Most breast cancer foundations focus on raising money for research or to help cover medical bills, but one is dedicated to putting fun back into the lives of women living with the disease.
The
Karen Wellington Foundation for Women wants women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, along with their families, to enjoy their lives by taking a break from the exhausting day-to-day struggles of doctor’s appointments, scans and chemotherapy and radiation treatments. The foundation provides these women with miniature vacations, spa visits, dinners and concert tickets.
Sticking with the theme of “Fun Now!” the foundation is hosting a
comedy showcase Aug. 11 to raise money to send more women on vacations and allow them to live in the moment.
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Six top local comedians will take the stage to address the sensitive issue doing what they do best:
Andy Gasper, Faith Mueller,
Laura Sanders,
Mark Chalifoux,
Gabe Kea and
Chris Weir.
“Comedy and humor are such a huge part of the healing process,” says Michael Holder, host, board member and local comedian. “There is tension we can destroy with comedy. Think of it is a way of laughing in the face of cancer.”
The foundation was founded eight years ago in honor of Wellington, a young mother who was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 30 and passed away 10 years later.
The benefit will take place 8-11 p.m. Aug. 11 at
Go Bananas Comedy Club in Montgomery. All ticket proceeds go to the foundation and its mission.
Do Good:
• Plan to
buy tickets and attend Fun Now!; admission is $15.
• Learn more about the Karen Wellington Foundation for Women at its
website.
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Lend your vacation home, condo or timeshare to the foundation to provide a fun break for a woman with breast cancer and her family.
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