Real Party: Pink Party for a Cure

I love a good party... anyone whose read my blog would know that.  But I love parties even more when they're for a good cause, like today's feature.  I came across this party on Catch My Party and knew I had to share it.  Catch My Party is one of my must-read party sites for inspiration because so may talented and creative ladies post their parties there!

As some followers may know, my grandma was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma last winter and it's my dream to be able to host an awesome fundraising party like this in her honor in the future (I actually wanted to do it this year, but life just got in the way - I hate when that happens!).  I adore fundraising events like these because it allows the opportunity for those people (including those who are diagnosed with the disease or illness) who aren't able to participate in another event other than a run/walk that many organizations tend to put on to support a disease .  Plus - who doesn't love a good get together with great friends, great food and desserts and of course drinks and socializing!?

So - on to the details of this party.  The hostesses, Jennifer and her friend Jenn, threw together this Pink Party as a way to raise funds to support their team in the breast cancer 3-day walk.  They had items from local businesses donated for raffle baskets as well as a silent auction.  Each guest was asked to donate money as part of their entry to the party - it was $10 per adult and $5 per child, which included 2 raffle tickets for adults and 1 for each child... additional raffle tickets were available for purchase at $5 a piece or 5 tickets for $20.  Their guest list for this party was approximately 30 people and they were able to raise more than $10,000 to support their team (although, I'm not sure that was all for this fundraiser).

Check out the party's awesome set up in the photos below:

Sign explaining entry cost

The duos story as to why they were joining in the 3-day Walk to Cure Breast Cancer

Some of the raffle baskets

A close up of some of the baskets

Some simple decor

The favor table

Cookie raffle basket (how cute are those cookies... seriously!)

Ribbon cookies for favors

pink candle favors

Pink chocolate cookie lolli's (those look awesome!)

Part of the dessert table set up

more desserts

I LOVE the idea of having a pink chocolate fountain - how fun is that... and such a great focal point!

Drink station.  I just loved the encouraging signs posted throughout the party

Live auction item (I'd love one of those mixers in pink... I especially wouldn't mind buying it know the money is going to a good cause!)

I hope you enjoyed taking a peek at this awesome fundraiser party for breast cancer!  It's such great inspiration for future fundraisers I'd like to host.  It's also a very welcoming site seeing parties for a cause.  To view some more photos, head over to Catch My Party!

Real Party: Breast Cancer Fundraiser

First off, Happy Halloween everyone!  It's hard to believe that another Halloween has come and gone and that another October is in the books.  Did your house see a lot of trick or treaters tonight?  We had about 10-12 kids stop by... which was pretty good I thought, being that we're new to the neighborhood.  My favorite was a little girl who was dressed as an adorable witch telling me that Reese's were her favorite candy!  Ah, too cute!


I've been super busy getting stuff ready and brainstorming more ideas for the baby showers I'm hosting in the next couple of weeks - one for my sister on the 13th and one for a good friend from college on the 20th!  Geesh, before you know it, it's going to be Thanksgiving... then Christmas and the New Year!  Where did 2010 go (although, I'm really excited for this year to be over - it's been way too crazy for me!  I'm hoping 2011 comes with a better forecast!)... With the update on the showers, I wanted to apologize for my lack of postings lately - I promise to a better blogger!

Anyway, I wanted close out October with something that wasn't Halloween related, but still appropriate for the time.  I came across this adorable and super cute idea for a Breast Cancer Fundraiser and thought since October's ending, so is breast cancer awareness month - but that doesn't mean we should be supporting the cause and forget about the disease.  I had to share this because the details were just too great - and it was such a sassy party for a fundraiser!

I came across the fundraiser on Catch My Party.  The party was hosted by Aileen's friend Denise, who was raising money for the 3-day Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Walk.  Aileen is the creative mastermind behind Lil' Buckaroo Designs and designed the printables for the event {including the cute little bra art}.

How cute is this hot pink and black invite!  Such a great idea to spend time with your friends while still raising money for a great cause!

Didn't I tell you that bra art was too cute?!?!

Always nice to have some prizes on-hand to let your guests know you appreciate their donation and support!

A great color scheme carried throughout the party - beautiful!

These lovely letters were created by the hostess' twin sister.  If you're interested in purchasing some custom letters, head over to her Etsy shop, Twin Pop Designs, here.

Love how this looks kind of like a fishnet stocking - very sexy! :)

cute toppers!

more of those custom letters - great decor!

A silent auction - very nice touch!

Now, wasn't that a great fundraiser??  Makes me want to host one!  I seriously can't get over that adorable bra art - so cute!  Hot pink and black are one of my favorite color combos!  Great job ladies on the fundraiser - I hope you were able to raise all the funds you needed and more!

To see more details and pics of this party, check out Aileen's Catch My Party post here, or check out her blog post here.

Save the Ta-Ta's - Pink Dessert Table

The masterminds behind Charm Events never cease to amaze me with their talented work and their recent dessert post is just gorgeous!  The Charm Events team designed a pink-themed dessert table in honor of the women {and men} who have lost their lives to breast cancer.  I have had multiple women in my family who have battled breast cancer, and beat it, so I'm just so impressed to have so many bloggers out there in support of finding a cure during October's Breast Cancer Awareness month {I think everyone month should be breast cancer awareness month!}.





Seriously, how gorgeous is that set up!  I love the cookies with the pink cancer ribbon frosted on them - I had a post a while back about some delicious {and beautiful} sweets that included the cancer ribbon on them... you check out that post here.

Remember ladies - always do a monthly self-check breast exam... we want to save those ta-ta's!  To find out more about ways you can support breast cancer awareness, check out the Susan G. Komen page - there is a ton of information to view!  While you are crusin' the 'net, make sure you head over to the Charm Events blog to check out more of their beautiful work!