Charter Media Hosts Third Annual Evening of Hope

Proceeds Go To The Susan G. Komen For The Cure Foundation

October 30, 2008       2 Comments
By: MyBayCity Staff

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An Evening of Hope, Charter Media's third annual event benefiting the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation was held at the Horizon's Conference Center in Saginaw
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Charter Media honors it in a classy manner! Charter Media hosted their third annual "An Evening of Hope" event at Horizon's Conference Center in Saginaw last Thursday. This event is designed to help eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease by raising money for research, training, screening and development projects in our community and communities around the world!

An estimated 178,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected in women in 2007 and growing. An estimated 40,460 women will die from breast cancer this year. Until more is known about preventing breast cancer, early detection offers the best defenses against breast cancer. All women are at risk for breast cancer. Women 50 and older are at a greater risk.

The evening showcased the wonderful advancements in medical care and highlighted stories of triumph and success from breast and other cancer survivors.

Over 100 local businesses donated items for a silent auction to raise funds for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The event continues to grow and donations given are more prosperous every year for the cause. Charter Media is dedicated to giving back to the communities it serves with many fine events throughout the year such as this one.

Ashley LaForest, Miss Bay County 2009 was a guest speaker at the event. When Ashley was just 15 months old, she was diagnosed with Endodermal Sinus Tumor. The toxicity of the chemotherapy treatments left her with scar tissue in her lungs as well as hearing impairment.

As Miss Bay County, Ashley is heavily involved in the pageant system. Her platform is C.U.R.E.D (Cancer Undergoing Research and Early Detection) where she has personally taken great strides to educate others about this horrible disease.

Ashley's goal is to show others that she is not going to let her disability stop her from pursuing her dreams to reach out to others about cancer prevention. Ashley is a role model for other survivors, passionate about sharing her message and pursuing life with enthusiasm and courage.

There were numerous sponsors for this phenomenal event! Bay Regional Medical Center was the Corporate Sponsor and proceeds went to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation.

Each and every display portrayed an abstract of support for finding a cure for breast cancer
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Many "goodies" supporting a cure for cancer were on display this evening
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A "sweet" and supportive event it was!
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The 3rd & Soul band entertained the crowd with pleasing momentum during the dinner hour
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Charter Media representatives, George Lynch, Sylvia Lopez and Nancy Chartier take a moment to pose for MyTriCityNews camera!
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Jacqueline Abueita, Charter Media Account Executive poses with clients, Leslie and Ben from Complete Limo
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Miss Bay County 2009, Ashley LaForest poses with her grandmother. Ashley was a guest speaker for the event.
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Bruce Johnston, Charter Media (MI) General Sales Manager spoke at the event in support for the cause
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Ashley LaForest, Miss Bay County 2009 is a passionate cancer survivor and advocate for the cause!
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Charter Media hosted a class act event for the evening, one that was filled with supporters to find a cure for cancer
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Cancer survivors "take a stand" to fight for a cure
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Sandy Shaffer, Business Development Officer for United Financial Credit Union takes time to pose for MyTriCityNews camera! Visit United Financial Credit Union for more information!
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Support Her Ultra Premium Vodka was just one of the items auctioned to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Visit Support Her Vodka Website to purchase a bottle and support a cure! $5 from every bottle sold goes directly to research
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Julie McCallum of MyTriCityNews (Tri City BUZZ Television) poses with Charter Media Advanced Media Representative, George Lynch
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For Information On How Your Business Or Event Can Be Featured, Call Sales & Marketing Director, O.J. Cunningham At ((989) 892-8501 Or Email OJ@MyBayCity.com TODAY!

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Anonymous Says:       On November 02, 2008 at 09:14 AM Thanks for coming out and covering the evening. Great pictures, really captured the cause. Thanks again, "The Gang"

Anonymous Says:       On November 02, 2008 at 10:31 PM Thank you for the awesome coverage of an event for such a great cause. It's nice to see good news like this getting out to the public, more then what can be said for what we see from our other news media's like the Bay City Time, Saginaw News, TV5, 12 and 25. No Doom and Gloom, no need for the others to cover it. Thanks again MyBayCity.

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