The Angels of Hope Foundation to Host Fabulous Fundraising Events in October to Support Women's Health Services at the John Theurer Cancer Center

HACKENSACK, N.J., Sept. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- The Angels of Hope Foundation, a charity organization benefiting the Women's Health services at the John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center, is hosting two exciting fundraising events in October: Pearls for a Cause and the Third Annual Luncheon & Runway Fashion Show.  

In partnership with Tiffany & Co., Pearls for a Cause will be an extravagant cocktail reception where guests will be encouraged to purchase single faux pearls for $100.00 each. The reception will conclude with a raffle drawing with the chance to win glamorous Tiffany & Co. pearl accessories, including bracelets, necklaces and earrings. This free event is open to the public and will take place Thursday, October 14 at 7:00pm at Tiffany & Co., The Shops at Riverside in Hackensack, NJ.  

The Third Annual Luncheon & Runway Fashion Show will feature collections by high-end designers Charles Chang-Lima, Agostino Couture and Funsun Knitwear Collection with hair and make-up services donated by Salon Luba at The Shops at Riverside, Hackensack, NJ. During a decadent three-course meal guests will be provided with line sheets describing all clothing presented during the show. One designer collection will be presented per course.  All clothing displayed during the runway show will be on sale with 20% of the purchase benefitting the Angels of Hope Foundation. The event takes place Wednesday, October 27 at 11:30am at Seasons, Washington Township, NJ. Registration is $150.00.

"Not only do these events offer guests an opportunity to engage in the latest fashions, they will be contributing to a wonderful cause in the fight against women's cancers," said Lynn White, Founder, Angels of Hope Foundation.  "These are just a couple of the exciting fundraising events we're holding this year so we can help the John Theurer Cancer Center raise awareness about women's health issues, celebrate survivorship, honor those who have lost their battle, and fight these life threatening diseases."

Proceeds from both events benefit Women's Health at the John Theurer Cancer Center. Since its inception in 2003, the Angels of Hope Foundation has raised more than $900,000 for the John Theurer Cancer Center.  The New Jersey-based network of volunteers is dedicated to raising funds to create awareness about women's health issues including breast, ovarian, cervical, colon and uterine cancers.  

"We are extremely grateful for the contributions by the Angels of Hope Foundation to help us make cancer treatment at our facility a better experience for women," said Andrew Pecora, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.P.E., Chairman and Executive Administrative Director, the John Theurer Cancer Center.  

During the past year, the Angels of Hope Foundation has been working closely with the women's division to create a beautiful waiting area where cancer patients can feel at ease before their appointments. The funding will also be used for monthly cancer education programs focused on prevention and managing treatment. The new cancer center will open the new waiting room and launch these initiatives in January 2011.

For additional information and to RSVP to either event, please contact Nina Luongo at 201.847.2480 or [email protected].  

About the Angels of Hope Foundation

The Angels of Hope Foundation was formed in 2003 with a collaboration between Sutton East Boutique owner Lynn White and New York Fashion designer Charles Chang-Lima. The Angels of Hope Foundation, a local network of volunteers based in Wyckoff, New Jersey, is dedicated to raising funds to create awareness about women's health issues including breast, ovarian, cervical, colon and uterine cancer. Angels of Hope has raised more than $900,000 since its inception in November 2003. The organization's beneficiary is The John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center. For more information, visit www.aoh-nj.org.

About the John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center

The John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center is New Jersey's largest and most comprehensive center dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, management, research, screenings, and preventive care as well as survivorship of patients with all types of cancer. The 15 specialized divisions covering the complete spectrum of cancer care have developed a close-knit team of medical, research, nursing, and support staff with specialized expertise that translates into more advanced, focused care for all patients. Each year, more people in the New Jersey/New York metropolitan area turn to the John Theurer Cancer Center for cancer care than to any other facility in New Jersey. Housed within a 775-bed not-for-profit teaching, tertiary care, and research hospital, the John Theurer Cancer Center provides state-of-the-art technological advances, compassionate care, research innovations, medical expertise, and a full range of after care services that distinguish the John Theurer Cancer Center from other facilities. For more information please visit to humccancer.org.

SOURCE John Theurer Cancer Center