'It's a Breast Thing'

Monday, Oct. 3 — Kick off Breast CancerAwareness Month by supporting patients in your community.

The fourthannual “It’s a Breast Thing” event takes place Tuesday to support local people undergoing the diagnosis, treatment and survivorship of breast cancer. Roughly230,000 new invasive diagnoses are expected throughout 2011, as well as nearly40,000 deaths, according to the American Cancer Society.

Stop by and vote in thepopular bra decorating contest: Thirty bras have been submitted by individuals andlocal businesses under this year’s fairy-tale theme, and the top 12 will befeatured in the organization’s calendar featuring photos of local survivors. Submissionsmay be purchased at the event for $30 each. The event is free, but donationsand proceeds will go toward the It’s a Breast Thing Non-Profit Corp., whichhelps patients in Ingham, Eaton, Clinton and Shiawassee counties without-of-pocket expenses. The fundraiser will also feature a program abouthormones, exercise and cancer awareness.

'It’s a Breast Thing'Fundraiser

5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4

Eagle Eye Golf Club

15500 Chandler Rd., Bath

itsabreastthing.org