The venue is booked for Thursday, October 22 at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich, raffle prizes have been solicited, special contributor letters are out, and permits are being negotiated.
Guest speaker Geralyn Lucas, author of “Why I Wore Lipstick to my Mastectomy,” has accepted our invitation to talk about her experience with and eventual triumph over breast cancer. Lucas was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 27 and has proven an outspoken and inspirational survivor. “We feel very grateful to have Geralyn as our speaker. Her message is one of hope, and through her story, we aim to reach out to women of all ages at this year’s luncheon,” said the Benefit co-chairs, Mary Helen Holzschuh, Dee Mayberry and Lisa Skinner.

New this year will be a “Paddle Raise” in lieu of the traditional live auction, in which the auction leader stirs up the crowd and Benefit guests raise bra-shaped paddles to indicate the amount they’re willing to donate. Volunteer Jessie Drennen has crafted exquisitely decorated paddles – Victoria’s Secret has nothing on these! 
 

There is still time to sign up to help with the Benefit, and we’d love your help. If you’d like to get involved, or if you have a name you'd like added to our invitation list, please call the Alliance office at 203-861-0014.