2015 Creative Cups

Joyce Berardi

Purple Words of Strength

I read about the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program and the Creative Cups auction over three years ago. I thought it was a great idea as I am creative person and this was a wonderful cause for the local community.

At the time I was unable to ‘create’ a bra as I had returned to school. Being in the medical field, I have also encountered patients undergoing breast biopsies and it is truly something that sticks with you and makes you want to do more. I knew when Creative Cups was announced this year that I was now ready and I had the time to make my “art bra.”

There are many men and women who have encountered this disease, and many who are still fighting. After reading some of their stories, it is amazing to hear of their determination to live and they all have a positive outlook for the future.

I am hoping that my creation Purple Words of Strength will inspire and give hope to other people and their families in their fight to survive.