Brides Against Cancer

There are a lot of great fundraising ideas out there and this one is going to appeal to the ladies for sure. I caught mention of this on twitter and decided to check it out. Glad I did because it’s a worthy cause PLUS a great idea!

Brides against breast cancer creates a chance for brides to find their bridal gowns at incredible prices, while fundraising to “help bring a moment of joy into the world of someone for whom a cure is too late.”

This organization accepts bridal gown donations from designers, manufactures, bridal shops, and individuals worldwide. They are currently focusing on gowns from 2005 up. Brides to be can find gowns priced from $99 t0 $799.

The dresses will be on tour, called the Nationwide Tour of Gowns, at the following locations:

Tacoma, WA: February 25-27
Chicago, IL: April 15-17
Cleveland, OH: April 29-30
Milwaukee, WI: Spring
Minneapolis, MN: Spring
Boston, MA: Spring
Philadelphia, PA: Spring
Baltimore, MD: Spring
Washington, DC: Spring
Sacramento, CA: Spring/Summer
Raleigh, NC: Summer – Feb. 25-27 show has been postponed until summer
Nashville, TN: Summer
Dallas, TX: Summer
Houston, TX: June 24-26
San Antonio, TX: Summer
Austin, TX: Summer
Atlanta, GA: Summer
Florida: Summer
Denver, CO: Fall
San Francisco, CA: Fall
Los Angeles, CA: Fall
San Diego, CA: Fall
Portland, OR: Fall
Phoenix, AZ: Fall

Money generated from these sales helps fund wishes to Breast Cancer victims. Gifts include uniting families, trips and presents and covering living expenses. You can nominate a recipient here.

If a wedding isn’t in your near future brides against cancer have several different fundraising events you can take part in. You can be a quilter and help repair wedding dresses or donate jewelery to the organization.