October 3 was not any ordinary casual Friday at Stuart Cardiology Group. The denim worn on this day was not only worn for comfort, but it also made a powerful statement for an important cause. As Lee National Denim Day moves into its thirteenth year, Stuart Cardiology Group geared up to participate in this grassroots program which has raised more than $70 million for breast cancer research.

Participants at Stuart Cardiology Group were encouraged to wear denim in exchange for a $5 donation to the Women's Cancer Programs of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF). Funds raised support some of the most promising treatment and early detection research in the country, as well as the grassroots advocacy work of the National Breast Cancer Coalition.

"We're always looking for interesting ways for our employees to get involved in fundraising activities," said Cindy Schiefer, CFO. "Lee National Denim Day is easy and fun to do. Everyone gets to wear jeans to work in exchange for a $5 donation and the money helps fight breast cancer, a cause that is very important to many of our employees."

Stuart Cardiology Group put their own twist to Lee National Denim Day by decorating paper jeans and displaying them in the reception area to commemorate their fundraising accomplishments and further the message of the importance of early detection.

"Every year we are inspired by the number of people at thousands of organizations across the nation who join us in wearing denim on Lee National Denim Day," said Liz Cahill, Vice President of Marketing Communications for Lee Jeans. "The money they're raising will be used to advance some of the most promising breast cancer research in the industry and we can't thank them enough."

When Denim Day began, we wanted to do something to fight breast cancer, but we didn't know the kind of impact this grassroots program would have," said Liz Cahill, Vice President of Marketing Communications for Lee Jeans. "We are thrilled about the important, collaborative research supported by Denim Day donations, and we hope the millions of people who have united together and helped raise funds the past 12 years continue this journey with us because the advancements being made are so promising."

Stuart Cardiology Group has been in practice for over 20 years. The practice is dedicated to Cardiovascular Disease, including Cardiac Catheterization and Interventional Cardiology. We offer full care and testing for various cardiac, vascular and arterial concerns. Our primary goal is to meet the needs of our patients in a compassionate and professional environment. For additional information on Stuart Cardiology Group, please visit our website: www.stuartcardiology, or call 772-286-9400 to schedule an appointment.

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