And so it begins tomorrow. It's October...Breast Cancer Awareness Month...Pink October....Pinktober. Whatever you call it, it's the month when breast cancer awareness takes over the world. :)
Almost everything you see will be pink, turn pink or have a pink ribbon stamped on it. BUT PROCEED WITH CAUTION! Just because it's pink or has a pink ribbon doesn't mean it's supporting the cause.
So before you buy something with the intention of supporting the breast cancer fight, we offer these suggestions:
1. Find out if a portion of what you buy is going to the breast cancer fight. (Check labels, signs around the product, etc)
2. What portion is being donated to the cause? (If you're spending $100 for the item, are you comfortable with only a dime being donated to the cause, or a dollar from your $100?)
3. Which organization will benefit from what you buy?
4. What do you know about that organization? (Is its focus research, direct help to patients? How much of the organization's donations are used for administration, salaries, etc? )
As you know, we are grateful for research, but we also believe in supporting LOCAL organizations right in your own community, which are helping patients in the breast cancer battle.
You can help make a difference, just remember....THINK BEFORE YOU PINK.
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
DESIGNER DOZEN SUCCESS !
Once again, we are overwhelmed by the kindness of friends and strangers. Our Designer Dozen Purses & Prizes event was a smashing success. We are grateful for all those who came out to the event and bought tickets in our handbag game of chance.
We are truly indebted to the generous businesses and individuals who donated new, designer bags for the event. A special thank you to: Bloomingdale's at The Mall at Millenia, Stanley Steemer of Central Florida, Dr. Craig and Susan Murray, Dr. Dawn Hill, Events Unlimited by M, Magi Hodges of Seminole Masonry, Jeffrey and Monica Campbell of State Farm Insurance Oviedo, KRS Wealth Management, Cool Way Direct, Mercedes Benz of South Orlando, Carmen Steffens at Mall at Millenia, Donald J Pliner at Mall at Millenia, Neiman Marcus at Mall at Millenia and Dillard's Florida Mall.
And topping off the evening, we had some fabulous handbag models. Thank you to on air talent from WFTV Channel 9: Anchors Greg Warmoth and Jamie Holmes; and meteorologist Brian Shields.
We are truly indebted to the generous businesses and individuals who donated new, designer bags for the event. A special thank you to: Bloomingdale's at The Mall at Millenia, Stanley Steemer of Central Florida, Dr. Craig and Susan Murray, Dr. Dawn Hill, Events Unlimited by M, Magi Hodges of Seminole Masonry, Jeffrey and Monica Campbell of State Farm Insurance Oviedo, KRS Wealth Management, Cool Way Direct, Mercedes Benz of South Orlando, Carmen Steffens at Mall at Millenia, Donald J Pliner at Mall at Millenia, Neiman Marcus at Mall at Millenia and Dillard's Florida Mall.
And topping off the evening, we had some fabulous handbag models. Thank you to on air talent from WFTV Channel 9: Anchors Greg Warmoth and Jamie Holmes; and meteorologist Brian Shields.
Saturday, June 28, 2014
GENEROSITY ROCKS...TOTALLY !
Today we were reminded of just how blessed our little organization is.
A business in Altamonte Springs opened on its day off, to host a fundraising event for us. The folks at SHREDDER EXPERTS agreed to shred documents for free, if people made a donation to us !
How cool is that?!
So anyone who wanted personal or business documents shredded just came to the business, made a donation and received the service.
We were honored to have Mrs. Windermere, Amy Santiago, join us for the day. She helped us greet the guests and was a wonderful addition to the day.
Thanks to everyone who came out to support the effort !
A business in Altamonte Springs opened on its day off, to host a fundraising event for us. The folks at SHREDDER EXPERTS agreed to shred documents for free, if people made a donation to us !
How cool is that?!
So anyone who wanted personal or business documents shredded just came to the business, made a donation and received the service.
We were honored to have Mrs. Windermere, Amy Santiago, join us for the day. She helped us greet the guests and was a wonderful addition to the day.
Thanks to everyone who came out to support the effort !
