The Bosom Buddies Ball raised about $220,000 at The Westin Annapolis on January 26th. Bosom Buddies Charities celebrated its 12th year of the event and has raised nearly $2 million. The organization’s mission is to promote breast cancer awareness, encourage early detection, support treatment, and celebrate healing. The theme of this year’s event was “Turning Tears into Triumph.” Bosom Buddies Charities honored Elizabeth DeCesaris, the organization’s vice chairman who was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 34. DeCesaris and about 270 other attendees enjoyed dinner, dancing, a silent and live auction, and music by Mad Planet.