LEXINGTON, N.C. — The Common Thread for the Cure Foundation, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to unite the design and furnishings industry in the fight against breast cancer, is celebrating its 25th anniversary, and it is commemorating the milestone with its Harvesting Hope Silent Auction.
The proceeds from the auction will support grants given by the foundation to individuals in the design and furnishings industry who are affected by the disease. The online auction is set for Oct. 17-29, and select products will be showcased during the October High Point Market.
The foundation began as a grassroots effort by Suzann Burkhead Bray and her brother Scott Burkhead in honor of their sister Sandra Burkhead Campbell. To date, the foundation has awarded more than $2 million in grants to 445 deserving recipients across North America, all within the design and furnishings industry.
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“Twenty-five years is a major milestone, and we wanted to mark it in a way that brings our industry together in support of those whose lives have been touched by this disease,” said Rob Mayer, chairman of The Common Thread for the Cure and president of Mayer Fabrics. “Participating by donating a product or service and bidding on items is a meaningful way to give back by helping to fund the grants that are so vital to survivors.”
The Common Thread for the Cure is accepting donations with broad appeal from manufacturers, retailers, interior designers or service providers. The deadline for donations is Oct.10.
“We are deeply grateful for the generous support of the donors who have committed so far, including Wesley Allen, Armen Living, Hickory Chair, Norwalk Furniture, DeLandis Home, Crypton, Momentum Textiles and Wallcovering and Phillips Collection, who are leading by example,” Mayer said.
To learn more about participating in the Harvesting Hope Silent Auction, email [email protected]. The auction begins at 8 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 17, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 29.
