Brides Encouraged to Help Fight Breast Cancer

Jodi Hamling at the Fabulous Bridal Affair

Portland, January 7th. Blushing brides converged on the Crown Plaza Portland Hotel searching for the perfect wedding dresses. Jodi Hamling was one of many who liked what they saw at the FABulous Bridal Affair. Event organizer, Fran Hansen gives brides a discount if they pledge to donate to their favorite nonprofit.

Marsha Priest and event organizer, Fran Hansen

One charity near and dear to Hansen’s heart is Breast Cancer Research. She urges brides to donate money to a charity instead of giving away wedding favors and use Breast Cancer Research Stamps for all of their wedding mailings.

The Breast Cancer Research Stamp is issued by the United States Postal Service, priced in 2011 as eleven cents higher than the standard first-class letter rate. The surplus is collected and allocated to the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense for breast cancer research.

Bathshua Mendoza found an arm full of wedding dresses to try

Troy Williams and his fiancee Jodi Hamling saw many they liked

A knockoff of the Catherine, Duchess Of Cambridge's Sarah Burton dress was available

Shelby Mitchell encouraged brides to support St Jude's Hospital and Anna Hogan supports Autism Speaks

Dessiree Quinn, Molly McKay and Sue Bittler enjoyed the event

Organizers say their goal is to help brides remember to think of less fortunate people as they celebrate this happy time. Brides say they like the charity awareness aspect of the shopping experience.

Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.