Breast Cancer survivors Sarita and Zerita host “Blink Pink” to raise funds for Komen Maryland Race for the Cure!
Local dignitaries invited to event “celebrating survivors and warriors and saluting saints!”
(BALTIMORE - October 6, 2009) - Baltimore businesswomen Sarita Oaks Murray and Zerita Holly-Ross, both breast cancer survivors, will host Blink Pink, an evening of jazz and old school music, food, fellowship, relaxation and pampering. Blink Pink will be held on Friday, October 16, 2009 at the Inn and Spa at the Colonnade, 4 West University Parkway, Baltimore, MD from 6 to 10 pm.
In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to support the Komen Maryland Race for the Cure, these two dynamic women have invited Mayor Sheila Dixon, Council President Stephanie Rawlings Blake, Comptroller Joan M. Pratt, State’s Attorney Patricia Jessamy and Komen Maryland’s Executive Director Robin Prothro to join them and a host of other dignitaries and guests to enjoy massages, beauty treatments, great music, delicious hor’d’oeuvres and fellowship.
Sarita Murray is a 7 year cancer survivor, battling the disease when she was only 34 years old. She was a single mother of two and had a full mastectomy one month after her diagnosis. She is well known throughout the Baltimore area for her signature parties and events and has raised funds for numerous individuals and organizations. She is the founder of SparTea, a children’s full service spa, tea and bead party company.
Zerita Holly-Ross was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 40-years old and has been cancer-free for 6 years. She had surgery and then endured months of chemotherapy and radiation but managed to continuing working throughout her treatments. She is now determined to educate and inform women on preventative health measures. She is the owner of the Ross Insurance Agency and the mother of two.
Blink Pink sponsors include Pampering Junkies (massages), The Inn and Spa at the Colonnade (a luxury 4-star facility) (venue, catering), Select Event Rentals (party rentals), Niks Nak Events (party stylist), Clear View Digital Media (photography, media), Paradise Desserts, Ross Insurance Agency, Harris Jones & Malone LLC, Heart & Soul Magazine, and Pink Nouveau (signature Blink Pink drinks).
The evening’s musical entertainment will be provided by Light Images, a collaboration of local musicians who work with some of the best known recording artists in the country.
Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For tickets or additional information contact Sarita Oaks Murray at 443.418.1083 or Zerita Ross at 443.858.0778.
Visit the website at http://www.komenmd.org/
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