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Big Wig Out, benefits DCPSP

The Big Wig Out

October 8 at 7 p.m.

Doris Duke Center at the Sarah P. Duke Gardens

To benefit the Duke Cancer Patient Support Program

On the evening of Friday, October 8, the Duke Cancer Patient Support Program will host The Big Wig Out. This will be an evening of upscale disco, a survivor self-expression catwalk and show, performances by female impersonators, auction, and much more.

This 1970's themed event will benefit Duke Cancer Patient Support Program's Self-Image Program. The Big Wig Out is a fun way to raise funds, but also to celebrate the importance of self-expression for oncology patients.

Come dressed in your best disco attire or in any way that celebrates your self-expression!

Since 1987, the DCPSP has addressed the emotional side of cancer by providing counseling, companionship, and comfort to the patients of the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center, their families, and the community through our team of staff and volunteers, each of whom is committed to helping patients and families cope with the impact of cancer on their lives. The DCPSP offers family and individual counseling, support groups, and self-image resources. All program services are provided to Duke patients and family members without charge.

Proceeds from “The Big Wig Out” will benefit the DCPSP’s Self-Image Program. The DCPSP provides wigs, hats, turbans, and other self-image items to patients with cancer free of charge. The program also offers self-image education and counseling services. This is made possible by the generosity of the many financial supporters of the DCPSP.

Tickets to The Big Wig Out are $50 and can be purchased through the Duke Cancer Patient Support Office at 919-684-4497.

Performances will include, Paulina Rubyhoe, Kia Lord and Victoria Parker -- Victoria has been featured on the series “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and in the movie “Pagent.” She has also captured the titles of Miss North Carolina FFI, Miss Legends and Miss North Carolina America.

Come prepared to bid on exciting trips, jewelry, and much more. Some of the items donated for the auction include:

Hall and Woodhouse, UK

The quintessential English pub and brewery experience for two, in the loveliest pubs in Thomas Hardy country in Dorset, UK, includes 4 nights bed & breakfast in two locations, £250 value meal vouchers at any Hall and Woodhouse location, tour of the brewery and tutored tasting, round of golf on Enid Blyton’s golf course on the Isle of Purbeck, box of principle beers shipped home to USA.

Retail Value: $1,100.00

Old Vic Theatre, London, UK

Opening night tickets for two to the next show including a drink with Kevin Spacey, the artistic director

Retail Value: Priceless

Cartier Trinity Ring, Classic

Released in 1924, this iconic collection boasts three colors of 18-karat gold that symbolize the different stages of a relationship: white for friendship, rose for love, and yellow for fidelity.

Retail Value: Cartier Trinity ring, $1,050.00

These and many other items will be available at the Big Wig Out.

Get more information or purchase tickets.