Celebrity Auction, The Band Perry, 100th Minnie Moment, and More!

20/08/2012

Coming Soon - A Star-Studded Online Auction Celebrating Minnie's Legacy   To celebrate our 25th anniversary and Minnie Pearl’s 100th birthday, we will be hosting an online auction September 15 – 25,  2012. A Commemorative Auction: Celebrating Minnie Pearl and Her Legacy will feature unique items and one-of-a-kind experiences that only Music City could offer! From a signed guitar by Keith Urban to a meet-and-greet with Rascal Flatts, this auction will have something for every country music fan.   All proceeds will support Minnie’s legacy, The Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation, and our mission to create a more confident cancer journey for adults anytime, anywhere. 100 Minnie Moments Celebrating 100 years!   We've been collecting incredible stories from survivors and caregivers served by MPCF as well as memories from celebrities and fans of Minnie Pearl all year and we are "just so proud" to reach our goal of 100 "Minnie Moments" in honor of Minnie's 100th birthday! Check out our special 100th "Minnie Moment" from Charlie and Nan Kelley as they share their experience with The Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation's services.   We want to hear more, so keep them coming! Visit www.minniepearl.org/minniemoments and share your story with us and be sure to check out some special NEW "Minnie Moments" including a great one from The Band Perry. Special Thanks to Our “Hats Off” Sponsors   This month we will host "Hats Off: a Minnie Pearl Homecoming Celebration" to honor and celebrate those who have been at the heart of our work for the last 25 years: past volunteers, board members, supporters, and donors. Special thanks to our wonderful sponsors for this event: HCA, Waller, CHS, Thomas Miller & Partners, and Lipman. Without them, this event would not be possible! Don't Forget to Order Your 2012 Celebration Merchandise!   Nashville artist extraordinaire, Sheila B., has created an original work of art to celebrate our year-long celebration. The one-of-a-kind painting is now available on T-shirts, posters and lithographs (signed and numbered) to support MPCF. Also, courtesy of our friend Sheila B., we offer a special, redesigned "Visualize Minnie Pearl" bumper sticker, exclusively for this special year. The goodies are available to purchase online today!   Check Us Out On Facebook & Twitter!   Do you follow us on Facebook or Twitter? Be sure to check out our pages! You'll find both breaking news and guidance for your cancer journey as well as 2012 celebration fun for our namesake Minnie Pearl.           This Month in 1912 In August 1966, Minnie Pearl became the first woman to be named Billboard's "Man of the Year!" Also, another famous TV star, Chef Julia Child, was born August 15, 1912. In the spirit of Julia Child, check out great recipes to get your plate in cancer-fighting shape on our Pinterest board.        During this year of celebration, we are honored by your support of our mission to create a more confident cancer journey for adults anytime, anywhere. Donate HERE!

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