OVATIONS FOR THE CURE PRESENTS THE NIGHT OF THE MONARCH GALA

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(Free-Press-Release.com) July 29, 2009 --

July 29, 2009 – NATICK, MA –Ovations for the Cure, a national ovarian cancer organization, today announced the anticipation of the closely approaching Night of the Monarch Ball, an elegant evening of dinner, dancing and fashion that will be held at the Westin Boston Waterfront on September 26, 2009. The Night of the Monarch event hosts the Fourth Annual Stuart Weitzman Fashion Show with jewelry designs by A.M. Deprisco Wellesley. The evening, presented by SBLI, will not only pay tribute to the late founder of Ovations for the Cure, Patricia Franchi Flaherty, but will honor all who face ovarian cancer as well as those who have succumbed to the disease.

This event will celebrate National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month by showcasing the achievements that Ovations for the Cure has made to date. “This evening is going to be very special for Ovations for the Cure. Having been touched by this disease personally, I feel the significance of this night is so important in order to change the future of ovarian cancer,” stated Paul Flaherty, President of the Board of Directors for Ovations for the Cure, and husband to late founder, Patricia Franchi Flaherty.

VIP guests will enjoy a champagne reception before the doors open to the public, while all guests will be welcomed to the event by a “Teal Carpet.” This majestic, black tie-optional gala with allow guests the opportunity to mingle with local celebrities, take part in live and silent auctions of luxury gift packages, play Butterfly Games to win extravagant prizes, and dance the night away. Guests will be serenaded to their seats in the ballroom by The Amalgamates and close the evening with dancing to the music of The White Swing Heat Orchestra. The highlight of the evening is the Stuart Weitzman shoe fashion show, styled by Katie Fessler and Gretta Monahan of the Rachael Ray Show and Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style. Additional special guests include emcee, Beth Shelburne of NECN, and Joyce Kulhawik, key note speaker and an ovarian cancer survivor.

Current supporters include A. Franchi Contractors, David Paul Salons, Friends of Mel Foundation, Genentech, Maggie Inc., Morphotek, NECN, Paul Flaherty Plumbing, Simon Malls, The Metro, and Twinbrook Insurance. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Tickets are available now starting at $150 at www.nightofthemonarch.org.

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