The project features chairs decorated by breast cancer survivors, whose designs reflect the inspiration that helped them navigate through their diagnosis and treatment. Each chair is as unique as the survivor. For instance, Donna’s design illustrates her spiritual faith and her gratitude to her family and her medical team; Kris’ ocean design is inspired in part by the mythical strength of the seahorse; and there’s Marine, whose children inspired her family-centered design. In some cases, they are being created in collaboration with volunteers who embrace the survivor and her artistic vision.

 

Jupiter Medical Center is hosting decorating parties where some of the women will gather and work on their projects together. Once completed, the chairs will be displayed in several shops at The Gardens Mall, as well as the Loggerhead Marine Life Center, South Florida Science Center and other locations to raise awareness about breast health, during October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Each chair will feature a picture of the survivor along with a narrative that explains the origin of her design.

 

“The Pink Chair Project is a beautiful way to pay tribute to this group of courageous women, some of whom are newly diagnosed or living with metastatic breast cancer, while others are in remission,” said Dr. Nancy Taft, medical director of Jupiter Medical Center’s Comprehensive Breast Program. “At each stage of their diagnosis and treatment, they have displayed courage and resolve. They truly are survivors, and we are honored to share their stories through this project and hopefully inspire others who are facing a similar challenge.”

 

Jupiter Medical Center’s Pink Chair project also will raise awareness about the importance of women and men knowing their risk for breast cancer, recognizing signs and symptoms of the disease, and getting mammograms each year.