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The
bi-annual Build for the Cure™ event followed quickly on the heels
of our Race for the Cure®. It
began with a preview party, October 29, showcasing condominiums in
the Little Rock River District’s new
First
Security
Building
, which were decorated by local interior designers.
The creativity of these designers and the nighttime views of
the
Little Rock
skyline combined to create a special evening.
The
condos remained open for tours during designated hours, six days a
week, from October 30 through November 2l.
Several other special events were held during the open house
period, concluding with a party, November 19, honoring sponsors of
all Affiliate events. Build
for the Cure™ was featured in the November issue of At Home in
Arkansas, founding sponsor of the event.
Downtown
Little Rock
was full of excitement with so many events and activities during the
project. Our timing
allowed international exposure.
The total raised was $110,000 with over 5,000 people viewing
the condominiums. All
of these funds will be used to eradicate breast cancer as a life
threatening disease.
This
enormous project would be impossible without our remarkable group of
designers, builders, committee members and volunteers.
Each group outdo themselves, and this year was no exception.
Board
member Angie Spencer chaired this year’s Build, and Ashley Saer
will serve as chair for a new Idea House in 2006.
The
previous two projects had overwhelming success in this community.
Each house involved over 20 designers, 50 corporate and
vendor sponsors and hundreds of volunteers.
The
2001 Idea house was located at 4809 Country Club Boulevard in the
Heights. It hosted
3,500 visitors and raised $195,000.
The
2002 Idea house was located at 11 Adkins Court in West Little Rock.
It hosted 5,000 visitors and raised $160,000.
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