*This charitable initiative is now closed and no longer accepts partnerships or donations.
KGA and CBTB were featured as covers in the 2020 Social Book. The Interior and Exteriors section features a photo layout of the eye of KGA including fabrics, furniture and designs while the CBTB branded pages features the CBTB portrait series and the stunning CBTB pillow cabinet with hand chain stitched silk pillows.
Read more about the Social Book
Cancer Below the Belt and KGA received accolades from the Houstonia Magazines article “The Social Book Toasts to 25 Years with a Stylish Soirée at Neiman Marcus.”
“Interior designer Kelly Gale Amen of KGA’s tableau—complete with Page Parkes Texas models stripped down to their skivvies—was a hot-spot of the evening, designed to raise awareness for a series of lesser-discussed cancers (like cervical, testicular, and ovarian) with the aptly named campaign #CancerBelowtheBelt. Curious guests were invited to learn more and pose with the models for a special souvenir commemorated by photographer Bhavin Misra.”
Renowned interior designer Kelly Gale Amen of KGA created a stunning tableau to raise cancer awareness of the Dirty Dozen, featuring textile art and decorator his v-pillows. His campaign, named #CancerBelowtheBelt, earned guests’ attention. The Booth was staffed by photographer Bhavin Misra and models from Page Parkes Texas offered a souvenir for the fun-lovers.
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Read more in the CultureMap article here.
We have a winner – Joseph Agrella. Team member Dawn Ewing drew ticket number #119. The Social Book event at Neiman Marcus – Galleria featured an evening of Hors d’oeuvres, libations and a fashion show with Page Parkes models. The Page Parkes models also helped patrons with #getcaughtwithyourpantsdown photo venue to capture the spirit of the Cancer Below the Belt and raise awareness of the Dirty Dozen. #Cancerbelowthebelt #therealsocialbook #PageParkesCorporation #NeimanMarcus #KGA #KGADesign
Cancer Below the Belt teamed up with Baylor College of Medicine to spread awareness through a community outreach at the Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church on September 28th 2019 at their Raymond Whitley Jr. Prostate Screening Event.
The event promoted the importance of screening and cancer prevention.
#CBTB #GetCaughtwithYourPantsDown #KGA #CancerBelowtheBelt #KGADesign
KGA appeared on the Radio show Health in Action Live with Annette Blanchard on July 8th 2019.
The show captured the theme and spirit of cancer awareness and over coming our fears of talking about our bodies and cancer.
Click Here for a link to the broadcast.
#CBTB #GetCaughtwithYourPantsDown #KGA #CancerBelowtheBelt #KGADesign #HeathinActionLive #AnnetteBlanchard
KGA and Cancer Below the Belt teamed up with IVBars of Houston Heights to spread awareness through exchanges and partnerships at the HWE Health and Wellness expo on Feburary 24th 2019 at the Houston Hyatt Regency Downtown.
The event promoted local businesses. While the expo encourage a fun spin on business, lively conversation, and enthusiasm for new ideas and perspectives.
Topics included:
#CBTB #GetCaughtwithYourPantsDown #KGA #CancerBelowtheBelt #KGADesign
The Cancer Below the Belt Portraits are now at their new home at the Baylor College of Medicines Epidemiology and Population Sciences.
Melissa Bondy, Ph.D., professor of medicine-epidemiology and population sciences at Baylor College of Medicine, saw the potential educational benefits of the art early on and arranged for it to be permanently displayed at the College.
The reception was an overwhelming success with attendance from many supporters, students, administrators of BCM and the medical community.
Click here for the Baylor College of Medicine release
Click here for the Texas Medical Center release
Cancer Below the Belt Portraits premier at their new home at the Baylor College of Medicines Epidemiology and Population Sciences Open House on December 7th 2018 from 2pm to 4pm.
Baylor College of Medicine – 1 Baylor Plaza, Suite 600D.
RSVP for the reception to Lucia Hernandez at 713-798-2871
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The Weird Homes Tour for 2018 featured the fun and fantastic KGA Loft. The tour may be over but the legacy lives on. Cancer Below the Belt was able once again generate awareness of the “dirty dozen.”
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Pictures from the 2018 Weird Homes Tour of the KGA Loft.
The energy, fun, inspiration and excitement were felt by all those that attended……
Houston Weird Homes Tour
October 6, 2018
Dakota Lofts
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View the Weird Homes Tour coverage of Kelly Gale Amen’s loft and Cancer Below the Belt.
Houston Weird Homes Tour
October 6, 2018
Dakota Lofts
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Cancer Below The Belt was active until 2020. This website exists in its memory, to honor the contribution our partners have made to patients worldwide.