Hats for Hope 2006 was a great success - as $30,000 was donated to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer! Over 400 people shopped the 250 hats and 80 non-hat packages available at Bellarmine University on Thursday, April 13, 2006. Thanks to all the attendees, donors, and volunteers who made 2006 the best event yet!

"Exacta Pink" from Rebecca Nally was a fun black wider brimmed hat, with a pink ostrich feather wrapped around it, accented with pink tulle, black polka-dot ribbon and pink daisies. Small white flowers and wispy black feathers were added around the daisies and in the pink ostrich feathers for added detail. These details are signature of what most Expressions by Rebecca hats entail. The three words that best describe her hats are: feathers, fun and flamboyant. Additional hats are at expressionsbyrebecca.com and the Kentucky Arts and Crafts Museum.

"Outback Nat" was a large Panama hat with 4" wide white moire band & bow with large white & dark pink lilies with sage green accents. Designed by C.K. Nobles and autographed by Natalie Franzman from "Outback Jack".

"Lynne's Love"; Large white straw hat with pink braided satin band & large lighter pink magnolia blossom with other darker pink blooms; designed & donated by C.K. Nobles LLC Millinery & autographed by Lynne Cheney, USA Vice President Dick Cheney's wife.

These are two (2) of the fifteen (15) hats that KaKyCo donated to Hats for Hope this year. Each hat is different and very beautiful. This is the second year that Naya at KaKyCo has generously supported our cause. More information about KaKyCo can be found at www.kakyco.com.

The white and black hat has a large black satin bow and black rhinestone studded feather with a flip brim.

The sheer purple hat has a matching band and bow.

"Surrender" donated by local designer, Angie Schultz, of "Attitudes by Angie". A very large white straw hat with white eyelash fur and black and white embellishments. Angie is very talented and generous, and supports Hats for Hope each year. She proves that any woman can wear a hat. Angie says, "Everyone can wear a hat, it's all in the attitude you have, you just have to find the style that feels right to you". Angie was featured in USA Today's June 5, 2005 issue. You can visit Angie's web site at www.attitudesbyangie.com.

"My Fair Lady": Custom couture hat designed and sewn by Jill Henning; inspired by Aubrey Hepburn's scene in the Royal Ascot race in "My Fair Lady"; sewn with black twisted tubular Swiss horse-hair braid, embellished with 8-inch wide black tone on tone striped vintage French satin ribbon with black 8-inch horse-hair loops; shaped and dyed Ostrich feathers of black, cream and white colors with two hand curled French silk buff shaded open roses.

C.K. Nobles, LLC is a local millinery design company owned by Sheila Nobles & Kevin Swansey who have been the designers for The KY Derby Museum for the last four years and will be highlighted there again this year. The KY Derby Princesses wore their designs last year and were featured on The Today Show. The local agency for Juliana Collezione selected them to design for their Louisville clients, and they will be highlighted at the 2006 Phillies Fashion Show in Louisville. Their 2005 season designs appeared in the Louisville Magazine. Contact Sheila Nobles at 797-0003 for more information. Sheila is personally involved with Hats for Hope this year.

"Lilies at the Fillies" is a natural straw hat with up turned brim with beautiful pink lilies and pink & green ribbon band and accents.

"Breakfast at Tiffany's" anyone? This elegant black layered hat is a classic with its white feather accents and beautiful pin accent.

"It's All About the Hat"; Hats by Heather; Signed pink mesh & satin hat with wide dark pink raw silk band with 3 large light pink roses with light pink tulle & green & pink ribbon; Custom made hats for any occasion; Heather Bullock; 502-222-7076.

Debby Rollins, a UFPC team member, designed and decorated this hat with beaded lime green and periwinkle glass beads, in a Chantilly lace pattern, with a sheer white band and bow. The glass seed beads are wired and attached by hand.

Nanz & Kraft (NanzKraft.com) is a loyal supporter of Hats for Hope. This chocolate colored straw hat with lime band & bow with pink flowers was designed by Brenda Timperman. Both the upper & under brims are hand beaded. This particular Nanz & Kraft is located at 141 Breckenridge Lane; Louisville, KY; 502-897-6551.

