The diagnosis is breast cancer. First the shock, then the realization, then the chemotherapy, radiation, and endless poking and prodding, loss of hair or perhaps even reconstructive surgery as your world shatters around you. Oh, for a moment of respite!

Rest and relaxation is exactly what MY House offers-a moment of quiet, beauty, and peace. Situated on a lake and like the reflection of the cottage on the lake, a woman undergoing chemotherapy or radiation can reflect on the woman she really is, not the image she sees in the mirror. This sanctuary on the lake offers complimentary manicures, pedicures, light lunch, and an opportunity to be pampered and relaxed-even if for half a day. The women who volunteer at MY House offer a tender, human, and loving touch. They understand. Lunch, served on pretty dishes with flowers at the table, awaken the chemo-dulled senses.

MY House gives one a sense of inner beauty and awareness of that stunning self that no business can give. The volunteers at MY House completely understand and lovingly offer their services. Jodi Walter, Executive Director of MY House, says "They find that so much of their femininity is stolen from them and they have to redefine themselves from the inside out."

The Highlands Ranch Community Association (HRCA) is holding its annual "In the Pink" Fashion Show and Champagne Luncheon benefiting MY House. The event is a celebration of life! There will not be a dry eye in the house. The event will be held at the Recreation Center at Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd. in Highlands Ranch on Saturday, April 5 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Tickets are $37 Members/$40 Program Guests. Each ticket will give the attendee two tickets for sparkling wine and a ticket to a door prize. Additional wine may be purchased for $5.00 per glass. The program is emceed by 9News Anchor, Kim Christiansen and her sister Keri Christiansen who is a breast cancer survivor. The fashion show is a production of Pampered Passions Fine Lingerie and hair and make up will be provided by Haircolorxperst of Highlands Ranch. The "Pink" sparkling wine will be provided by Highlands WineSeller. MY House will organize a raffle. Raffle tickets are $5 each or $20 for five. Visit the HRCA web site at www.hrcaonline.org to view the fabulous raffle prizes. Sky Ridge Medical Center, offering the latest in medical technology in a soothing, healing environment, is also a sponsor. The menu will consist of Crepe Pinwheels with roasted pepper pesto cream cheese, baby spinach, and smoked turkey • Grilled asparagus bundles wrapped in prosciutto • Mixed green salad with grilled rosemary pork loin slices, grilled pears, Jarlsberg cheese • Fresh-baked croissants and butter • Miniature desserts including chocolate truffles, chocolate-dipped strawberries, brownie bites, and tartlets.

Know someone undergoing treatment or is in remission? Bring her, come, and celebrate life! Your afternoon of enjoyment will benefit women who might be doubting and questioning themselves while they are undergoing the battle of their lives.