PORT ST. LUCIE \u2013 Local breast cancer awareness and support group The St. Lucie Trailblazers was the beneficiary of a pop-up market recently. Hosted by Lakeview Bar & Grille at St. Lucie Trails Golf Club, the event featured local vendors, many of them crafters.<\/p>\n
Shoppers browsed hand-painted glassware, homemade breads, custom door wreaths, whimsical socks, and jewelry of all types. A variety of pink drinks were available from the bar for purchase.<\/p>\n
The Florida Mobile Mammography Bus was on site performing mammograms. A total of 11 women were screened at the event.<\/p>\n
St. Lucie Trailblazers is a group of women, many of whom have had breast cancer themselves or have been a caregiver of a breast cancer victim. They are dedicated to helping others by raising awareness of screening and early detection options.<\/p>\n
Gail Moore, co-founder of the organization, was grateful for the event. \u201cWe were so pleased with the turn-out for this event. It was completely created and organized by Kim Ross, general manager of the Lakeview Bar & Grille. She contacted all the vendors and set everything up. She\u2019s always supported our organization and we truly appreciate everything she does for us.\u201d<\/p>\n
Moore said that every vendor either gave cash to the organization or donated something for their raffle basket. The event raised nearly $1,000.<\/p>\n
Moore is currently putting together a support group for those going through breast cancer treatment. \u201cThe group will be a judgment free zone, a safe place to talk about anything. We even have a nurse navigator if we have questions. We want to find out what the needs are for each individual and see if we can help them.\u201d<\/p>\n