Help raise money in the fight against Breast Cancer this Valentine’s Day at Hell’s Kitchen’s Boobie Bash. The event is held in honor of Lisa Gauthun (shown above at last year’s Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Spokane) who has been diagnosed with stage 4 terminal cancer. (Photo courtesy of Stephanie Crowell)
This Valentine's Day, one special event will unite singles, couples, friends and fun – all for a cause that is (literally) close to your heart.
The Boobie Bash at Hell's Kitchen Feb. 14 will do just that. The pink-infused Valentine's Day event will feature live music, pretty dancing ladies, all sorts of great raffle prizes as well as a chance to get a hold of Cupid's arrow, with all proceeds going directly to support the fight against breast cancer.
Event organizer Stephanie Crowell said that while this event puts out love for boobies all over the world, it was inspired by Crowell's aunt, Lisa Gauthun, who is fighting stage 4 terminal cancer.
Gauthun beat cancer once 10 years ago, and her latest diagnosis came back in early 2011. Doctor's gave her just a few months to live at the time, but Gauthun's positive spirit and determination have kept her going strong into her second year, all the while participating in breast cancer fundraising and awareness efforts in a hope to end suffering for future generations.
"She has beat this once. She was only given possibly a few months to live, and she is already past the one-year mark. She is still doing as much as she can to help raise awareness, and I can honestly say it's more than anyone I know," Crowell said. "It just shows how strong and positive she is, considering her circumstances. She touches everyone she meets. Even people that don't know her are inspired by her."
The Boobie Bash has gained support from various local bands, entertainers and sponsors that want to support the cause that has impacted the lives of so many American women.
The lineup for the night includes punk cover band the Moron Broz, Bloodhunger, Deathbed Confessions, Czar and burlesque performances by Pistolita, Moonshine Molly Minski and Heather Hostility.
Everyone who wears something pink will get a raffle ticket at the door, and additional raffle tickets can be purchased for $2 each. Raffle prizes include opening day Tacoma Rainiers tickets, Lucky U panty cupcakes (read more about them on page A5), gift cards for restaurants, hair care and car details and movie tickets and more.
Cupid will also be present – bow and arrow drawn – for pictures available by donation.
"This event is already turning out to be much more than I anticipated, and I am so grateful," Crowell said. "I had no idea I would get such support from everyone, especially because most that are participating in this event have never met my aunt,"
All of the money will be deposited into "Team Lisa's" Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure account.
The Boobie Bash begins at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 14 at Hell's Kitchen, 928 Pacific Ave. For more information on the event or how to help, contact Stephanie Crowell at Sdc7185@yahoo.com or (253) 359-4661.
