Fort Wayne Derby Girls

When:

Jan. 8th, 2012

Where:

Bell's Skating Rink

Who:

The Academy vs. TBA

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Fort Wayne, IN | April 23, 2008

Fort Wayne Derby Girls Team up with Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana to "Bust a Move" for Breast Cancer

The charity driven Fort Wayne Derby Girls are teaming up with Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana to raise funds for services and supplies for women with breast cancer in Fort Wayne. Near the end of summer, the two organizations will host an art exhibit and silent auction in conjunction with local artists, breast cancer survivors, and businesses. Aptly named "Bust a Move," the event hopes to raise over $4,000.

In addition to teaming up with Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana, the Fort Wayne Derby Girls have been given the opportunity to be part of Fort Wayne's Little Give through 95.1 WAJI, which will donate $100 to the cause with the hope that through the fundraiser, we can turn that into a substantial donation to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana.

For "Bust a Move," local artists and women will be volunteering their talents and their bodies to create unique, inspiring cast representations of the female bust and the emotions associated with breast cancer. Each cast will be painted, mounted on a powder-coated metal stand, and auctioned off for charity. We are in the process of selecting a venue that can offer us the opportunity to display the casts for approximately one month before the auction and host a gala that will include hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and live music. It will be an event to remember. We are also looking for local artists willing to paint the casts, businesses willing to donate cash or in-kind services, and breast cancer survivors willing to participate in the casting process.

Fort Wayne Derby Girls and Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana will kick off the "Bust a Move" effort on Saturday, April 26 at the 6th Annual Lapper, a 20-mile walk to support those affected by cancer in northeast Indiana. The Lapper takes place at Foster Park, with registration at 8:15am and the closing celebration at 1:00pm.

About Fort Wayne Derby Girls Inc.

Roller derby, once a common sport in mid-'70s, has staged a comeback. Fort Wayne is at the pinnacle of Indiana's roller derby resurgence. Since October 2005, the Fort Wayne Derby Girls, a non-profit, volunteer-run organization, has raised $26,000 for local women's and children's charities. The organization embodies the strength, courage, and vitality of Fort Wayne women while providing another form of athletic entertainment to the Summit City.

Charities benefiting from our efforts include: SCAN, Erin's House, Charis House, Sexual Assault Treatment Center, Hoosier Burn Camp, Great Lakes Burn Camp, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Habitat for Humanity- Women Build, Easter Seals ARC, Turnstone Center for Disabled Children, Victim's Assistance Program, Make A Wish Foundation, and Crossroad Children's Home.

About Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana

Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana is a not-for-profit agency providing free non-medical services to people with cancer and their families in northeast Indiana. It serves people who live in Allen, Adams, DeKalb, Huntington, Kosciusko, Noble, LaGrange, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, and Whitley counties.

For more information, contact Miss Jane RedRum, director of Media & Public Relations for the Fort Wayne Derby Girls, at jredrum@fwderbygirls.com.

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