The Fred Astaire Dance Studio in West Palm Beach is seeking five breast cancer survivors to join the party in “Dancing with the Survivors” on Thursday, Oct. 2.
The nationwide, signature fundraising event to benefit the Pink Fund will celebrate breast cancer survivors who thrive in their recovery and make a difference in the lives of other cancer patients.
The call is open to men and women, and dance experience is not required. Fred Astaire Dance Studio West Palm Beach will pair up each of the five participants with a professional dance partner for eight private lessons, plus as many group lessons as necessary at no cost to the dancers. The event is meant to be a showcase, not a competition.
The fundraiser is an evening that celebrates breast cancer survivors who thrive in their recovery and make a difference in the lives of other cancer patients.
Breast cancer survivors across the country are paired with Fred Astaire Dance Studio professionals and participate in a dance showcase featuring various ballroom dances to raise money to support the Pink Fund’s mission: 90 days of non-medical financial assistance to breast cancer patients in active treatment.
While fighting for their lives, many breast cancer patients in active treatment lose their livelihoods. Unable to work, patients often face catastrophic financial losses.
The Pink Fund, founded in 2006 by breast cancer survivor Molly MacDonald, who experienced this herself, provides individuals in active treatment with up to 90 days of direct financial assistance to cover non-medical expenses, such as health insurance premiums, housing, transportation and utilities. The Pink Fund helps to meet basic needs and decrease stress levels, aiding breast cancer patients to strengthen their fight and improve survivorship outcomes and their quality of life.
Anyone who is interested, or who knows a survivor who might be interested, should contact Fred Astaire Dance Studio West Palm Beach at (561) 478-1400 or e-mail michaelmicek@fredastaire.com for more information.
To learn more about the Pink Fund, visit www.thepinkfund.org.
