ARTrageous Bras Raises More Than $22,000 for Cancer Care Programs

November 13, 2020 – The Southeast Georgia Health System Foundation concluded its annual ARTrageous Bras fundraiser on Friday, Nov. 6, with a virtual auction. This year’s event, which included 43 incredibly designed bra entries, raised more than $22,000 for the Health System’s cancer care programs.

Developed to help increase breast cancer awareness, ARTrageous Bra entries were designed by Health System team members, local businesses and community members. The bras were on display at the Brunswick and Camden campuses throughout October and the Foundation collected $1 votes to determine the top 10 favorite bras.

The live auction event was a little different this year with the bras being modeled virtually; however it did not disappoint. Health System models Tiffany Alexander, CC-SLP, speech pathologist, Rehabilitation Services and Emergency Care Center-Brunswick team members Sarah Bessent, R.N.; Jana Clary, R.N.; Gina Copeland, R.N., director; Mallory Knight, unit coordinator; Logan Mobley, R.N.; and Josie Spivey, R.N., showcased the top 10 bras online, and the remaining bras were featured in a silent virtual auction.

The top 10 included:

1. “Emeralds, Diamonds & Pearls…We Value Our Girls” created by The Brunswick “GA” Chapter of Links, Inc. Health and Human Services Facet, raising more than $1,900 in $1 votes.
2. “Each Day Comes Bearing its Own Gifts Untie the Ribbons – Ruth Ann Schabacker” created by Larry L. Bryson Architect, P.C., raising more than $1,700 in $1 votes.
3. “Angel of Hope – May the Wings of an Angel Bring You Hope” created by Parker & Pennington Dentistry.
4. “Joy in Supporting a Cure for Breast Cancer!” created by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Zeta Iota Omega Chapter.
5. “Belle” created by Emmy Parker Temples.
6. “Mom” created by McKenzie Dewitt.
7. “Keep America Great” created by Ashley Tollison.
8. “Beauty Beyond Scars – Representing Women Who Have Been Through the Battle” created by Alicia Taylor, mammography, Southeast Georgia Health System Camden Campus.
9. “The Fierce Bear Hug Bra” created by Fierce Strategy + Creative.
10. “Alaskan Dream” created by Angi Tucker.

“Awareness is critical for early detection of breast cancer. ARTrageous Bras is a creative, attention grabbing fundraiser and a visual reminder for all to remember to take care of their breast health,” says Krista Robitz, director, Development, Southeast Georgia Health System Foundation. “We are extremely appreciative of all the enthusiasm from the participants, sponsors, voters and community.”

ARTrageous Bras sponsors included Survivor: Robins & Morton. Champion: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Zeta Iota Omega Chapter; Bulldawg Illustrated; Heartland EMS, Inc.; Hurt Norton & Associates and Parker & Pennington Dentistry. Fighter: Coastal Shopper & News: Emmy Parker Temples; Fierce Strategy + Creative; Hospice of the Golden Isles and Larry L. Bryson, Architect, P.C.

For more information, call the Southeast Georgia Health System Foundation at 912-466-3360 or email krobitz@sghs.org