Saturday, April 19, 2014
THE DESIGNER DOZEN
We are quite excited about a big event we have coming up on September 13th. Save the date. It's THE DESIGNER DOZEN Purses & Prizes event. When you come to GIRLS NIGHT OUT, you can buy tickets for a chance to win a designer purse. We're talking high end, luxury, designer, name brand purses. But that's not all. In each purse, will be prizes. You could also win a spa day, a weekend getaway, dinner at a fancy restaurant and the list goes on.
Here's a sneak peak at the wonderful venue where the event will be held.
Hope to see you there!
We are quite excited about a big event we have coming up on September 13th. Save the date. It's THE DESIGNER DOZEN Purses & Prizes event. When you come to GIRLS NIGHT OUT, you can buy tickets for a chance to win a designer purse. We're talking high end, luxury, designer, name brand purses. But that's not all. In each purse, will be prizes. You could also win a spa day, a weekend getaway, dinner at a fancy restaurant and the list goes on.
Here's a sneak peak at the wonderful venue where the event will be held.
Hope to see you there!
Saturday, March 8, 2014
HEALTH CARE LAW DEBATE HITS HOME
We met a client today who has strong feelings about the health care law, and for good reason. She noticed a lump several months ago. She did not have it check out because at the time she had no insurance. When she got insurance under the Affordable Care Act, she did go to the doctor. She was diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer.
It is a great reminder that in the midst of the debate about the disastrous health care website roll-out, mass confusion about signing up and the real costs involved for some families, it has made a profound difference in the lives of others. For this client, it's not about the politics, it's about a person fighting for her life.
It is a great reminder that in the midst of the debate about the disastrous health care website roll-out, mass confusion about signing up and the real costs involved for some families, it has made a profound difference in the lives of others. For this client, it's not about the politics, it's about a person fighting for her life.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
STARTING THE CONVERSATION IS NOW ONLINE
Several of our clients are featured in the documentary, STARTING THE CONVERSATION: Relationships and Breast Cancer, co-produced and written by me, the founder of COMPASSIONATE HANDS AND HEARTS BREAST CANCER OUTREACH, Vanessa Echols.
Almost every breast cancer patient has thought about this issue or talked about it in private. But until now, few have discussed it openly. That all changed with this project. Several bold breast cancer warriors stepped forward to talk about how breast cancer diagnosis and treatment affected their intimate relationships.
What they have to say is enlightening, startling and in some cases, heartbreaking. I encourage you to watch and leave your comments about the issue.
www.startingtheconversation.info
Almost every breast cancer patient has thought about this issue or talked about it in private. But until now, few have discussed it openly. That all changed with this project. Several bold breast cancer warriors stepped forward to talk about how breast cancer diagnosis and treatment affected their intimate relationships.
What they have to say is enlightening, startling and in some cases, heartbreaking. I encourage you to watch and leave your comments about the issue.
www.startingtheconversation.info
Saturday, November 2, 2013
STARTING THE CONVERSATION
STARTING THE CONVERSATION ! That's exactly what we hope happens after you see this new documentary. It was co-written and co-produced by the founder of COMPASSIONATE HANDS AND HEARTS BREAST CANCER OUTREACH, Vanessa Echols.
The documentary looks at an issue on a lot of survivors' minds, but it's a topic few have been willing to discuss openly, until now: What happens to intimate relationships when some is diagnosed with breast cancer ?
This project came about because so many of our clients have experienced separation, divorce or serious marital problems while they were going through treatment.
The documentary features breast cancer survivors whose marriages collapsed during treatment, and couples who talk about how their marriages were actually strengthened after the diagnosis and treatment.
The documentary premier is Sunday, November 3, 2013 at the Werner Auditorium in the Ginsberg Tower at Florida Hospital on Rollins Street in Orlando. It is open to the public.
Here's a preview:
www.startingtheconversation.info
The documentary looks at an issue on a lot of survivors' minds, but it's a topic few have been willing to discuss openly, until now: What happens to intimate relationships when some is diagnosed with breast cancer ?
This project came about because so many of our clients have experienced separation, divorce or serious marital problems while they were going through treatment.
The documentary features breast cancer survivors whose marriages collapsed during treatment, and couples who talk about how their marriages were actually strengthened after the diagnosis and treatment.
The documentary premier is Sunday, November 3, 2013 at the Werner Auditorium in the Ginsberg Tower at Florida Hospital on Rollins Street in Orlando. It is open to the public.
Here's a preview:
www.startingtheconversation.info
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