Phoenix, AZ – Tangible Tanning, the Valley's leading mega-tanning salon, is bringing the community together in cooperation with local artists to raise donations for Cyndi Conaster, who has Budd-Chiari Syndrome (BCS) .

Budd-Chiari Syndrome (BCS) is a rare illness that causes an obstruction of the venous blood flow in the liver. In order to survive she must receive a transplant within two years. Since the illness is so uncommon, it is not fully recognized by many insurance companies and private funds must be raised to pay for the life saving procedure.

This syndrome hits close to home for the owners of Tangible Tanning Salon in Phoenix. Owners, Chris Scheimann (brother) and Linda Bobst (mother), organized the event to support Cyndi Conaster's struggle with the disease. She will be present to share their appreciation for the art community's support. Additionally, local artists specializing in contemporary, impressionistic, and surrealism and other genres will all be offering their work for view and for sale. This is an ongoing event at the Tangible Tanning Phoenix location.

“Since I was diagnosed with Budd-Chari Syndrome, I have known there are others like me who need a way to raise large sums of money to pay for the only way to save our lives – a liver transplant”, Cyndi Conaster says. “That's why we decided to create this art walk for the benefit of others like myself. Art is a passion of mine and I see it as an aspect of human expression which conveys a sense of hope and encouragement in all of us.”

According to the National Donor Network, there are more than 1,000 individuals in Arizona waiting for a life saving transplant. With the help of community members participating in this exciting Art event, Cyndi, and those like her, have more resources to battle the illness. This is important because a recent issue of the Medical Journal Of Hematology notes those with Budd-Chiari syndrome “who receive a liver transplant have a 95 percent chance of survival.”

Tangible Tanning Salon and the Phoenix art community will offer 25%-100% of all proceeds to Cyndi Conatser. Individuals may also visit any Bank of America branch and make a donation to the Cyndi Conatser savings account number # 4687329061 .

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ABOUT Tangible Tanning: Tangible Tanning is a mega-salon providing over 20 tanning units with 12 different tanning types, including spray tanning. The salon has been in Phoenix for over 5 years and continues to serve the Valley's growing tanning fans.