Hollin Hall Businesses Raise $5K for the National Breast Center Foundation

Grillin’ for the Girls to become an annual fundraiser

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The Cut Torrey Harrison — Torrey Harrison was more than happy to pose in front of Mary’s Wings before heading home with his goodies from The Cut. (Photo: Renée C. Gage)

Alexandria, VA – Three small businesses joined forces and raised $5,000 for the National Breast Center Foundation last month.

Alex Kilroy, owner of The Cut Butchery, worked with Paige Bradford of Hooray Art and Renée C. Gage Photography to create a unique fundraising event, Grillin’ for the Girls. Students in Bradford’s art classes decorated the butchers’ black aprons with bright pink paint, Kilroy donated proceeds from steak purchases (wrapped in pink paper), and Renée Gage was on hand to capture the special moments with her camera.

The Cut staff — Alex Kilroy, owner of The Cut (center, in pink) with some of the staff of The Cut Butchery proudly wearing their bespoke aprons, courtesy of Hooray Art students. (Photo: Renée C. Gage)

Martha Carucci, the executive director of the National Breast Center Foundation, made sure Mary’s Wings were there for general awareness and photo opportunities. This local nonprofit raises funds to provide women with better access to breast health care, using technological advances that improve outcomes.

Over the two-day event, shoppers streamed through The Cut, perusing the wide variety of high-quality steaks. In all, Kilroy was able to donate $5,000 to the National Breast Center Foundation. That equates to 50 screenings, 10 biopsies, 20 ultrasounds, or a combination thereof.

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The Cut blue stripes — Students in Hooray Art’s classes had fun decorating The Cut butchers’ aprons for the fundraiser. (Photo: Renée C. Gage)

“We’re so grateful to these businesses for helping us help others. So many more women will now have access to lifesaving preventive care,” said Carucci.

The Cut Renee Gage in action — Renée Gage in action capturing memories in front of Mary’s Wings at The Cut Butchery. (Photo: Susan Fleischman)

Kilroy added, “It feels great to support this organization that is near and dear to my heart. Being able to do so with my neighbors here in Hollin Hall made it even sweeter. We plan on doing it again next year!”

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