CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — An effort to raise awareness during breast cancer awareness month manifested itself in a display of decorated bras.
The 17th annual Bra-ha-ha Awards Show and Auction was on Friday at the Delta Hotels by Marriott in Chesapeake. The event was put on by The Chesapeake Regional Health Foundation, and included more than 130 decorated bras on display.
10 On Your Side’s Stephanie Hudson once again had the honor and daunting task of judging the designs to inspire early detection and celebrate survivorship. A $1,000 check was presented to the grand prize winner.
Winners are chosen by a panel of local judges and modeled by breast cancer survivors during the final minutes of the evening.
This year’s winners:
- Grand Prize: Wilson’s Journey – designed by B&T Kitchens and Baths
- Most Creative: Queen NeferTITTY – designed by Hannah Newhall, Virginia Oncology – Port Warwick
- Best Craftsmanship: Stay on Track – designed by Jamie Riggs
- Most Inspirational: Circle of Friends and Family – designed by Debbie Ellington, Women’s Division Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Chesapeake
- Most Humorous: Don’t Chicken Out – designed by Liza Klink, Maury High School
- Best General Entry: With Common Cents We Can Make a Change – designed by Jennifer Ailiff
- Best Seasonal Entry: Why We Wear Pink in October – designed by Denise Crittenden
- Best School Entry – Adult: Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy – designed by Kelly Kitchens
- Best School Entry (14 & above): Breast Cancer Succs – designed by Madelynn Gordon
- Best CRH Staff Entry: Nightmare before Xmas – designed byRuth Pokines
- Best Nautical Entry: Upscale Sea Cups – designed by Allison Uniatowski
The bra art exhibit is going to be held at Lynnhaven Mall, in Virginia Beach, from Monday, Oct. 7-31.
Breast cancer survivors are invited to attend The Bra-ha-ha Celebration at Lynnhaven Mall Center Court, on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 5-7 p.m. Registration is required for this free event. It is open to the public and meant to celebrate breast cancer survivors and the people who support them. Go to Brahaha.org to register.
Net proceeds are used to help provide breast health screenings to uninsured and under-insured community members and to fund advanced breast health technology at Chesapeake Regional Healthcare.
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