Thanks for the Mammaries at Leon & Lulu

Say thanks for the mammaries at a special event in honor of the girls. Kickoff National Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Leon & Lulu’s annual fundraising event to benefit the Karmanos Cancer Institute, Thanks for the Mammaries. Thanks for the Mammaries takes place 6-8 p.m. Sept. 24 and will be guest hosted by R.N. Laura Zubeck.

Stop by Leon & Lulu to enjoy racks of bubbling Buddy’s Pizza, heaping scoops of rich Ray’s Ice Cream, and jugs of refreshments at this free event. Take a peek at Leon & Lulu’s well-endowed selection of high-end fall furnishings, décor, clothing, book selections and so much more. Ten percent of sales and 100-percent of tips raised during the event will benefit the Karmanos Cancer Institute.

“We are so happy to be working with the Karmanos Cancer Institute who is so willing to have fun while creating awareness and raising money for this very important cause,” says Mary Liz Curtin, co-owner of Leon & Lulu. “Everyone knows someone who has had breast cancer, so we urge folks to stop by and give our friends at KCI a lift.”

Don’t be a boob; bounce over to Leon & Lulu to support the girls Sept. 24. Please visit www.leonandlulu.com for more information. For more information on the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, please visit www.karmanos.org.

About Leon & Lulu

Leon & Lulu is a destination lifestyle store featuring an eclectic mix of upscale furniture, unforgettable gifts, and accessories in an environment unlike any other. Located in the historic Ambassador Roller Rink in Clawson, Michigan, Leon & Lulu offers 15,000-square feet of fabulous shopping, with a new 7,800-square feet expansion into the neighboring Old Clawson Theatre slated to open soon. Locally owned and family run, Leon & Lulu prides itself in providing a fun, welcoming atmosphere, serving hot coffee, cookies and popcorn – often via roller skates – to visiting patrons. For more information, or to shop online, please visit www.leonandlulu.com.

About KCI

Karmanos is based in southeast Michigan, in midtown Detroit, and is one of 45 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the United States. In fact, Karmanos is the only hospital in Michigan dedicated exclusively to fighting cancer.

Caring for approximately 12,000 new patients annually and conducting more than 800 cancer-specific scientific investigation programs and clinical trials, the Karmanos Cancer Center is among the nation’s best cancer centers. Karmanos offers access to more than 90 cancer treatments that no other local hospital has.

Through the commitment of 1,000 staff, including nearly 300 faculty members, and supported by thousands of volunteer and financial donors, Karmanos strives to prevent, detect and eradicate cancer. Our long-term partnership with the WSU School of Medicine enhances the collaboration of critical research and academics related to cancer care.