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The Pfister® Hotel Hosts First-Ever Stomach Cancer Awareness Month® Art Exhibit & Silent Auction
Milwaukee, Wis., November 2, 2016 – The Pfister® Hotel, owned and managed by Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, is partnering with No Stomach For Cancer, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support research and unite the caring power of people worldwide affected by stomach cancer. The partnership brings an inaugural pop-up art gallery to The Pfister Hotel from November 1, 2016 through November 29, 2016 with a silent auction and reception on November 12, 2016 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. “We excited to host the first professionally curated and organized art exhibit for stomach cancer awareness and fundraising,” said Tim Smith, general manager of The Pfister Hotel. “Through The Pfister’s famous art gallery, we hope to raise awareness of stomach cancer and fundraise for a cure.” Curated by Pamela Anderson, The Pfister’s artist-in-residence, Jill Coklan, visitor experience ambassador at Whitney Museum of American Art, and curator, and Lisa Goesling, art director at No Stomach For Cancer, the Pfister Pop-Up gallery will feature artwork from over 25 renowned artists for this inaugural event. Guests will be able to bid on the pieces at the November 12 reception. The majority of the proceeds will go to No Stomach For Cancer in support of their mission. “We are thrilled to partner with The Pfister Hotel to bring this first-ever Stomach Cancer Awareness Month Art Exhibit & Silent Auction event to life,” said Jon Florin, executive director at No Stomach For Cancer. “Stomach cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death, but many are not aware of the prevalence of this disease. Through our partnership with The Pfister Hotel and this exciting event, we will be able to raise awareness and funding for our programs that serve the global gastric cancer community.” Attendees can bid on the artwork at the silent auction and reception starting on November 1, 2016. Bids can be placed online with 32auctions, the premier website for hosting and managing silent auction fundraisers, please visit: https://www.32auctions.com/stomachcancerawareness For more information on the art exhibit and silent auction, please visit: https://www.nostomachforcancer.org/stomachcancerawarenessmonthartexhibit For more information on the latest news and updates from Marcus Hotels & Resorts, please visit: http://Media.MarcusHotels.com. About The Pfister Hotel Today the Pfister Hotel continues its tradition of gracious service and impeccable style, and has been recognized for 39 consecutive years by AAA as a Four-Diamond property. The hotel is also an ongoing member of two prestigious organizations, Historic Hotels of America and Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. The Pfister Hotel is located at 424 E. Wisconsin Ave. in downtown Milwaukee. More information and updates on the hotel can be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thePfisterHotel and on Twitter (@PfisterHotel). About No Stomach For Cancer About 32auctions |