In 2009, "It's a Breast Thing" teamed with Ingham Regional Medical Center in Lansing Michigan to present two events. The first was an educational evening held at the Dawe Auditorium which featured a panel of physicians presenting "Everything You Want to Know About the Breast. Participating physicians were: Drs. Carol Slomski, Lee Colony, Lewis Jones, Deimante Tamkus and Linda Peterson. The panel took a woman through finding a lump in breast, biopsy, surgery, chemotherapy and endocrine therapy, reconstruction and the emotional psychological journey' that accompanies this. The question and answer session was moderated by Dr. Ray Demers. The panel answered many questions from the attendees. During the evening over 30 decorated bras were displayed and voted on by the attendees. Once again the winners were featured in the "It's a Breast Thing" Calendar. This year the calendar girls were all breast cancer survivors.
The 2010 "It's a Breast Thing" Calendar features the following models wearing theme bras by the designers:
January
Lisa Oliveri LePain - designed by Michigan Gastroenterology Inst.
February
(1st Place) Chris Hall, Cathy Estrada & Arma Dorty - designed by Curves (Haslett, East Lansing & Grand Ledge)
March
Michelle Robinson - designed by Ultimate Image & Esthétique
April
Sharon Glasgow Prince - designed by Pretty Sweet Pretzels
May
Kathleen Barnett - designed by Essential Bodywear
June
Robin Richard - designed by Debbie Arthur
July
Lisa Driver - designed by CIMA Breast Center
August
Mary Callaghan & Jules Brovont - designed by Cutters Point East
September
Melissa Mayes - designed by MSU Breslin Cancer Center
October
(2nd Place) Kathy Jackson - designed by Chris Campbell Interior Motives
November
Group Photo - Giving Thanks
December
(3rd Place) Sandra Bushard Rizer - designed by Care Free Medical & Dental Center
Calendar Designer:
Larry Meirndorf
Photographer:
Dave Courey
Hair & Makeup:
Lynn Goedert, Pam Bohnett & Skeet Allison from Ultimate Image & Esthétique
Calendar Creators:
Barbara McKessy & Suzi Wyman owners of Ultimate Image & Esthétique
Lynn Goedert, Pam Bohnett & Skeet Allison from Ultimate Image & Esthétique
Calendar Creators:
Barbara McKessy & Suzi Wyman owners of Ultimate Image & Esthétique