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ashion, fun and frills await those attending the 2011 American Cancer Society Couture for Cancer, an event that style-savvy Topekans anticipate each year.
Bid on trendy fashion from world-renowned designers, catch the stiletto action of a spectacular fashion show, and titillate your taste buds with enticing edibles. Couture is your chance to mingle with the glamorous crowd – and to support a good cause. “When I think of the Couture for Cancer event, I get an overwhelming feeling of happiness to see close to 300 attendees coming together for the same purpose, which is the Fight Against Cancer,” said Christina Genrich, chair of the event. “Don’t get me wrong, the event is fun and a lot of wonderful fashion. But the purpose is what I think of first.” The trendy fashion event raises funds for the American Cancer Society’s mission to help people stay well, get well, find cures and fight back. If you’ve never experienced this shopping, social and charity event, this is the year to be there. The 7th annual Couture for Cancer will be April 16 at the Topeka Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $65, but there are additional perks available with VIP options. Details are available at topekacoutureforcancer.org.
couture for cancer The shopping, social and charity event of the year – the American Cancer Society’s 7th annual Couture for Cancer – is 4 to 7 pm, Saturday, April 16, at the Topeka Performing Arts Center (TPAC), 214 S.E. 8th Ave. For more information, to purchase tickets or to volunteer, contact the American Cancer Society at (785) 438-5607 or e-mail Stacie.Schroeder@cancer.org. Tickets are $65 per individual; reserved seating for $100 (only 30 available); VIP tickets for $175; or Men’s ticket for $500 (15 available). Information about Couture for Cancer can also be found at topekacoutureforcancer.org and on Facebook. Tickets can be purchased online.
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