Pink Aid CT 2021 Auction Benefits CT Women With Breast Cancer

Pink Aid CT is embracing the “Virtuous” this October with an event and auction that will translate into real support for women and men faced with the financial toxicity that a catastrophic illness like breast cancer can bring. Because everything is “Virtuous” with no event overhead, 100% of all donations and auction proceeds this year will go directly to the people and programs that need them most right here in Connecticut.

Virtuous doesn’t mean no fun! On October 7th at 8 PM, donors and friends can tune into an inspirational 20 minute video featuring this year’s amazing guest host, Stephanie Szostak of ABC’s “A Million Little Things”, messages from Pink Aid’s founders (including our own Myra Kraft Community MVP, Amy Katz), and our 2021 Warriors celebrating personal triumphs during their breast cancer journeys. We'll even reveal a pink surprise to help you keep the party going throughout the month of October! You’ll even have the opportunity to send messages in honor of all those you love impacted by breast cancer.

The 2021 Pink Aid CT Auction is our best ever with something for everyone from tee times at many of the region’s most exclusive golf clubs to luxury hotels, fashion, fine jewelry, gorgeous art, food & wine and some absolutely priceless experiences. Take the controls in a private plane. Or better yet, let Marc Lasry fly you on his private jet to sit courtside and watch the NBA Champion Bucks show you how it’s done. Obsessed with designer shoes? We have a year of them along with the very best in luxury goods from Founding Sponsor, Mitchells, Westport. Exclusive escapes? Check. Maybe a Luxury Private Safari for 2 to Tanzania is on your bucket list? Or Palm Beach, The Ocean House or the Keys? Closer to home are stays at The Baccarat Hotel and The Equinox NYC where you can stand right on The Edge and see the city like never before. Get your “Peaches” at Barclays with Justin Bieber or VIP seating at Christian Siriano’s fall 2022 show with backstage passes and a meet & greet with the designer himself.

The Auction will be open from October 5th at 9 AM until October 12th at 12 Noon. You can browse fine art, jewelry and more at Mitchells during store hours beginning on October 5th. Auction participants can register, browse and bid our entire catalog here. Virtuous Event details can be found at www.pinkaid.org.

Pink Aid, a Connecticut-based 501c3 charity formed in 2011, helps women survive breast cancer treatment with support and dignity, provides screening to women in financial need, and empowers breast cancer survivors to heal by helping and inspiring others.To date, Pink Aid has granted more than $3.6 million throughout Connecticut to provide diagnostic testing, recovery and wellness programs, as well as outreach and education and emergency initiatives to breast cancer patients.

Pink Aid’s Pink Purse Program provides direct emergency financial assistance to breast cancer patients undergoing treatment. Pink Purse pays for expenses including rent, mortgage, utilities, childcare, food and other essential needs - all with the goal of alleviating the stress of mounting financial burdens during an already difficult time. Transportation costs have been a big ask - and Pink Aid is incredibly grateful to the DARCARS Automotive Group for joining us as a corporate partner this year to address these needs specifically.

Since the Pink Purse Program began in 2011, over 1,000 breast cancer patients have received emergency financial assistance approaching more than $500,000 in paid bills usually within 48 hours. Patient applications in Connecticut have doubled in three years and on average the Pink Purse receives 30 applications monthly. It is important to note that Pink Purse pays all approved bills directly to service providers on behalf of each patient and each Pink Purse recipient also receives a $100 Stop & Shop food card. During the pandemic, Pink Purse expanded its program to the rest of the country - we have paid utility and transportation costs for women from 30 states and are seeing applications rise on a monthly basis.

To learn how you can GIVE HELP or GET HELP, or to register for our auction on October 5th, please visit http://www.pinkaid.org. Our organization is essentially all volunteer and has received a GuideStar Gold Rating.