Brazosport Health Foundation Announces Keynote Speaker for
In just one week, the Lake Jackson Civic Center will be transformed to a French Bistro for the 3rd biennial fundraiser, Fashion Fantasy: Passport to Paris. As the only fundraising event of the year for the Brazosport Health Foundation, Fashion Fantasy will raise funds for The Mermaid Project, a program that provides free breast education and breast healthcare to medically underserved men and women in Southern Brazoria County.
 The Brazosport Health Foundation is pleased to announce that this year’s Keynote Speaker is Crystal Brown-Tatum, President of Clear Communications. Crystal was featured on Oprah as the author of a Breast Cancer memoir – Saltwater Taffy and Red High Heels. She was also named 2009 Texas Blazing Star from the Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Texas, was twice voted Miss Congeniality in the Miss Texas USA Pageant, and was the recipient of the 2009 40 under 40 award from the Houston Business Journal.
The event will also feature heavy hors d’oeuvres, signature drinks, the highly anticipated Pink Purse Raffle and a trendy but guaranteed FUN fashion show. Star fashion models include Jeff Pynes, City Manager for City of Freeport; Joe Ripple, BISD Superintendent; Bob Sipple, Mayor of Lake Jackson; and Dr. Richard Fugler, Oral/Maxillofacial Surgeon of Lake Jackson.
On top of that, this year’s live auction will include multiple vacation packages, a golf fanatic’s package and a private meal and French cooking class. Silent auction items include a gym bag full of workout goodies, a Nine West Giraffe Tote filled with items for the pet lover, an auto package, Bed and Breakfast accommodations and much more!! The funds raised will benefit men and women in our community affected by breast cancer. The Mermaid Project has served over 1,300 individual clients, provided over 6,000 services, and has provided over $1 million in prevention, detection and treatment services for men and women who would not otherwise be able to afford care.
Fashion Fantasy: Passport to Paris will be held on Friday, April 8 around 5:00 PM at the Lake Jackson Civic Center. The “Fleur de lis”, or individual tickets, are on sale for $60. To purchase a ticket to the Fashion Fantasy or for additional sponsoring information please call Brazosport Health Foundation at 979-297-6190.
About Brazosport Health Foundation:
Brazosport Health Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds and increasing awareness for high quality healthcare in our community. Foundation initiatives include The Mermaid Project, the Adelaide Thorpe Scholarship Fund, the Bluebonnet Social and select capital campaigns for medical advancements at Brazosport Regional Health System. For more information about the Foundation, visit http://brazosport-health-foundation.org.
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