6/14/13 - Downtown Howell was several shades of pink at last nightâs âPink Partyâ, a fund raiser for St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Livingston for supportive care and breast cancer research. The 5th annual event utilized the help of several stores in the downtown area to raise awareness and money and put on a fun evening to bring the community closer. Several establishments in downtown will be donating a portion of the money they made last night towards the fundraiser. Executive Board member of the Pink Party, Sandy St. Onge-Mitter, says their goal this year was to surpass the amount they raised last year, which was $55,000. She tells WHMI the large turnout suggests they will be able to reach that goal. The event included around 60 participating businesses, who offered services, discounts, giveaways and a portion or all of their nightly proceeds to the cause. A silent auction was held at The Howell Opera House, which auctioned off more than 40 items from donors in the area. Yearbooks of this yearâs Pink Party were sold at the Howell Opera House and Breast Cancer survivor Jennifer Altounian appeared on the cover. Altounian tells WHMI she came to The Pink Party to inspire those with low spirits. The Pink Party wasnât a ladies only event- Several gentlemen dressed in tuxedos and pink vests served as escorts to teams who had purchased more than 8 Pink Party passes at a time. The men escorted the teams and served as shopping bag holders as they browsed the downtown stores. Proceeds from The Pink Party will go directly to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Livingston for genetic counseling directed towards breast cancer detection and supportive care. (DK)
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