"The 2007 Great Shapes event was the fifth auction hosted by CCSA benefiting the Susan G. Komen Foundation affiliates and the generosity of our members is just amazing,” said Angie Verburg, Executive Director of CCSA.  “Over the past four years the CCSA has raised over $91,000.  Add those totals to this year’s auction total of $47,000 and CCSA has donated more than $138,000 to local Susan G. Komen Foundations.”   Proceeds from the auctions are donated to the Susan G Komen Foundation affiliates that are located where the annual convention is held. 

In total, over 800 ceramic masterpieces have been created and donated by members for the silent and live auctions.  Auction pieces are then sold or raffled to CCSA members, all small business owners.

Since its founding in 1982, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation has been a global leader in the fight against breast cancer through its support of innovative research and community-based outreach programs.  Working through a network of U.S. and International Affiliates, the Komen Foundation is fighting to eradicate breast cancer by funding research grants and supporting education, screening and treatment projects in communities around the world.

The Contemporary Ceramic Studios Association is an international organization comprised of more than 1000 paint your own pottery studios and suppliers.  The association is dedicated to the growth and development of the contemporary ceramic industry.  Consumers can find a studio near them at www.paintyourownpottery.com, www.paintyourownpottery.net, and www.ccsaonline.com.