DECATUR, Ala. (WHNT) — It’s elegance and fashion with purpose, but not just celebrating style.
It’s the 12th annual Power of Pink Luncheon & Fashion Show fundraising event where hundreds gathered in celebration of survival from the battle of breast cancer.
“I’m so glad to be alive, and I am so glad to be here,” Breast Cancer Survivor Lee Lott said.
Lott was diagnosed in 2009 with breast cancer. She retired as a teacher after 38 years in the Morgan County school system and suddenly faced life-changing decisions.
“I went through numerous treatments with chemotherapy, I went through much radiation, and I went through surgery to remove the cancer and rehab after that, and I’ve never missed a beat,” she said.
Lott has attended the event since its inception 12 years ago. Lott brings her daughter, Laura Anglea, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in April of 2025.
They are both among the 850 survivors who have come to support the mission to eradicate breast cancer forever.
“This community stepped up and took care of me,” Lott explained. “It’s such a heartwarming story that I usually cry when I tell it because it is so special and it means so much to me.”
The Decatur Morgan Hospital raises money for research and supports patients, survivors, and their families.
“It’s a great way for us to gather women from across the community and really honor the women who have suffered from breast cancer or who are currently suffering from breast cancer,” said Lillie Beth Werner of the Decatur Morgan Hospital Foundation.
Lott said that those suffering from breast cancer should not give up hope.
“Don’t ever give up hope because God has a plan for you to keep your strength, keep your spirit, keep your prayers, and whatever you do, do not give up,” said Lott.
The Power of Pink event raised $100,000 to go towards Decatur Morgan Hospital’s breast cancer treatment.
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