A Night of Fashion, Art, and Music Supporting Cancer Prevention
WHAT:
alumni UBC welcomes fashion, art, and music lovers to Fashioning Cancer, a fundraiser in support of the Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Prevention Centre at UBC.
The event is part of Western Living Design Week and will feature the auction of ten exquisite evening gowns that were designed as works of art to inspire conversations about cancer.
The gowns, designed by Jacqueline Firkins, Assistant Professor, UBC Department of Theatre and Film, were inspired by colourful microscopic images of cancer cells and cellular systems.
· Auction and ticket proceeds will go to the Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Prevention Centre at UBC.
· Canada’s queen of punk, singer/songwriter and cancer survivor, Bif Naked, will perform a live set.
· Cocktail party food and drink provided by Hawksworth Restaurant.
WHERE: Porsche Centre Vancouver – 688 Terminal Ave, Vancouver
WHEN: Tuesday, September 23, 2014 – 6:30 – 9:00pm
TICKETS: $100 For further information and to buy tickets, visit www.alumni.ubc.ca/fashion