Bubbles for bras

Following on from ‘Blue September’ when the Old Library Ōmokoroa took on a blue mantle to promote Prostate Cancer Awareness, October will be dressed in an elegant pink to similarly promote Breast Cancer Awareness month. In addition to our talented local artists and artisans, there will be jewellery, candles, soaps and lotions, and other items intended to appeal to our feminine side.

We will also be shouting out to all those who may be able to donate a bra – new or used - to support Project Uplift, a charity that provides bras to third world ladies where the priority for women’s spending is food and the education needs of children, and for any woman to spend money buying a bra for herself can almost be seen as an unforgivable sin.

“In the Solomon Islands some of the second-hand shops sell bras but, mostly, women have to buy their bras from the Chinese Trade Stores. These bras have some problems; they come in smaller sizes, are made of nylon and perish quickly in tropical conditions. You cannot buy maternity bras or mastectomy bras in the country. For the women to be given free bras is an unbelievable experience for all of them,” said Rose Wale in her 2012 report of bra distribution in the Solomon Islands.

Since 2005 Uplift has sent over two million bras wherever women have requested them. Uplift tries to ensure that bras get to the women who need them without compromising their dignity.

On Saturday 30th October, The Old Library Ōmokoroa will be offering ‘Bubbles for Bras’, an opportunity to meet and learn more about the various projects currently ongoing in our community to help women less fortunate.

Be a bosom buddy. Book your spot and bring a bra!

For further information contact theoldlibraryomokoroa@gmail.com or call Heather on 027 477 6877 or Alison on 021 294 9294.