PHOTOS: Art Bra 2018 raises money to help cancer survivors heal

Bethany Ty wears the Harry Potter themed "Griffindore House Cups" during the Art Bra 2018 Runway Show and Auction Aug. 9, 2018 at the Aqua Turf in Southington. | Richie Rathsack, Record-Journal

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Brian Hubbs rides down the runway wearing "Nice Rack" during the Art Bra 2018 Runway Show and Auction Aug. 9, 2018 at the Aqua Turf in Southington. | Richie Rathsack, Record-Journal

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After the Storm Inc. President and Founder Christine Willett addresses the crowd as the Art Bra 2018 runway show and auction kicks off at the Aqua Turf Aug. 9, 2018. | Richie Rathsack, Record-Journal

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Kristen Tyrseck, right, gives an emotional hug to Christine Willett, After the Storm founder and president, at the Art Bra 2018 fundraiser Aug. 9, 2018. | Richie Rathsack, Record-Journal

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Kim Tyseck shows off "Purple Haze" as auctioneer Tom Gagliardi calls out bids during the Art Bra 2018 Runway Show and Auction Aug. 9, 2018 at the Aqua Turf in Southington. | Richie Rathsack, Record-Journal

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The flamingo-themed bra "The Balancing Act" fetched more than 1,000 during the Art Bra 2018 Runway Show and Auction Aug. 9, 2018 at the Aqua Turf in Southington. | Richie Rathsack, Record-Journal

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Record-Journal Digital Content Producer Ashley Kus talks with Merrilee Gladkosky of Wallingford, who designed the "It's All About Balance" flamingo-themed bra as part of the North Haven Congregational Women's Fellowship group for the Art Bra 2018 frundraiser raising money to support cancer survivors in the aftermath of diagnosis and treatments. | Richie Rathsack, Record-Journal

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Katie Robbin, left, and Maggie Zawadzi, right, show off the combo "Come Fly with Me" during the Art Bra 2018 Runway Show and Auction Aug. 9, 2018 at the Aqua Turf in Southington. | Richie Rathsack, Record-Journal

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Angela Darmanin lights up the runway with "The Nest Bra" during the Art Bra 2018 Runway Show and Auction Aug. 9, 2018 at the Aqua Turf in Southington. | Richie Rathsack, Record-Journal

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Cara Cama works the runway wearing "Sewing Seeds of Hope" during the Art Bra 2018 Runway Show and Auction Aug. 9, 2018 at the Aqua Turf in Southington. | Richie Rathsack, Record-Journal

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Auctioneer Tom Gagliardi calls out bids for "So Many Pearls" worn by Lynsey Eno during the Art Bra 2018 Runway Show and Auction Aug. 9, 2018 at the Aqua Turf in Southington. | Richie Rathsack, Record-Journal

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Morgan Napier wears "Ring My Bell" on the runway during the Art Bra 2018 Runway Show and Auction Aug. 9, 2018 at the Aqua Turf in Southington. | Richie Rathsack, Record-Journal

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Maggie Zawadzki shows off "Bunco Bra" during the Art Bra 2018 Runway Show and Auction Aug. 9, 2018 at the Aqua Turf in Southington. | Richie Rathsack, Record-Journal

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Carolina Villamizar works the runway wearing "Sweet Life" during the Art Bra 2018 Runway Show and Auction Aug. 9, 2018 at the Aqua Turf in Southington. | Richie Rathsack, Record-Journal

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Model Bethany Ty shows off the "Part of Me" bra during the Art Bra 2018 Runway Show and Auction Aug. 9, 2018 at the Aqua Turf in Southington. | Richie Rathsack, Record-Journal

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Julie Filippone-Aresco shows off "Splish Splash" during the Art Bra 2018 Runway Show and Auction Aug. 9, 2018 at the Aqua Turf in Southington. | Richie Rathsack, Record-Journal

August 10, 2018 02:35PM

SOUTHINGTON — After the Storm Inc. hosted the 10th annual Art Bra runway show and auction Thursday to raise funds to support the group’s mission of helping cancer survivors heal “physically emotionally and spiritually from the aftermath of their diagnosis and treatments and help restore balance to their lives.”

Look for more photos and video from the event in next week’s Out and About.

PHOTOS: Art Bra 2018 raises money to help cancer survivors heal

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