In 2007, after having lost her Mother to cancer and the subsequent cancer diagnosis of her Brother and many friends, Anita and husband Kelly Brown,  decided it was time to do something to make a difference for those affected by cancer in their lives.

Kelly started contacting fellow parrot head friends with the idea of putting together a music festival to raise awareness and raise money for organizations that support families affected by cancer. And so, in an effort to honor and remember our friends and loved ones, Angles in Tropical Shirts was born.

'Dammit' Earl Sanders, Jon 'Boy' Burns, Peggy Wright joined Kelly and Anita Brown to form the organizing committee of AITS.

2007

The inaugural Angles in Tropical Shirts was help on December 29, 2007 in Kemah, Texas at the

Was a HUGE success! Thanks to all who help us raise
over $10,000 for Gilda's Club!

 

Kelly and Anita Brown present a check for $10,400 at Gilda's Club Board of Directors meeting 1/11/08

 

2008

The second Angles in Tropical Shirts was held on November 24, 2008 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. at the Lake Charles Convention Center. Gary Primreaux and the phock of the Pelican Coast Parrot Head Club were our hosts for the day-long event.

Thanks to all our phriends, we were able to raise $6,500 for the Ethel Precht Breast Cancer Foundation http://www.ethelbreastcancerwalk.org/.

(c) The Lake Charles American Press.

Gary Primreaux present a check for $6,500 to Founder, and cancer survivor, Ethel Precht. Read the commendation from Louisiana State Senator, Willie Mount.

 

Angels in Tropical Shirts Tribute

Click this link to read a special tribute to you, our Angels in tropical shirts for all the things you do to help others.

Awareness Ribbons

The ribbons we have all come to know represent many types of cancer and causes. Lavender is designated at general cancer awareness.

 

 

All you angels keep up the good work!

 

 

(c) 2009 Angels in Tropical Shirts