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Brides Against Breast Cancer Hosting Trunk Sale Next Month

Store will sell wedding gowns for as low as $300.

A national nonprofit that tours the country selling store donated wedding gowns will be in the area next month. The organization will partner with Jasmine Bridal in Lombard to sell donated gowns for deeply discounted prices.

The proceeds will go toward programming for people who are impacted by Cancer. This includes free education, programs, and outreach to people impacted by cancer.

A portion of the proceeds from every gown sold also will be donated to a local nonprofit charity in the area. If you'd like to stop by, here are the hours for the event, which will take place at the Jasmine Galleria at 2840 South Highland Ave.
in Lombard.

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Saturday, July 14th, 2012 - Noon – 5pm (FREE General Admission)

Sunday, July 15th, 2012 - 11am – 3:30pm (FREE General Admission)

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Saturday, July 14th, 2012 – 10am – Noon ($20 Pink Power Hours Admission)

Those who purchase a $20 Pink Power Hour ticket have the ability to preview, browse, try on and purchase a dress ahead of the general admission.

The Brides Against Breast Cancer™ program has received more than 50,000 wedding gown donations, with an estimated resale value of over 4 million dollars. More than half the gowns presented during each event are new designer gowns that arrived directly from designers, manufacturers and bridal retailers.

Information on how to purchase tickets can be found here.

*The above event information was provided by Brides Against Breast Cancer. Additional information was added from the organization's website.

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