ALTON, IL -- The second annual “Bras on Broadway” fund-raiser attracted 62 submitted works of art that were available for purchase at a reception and silent auction held Saturday, Nov. 22. The reception had 120 attendees, and approximately $3,400 was raised to benefit Alton Memorial Hospital’s breast cancer patient support program, “You’ve Got a Friend.”
Gallery voting for the “Bra-vo” (People’s Choice) Award during the three-week exhibit resulted in Rose Tomlinson of Elsah winning for the second year in a row. Her bra, Rose’s Roses for Remembrance, was made in memory of friends and loved ones who have been affected by breast cancer. Another Bra-vo was presented to Brittney Maronie of Godfrey, who garnered the most social media Instagram votes. Her Angel of Music bra was dedicated to four of her family members.
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Event attendees enjoyed music by Off the Shoulder while sipping on a complimentary bra-tini provided by Bossanova Lounge of Alton. A special bra cake was made by My Just Desserts of Alton.
Rose Tomlinson again earned the Bra-Vo Award for her creating, Roses For Remembrance.
Brittney Maronie won the Instagram vote with her Angel of Music bra.
