Thanks for the Mammaries Oct. 7

Say thanks for the mammaries at a breastacular 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. Oct. 7 and will be guest hosted by a tremendous pair, Chris and Kelly Mann.

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 during the event will also benefit the Karmanos Cancer Institute.

“We are thrilled to be working with the Karmanos Cancer Institute again this year and appreciate their willingness 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 Oct. 7. Please visit www.leonandlulu.com for more information.

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 this spring. 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

The Karmanos Cancer Institute is a unique, urban-based integrated center of research, patient care and education, dedicated to the prevention, early detection, treatment and eventual eradication of cancer.

Karmanos is based in southeast Michigan, in midtown Detroit, and is one of 41 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 more than 6,000 new patients annually and conducting more than 700 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 100 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. Its long-term partnership with the WSU School of Medicine enhances the collaboration of critical research and academics related to cancer care.