"Lady Emma", Large chocolate brown parasol hat with pink and blue flowers, designed and donated by Polly Singer Earley who is a loyal supporter of Hats for Hope. She owns All You Need Is Love, Hats & Veils in Lexington, KY. Her web Site is www.hatsandveils.net.

Large black straw hat with rhinestone studded netting; two large white peonies & five large white feathers with white pearl trailers. Designed and donated by Michael and Pam Gaddie of Lloyd's Florist; 9216 Preston Highway; Louisville, KY 40229; 502-968-5428; www.lloydsflorist.net. Lloyd's Florist has supported Hats for Hope all three years with outstanding hat designs.

This hat was decorated by Julie Jones, a UFPC employee and an awesome volunteer for Hats for Hope Procurement Committee. It has a red, green, and white checked band with dried red pod flower and red and white ribbon trailers.

Beige straw hat with lace design dome with rust color edging on dome and brim; under-brim has rust cross-hatch design on a double dome that fits snugly to the head; designed and donated by Ruth Mills of Ruth Mills, Milliner in Ottawa, ON, Canada.

It is ironic that, as Ruth was preparing to send this hat, she received the unwelcome diagnosis of breast cancer, an early stage which encourages her that she will have a full and successful recovery. Hats for Hope sends her all our best thoughts, wishes, and prayers. She can be contacted at www.ruthmills.com.

"Lightness of Being", One-of-a-kind designer hat created in 2006 by Russian born milliner, Tatiana Rakhmanina; champagne & brown silk, sinamay, & organza. Hats Und Shapkas; HC 74 Box 277; Hinton, WV 304-466-4560 www.rakhmaninahats.com

Janet Harrington designed and decorated this small white hat with lime green band and bow with pink flowers and green and white thistles.

Aqua hat with white feathers, trimmed with rhinestones and white band and leaves; designed and donated by The Willow Tree; 855 South Hurstbourne Lane; Louisville, KY; 502-423-9822

This red iridescent, handmade, 100% silk topper with white feather detail is designed and donated by Maria Curcic of Calgary, Canada. www.mariacurcic.com

Pale blue & teal, Attitudes by Angie, straw hat with blue ribbon & teal & white flower, feathers, & plume donated by Carrie Weil, WAVE 3 TV; $350 value.

Enjoy “A Day at the Races” In Your Own Private Churchill Downs Jockey Club Suite Opening Day of the 2006 Spring Meet

PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Jockey Club Suite Sponsored by RJ Corman
Admission & Programs for up to 24 Guests
Food & Beverage Package (Secretariat Food Package plus Beer, Wine, Soft Drinks and Bottled Water)

Food & Beverage Estimated Retail Value $2,400
Jockey Club Suite Estimated Retail Value $1,000

Donation provided by Levy Restaurants & RJ Corman

Green Sinamay English Cloche with Silk Drape and Back Rosette. Donated by Jan Stanton owner of Heartfelt by Jan Stanton, 200 South Cliffwood Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90049. You may reach her at hatsbyjan@earthlink.net. Her website is heartfeltbyjanstanton.com.

Frank Olive lamb hat with matching scarf purchased directly from him 25 years ago; never worn, tags remain, donated by Susan Seiller; Jack Fry's; 1007 Bardstown Road; Louisville, KY; $400 value.

Isabelle-copperB; a hand made, one-of-a-kind hat in Sisol straw with dark brown vintage horsehair and feather pads; designed and donated by Mary Ann Koch, Couture Creations of Pipersville, PA.

Double strand mottled Lapis Lazuli necklace with 14 KG catch donated by Jim Jackson; Aesthetics in Jewelry; 410 West Chestnut Street; Suite 634; Louisville, KY; $250 value.

"Go Cards": Schutt authentic mini-helmet autographed by University of Louisville Head Football Coach Bobby Petrino.

And a Special Thanks to Golden State Foods - the 2006 major donor of food and beverages!

Golden State Foods is one of the world’s largest diversified suppliers to the Quick Service Restaurant industry. Headquartered in Irvine, California, the $2.4 billion company is value based with proven performance in superior quality, innovation and customer service. With approximately 2,500 employees worldwide, its core businesses include: processing and distribution of sauces, dressings, syrups, meats, prepared foods, and other services. The company also runs a national nonprofit organization, the GSF Foundation for kids.