The Art of Survival is a unique Monmouth County-based arts program created to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research and education during October, breast cancer awareness month. Dr. Beth Deutch, founder and medical director of HerSpace Breast Imaging Associates developed the original concept for The Art of Survival as a way of merging her passion for art with her professional commitment to breast cancer education, finding a cure, and helping women during their treatment and in their lives beyond cancer. Now in its third year, The Art of Survival features the work of artists personally touched by breast cancer, presented in media ranging from painting, photography, sculpture and dance to, this year, music and the written word...
Butterfly Kisses and Wishes on Wings - When someone you love has cancer: A Hopeful, Helpful Book for Kids by Ellen McVicker and illustrated by Monmouth County artist Nanci Hersh. The Art of Survival 2006 is helping to fund the initial printing of this book, which will inspire families while helping and empowering children coping with the cancer of a loved one.

Visit www.butterflykissesbook.com or contact 732.450.1854 for more information or to purchase a copy.

Proceeds from "An Evening with Olivia Newton John", a concert at The Count Basie Theater, Red Bank on October 29,(Hopelessly Devoted to You) will help The Art of Survival/Diney Goldsmith Breast Cancer Research and Education Foundation to fund this life-enhancing project. Reservations, $175 per person, are available by contacting Christine Burke Associates at 732.688.8079 or by e-mail at cburkeassociates@comcast.net. Sponsorships are also available.


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