What a fun and memorable evening! I was honored to participate in Cover the Girls & The Bra-Ha-Ha, an event filled with laughter, music, art auctions, and fun, all benefiting Women’s Breast Health in Wyoming County.
I’m excited to share that my decorated bra received the People’s Choice Award and was sold at auction! A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who voted for my creation and helped support such a meaningful cause.
The Inspiration Behind My Design: Butterflies of Hope
Butterflies have always symbolized transformation, resilience, and renewal. Their journey from struggle to flight reflects the strength and hope found in those who face life’s hardest battles.
This piece was inspired by the incredible women in my life. My mother and mother-in-law are both breast cancer survivors, and their courage continues to inspire me. More recently, I witnessed the loss of another strong, powerful woman who fought cancer twice. In her honor, her mother was asked to release butterflies, an image that has stayed with me as a beautiful symbol of hope, freedom, and love that endures.
Through painted wings, origami butterflies, and pink ribbons, this artwork celebrates survival, honors those we’ve lost, and reminds us that even after hardship, beauty and hope can always take flight.
Art for a Cause
It was especially meaningful to have the opportunity to combine my love of art with a cause that touches so many lives. Breast cancer affects not only those diagnosed but also their families, friends, and communities.
A special thank-you to Wyoming County Community Action and all the event partners, sponsors, and organizers who made this wonderful evening possible. Thank you to everyone who participated, attended, bid on artwork, and supported women’s breast health in our community.
I’m grateful that my artwork could be part of something so special. Sometimes art is about more than what we create—it’s about the stories we tell, the people we honor, and the hope we share.
