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- Ballad Health Foundation will host its annual Wine Women & Shoes fundraiser from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, April 18 at The Olde Farm in Bristol, Virginia, featuring wine tastings, shopping, a fashion show and entertainment.
- Proceeds support breast cancer screening and women’s health services, including 3D mammograms, breast MRIs and genetic testing, with a focus on improving early detection and access to care.
- The event includes a survivor-led fashion show, auctions, raffles and volunteer “Shoe Guys,” with tickets starting at $125.
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BRISTOL, Va. – A day of wine tasting, designer shopping, a glamorous fashion show and more awaits attendees of Ballad Health Foundation’s Wine Women & Shoes event, presented by Paragon Anesthesia, on Saturday, April 18.
Held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Lodge and Pavilion at The Olde Farm in Bristol, Virginia, the annual fundraising event benefits Ballad Health’s breast cancer screening programs and women’s health services by expanding its ability to provide 3D mammograms, breast MRI scans, BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic analyses and genetic panels to people who need them.
“Seeing women unite to offer meaningful support to their peers is what makes Wine Women & Shoes such an exceptional event,” said Jack Simpson, president of Ballad Health Foundation. “We’re empowering women to take that crucial first step in cancer prevention by easing the financial obstacles to potentially lifesaving screenings.
“This event provides an opportunity for those in need to obtain the testing necessary for early detection, when treatment, recovery and outcomes are far more favorable.”
The importance of screening and intervention will take center stage during the event’s signature fashion show, which features breast cancer survivors from throughout the Appalachian Highlands.
Wine Women & Shoes will offer opportunities for exclusive shopping and an afternoon of entertainment.
All participants will receive a complimentary photo and a swag bag filled with promotional items and gift certificates to take home. Wine tasting and heavy appetizers will be available throughout the afternoon.
Wine Women & Shoes raises funds through ticket sales, event sponsorships, auctions, raffles and assistance from a special group of local men called Shoe Guys. These volunteers are on hand during the event to pour wine, sell raffle tickets and help facilitate women’s shopping experiences. They’re also competing to receive the most donations in their names before the event, with the winner crowned as the Wine Women & Shoes King of Sole.
“Thanks to the compassion and dedication of our community, Ballad Health Foundation can continue empowering women across our region,” Simpson said. “Events like Wine Women & Shoes help hundreds of mothers, daughters, sisters and friends pursue their dreams – by giving them a fighting chance against cancer.”
VIP tickets are available for $125 a person and $240 for Fabulous Sisters (two tickets). A reserved VIP table (six tickets) is also available for $1,200. Every guest will receive a swag bag.
To purchase tickets or learn more about Wine Women & Shoes, please visit www.winewomenandshoes.com/balladhealth or call Tiffany Willis at 423-302-3126.
