ATLANTA -- It's called the Ladies' Painting Class - an art-inspired fundraiser with a twist.

This class calls for more than paintbrushes. Instead, the women strip off their tops and use their "breast" assets to put color on canvas.

"You only live once," said Beth Borden-Goodman. The mother of three and self-proclaimed "Premiere Pink Diva" joined the class to help raise money to support her fellow breast cancer survivors in the Atlanta Breast Cancer 3-Day.

In 2007, Borden-Goodman was diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ, or DCIS. "I said, 'What is it and is it on sale?" she recalled. What it is, is breast cancer in its earliest form. But, even after chemotherapy, a mastectomy and reconstruction, Borden-Goodman sees her battle as a blessing, not a curse.

"I make sure that I inspire everybody that comes in my contact and I sprinkle them with live, live, live. Tomorrow is not promised," she said.

Beth knew instantly what she wanted to paint -- a pair of high heels. She actually owns a pair of hot pink, patent leather heels that she refers to as her Pink Praise Pumps. "The pink represents breast cancer and the the fact they're under my feet represents that I'm walking on top of breast cancer in victory," Borden-Goodman said.

The shoes are a conversation piece -- an opportunity to share her story with strangers. "Every girl should have at least 40 pair," she said.

Now, as they come alive in her painting, Borden-Goodman hopes they will encourage other women to make breast health a priority.

"If you're not doing your monthly examinations, do it," she pleaded. "Early detection is the best protection."

Although the class is all about letting go and having fun, Borden-Goodman can't help but reflect on her journey and the thousands of other women who have walked in her shoes.

"Breast cancer isn't always a death sentence," she said. "Take it from me, I'm alive."

Borden-Goodman chose to keep her painting as a reminder of what she's been through, but some of the other women in the class put their art up for bid in a silent auction. Some of those painting are still for sale at the Pink Ribbon Link, an Atlanta boutique geared towards breast cancer awareness. You can browse through them by going to the Pink Ribbon Link's Facebook page. Proceeds go to the boutique's Atlanta Breast Cancer 3-Day team.

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