cancer to understand our team’s dedication to helping them recover,” he says. “If it takes me wearing pink shoes for them to get that message, then I’m all in!”
SEE WONDERWORKS, PAGE 15
SEE PINK SHOES, PAGE 7
Record Month at Library:
Taneyhills has much to offer patrons. Page 2
Ribbons Being Cut:
Celebrity Lounge & more with openings. Page 2
Eeek! It’s Dracula:
BRAC brings the thriller to the stage. Page 14
WEATHER...page 25 Windy and warmer for the upcoming week.
Ben Morris, director of Cox Branson’s Cancer Center, sports his pink dress shoes. (Special to Branson Globe)
WonderWorks Branson offers free admission for essential workers Submitted to Branson Globe BRANSON, Missouri – (October 5, 2020) – Never before have we as a nation taken such notice of how much essential workers contribute to our society. We know how much we need them and how important they are to keeping our needs met. WonderWorks Branson is celebrating essential workers by offering them free admission now through November 20,
2020. Additionally, they can get a discounted admission rate of $15 per person for up to three guests. “You have been so busy serving your communities,” explains Brenda Dent, general manager at WonderWorks Branson. “We feel it is our turn to pay it forward and welcome you as our guest to explore and let your mind play and have some fun!”