As a woman, what is the Kentucky Derby with out a fabulous hat? Southern fashonistas and those that play the role for a day, know it is the ultimate accessory for the most important fashion event of the year in the Bluegrass, and you do not want to get it wrong! The Lexington Cancer Foundation’s Hats and Handbags for Life silent auction, of new and gently used hats, handbags and accessories, is the perfect way to pick your hat while supporting an amazing cause – cancer!

The Lexington Cancer Foundation is pleased to host milliner, Christine A. Moore of New York. She will be donating hats, but will be attending our event in person! Her creations have provided the finishing touch to innumerable ‘A List’ celebrities on Derby day. Click on this video to learn more about her amazing talent.

Hats and Handbags for Life will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at Keeneland Race Course. Learn more about the event and purchase tickets by selecting ‘Hats and Handbags’ under ‘Events” on this site.

Submitted by Kristi Martin, Executive Director – The Lexington Cancer Foundation, Inc.