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News clipping from August 1987:
 
Seems like yeterday By Lis Masi
50 YEARS GO (1937)
In Snohomish, "Kla-Ha-Ya Days" was chosen by judges of a slogan contest to be an annual celebration featuring a combined water carnival on the Snohomish River and a street celebration Aug 21-22.  The $5 prize was divided between Mr. Edward Lysons and Charle E. Hoheisel, who submitted the winning word in different combinations.  The word is the Indian word for "Hello", used in greetings among Indian tribes and pioneers. 
 


 MEDIA ALERT

BRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER™ NATIONWIDE TOUR OF GOWNS

STOPPING IN SEATTLE AREA ON JULY 16-18

 

Local Brides Help Make Dreams Come True for Stage IV Breast Cancer Patients

 

WHAT:             Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation,™ a non-profit organization dedicated to granting wishes to men and women battling stage IV breast cancer, has kicked off its Brides Against Breast Cancer™ Nationwide Tour of Gowns and will be stopping in Snohomish, WA on July 16-18.  Local brides-to-be will have an opportunity to find their dream gowns while making wishes come true for metastatic breast cancer patients.  The charity wedding gown sale features hundreds of beautiful gowns donated by manufacturers, designers, retailers and individuals.  Specific gown prices range from $199 and up, including hundreds of brand name and designer gowns, some valued up to $8,000.  Tiaras, veils, crinolines and other accessories will also be offered.  Bridal gown donations will also be accepted for gowns 2006 and newer at the sale.  For more information about the tour, please visit www.bridesagainstbreastcancer.org.

 

In addition, while the Nationwide Tour of Gowns is in town, we will be searching for deserving residents in the area with stage IV breast cancer that would like dreams fulfilled.  Please direct deserving individuals to www.makingmemories.org to secure a wish packet.

 

WHEN:             General Gown Sale – Free Admission
Friday, July 16 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

                           Saturday, July 17 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, July 18 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

 

WHERE:          Belle Chapel

                           231 Avenue B

                           Snohomish, WA 98290

 

PRESS OPPS: Pre-event coverage is encouraged.  In-studio and phone interviews are available the week of July 12.  A sneak peek of all the gowns is available during set up on Thursday, July 15.  B-roll footage of hundreds of gowns, brides shopping and interviews with the national tour director, Brenda Chovanak, will be available throughout the event.

 

CONTACT:     For press inquiries, questions and coverage, please contact Erin Scharf at (503) 491-8091 / pr@makingmemories.org.  On-site contact is Brenda Chovanak at (425) 241-2823 / babc@makingmemories.org.

ABOUT MAKING MEMORIES BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION™

Headquartered in Portland, OR, Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation™ is a non-profit organization dedicated to granting wishes, including memory-making events, for stage IV breast cancer patients, while continuing to support, educate and increase awareness of breast cancer.  Since its founding in 1998, Making Memories has developed various fundraising divisions including Brides Against Breast Cancer,™ Pink Envelope Project, Quilters Against Breast Cancer and Diamonds for Dreams.  These divisions support wish fulfillment and various educational programs of the foundation.  Each year, Making Memories receives thousands of wedding gowns from various manufacturers, designers, retailers and individuals for the Brides Against Breast Cancer™ Nationwide Tour of Gowns, making it the organization’s primary fundraising activity.  Making Memories has received national media coverage including Oprah, MSNBC, CNN, E! Entertainment, Newsweek, TIME, Redbook, Ladies’ Home Journal, Brides, Modern Bride, Martha Stewart Weddings, Family Circle, Woman’s Day and Shape magazine among others. For more information about Making Memories, please visit www.makingmemories.org.

 

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