October is known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and there are many events lined up that you can come out to support around the Bay Area. Many people have experienced a loved one going through a tough time and this month everyone is given the opportunity to learn more about Breast Cancer and help to fight for a cure. Beats 4 Boobs is a fund raising event that will showcase different beats, one of a kind fashion designs, empowering information and great company. Below you will find all the information you will need for Beats 4 Boobs, along with a video from previous Beats 4 Boobs.

When: Friday, October 14th, 6pm-2am

Where: Mezzanine, 444 Jessie St, San Francisco CA

What: Spend
the evening helping Beats for Boobs™ raise funds for local breast
cancer non-profits through a collaborative celebration of art, fashion,
food, music and education. Local designers Warrior Within Designs, Melissa Moorcroft, Lindsay Regan, ahr.es.ihm™ by R. Shay Miles, InLush, Melissa R. Chacon, Carrie Asby and Miss G Designs will send looks down the runway. Jewelry by Presh Designer Collective, hair by Taylor Kraft of Taylor Kraft Salon and runway makeup by Katie Brooke Callahan with the assistance of Victor Garcia.

The Education Station hosted by Gayle Link, R.N. and the Boobie Educators will
give supporters a chance to spin the Boobie Prize Wheel,  participate
in the “What’s in your Purse?” spotlight and Meet the Beneficiaries.

Guests will enjoy delicacies by Sauce,
Golden Gate Meats, Royal Hawaiian Seafood, Sysco Foods, A & B
Produce, Escape From New York Pizza- Downtown SF, McQuade’s Celtic
Chutneys, Pretzel Crisps, and The Cake Gallery. Tunes will be spun by an all female lineup; DJ Denise, Elz & Elise, Jonesy, Kristine Dava, Loryn, Michelle Sanz and shOOey. Showcased artists include Andrea Fellers www.andreafellers.com and Ryan Stubbs www.dusermania.com. Performances by Solar Flare, and Visuals by Slide and Spin. Photography by Jim Vetter Photography.

Public Info: Ticket prices range from $30-$75 and can be purchased by visiting http://beatsforboobs2011sf.eventbrite.com/. For more information about tickets visit www.beatsforboobs.org.

San
Francisco, CA- By empowering their agents — the artists, educators and
activists in the Bay Area community — Beats for Boobs™ is proud to
present its eighth year of uniting thousands of people in a
collaborative celebration. Beats for Boobs™ is on the case to increase
awareness about prevention and raise funds to support people battling
breast cancer. The assignment for fans and supporters is simple; join
us this October and accept MISSION: POSSIBLE! Since 2003 Beats for
Boobs™ has raised over $110,000, all of which has gone to breast cancer
charities around the Bay Area. A 100% volunteer organization, Beats for
Boobs™ grants financial support to local breast cancer organizations providing direct services to people battling breast cancer, promoting prevention, or offering breast health education. Beats for Boobs™ strives to encourage strength in numbers, volunteerism and philanthropy toward
the breast cancer community. Proceeds from this year’s ticket entrance, merchandise sales, donations, raffle tickets and sponsorships will go towards supporting these San Francisco based organizations:

• BREAST CANCER EMERGENCY FUND www.bcef-sf.org – Breast
  Cancer Emergency Fund responds quickly and compassionately to provide
  emergency financial assistance to low income women and men of San
  Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara Counties who are in active
  treatment for breast cancer, in order to cover basic human needs,
  lessen financial burdens, and improve quality of life.

• BREAST CANCER FUND – www.breastcancerfund.org Breast
  Cancer Fund’s mission is to identify and eliminate the environmental
  causes of the disease. Growing scientific evidence shows that the toxic
  chemicals and radiation we’re exposed to in our everyday lives
  contribute to the high rates of breast cancer. Breast Cancer Fund
  translates this science into public education and advocacy campaigns
  that empower women to reduce their risk and to take part in big-picture
  solutions so that our daughters, granddaughters and planet can thrive.

• SHANTI: LIFELINES BREAST CANCER PROGRAM – www.shanti.org/pages/about-lifelines Shanti’s
  Breast Cancer Program is one of San Francisco’s most highly regarded
  breast cancer support programs offering free culturally competent care
  navigation services, in-home peer support, translation and
  transportation assistance and wellness education in Spanish, Cantonese
  and English to ensure that low income and under served individuals can
  access medical care, complete treatment regimens and enjoy an improved
  quality of life with better health outcomes.