With their hearts on their sleeves and their bras on the outside, the Fling’em for Breast Cancer gala in Stratford, Ont. raised $17,700 to help breast cancer patients with the costs of wigs, prostheses, palliative care, child care and other expenses not covered by standard health care plans.  Nearly 350 women participated in this year’s key fundraiser for Braz for the Cause including Shannon Doell, a sales rep with Sutton Group – First Choice Realty.

For the third year in a row, Doell recruited participants and arranged facilities where they could work on their costumes.  Fifteen women joined her in the quest to assist local cancer patients. Their costumes were inspired by the “minions” from Despicable Me and featured bright tutus and bras.

“There are so many charities involved in cancer research, which is very important, but I love that this event helps local Stratford patients,” says Doell.