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Margie Tuckson for Hope Chest
952-471-8700 ext. 12

HOPE CHEST FOR BREAST CANCER CELEBRATES A NIGHT WITH A DIVA
Today Show "Domestic Diva" Finalist partners to help raise money

Orono, Minn. - June 2, 2004 - Hope Chest for Breast Cancer, a Minnesota nonprofit dedicated to raising money to support breast cancer causes, today announced that it will be hosting a "Diva Party" in order to raise resources for the organization.

The party will take place on June 24th from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. at the Hope Chest for Breast Cancer retail store located at 3850 Shoreline Dr. in Orono/Navarre, Minnesota. Festivities include floral arrangement and chocolate dessert table demonstrations, a raffle, wine and hors d'oeuvres, and tips on decorating and entertaining given by Today Show "Domestic Diva" finalist and Minnesota native Teri Bennett. Tickets for the event are $25 a piece and can be purchased by calling 952-471-8700 ext. 12 or at the Hope Chest for Breast Cancer retail store. Advance tickets are required. The store will also be open for shopping for special treasures and as a special treat, Hot Ice designer inspired jewelry and the Pritz Sisters custom purses will be offering their wonderful products for sale

A raffle will be held at the celebration; the grand prize being a make-over package that includes a personal diva consultation with Teri, an outfit from Chico's, Hot Ice jewelry, a Pritz Sisters purse, and a hair design session with Bea Clark. The purchase price of the ticket includes one raffle entry, but additional tickets can be purchased for $5 each. Sponsors for the Diva Party include After 5 Jazz group, Albert Uster Imports, Café Latte`, Carbone's, Chico's, Godiva Chocolates, Hot Ice Jewelry, Lexus of Wayzata, Pritz Sisters, Redstone American Grill, Town and Country Catering, and the Star Tribune.

This money the celebration will raise is important because "breast cancer robs individuals of relationships with their mothers, sisters, daughters and wives and devastates families," said Barbara Hensley, Founder of the Hope Chest for Breast Cancer. "To fight this disease businesses, community organizations, and individuals must work together to find a solution." Hensley is enthusiastic about the Diva Party: "This is going to be a wonderful, don't miss party! We are so thankful to Teri Bennett and to our sponsors for their generous support."

About Hope Chest for Breast Cancer
Founded in 2001, Hope Chest for Breast Cancer helps fund breast cancer research, early detection and treatment programs, and hospice care for people battling the disease. Hope Chest raises critical resources through the sale of designer furniture, accessories and clothing donated by individuals, corporations and small businesses at the Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Retail Shop. Hope Chest's ultimate goal is to raise $10 million by opening 50 Hope Chest shops nationwide within the next five years. The first Hope Chest retail store is located at 3850 S. Shoreline Drive in the Orono/Navarre area and is open daily. More information can be found at www.hopechest.us or by calling 952-471-8700.