The Tahiti Flashers raise money for those suffering from breast cancer.

It is estimated that more than 22,000 women in Canada are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Even in Ontario, where the provincial government covers many medical costs, the average out-of-pocket expense for women in treatment for breast cancer is $213 per month.  Shannon Doell, a sales rep with Sutton Group – First Choice Realty in Stratford, Ont. gathered more than a dozen friends and family members, created costumes (included flashing bras) and participated in a unique Braz for the Cause fundraiser.

“This is a popular event that sells out fast.  I started signing people up in January then we picked a theme – this year we were the Tahiti Flashers,” says Doell. “Everyone wears bras outside their clothes and ours had little LED lights that flashed and we wore hula-type skirts.  Aside from the entry fee and creating our costumes, we also pooled our money and bought a donation prize for the table for the raffle.  The evening included dinner, entertainment, a live auction and a raffle.”