Carrie Kinter second from left with her husband Joe and best friends Jessica and Nick Karas at last year’s Love of Life Downtown Indiana Bocce for Breast Cancer Tournament.
"The tournament means a lot to me because we are able to help women in this community have access to the healthcare services to prevent going down the long road of breast cancer treatment." CARRIE KINTER
The event attracts bocce ball teams of all skill levels that are eager to support the Women’s Imaging Center and compete for one of the coveted pink first-place trophies.The event has raised more than $8,600 for the Women’s Imaging Center in its first two years, Kinter says. “The tournament means a lot to me because we are able to help women in this community have access to the healthcare services to prevent going down the long road of breast cancer treatment,” Kinter says.“My journey of breast cancer with the biopsies, mammograms and ultrasounds started at the Women’s Imaging Center, so I have a soft place in my heart for them, and I know women should be getting those tests done regularly to stay on top of their health and this event promotes that.” It also means a lot to Kinter to have her best friends by her side to help organize the event. “This obviously hits close to home for my husband and I, but Nick and Jess wanted to do something to support me and help raise money for women in this community to help with the access for healthcare, and I can’t tell you how much that means to me,” Kinter says.“They were there
throughout my entire journey, so this event means so much to them as well, and that is really special to me. “It’s great that we are able to bring attention to the fact that we have something like the Women’s Imaging Center right here in our backyard.” Kinter and crew are already busy planning the third installment of the tournament, to be held this fall. While not all details are finalized, the event will closely resemble last year, she says.The cost will include entry into the tournament, gourmet food and drink tickets.The event will feature live music throughout the afternoon, she adds. For those not interested in tossing the bocce ball,“event tickets” will include access to Nap’s backyard patio to watch the tournament and listen to music, and the opportunity to purchase food and drink. Bounce
houses and other games will be available for children, she says.
“Even if you don’t want to play, you are still welcome to come and enjoy the festivities,” Kinter says. “Nap’s is a beautiful place, and the backyard patio has such a fun and unique atmosphere. “It’s a great day to spend with friends and families and donate to an important cause.”
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