GRAPHICS IV Art Bra Show

The art bra show this weekend was a surreal experience.  It started off as any show should with models arriving, getting their hair and makeup done, and watching as the venue transformed from museum to fashion show.

Barbara, director of the show and auction, working on last minute details.

Samantha giving Elisa some pointers on walking the runway.








There were people lined up out the door waiting to get into the sold out show.

They were waiting to bid on some fabulous art bras, and other items that were donated to raise money for the Breast Cancer Resource Center of Central Texas.








A lot of friends and family members attended the event.  Mom, Nancy, and Linda had a great time and loved looking at all of the fabulous art work.  Dad and Diane were unable to attend because Dad was sick and did not want to be around people on chemotherapy.

Dad and Diane's "Hooters" Bra was a hit and had a ton of bids.  I'm not sure exactly what it sold for, but my friend Mark and his date bowed out of the bidding at $120.

The models mingled with the guests before the show, trying out the food, and also getting a first look at some of the fabulous items.  It was a great time spent with friends and family.

Me with my breast friend Runi.  Runi is a survivor and Pink Ribbon Cowgirl wrangler, helping all of us find out way through the survivor world.

Cody and me hanging out before the show.  My makeup is done, and I actually have eyelashes!

Photo of the bra, "Argg Matey!", that I wore in the show.






The runway show itself started out great, or it sounded great from all of the cheers we could hear in the back as we lined up for our turn to walk the runway.  Then the music stopped, something had gone wrong.  Sarah, one of the models, collapsed about a quarter of the way down the runway.  Numerous doctors at the event began to attend to her, preforming CPR, and managing to stabilize her before she was taken away in an ambulance.  Thank goodness she is okay, just exhausted and battling the demons of chemotherapy.  This was the moment when everyone, audience members and models alike, realized the seriousness of the disease that we fight.  Some of the audience members could not handle the in your face reality of our situation and they left.  Those that stayed witnessed the love, courage and strength that we, as survivors, have as we finished the show for Sarah.  Mom took a video of me walking the runway.



The evening progressed and as the live auctions began for the bras, the audience members opened up their hearts and wallets, helping to raise amazing amounts of money for BCRC.

Mom giving me a big kiss after the show!

With Aunt Barbara, who had a fabulous time!







Thanks to all of you who were able to come and support me and the rest of us in this endeavor.  Especially to those who were not there - Shelton and Diane and Carolyn and Regan.  ALL of you have made this journey for Cody and me an easier one.  Thank you.