It is vitally important that the women of Hawai'i be represented in this effort. Participants must be postmenopausal, at least 35, and have an increased risk of breast cancer as determined by their age, family history of breast cancer, personal medical history and age at first live birth. Two years ago, the Stacy Brookfield Cancer Foundation was founded by Jonathan Brookfield after his wife, Stacy, died of breast cancer. Stacy was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer when she was 28 years old. The purpose of the foundation is to provide financial assistance to those suffering with breast cancer and who wish to purse treatment but cannot afford it.
Donations go directly to the patients to help take some of the stress out of their lives.
The money can be used for rent, groceries, car repair or even for a trip before or after treatment. The foundation sponsors walks, contests and social events to raise money. The silent auction will have some unique items including a football signed by Joe Montana, artwork and skydiving tickets. There will be food, live music and vendors selling clothes, jewelry and art, added Brookfield. Categories include men's, women's, tandem and military open divisions.