Babes4Breasts Annual Benefit Concert on October 24th to Fund Head Start

Babes4Breasts (B4B) announced today that on October 24th, some of Canada’s top folk and roots musicians will once again grace the stage to raise funds for the Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre (OICC) .

“We are proud funders of the OICC,” said Ana Miura, Babes4Breasts Founder. “They are helping people achieve better health outcomes while facing the biggest challenge of their lifetime.”

Last year, B4B raised $20,000 to fund the launch of a new program at the OICC for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. The B4B Head Start Program gives hope to women during their greatest time of need. When faced with a devastating diagnosis, the Head Start Program enables participants to feel less alone and confused, and better prepared for what lies ahead. Women have less stress and anxiety, and feel empowered, at a time when everything seems out of their control. In this way, Head Start gives women hope, launching them on a journey towards healing.

“The Head Start Program was a lifeline for me during the early days of my breast cancer diagnosis and continues to provide me with much needed support,” said Christine, Head Start participant. Watch this video to hear more from Babes4Breasts Founder Ana Miura, and Head Start participant Claire McCaughey. ** Babes4Breasts 9

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Annual Benefit Concert Features Juno Award & CFMA Nominated Amanda Rheaume, Jeremy Fisher, Sarah MacDougall, Ana Miura, and Breast Cancer Survivor Oh Susanna ** Presented in a songwriter circle, this year’s performance features an incredible roster of musicians on Saturday, October 24

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at St. Alban’s church, doors open at 7:30 pm doors; 8:00 pm start. Tickets are $25 in advance, or $30 at the door. This will be a spectacular, authentic and intimate evening of music for all to enjoy.  Tickets are available online and through select local stores.

At the concert B4B will be releasing their fifth compilation album featuring donated music from established and rising stars from across Canada including: The Once, Danny Michel, Fortunate Ones, Gerry Wall, Amanda Rheaume and more. Albums will be available in all Bridgehead Coffee Houses across Ottawa (limited time only) as well as Compact Music and the Odds & Sods Shoppe.

The popular annual “Beau’s 4 Babes4Breasts” at The Royal Oak will kick off the lead-up community campaign to the concert on Tuesday, October 20th from 5:00 to 7:00pm in the Royal Oak on Wellington Street in Hintonburg, featuring free samples, live music and snacks. The Royal Oak will be donating $0.25 from each pint and $0.75 from each pitcher of Beau’s, as well as $1 from the sale of the “Babes Burger” to the cause. Beau’s Brewery will be providing an additional 30% of keg sales for all Royal Oak locations during the two week campaign.  Bottoms-up with “Beau’s 4 Babes4Breasts” at the Royal Oak!

An online silent auction is also being held for the entire month of October to raise funds for the Head Start Program. Please visit www.oicc.ca/auction