Mardi-Bras!

2009 Photos and Videos

With thanks to our fantastic photographer, Carlos Avalos!
Our evening hosts and funny-men, two boobs,  Ted Heeley and Nelson Costa!


















The Paul Schafer of Mardi-Bras, Norm Beaver!

















Heather Kuzyk: 5 year Breast Cancer survivor delivering a talk on the work at Princess Margaret Hospital and the benefits of supporting the Toronto Weekend To End Breast Cancer





















Nelson assisting Heather in her demo of the importance of the monthly self exam.



 
































Ted for the assist































Know your breasts!  Look them over in the mirror. Check yourself thoroughly for any irregularities.


















This doesn't have to be a chore, you can get someone to help you!

















All Clear! Nelson has healthy breasts!


















5 years is a big milestone in cancer survivorship. 
As a special congratulations to Heather and Anne Campbell, (fellow 5 year survivor and friend of Mammy Gram's Girls) roses! Five pink for your fight, one white for your future.











































Our opening act who stole the show! The incomparable Patte Rosebank performing "Otto Titslinger" (see video below)
















































On with the show this is it!


Rosebuds

By
Lisa Farinaccio
Dedicated to all the survivors

























Cherry Blossoms
By
Katey Vanschyndel

























Ruby 
By Heather Jacobsen

Dedicated to Heather's Mum

























Felt Up
By Deanna Partridge-David

Dedicated to Aunt Ruth

























The Muppet Bra
By Nelson Costa
Brought to you by the letters T&A and the number 69!


























Nature's Nectar
By Martina Munroe
Dedicated to all the brave people who continue to find their pleasure!


























Happy Campers
By Andrew Gooderham


























Tangled Web
By Katrina Carrier


























Sustainable Bra
By
Jennifer Fukushima

























Recycled Cans!
By
Jennifer Fukushima

























Butterflies
By Sarah O'Malley





















Nesting Instincts
By Eileen Earnshaw-Borghesan
Dedicated to Eileen's friend Heather and Mother-in-law, Ninfa



























Intermission - Belly Dancing by the striking Kristina Shea
























































































Uh-Oh! Throw down!







































Runway pt.2


I Dream of Hawaii
By
Wendy Aaltomaa
Dedicated to all those who have and will develop breast cancer

























Tickle Me Pink
By Karen Killbride
Dedicated in honour of Heather, Jodi and in memory of Michelle

























Monster Defense
By Lynne Wilton

Dedicated to Dawn, Kelly, Rita, Mary and all the others

























The Bailout Bra
By
Julie Faulkner
For The Troops!

























Treetop Hill
By Mylissa Prisner

Dedicated in honour to Mylissa's
grandmother, Lee Prisner





















Autumn Splendor
By Valerie Cowan






















Flight Of Fantasy
By
Elizabeth Dodsworth, Janine Tschirhart & Andrea Stravos
Dedicated to Margaret Dodsworth, Bonnie Kenyon and Monika Wallsteiner

























Plum Blossom
By Sarah Cresswell






















Cheesecake
By Winnie Wong
Dedicated to Betty Grable





















Lovely Lady Lumps
By Heather Kuzyk





















Amazon Angel
By Randy Alexander
Dedicated to Farah Fawcett





















Lola Show Girl
By
Lisa Farinaccio
Dedicated to all the survivors






















Metropolis
By
Kropserkel





















Lady Luck
By Avero De
salada





















Pink Dragon
By
Arlen Gruszczynski
Dedicated to everyone fighting their personal dragons





















The Not So Little Mermaid
By Decibella!







































Arlen Gruszczynski & Lisa Farinaccio - Model Coordinators, Dressers and Designers!














Adam and Joel, the 2008 King and Queen of Mardi-Bras, set to Crown the new
aristocracy!

























































































Blue For Boys!





































































Raise one arm over your head and with the other hand, using circular motion trace across your chest in an up and down, back and forth pattern, checking for lumps.

















(X never marks the spot.)









































































































































Modeled by
Stephanie Lefebvre


























Modeled by Kristina Shea




























Modeled by Kierin Mcniel



























Modeled by Michelle Makra




























Modeled by Meghan Campbell



























Modeled by Sharifa
Sidhu


























Modeled by Eva



























Modeled by Harley Sparx


























Modeled by
Lola Leo


























Modeled by
Alexandra Glaverina


























Modeled By Mylissa Prisner























Modeled by
Stephanie Lefebvre
































































































Takes a little help from the audience, but it turns out, Kristina can teach anyone!














Ladies and Gentlemen!
The 2009 Mardi-Bros!




















Modeled by Eva






















Modeled by Michelle Makra






















Modeled by
Patte Rosebank




























Modeled by Lola Leo




























Modeled By Mylissa Prisner


























Modeled by Kristina Shea




























Modeled by Sharifa Sidhu



























Modeled by Alexandra Glaverina



























Modeled by Virginia Nelder





















Modeled by Harley Sparx
























Modeled by
Amanda Vandenbrock






























Modeled by
Stephanie Lefebvre



























Modeled by Meghan Campbell



























Modeled by Lola Leo




























Modeled by Eva


























Modeled by Decibella!





































































he 2009 King and Queen Of Mardi-Bras!


















Thanks for a wonderful 2009!