From Beautiful Bras Fundraiser

BJ Grand Salon & Spa will hold a check presentation November 19, 2018 at 2:30pm at Simmons Cancer Institute to present Dr. Aziz Khan with a donation of $12,375.00 from the Beautiful Bras fundraiser. Proceeds from the October event will be used to purchase hair loss accessories including wigs, hats, and scarves for the wig boutique at Simmons Cancer Institute, the purchase of a specialized port draw room chair for infusion patients, and will assist with dietician services for patients. The presentation will take place at Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter Street in Springfield. The public and media are invited to attend.

Throughout the month of October, BJ Grand Salon & Spa held the Beautiful Bras Fundraiser for cancer awareness and support at both of their locations — 3055 Professional Drive and 3300 Robbins Road in Springfield, Ill. Area designers were invited to decorate a bra that represented their individual story or business.

“This year we had 40 participants and the bras were wonderfully creative again! We are so thankful for our designers and their supporters,” said Gail Lorenzini, vice-president of BJ Grand Salon & Spa.

Prizes are awarded to the bras at each salon location that raise the most money. A team of judges also awards bras with the Grand Design Award, deeming it the best or most creatively designed bra at each salon location. Each winner receives a BJ Grand Salon & Spa gift card, a package of do. Active Products and a plush Kashwére throw. The name of a voter is pulled at random from each salon location and receives a free facial treatment and makeup application. The winners are listed below:

Designers/Bras raising the most money:

Springfield South Salon:

Pam Speer – $380

Springfield West Salon:

Nancy Bradbury and Linda Strutz – $1870

“Grand Design” winners:

Springfield South Salon:

Angela Nation from Ala Nar

Springfield West Salon:

Jessica Vollmer from Jim Wilson Interiors, Homescapes, Westside Stories

BJ Grand Salon & Spa Employee Designers raising the most money:

Springfield South:

Tia Wilson – $530

Springfield West:

Richard Green – $875

BJ Grand Salon & Spa has led the way in hair design, spa treatments and other personal care services for more than 40 years. The professional staff receives ongoing education, allowing BJ Grand Salon & Spa to offer the latest techniques, services and trends to its customers. For more information about BJ Grand Salon & Spa visit www.bjgrandsalon.com. For information regarding “Beautiful Bras,” contact Gail Lorenzini at 217-753-8070 or lorenzini@uscart.com.