Spectator Magazine October 2017

Local fundraising organization Not My Daughter…find a cure now! is once again putting on their hardhats and working overtime to make a difference in the fight against cancer. With an anticipated crew of over 500 women, vendors, and new tools to work with, the 8th Annual Not My Daughter…Find a Cure Now! Shopping Boutique and Luncheon will take place on Monday, <strong>October</strong> 30th from 10:00am – 2:00pm at the Marriott Hotel Heron Bay, 11775 Heron Bay Boulevard, Coral Springs. The volunteer organization has raised over half a million dollars to support funding for cancer research and is hard at work to raise even more. The proceeds from the event will benefit cancer research charities Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, PAP Corps and other cancer research based organizations. Under construction this year, an exciting partnership with The University of Miami Health System, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at Plantation to create the first Not My Daughter Healing Center for patients and their families impacted by cancer. This one of a kind center will provide patient support for wigs, exercise, nutrition, counseling, education and child care during treatment. The first location will be at the UHealth Plantation campus and the process is underway! “We are so honored and excited for Not My Daughter...find a cure now! to be aligned with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center," says Denyse Hostig, Not My Daughter..find a cure now! founder and chairwoman. "Our goal is to have a Not My Daughter Healing Center at all UHealth Campuses, while our organization continues to also donate money through Pap Corp to UHealth for research.” Not My Daughter…find a cure now! Is known for its ability to bring together community for a common purpose. “The 8th Annual Not My Daughter signature event is another fun and meaningful opportunity for our community to come together and help build for the future while supporting our cause," Denyse elaborates. "We’re working together to support research to find a cure, and we’re proud to help support the vital services which the Not My Daughter Healing Center will provide to those fighting cancer. No one should have to fight alone, and Not My Daughter is proud to stand with Sylvester to support the community. Come and enjoy a day of shopping at the popular 40 vendor shopping boutique, with Silent and Chinese auctions, raffle prizes and more! Not My Daughter…Find a Cure Now! Shopping Boutique and Luncheon tickets are $75 per person or $100 for VIPink (includes gift). For tickets and information: www.notmydaughterfindacurenow.com website: www.notmydaughter.org