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Published: September 12 2012

FORT LAUDERDALE - In an effort to increase awareness of Breast Cancer and stress the importance of early detection and prevention, Next Weekend Productions has joined forces with the National Association of Black Female Executives in Music & Entertainment (NABFEME) and Community Based Connections, Inc. to present the “Save the Twinz”: Live PINK!™ - Women Who Jam!, a benefit concert on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in the Abdo New River Room at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts as part of the Broward Center's Arts Access Program.

Co-hosted by Local News 10 reporter Constance Jones and radio personality Tamara Gant, the event will feature groundbreaking female artists and musicians in jazz, R&B, gospel, hip-hop, neo soul, soft rock and spoken word.

“We are working to reduce the loss of life by inspiring and empowering others to continue the fight against breast cancer through music and entertainment,” said Andrea JohnBaptiste, event co-chair. “We are delighted to once again partner with NABFEME and some extraordinary local and national artists to bring attention to this important cause.”

Save the Twinz: Live PINK!™ will present the “Save the Twinz” Champion Award for service of excellence in the fight against breast cancer to attorney Marlon Hill; Andrea Ivory, executive director at the Women’s Breast Health Initiative; Paulet Royes, nurse and case manager with the Broward Health Navigator Program; and Mayra Amador, social worker with the Broward Health Navigator Program.

“Breast cancer affects women from all walks of life, young and old. You’re never too young to self-exam. We hope to reach young women ages 18 to 35 and encourage them to advocate for breast health in their circle of friends. The time to be proactive is before cancer strikes,” said JohnBaptiste.

The Broward Center’s Arts Access program assists community-based organizations in presenting arts and cultural performances at the Broward Center. The program provides technical assistance and marketing support to local community groups enabling them to develop and build their audiences.  Arts Access has collaborated with over 50 performing arts companies, nonprofit organizations and cultural and community groups to present all genres of the performing arts including music, dance, theater, poetry and comedy.

Since 2006, Next Weekend Productions has provided quality community events and customized event planning services for private and non-profit organizations throughout Broward County.

NABFEME is a non-profit organization that promotes the entry, development and advancement of women of color in music and entertainment, and provides a wide range of opportunities for artistic exposure while creating the most favorable conditions for women to promote and market their creative energies.

Tickets are $30 and are available through the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office at 954/462-0222 or online at www.BrowardCenter.org.   All proceeds from the event will benefit the Lillian S. Wells Women’s Health Center at Broward Health Medical Center, which offers comprehensive healthcare, some of the most advanced technology for breast MRI and digital mammograms, and is the only Hospital in Florida to be awarded the Women Certified Seal of Approval, due to the staff’s certification in and commitment to women-friendly services.