It may be 2012, but three sisters are planning an ’80s-themed fundraising bar crawl in Bellevue to support the The Marsha Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer Research.
The inaugural event will take place beginning at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at Lot No.3 in Downtown Bellevue.
“The Totally Teal Toast is our opportunity to not only raise money for a great cause, but to enlighten women about the signs and severity of ovarian cancer.” said Jackelyn Immel, one of the event’s coordinators. “We have lost two people close to our family and watched another one fight this terrible disease, simply because they were not educated on the symptoms.”
The trio not only want to raise awareness of the disease in a positive light, but also get people involved in a afternoon of 80’s costumes and cocktails.
After the 12:30 p.m. toast at Lot No. 3, the tour continues to four other establishments in the area: Pearl Bar and Dining, Paddy Coynes, Lucky Strike and Earls.
Given the all out ’80s theme, participants are asked to wear their finest neon gear. Prizes will be given out for best costume with giveaways from Totally Teal Toast sponsors, including the Woodinville Whiskey Company.
“As a new company, we are honored to be invited to participate in this event,” said Brett Carlile, owner of Woodinville Whiskey. “We know many people that have been affected by ovarian cancer, and we really admire the passion and dedication of the Totally Teal Toast team. We couldn’t be more pleased to offer our support.”
The Totally Teal Toast took shape over the past summer after three local sisters, Jessica Shane, Corinne Cope and Jackelyn Immel, lost a second loved one to stage IV ovarian cancer. After researching the disease and listening to so many friends tell similar stories, they realized that ovarian cancer’s deadliness was often due to a lack of symptom recognition. The sisters decided that starting the Totally Teal Toast would not only play a part in the healing process for them, but could potentially save other women from this often overlooked disease. They are hoping for at least 100 participants their first year.
For additional information, or to register for the Totally Teal Toast, visit www.totallytealtoast.com.
