BABES FOR BREASTS (BFB) is a collective of female singer/songwriters
taking on the human side of breast cancer one song at a time. Volunteering
their voices and skills to raise awareness and funds, every cent
is donated to charities helping women and men who are living with
breast cancer from diagnosis to remission and beyond.
A LITTLE HISTORY
In 2003 Ana Miura decided it was time for her to start making a
difference in her community. With nothing more than a desire to
help, she set out to run a fundraiser that would help unite the
musical community and the health community.
Striving to create a connection between those female singer/songwriters
and the women and men who have had their lives affected by breast
cancer, Miura asked four other female singer/songwriters to join
her in the first BABES FOR BREASTS benefit. The night raised $500
for Breast Cancer Action Ottawa.
Growing over the years, in January 2007 the 7-show, 6-day, 5-city
tour raised $10,430 for the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation; as
well as raising funds in Montreal and New York City. In October
2007, BFB traveled west to Alberta, visiting 5 cities as well as
Kingston and another show in Ottawa. An additional $11, 049.79 was
raised for a variety of Breast Cancer charities.
Every BABE has been deeply affected by the stories of audience members
who have had personal experience with breast cancer, whether they
are a survivor, family member or friend. They are the reason we
continue to volunteer our time, raising funds and awareness.
Our BABES come from every corner of our great country. The mix of
female singer/songwriters vary from tour to tour but have included:
Ana Miura, Amanda Rheaume, Amy Campbell, Rhonda Stakich, NLX: Natasha
Alexandra, Melissa Larkin, Tiiu Millistver, Meredith Luce, Lindsay
Ferrguson, Sarah DeLuca and Jessica Heine.
THE SHOW
An intimate, unforgettable experience sharing music, stories, laughter
and tears with some of Canada’s most talented upcoming female
musicians. Performing in a song circle, the BABES bring their original
songs and stories together on stage, taking the audience in to complete
the circle.
OUR GOAL
Our goal for 2008 is to take the tour across the country during
the month of October and raise $50,000!
HOW YOU CAN HELP?
Please contact Ana Miura, Head Babe, for more information on corporate
sponsorship, volunteering or general questions: ana@babesforbreasts.com
(613) 864-0516
