Charity auction introduces direct sponsorship lot

(CNS): The annual Breast Cancer Foundation Gala Dinner and Auction will be introducing a new lot this year in the hope of finding sponsors for thosein need of treatment. Alongside the usual list of items donated by local businesses such as travel excursions, one-of-a-kind experiences and exclusive specialty packages and gifts, guests can also bid on and donate charitable service packages to those in need. This is the first year that the foundation will introduce “mammogram and flight packages,” where bidders can choose to directly sponsor costs of medical exams or provide roundtrip air tickets to assist local breast cancer patients who require treatment overseas.

“The addition of these charitable packages to our live auction will have a tremendous impact on the direct assistance that the Breast Cancer  Foundation can extend,” said Heather McLaughlin on behalf of the foundation. “It will enable us to provide comfort and support to patients who cannot bear the financial burden of a diagnosis. The charitable packages will truly be a gift from your heart to theirs.

From its inception in 2009, the non-profit organisation has supported a number of persons with breast cancer in the Cayman Islands. The foundation’s goal is to raise funds to assist on island charities that provide breast cancer education and help those affected by the illness offset costs of treatment.

Organisers hope that this year’s gala dinner will surpass all previous fundraising efforts.
Anyone wishing to donate items to be auctioned at the gala event can contact Heather at the Breast Cancer Foundation e-mail: heather.mclaughlin@breastcancerfoundation.ky.