"Poncho" Brown Donates to Sarita and Zerita's "Blink Pink" Benefit
Breast Cancer survivors Sarita and Zerita host “Blink Pink”
to Raise $ for Komen Maryland Race for the Cure!
Award winning artist Larry “Poncho” Brown donates print to benefit event!
(BALTIMORE - October 13, 2009) - Baltimore-based artist Larry "Poncho" Brown joins the growing list of dignitaries that will be attending and supporting Baltimore businesswomen Sarita Oaks Murray and Zerita Holly-Ross, both breast cancer survivors, for 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 6–10 pm.
Larry "Poncho" Brown, is a native of Baltimore and is a graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art. His art, both fine and commercial, has been published nationally in Upscale, Ebony, Ebony Man, Essence, and Jet magazines. His work has been featured prominently on television and motion pictures including "Soulfood", "The Wire", "A Different World", "In The House" and "Avalon". His work adorns the walls of the likes of Bill Cosby, Dick Gregory, Anita Baker, Susan Taylor, Ed Gordon and Bernard Bronner just to name a few. He has two original prints that pay honor to breast cancer survivors: Ribbons of Life and Sister’s Journey (prints attached). In addition to the donated silent auction piece, both prints will be available for purchase at Blink Pink. For more information (www.larryponchobrown.com)
In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to raise funds for the Komen Maryland Race for the Cure, Sarita Oaks Murray and Zerita Holly-Ross will also be joined by Mrs. Maryland International 2009 Adrienne Watson Carver, Baltimore City Comptroller Joan Pratt, Dr. Miles Harrison, a noted Maryland surgeon and the founder of Sisters Enduring, a cancer survivor support group and many others for Blink Pink. Also among the invited guests are Mayor Sheila Dixon, Council President Stephanie Rawlings Blake, State’s Attorney Patricia Jessamy, Komen Maryland’s Executive Director Robin Prothro, Valerie Fraling, author of the upcoming “Memoirs of Survivors, Warriors and Celebrating the Saints” as well as numerous other breast cancer survivors, elected officials and guests to enjoy massages, 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 continue 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, Glenwood Jackson Photography and Nuvo (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 or email blink.pink09@gmail.com.
Visit the website at http://www.komenmd.org/
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