'Take A Whack' at Breast Cancer

This year, will strike 230,480 women in the United States and claim 39,520 lives.

On Sunday, Oct. 30, wants to strike back at breast cancer. The car dealership will hold a fundraiser, letting people -- for a $5 donation -- "take a whack" at breast cancer by taking a bat to a brightly painted pink car.

Tom Ring, the dealership's vice president, will be matching donations up to $2,500 during the four-hour event (10am to 2pm), with proceeds benefiting the Susan G. Komen For The Cure, a foundation dedicated to breast cancer education, research and the search for a cure to breast cancer.

The event will be at the dealership's new location at 3600 William Penn Highway in Palmer Township.

“Our goal is to raise $10,000 at the end of four hours,” Ring said. "I will personally be matching donations up to $2,500, and I encourage everyone to come out and help us make a difference and give towards the cure."

Breast cancer is among the leading causes of death for women in the United States. Approximately one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime, with no cure existing for cases in the advanced stages.

The fundraiser will also feature food, fun and entertainment, including appearances by personalities from Cat Country 99.9, The Hawk and other local celebrities.

Brown Daub Kia will not be selling cars during the event, which is being held solely to raise money for breast cancer research and awareness.

For more information about Brown Daub Kia or the “Beat Up Breast Cancer” event, visit www.browndaubkia.com.

For more information about Susan G. Komen For the Cure, visit http://ww5.komen.org/.