In an attempt to share a success story on a cancer awareness fundraiser called Bras for Breast Cancer, Riverwalk Casino on Thursday sent a letter to officials in Savannah, Ga., who decided against allowing such a fundraiser.

The letter was crafted after Savannah officials voted against a Bras for Breast Cancer fundraiser there, saying they feel displaying undergarments in public is inappropriate.

“The first year we did it, we had the same concerns,” said Ginny Tzotzolas, Riverwalk’s director of marketing. “What we found was the exact opposite. We wanted the City of Savannah to hear our stories. We’re not expecting them to change their minds, but we wanted them to see our perspective.”

In Vicksburg, the donated bras have been strung along the U.S. 80 bridge over the Mississippi River for three consecutive years. The casino donates $1 for each donated bra, and it said about $27,000 has been raised for cancer research over the years.

The letter was addressed to City Manager Rochelle Small-Toney, who was not available when called, and Tzotzolas said late Thursday that Riverwalk had not heard from Savannah officials.

Amanda Patton, executive director of ACS in Jackson, said she is unaware of the situation in Savannah, but added she is grateful for the event in Vicksburg.

“Personally, I think it’s a great way to raise awareness about early detection and screening,” she said.

Riverwalk is planning a fourth Bras for Breast Cancer event on Oct. 31, with a goal of collecting 15,000 undergarments. The bras may be dropped off at the casino, 1046 Warrenton Road; Shape Up Sisters, 3215 Plaza Drive; and at Curves for Women in Jackson. They will be displayed in a ceremony at 9 a.m. Nov. 3 at the bridge.

Bras will be displayed for 24 hours before taken down and donated to women’s shelters across the state, Tzotzolas said.