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University of Central Missouri Students Raise Over $525,000 for Cancer Patients at Bra Couture KC Charity Auction

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At the 10th annual Bra Couture KC charity auction, students from the University of Central Missouri's Fashion and Apparel Merchandising (FAME) and Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Education (FCSE) programs combined their efforts to raise over $525,000 for cancer patients. The event, which took place on April 22 in partnership with the University of Kansas Cancer Center, featured a silent auction, a VIP event, and a famous survivor show, where men and women cancer survivors walked the runway wearing one-of-a-kind costumes designed by local artists around a bra, symbolizing survival.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Bra Couture KC charity auction has been held annually at the Kansas City Downtown Airport for the past nine years, attracting around 1,500 patrons and selling out each time.
  • The event features a silent auction, a VIP event, and a famous survivor show, where cancer survivors walk the runway wearing custom-made bras designed by local artists.
  • The University of Central Missouri students have participated in the event for the past nine years, with support from the FAME and FCSE programs, and have raised over $525,000 for cancer patients this year.
  • One student's creation, designed by Tory Long, fetched a whopping $10,000 from a bidder, making it the highest bid for a UCM student's creation.
  • Students from the FCSE and FAME programs worked together to create the bras, with some students working on their own projects outside of class.
  • The event was a valuable learning experience for the students, allowing them to contribute to a cause that many of them may relate to, particularly if they or their loved ones have been affected by cancer.
  • Faculty members who participated in the event appreciated the opportunity to learn and provide a service to others, and were proud of the positive impact it had on the students.

Statistics:

  • The total amount raised by the University of Central Missouri students at the Bra Couture KC charity auction was over $525,000.
  • The highest bid for a UCM student's creation was $10,000, fetched by Tory Long's design.
  • Around 1,500 patrons attended the event, which sold out each year.
  • The Bra Couture KC charity auction has been held annually for the past nine years.
  • The event features a silent auction, a VIP event, and a famous survivor show, where cancer survivors walk the runway wearing custom-made bras designed by local artists.

Sources:

  • HT Digital Content Services
  • India Education Diary

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