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Second Annual Streak Chicago Pink:

Let’s Paint Wrigleyville Pink!

While the Cubs are away on Friday, September 14, Y-ME Illinois will shift Chicago’s focus to breast cancer awareness and transform Wrigleyville from a sea of blue and red to pink! Y-ME Illinois is host to the second annual Streak Chicago Pink event, which will be held at Vines on Clark to honor and celebrate the success of our Pink Streak marathon team runners. The Pink Streak team is raising money for Y-ME Illinois, while training for The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon, which takes place on October 7, 2007.

The Pink Streak team experienced success in 2006 raising $151,000 and has nearly doubled in size this year to 141 team members. Pink Streak is one of the largest fundraising initiatives for Y-ME Illinois. This year, the team has already raised $61,000, and they are still going strong!

We plan to draw a big crowd of Pink Streak runners and supporters to the event, as well as local Chicagoans looking to have a good time. With an open bar of beer and wine and a pink chocolate fondue fountain, the guests are expected to dance the night away from 7:00 to 11:00 pm. Other highlights include appetizers, a DJ, a special runners’ slideshow and a silent auction.

The Y-ME Illinois Associate Board established this event last year because we wanted to show Pink Streak runners what an important role they play in Y-ME Illinois’ continued success in the local community. This year, the event will honor one special Pink Streak Team Member with the Extra Mile award, a first-time award given to a runner who demonstrates spirit, grace and persistence in life, in fundraising for Y-ME Illinois and in training for the Chicago Marathon.

Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the door and FREE for Pink Streak Runners. For more information and to purchase tickets,CLICK HERE or log on to www.y-me.org/illinois.

The mission of the Y-ME Illinois Associate Board is to impact the fight against breast cancer through volunteering, increasing awareness and raising funds to support the programs and services of the Illinois Affiliate of Y-ME.  If you are interested in learning more about the Associate Board, please contact Natalie Long at nslong1@yahoo.com.

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Y-ME Illinois Welcomes Lynette Kos!

 

I have worked in the mental health field my entire career and I am so excited to join Y-ME Illinois as the Program Manager to assist breast cancer survivors. I began my career working with individuals who were struggling with substance dependence. I have worked with all age ranges, from teens to the elderly. In 1989, I became a Licensed Psychologist in the State of Minnesota and my career path extended into all areas of mental health. I learned that listening, patience and compassion were all some people needed; something that I bring to my work with breast cancer survivors.

 

I have worked extensively developing and building programs. I believe that the services and programs provided to the underserved and at-risk are vital to maintaining a “giving” society. One of these services is support groups that care about one another and offer encouragement. I have also worked extensively with teens, listening to their concerns and offering guidance and support.

 

Education is a big component in my life. I have a Master’s Degree in Psychology and Counseling, but more importantly my mother was a teacher for over 30 years. She taught me in a rural school in North Dakota from third grade through eighth grade. Her dedication and compassion guide me to this day. I will always be grateful to her, even though she pulled my ear on more than one occasion when I misbehaved.

 

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments. My email address is lkos@y-me.org and my phone number is (312) 364-9071 ext. 17.

 

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Y-ME Illinois Seeks Breast Cancer Survivors To Lead Local Teen Workshops 

 

Attention breast cancer survivors: you can make a difference, as a Just for Teens Program presenter! Y-ME Illinois offers a breast health awareness program for high school senior girls called “Just for Teens.” For the school year 2006-07, the program was presented in 54 high schools to over 5,800 senior girls. To fill all the requests we have received from local high schools, Y-ME Illinois needs additional volunteers—particularly in the western and southern suburbs of Chicago. Y-ME Illinois is looking for survivors who want to share their experience and teach young women about the importance of early detection. Ideal volunteers are at least one year out of treatment. All training and materials are provided.

 

Y-ME Illinois is also interested in expanding the program! If you work at a school that may be interested in hosting the program, please contact us for more information.  Our goal is to reach every senior high school girl in Illinois who wants to learn about breast health.

 

Those interested in volunteering or who would like more information about the Just for Teens workshop should call Lynette Kos at lkos@y-me.org or (312) 364-9071 or visit our website.

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ShareRing Network

A free, monthly one-hour teleconference featuring a breast cancer related presentation by a medical professional followed by a question and answer session. Participants are divided into small groups for discussion, which are moderated by peer counselors.

The ShareRing Network teleconferences take place on the third Wednesday of each month, beginning at 7:00 PM Central Time (CT). 

September 19, 2007, 7:00 p.m. (CDT)
"Advocacy in Breast Cancer: Be Part of the Solution”
Speaker: Geoffrey L. Greene, PhD
The Ben May Department for Cancer Research
The University of Chicago

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Do you have family, friends or neighbors currently seeking a college-level internship?

 

Y-ME Illinois offers part-time internships in Development, Communications, Advocacy and Special Events right here in our downtown Chicago office!  Our internships offer valuable professional experience for people looking to gain knowledge of the non-profit sector.  In addition to a great work environment, Y-ME Illinois offers reimbursement for travel and lunch.  We are still accepting applications for this fall, and we welcome interested parties to submit résumés year round.  If you have family, friends or neighbors currently seeking a college-level internship, encourage them to contact Y-ME Illinois today!

 

Visit www.y-me.org/illinois and click on “Get Involved” for more information or call Y-ME Illinois at (312) 364-9071.

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Dates to Remember:

September 10th, 2007

Living Well: A Free Women’s Cancer Health & Wellness Event

 

The 3^rd Annual Living Well Event will be held on September 10, 2007 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Hyatt on the McDonalds campus in Oak Brook.  RSVP required.  To attend, call 1-888- LUHS-888. You can also register online now!

 

Location:

The Hyatt Lodge at McDonald’s Campus

2815 Jorie Blvd.,

Oak Brook, IL

 

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September 14th, 2007

Streak Chicago Pink

 

Click here to buy tickets to the Second Annual Streak Chicago Pink today!

 

Location:

Vines on Clark

3554 N. Clark

Chicago, IL

 

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September 30th,  2007

Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Town Hall: The Promises and Myths of Breast Cancer Research

 

You’re invited to a free Town Hall Meeting where there will be an interactive discussion of breakthroughs in breast cancer research with doctors from Northwestern. The event is from 1 pm until 4pm. RSVP requested: call (312) 695-1304 or go to cancer.northwestern.edu.  Walk-ins welcome.

 

Location:

The Fairmont Chicago

200 North Columbus Drive

Chicago, IL