Bosom Buddies Charities (BBC) has raised $1.2 million in six years to promote breast cancer awareness, treatment, and support in Queen Anne’s County. The organization’s success in harnessing resources to help the community is due in large part to the support and generosity of local businesses like Queenstown Bank.
“Queenstown Bank has a history of community giving, and we are so grateful that Bosom Buddies Charities is one of their priorities,” said BBC Chair Biana Arentz. “The commitment of Bank President J. Thomas Rhodes, Jr. is vital to our cause and to cancer patients in Queen Anne’s County. This year’s Ball is going to help Bosom Buddies fund important medical equipment at both health facilities in our community, Anne Arundel Medical Center and Shore Health System.”
From his perspective, Mr. Rhodes views Bosom Buddies as a true asset to the community. “This is an organization that started from scratch, has grown stronger every year, and channels all its resources into the community. We have a healthier Queen Anne’s County because of their excellent work.”
Bosom Buddies Charities hosts its primary fundraiser, the Bosom Buddies Ball, on an annual basis. This year’s ball, A Touch of the Islands, will be held on January 19, 2013 at the Chesapeake Beach Club. The Island theme will be reflected in the Ball’s décor and music, and as always the evening will be highlighted by gourmet dining, lots of dancing, and a truly extraordinary auction. The Ball is the key to helping Bosom Buddies achieve its mission to promote breast cancer awareness, encourage early detection, support treatment, and celebrate healing.
The proceeds of past balls have enabled the organization to donate digital mammography equipment to the Kent Island Breast Center, fund a highly successful Survivor Retreat, and support a nurse navigator who provides education, guidance, and emotional support for breast cancer patients. This year, Bosom Buddies will complete their pledge to purchase the Spy Elite equipment, which enables surgeons to access real-time information and modify plans before the patient leaves the operating room. They will also begin funding a Faxitron System, which reduces procedure time in the operating room for breast biopsy and lumpectomy, for the Shore Health Regional Breast Center.