The Breast Cancer Brick Auction is a loving tribute of hope and determination to every woman who lives or has lived with Breast Cancer, along with her family and friends.  For those of us who have lost a dear one, our active participation in this ongoing event is comforting and healing.  For those who are supporting a loved one, the camaraderie, exchange of information and positive spirit shared are valuable.

Diagnosed with Breast Cancer, Ellen Bernstein Ganson felt like she was hit with a ton of bricks.  She co-founded "Bricks Along the Journey" with Marcia Levitas.  Ellen lost her battle to Breast Cancer on September 26, 2006.  In celebration of Ellen's life and her determination to fight Breast Cancer, friends, artists, and family are committing themselves to the continuation of the Brick Auction.  In her memory, The Ellen B. Ganson Fund has been established. All proceeds will benefit Breast Cancer Research, Education, Advocacy and Patient Support in the Greater Cincinnati area. 

We are thrilled with what we accomplished together with artists and donors at the October 2008 auction.  $45,000 in gross proceeds were realized from the sale of bricks, raffle prizes and advance sponsorships

You, the artists, are essential to the success of this endeavor.  Contribution of inspirational bricks expressing creativity, originality and artistic talent, have made the past auctions successful and meaningful.  We look forward to the continued support of our repeat artists and to welcoming new artists to ‘Bricks Along the Journey!’

Simple requirements include:

* a brick must be part of the artistic creation.

* original art can be applied on the bricks- or

* the brick can be used as the foundation of the piece

* Please remember to sign your brick art and include a small pink ribbon on the brick.

Please contact Beth Goldfarb at 513-673-7420 or by email, beth@breastcancerbricks.org .  We will tell you where to pick up bricks and where to drop them off when completed. We also have instructions on how the bricks must be prepared and sealed as well as a biographical information form.   For information, registration and to view bricks from past years please visit our website: www.breastcancerbricks.org

Deadline to turn in bricks will be September 25, 2009.

As in the past, all participating artists will be invited to a very special thank-you party so be sure we have your contact information!

On behalf of our entire committee, I would like to thank you in advance for your participation and support of this colossal and important project.  We could not do this without you!