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Fort Wayne, IN. | May 28, 2008

Fort Wayne Derby Girls Announce Venue for Bust A Move

The charity driven Fort Wayne Derby Girls are teaming up with Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana and the Fort Wayne Museum of Art to raise funds for services and supplies for women with breast cancer in Fort Wayne. On Thursday, October 2, 2008, beginning at 6:00 p.m., the Fort Wayne Derby Girls will host an art exhibit and auction at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art. in conjunction with local artists, breast cancer survivors, and businesses. It will be an event to remember, featuring hors d'oeurves, cocktails, readings and live music. Aptly named ?Bust a Move,? the event hopes to raise over $10,000.

For "Bust a Move," local artists and women have volunteered their talents and their bodies to create unique, inspiring cast representations of the female bust and the emotions associated with breast cancer. Local artists will modify each cast, using various artistic mediums. Casts will be mounted on a powder-coated metal stand and auctioned off for charity.

About Fort Wayne Derby Girls Inc.

Roller derby, once a common sport in mid-'70s, has staged a comeback. Fort Wayne is at the pinnacle of Indiana's roller derby resurgence. Since October 2005, the Fort Wayne Derby Girls, a non-profit, volunteer-run organization, has raised $26,000 for local women's and children's charities. The organization embodies the strength, courage, and vitality of Fort Wayne women while providing another form of athletic entertainment to the Summit City.

Charities benefiting from our efforts include: SCAN, Erin's House, Charis House, Sexual Assault Treatment Center, Hoosier Burn Camp, Great Lakes Burn Camp, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Habitat for Humanity- Women Build, Easter Seals ARC, Turnstone Center for Disabled Children, Victim's Assistance Program, Make A Wish Foundation, and Crossroad Children's Home.

About Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana

Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana is a not-for-profit agency providing free non-medical services to people with cancer and their families in northeast Indiana. It serves people who live in Allen, Adams, DeKalb, Huntington, Kosciusko, Noble, LaGrange, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, and Whitley counties.

About Fort Wayne Museum of Art

As one of the Midwest's most dynamic art museums, the Fort Wayne Museum of Art is renowned for its art, architecture, and ambiance. The Fort Wayne Museum of Art is committed to collecting, preserving, presenting and interpreting American art and engaging its audiences. Over 90,000 visitors each year enjoy the stellar exhibitions, permanent collection and full menu of educational programs for children and adults.

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