Boxers and Bras: Two events, one great cause

Click to buy tickets or print an entry form for the 2011 Boxers and Bras for a Cause.The lowly undergarment gets little respect.Be it bulky boxers or a basic bra - they’re utilitarian, made for comfort, rarely flaunted.But when the June E. Nylen Cancer Center hosts Boxers & Bras for a Cause each October, bold designs and brazen brassieres are the order of the night.A bra adorned with blinking lights? Why not. Boxers with a furry tail? Indeed. And it doesn’t stop there. Creations range from candy to broken glass and everything in between. No two designs are the same, and the creativity of the creators is unending.The best part - it’s all in the name of promoting awareness of mammography and colonoscopy screenings.The 2010 event was the largest yet, attracting more than 100 entries and more than 300 guests to enjoy a night of fashion and fun in the name of creating awareness in Siouxland.But you don’t have to wait until October to make awareness a priority. This year’s event kicks off with Minerva’s Charity Night, set for Aug. 18.Chairwoman Amanda Beller helps rev up the action and oversee an exciting night. After the kickoff, Beller helps carry that message to businesses and groups, who are asked to create a fashionable, funky or fun pair of boxers or a bra for display at the October event.On the big night, these oft-forgotten undergarments are displayed like artwork, critiqued like American Idol contestants and voted on by party-goers. Enjoy an informal evening of great appetizers and a drink with friends, then sit back and laugh, cry or just take it all in.When the lights go down and the runway spotlight goes up, the festooned fashions really shine. Local celebrity models bring their wares to life, and it makes for a hilarious night of fun for friends, family and coworkers.This charity night is not to be missed!See a video from last year's pre-party || See photos from the 2010 Boxers and Bras eventMinerva’s Charity NightWhen: Aug. 18, 4-10 p.m.Where: Minerva’s Restaurant, 2945 Hamilton BlvdProceeds: 10 percent of all dinners served goes toward screeningsBoxers and Bras for a CauseWhen: Oct. 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m.Where: Stoney Creek InnTickets: Online at nylencancercenter.com or call 712-252-9426