Sharsheret Hosts Second Annual Fashion Show At Neiman Marcus
Teaneck, New Jersey (October 15, 2008) – Sharsheret, a national not-for-profit organization supporting young Jewish women facing breast cancer, will host the second annual Fun with Fashion: Fashion and Gift Show, Tuesday, November 18th, 11:00 a.m. at Neiman Marcus in Paramus, New Jersey. Fun with Fashion will feature a kosher luncheon and the newest trends in fashion and gift giving from the experts at Neiman Marcus, just in time for Chanukah shopping. All proceeds from the event will benefit Sharsheret’s breast cancer programs. “Fun with Fashion is a great opportunity for Sharsheret to meet the women we serve and our dedicated supporters. We are grateful to all our committee members from the tri-state area and we are looking forward to a successful event,” noted Eillene Leistner, Executive Director of Sharsheret.
To purchase a seat at Fun with Fashion, please visit sharsheret.org/fashion2008.php or call (866) 474-2774 today. Seating is limited and reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information about coordinating a fundraising event in your community, please email Director of Operations Elana Silber at [email protected] or call (866) 474-2774.
About Sharsheret
Since the organization’s founding in 2001, Sharsheret has received more than 13,000 phone calls from those affected by breast cancer, health care professionals, women’s organizations, Jewish organizations, and others interested in learning more about the important services Sharsheret provides nationwide.
Sharsheret has developed three core programs in response to the needs of young Jewish women facing breast cancer: The Link Program, a peer support network connecting young women newly diagnosed or at high risk of developing breast cancer with others who share similar diagnoses and experiences by telephone and online on the Sharsheret Forum. Education and Outreach Programs, including health care symposia addressing the concerns of Jewish women and younger women facing breast cancer, Sharsheret Supports, a national model for local support groups, and Family Focus, a program for caregivers and family members. Quality of Life Programs, including the Busy Box for children with a parent facing breast cancer, Best Face Forward to address the cosmetic side effects of treatment, Empower, for single women facing breast cancer, Genetics for Life to focus on concerns and issues relating to hereditary breast cancer, and Embrace, a support program for women living with advanced breast cancer.
For more information about coordinating a fundraising event in your community, please email Director of Operations Elana Silber at [email protected] or call (866) 474-2774.