Thursday, October 22, 2009

Bras for the Cause Response

I'm really interested to see how some of the art that is produced is so directly connected to the cause. I don't really understand how they are as successful as they are...buying a bra to put on one's mantle seems a bit odd to me, but they are certainly gorgeous pieces of art. It seems like the events that they do are just fun and casual, and I really like that. A lot of the other organizations are more on the formal side, which I find dull because I feel that art should be leisurely and pleasurable. I would like to know more about which states do this and what the events really look like. I would also like to see some of the pieces and see what all the hype is about.

Bras for the Cause notes

*The main goal of this organization is to improve the health of Iowans, with a focus on breast cancer
*Benefits those both insured and uninsured
*Provides funding for testing, research, and grants focusing on breast and cervical cancer
*Raises funds through selling decorated bras that have been donated by artists
*Although concentrated in Iowa, there are other participating states