Abigail and Nomi Flores, sisters from Southern California, are trying to do their part to combat breast cancer. They have organized “Bras for A Cause,” a charity event to raise money for the Korea Breast Cancer Foundation, a cause they have been involved with for the last three years through their women’s group, Seoul PMS H3, a Hash House Harriers chapter.

“Bras for a Cause” will take place on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 10 p.m.-1 a.m. at Dillinger’s Bar in Itaewon.

The truth is, unless you have been directly affected by breast cancer, or cancer in general, most will probably be unaware of how breast cancer affects a sufferer or friends and family. You will probably be unaware of the good work that goes on all over the world to combat this frightening disease. But hopefully through the efforts of everyone who participates in Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) this October, that might change.

Incidences of breast cancer have increased 84 percent since records started being kept in the U.K. in 1971, according to Breast Cancer U.K. Since 1993, the average age of women diagnosed with breast cancer has been 50-54. Between 1996 and 2001, breast cancer went from affecting one in 12 women to targeting one in nine.

Regardless of race/ethnicity, all women are at risk of developing breast cancer and it is the most common cancer among women worldwide. Nearly one in four women with cancer in the world have breast cancer, and half of them live in developed countries. It is the second leading cause of death from cancer for women after lung cancer.

Sobering reading, but then it is a sobering subject. But fighting breast cancer can be fun. And that is what Abigail and Nomi are counting on.

“To kick off breast cancer awareness month, we will be selling pink bracelets and chocolate boobie shaped lollypops during the month of October,” Abigail said. “At the same time, we will be promoting the Bras for a Cause event.  At this event, there will be a small cover charge. There will be a DJ and other performers who are donating their talents in support of breast cancer awareness.

“Our main attraction will be a Bra Auction where both female and male models will showcase the bras. They are individually handmade bras that were created and donated by people in and outside Korea to help raise money for the KBCF.  The bras will be available for sale throughout the night.”

Bras for a Cause will take place at Dillinger’s Bar, which is on the 3rd floor. There is a 5,000 won entrance fee, which includes a pink ribbon pin donated by the Korea Breast Cancer Foundation. There will be also be belly dancing from groups Navah and Mahadev, and of curse, the auction itself.

The KBCF’s website is only available in Korean, but a wealth of information can be found at www.worldwidebreastcancer.com.

The event can be found on Facebook, where it is called Bras for a Cause: Seoul.

By Rob McGovern

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