"Courage Unmasked" Gains Momentum
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June 5, 2009
On September 9, 2009, the American University Museum at the Katzen Art Center will host a totally unique fundraiser called "Courage Unmasked." More than 100 local artists are creating fine art by transforming radiation masks formerly worn by head and neck cancer (HNC) patients to position and immobilize their heads during treatment. It was during one such treatment session that this idea came to a patient, also an artist, who wanted to find a way to ease the financial burden on other HNC patients who cannot afford this expensive, grueling, but necessary radiation. The artist's colleagues and doctors quickly endorsed the idea of auctioning the artworks at a gala event, and proceeds will go into the charity fund, dedicated to "help for HNC patients" - which explains the auction's tag line: 911 4 HNC. Donating their time, talent, and caring, the 100+ artist are creating magnificent masterpieces, unlike any other works. For this reason the auction directors anticipate more than 500 gala participants to launch the success of "Courage Unmasked," sponsored by the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship. For more information, visit the fundraiser's website, expected to be ready in early June, www.courageunmasked.org.
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