It's Time For The Annual Boobstock Celebration In Deep River

DEEP RIVER, CT — Paying it forward, one breast cancer survivor has touched many through the creation of the Boobstock Annual Celebration. Back in 2013, Deep River resident Margaret Rohner beat breast cancer and wanted to create something to give back to others, so she and her boyfriend Jack Adanti and dear friends Pattie Unan and Linda Johnson started Boobstock. Sadly, after the first celebration Rohner passed away, but Adanti, Johnson and Unan kept her dream alive. This year's Boobstock will be held on Saturday, September 18th from 1 to 8 p.m. at the Sobieski John III Club in Deep River.

"This is a very emotional celebration for me every year," said Unan, who lost her mother to breast cancer in 2012.

She added, "This is a great event that helps so many people. The music is great, the food is fabulous and the money all goes to help underprivileged women battling breast cancer."

Proceeds from the event go to Breast Cancer Research and Patient Treatment Programs and will be split 50/50 between Middlesex Hospital Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital.

The celebration will kick off at 9 a.m. with a rummage sale until 1 p.m., then the musical line will begin, including local bands; Old Dawg New Trick, Local Honey, Smoke Bubbles, Cursive is Code and Bokum Road. There will also be great food, a bevy of raffle items donated by local businesses, a cash bar and lots of fun. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs and because parking is limited, carpooling is suggested.

Tickets are $25 for those age 12 to 65. For children 6 to 11 and those over 65 and over, tickets are $15.

As part of this unique fundraiser, there is also a pre-event auction, which includes a sportsmen's package, a one-of-a-kind quilted Breast Cancer wreath and an antique metal, put out in 1919 for the centennial celebration of the Connecticut General Assembly.

For more information about the raffle items call 860-227-6232.

For more information about the event, or to donate go to boobstock.

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