I was honored to be asked by my friend Ashley Froelich to participate in ArtBra KC 2011. ArtBra KC is a unique and fun auction that celebrates the bra as an empowering symbol of triumph over breast cancer, and as a work-of-art that can benefit those breast cancer patients just beginning, or still on, the journey.

Ashley and I met at Emporia State University and since graduation she has become a Kansas Territory Manager for Image Skincare. Ashley and I teamed up to create this art bra and have titled our piece “HerLight.” It symbolizes the spirt that remains after the being challenged by breast cancer. Sewn into the bra is a great new material called electroluminescent wire. Watch the clip below to see some different views and the bra in action.

I wanted to dedicate my portion of the project to all those affected by cancer. My father was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in 2008. He is stable now but my family has been forever changed by this experience. In a strange way I feel lucky to have been reminded of my fathers mortality. It has taught me that our lives are a precious gift, it’s very important to be good to yourself and love one another before it is too late.