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About Blue Water Little Black Dress
The Blue Water Little Black Dress event was established in 2007, with the purpose of raising funds for local Breast Cancer Programs.
In 2016, the Betty Kearns Cancer Fund was established to help both men and women fighting any type of cancer.
Currently, the Betty Kearns Cancer Fund has funds available at McLaren Port Huron and the Community Foundation of St. Clair County to assist local individuals in need.
We appreciate the community support we receive! With an increased number of patients in our area, and a state-of-the-art cancer facility and treatment center, we are hoping to be able to help even more families. Your contribution to the Little Black Dress event will only improve our efforts in easing financial burdens during treatment, allowing patients to focus on healing.
Thank you for all of your years of support!
~ The Blue Water Little Black Dress Board & Committee
The Betty Kearns Cancer Fund has made remarkable strides to help those in our community because of people like you! The following was accomplished because of the generosity and support of this community:
- Donated funds to purchase new equipment at McLaren Port Huron for the treatment/diagnosis of prostate cancer
- Establishing the Betty Kearns Cancer Fund at the St. Clair County Community Foundation which will directly help St. Clair and Sanilac County residents who may need treatment outside of our area, including pediatric patients
The Blue Water Little Black Dress event is a long-time community tradition – this year held at the Blue Water Convention Center on Friday, March 3, 2023 at 6:00 pm. We look forward to seeing everyone in person again!
Pictured from L to R: Andrea Napolitan, ML Kraft, Debbie Reynolds, Carolyn Bonacci, Jennifer Montgomery (McLaren Port Huron past CEO), and Amy Andrews-Curtis
Pictured from L to R: Amy Andrews-Curtis, Debbie Reynolds, Sara Tait, Carolyn Bonacci, Andrea Napolitan, and Jackie Hanton (Community Foundation)
A night to remember...
Friday, March 3, 2023 • 6:00pm
at the Blue Water Convention Center
A limited number of discounted rooms are available at the Hilton Double Tree – click the link to book online, or call 810-984-8000 and mention Group Code LBD. Book by February 3!
Awesome Raffles
Wonderful Music
Lots of Dancing
Memories & Laughs
Helping Local People
Thank You to Our 2023 Sponsors
We appreciate the support of our amazing sponsors!
All proceeds from the Blue Water Little Black Dress event go directly to the Betty Kearns Cancer Funds at McLaren Port Huron Foundation and St. Clair County Community Foundation. The funds were established to assist individuals locally, with financial difficulties related to their cancer battle.
Ball Gown Sponsor - $4,000
Karmanos Cancer Institute
at McLaren Port Huron
Hour Glass Gown Sponsor - $3,000
Lake Huron Medical Center
McLaren Port Huron
Medical Staff
Cocktail Dress Sponsors - $1,250
Blue Water Convention Center
Chef Mike's Catering
Community Foundation of St. Clair County
Huron Title Co.
Kearns Agency
P.J. Wallbank
Port Huron Yoga
Schulz Family McDonald's
Scotty's Potty's
Sir Speedy
Speedy Q Markets
Wendy Thompson
Wirtz Manufacturing
Xtreme Powerline Construction
Sweetheart Dress Sponsors - $1,000
Coldwell Bankers
Easter Law
Eastern Michigan Bank
Eighth Day Media, LLC
Hillsway Express, Inc.
McLaren Port Hospice
McLaren Port Huron
MediLodge
Naplin Farms
O'Connor Realty
Radio First
Salski Construction
Stifel
TC Goldman & Assoc.
2020 Highlights
Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the years to make this event so successful. Thank you for the memories and the encouragement as we strive towards improving the lives, and lessen the financial burden of those fighting cancer in our community.