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Y-ME Illinois celebrated survivors at The Big Night Out! Check back at www.y-me.org/illinois to see more pictures of the night. |
November 2007 Y-ME Illinois e-News
Wellness Spa Tonight!
Y-ME Illinois is partnering with the Aveda Institute Chicago for
Y-ME Wellness Spa. Free Spa Services to be offered for breast cancer survivors, tonight, November 1, 2007. We still have open spaces for
services (make-up lessons, scalp treatments and hair cuts) that will be available from 6—8 p.m.
Call our office at 312.364.9071 ext. 12 ASAP if
interested. Only a few spots left! Ask for Amma |
The amazing indulgence areas were provided by:
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The Big Night Out: A Big Thank You!
Thank you to all attendees and volunteers that walked the pink carpet to join us at Union Station in celebration of
survivorship while raising money for Y-ME Illinois!
Tim Green and his jazz quartet kicked off the evening, guiding people through the pink hues and enticing them to
the different indulgence areas. The indulgences featured treats like pink martinis, cheese fondue, chocolates, champagne and popcorn as well as
chair massages, hand massages and fun hair up-dos. A break in the live music provided space for smiling survivors to dance on stage with bright
pink boas to "I Will Survive". Shemekia Copeland, with her dynamic sound, took us to the end of the evening, sending the crowd into a dancing
frenzy.
Congratulations to Jon Tunney, the lucky winner of the 2007 Mini-Cooper. Thanks to everyone that purchased a
raffle ticket in support of our organization.
We appreciate all the support that was shown by the musicians, sponsors, volunteers and attendees. Check our
website to see pictures of the event. We hope to see you all next year! Special thanks to our wonderful sponsors:
LaSalle Bank
Evanston
Northwestern Healthcare
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
American Airlines
the 900 shops
Touch Salons
Cardinal Fitness
93-WXRT
NBC – 5
Pianoforte, inc.
Homewood Suites
Coppola Wines
Goose Island Beer Company
Future Brands, LLC: Absolut Vodka, Basil Hayden’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, The Dalmore Imported Single Highland
Malt Scotch Whisky, Sauza Tequila, Courvoiser Cognac, Cruzan Rum
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The 2008 Y-ME Illinois Survivor Calendar is for sale for $25. To purchase a
calendar, call us at (312) 364-9071. |
Programming Updates:
Open Door Support
Groups
Y-ME Illinois has 26 support groups meeting on a monthly basis in various parts of the
Chicago Metro area. We are looking for new faces at the Woodfield group, which meets at the Schaumburg Library on the 4th Thursday of the
month from 7:15pm to 9pm. If you live in this area please give this group a try!
We have two Spanish speaking groups that are looking for attendees. YMCA Rauner meets on
the last Wednesday of the month from 7pm to 8:30pm. The Spanish YWCA group meets at 2133 Belvidere Rd., Waukegan on the second Saturday of the month
from 10:30am to 11:30am.
If you have any questions about Y-ME Illinois Open Door Support groups, or if you would
like support group calendars to distribute in your area to help garner interest in your group, contact Lyn Kos at (312) 364-9071 or at lkos@y-me.org
Just for Teens Program: Back in
Action
The Y-ME Illinois Just for Teens Program is off to a fast start with 32 schools
signed up for our award-winning presentation. So far this fall, we have 5 news schools added to our roster and 2 schools that we haven’t
presented to in over two years! In October, 10 new presenters were trained to go into schools in the Chicagoland area and give the presentation to
high school senior girls. Congratulations to those new presenters! We are always looking for news
schools to reach! If there is a school that you think would be interested in having the Just for Teens presentation, please call Lyn Kos at
(312) 364-9071.
Breast Health Awareness Workshops now offered in
Polish
Y-ME Illinois' new Polish outreach program coordinator has been translating Breast Health Awareness
Workshops, as well as some of our literature into Polish. Throughout the months of November and December, there will be Breast Health Awareness
workshops delived in Polish offered both on the North and South side of the Chicago. If you have any questions, suggestions or
simply would like to know more about the Polish Community outreach please call (312) 364-9071 x21 or email her at Iredlinski@y-me.org
An update from Judy Guitleman: Program Coordinator, Latino Community
As the new program coordinator for the Latino community, I
have been fortunate to participate in two interviews within the last month; one with "Telemundo" (Hispanic T.V) and another with "La Tremenda"
(Hispanic radio). In these interviews I was pleased to be able to discuss the mission of Y-ME and had the opportunity to inform the listeners about
Illinois Breast Cervical Cancer Program.
I was also excited to represent Y-ME at a health fair at Maryville church in Des Plaines. Four Hispanic
consulates from Mexico, Colombia, Guatemala and Venezuela, were in attendance. Once again I was able to make attendees aware of the availability of
free screening for women 40 to 64 years of age. As a result of getting the mission of Y-ME out to the Latino population through these activities,
many people have called the office for information regarding our resources and programs.
To contact Judy, email her at jguitleman@y-me.org
Letter from our Program
Coordinator: African American Community
October has been an interesting and busy month for me here at Y-ME
Illinois. I had the opportunity to present to the Chicago Chapter of the Black MBA Association, Inc. where I spoke about Y-ME Illinois’
programs and services, and elaborated on the disparity in Chicago as it relates to breast cancer and African American women. I also had the pleasure
of attending and escorting a 7-week survivor to a support group where I was allowed to listen and meet survivors. I want to thank those
women for allowing me to be a part of their group and share in their fight! I attended a health fair at CNA where I meet lots of women and was able
to inform them about Y-ME Illinois; I look forward to participating in many more and getting the word out about the importance of early detection. In
addition, I've be soliciting volunteers everywhere I go. I cannot emphasize how important it is for African American women and
men to get involve in the fight against breast cancer.
-Amma
To contact the Program Coordinator, African American Community call Y-ME Illinois at
(312) 364-9071 or email rgreen@y-me.org
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You can still donate to our Pink Streak runners! Click here to give now.
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Congratulations Pink Streak
Runners!
Our Pink Streak Marathon Team members have raised over $145,000 so far for Y-ME Illinois. The marathon may be over
but they are still fundraising! Thank you to all of our Pink Streak Runners and Donors!
Save the date for the 2008
Chicago Marathon, October 12th!
Jude Andrews at Rainbow/PUSH Coalition
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Y-ME Illinois’ Executive Director Jude Andrews was invited
to speak on Rainbow/PUSH Coalition’s nationally televised morning program on October 20th with the Rev. Jesse Jackson. Jude’s
commentary focused on the importance of early detection and awareness within the African American community, highlighting the statistic that breast
cancer mortality rates of African American women in Chicago are 68% higher than in Caucasian women. This is dangerously above the national and state
average and unacceptable. She also reached out to the community, informing women about Y-ME Illinois’ programs, services and resources to get
breast health screenings. Y-ME Illinois would like to thank the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition for inviting us to speak on their program and look forward to
working together to ensure that no one faces breast cancer alone.
Y-ME Illinois is hiring in Springfield!
Y-ME Illinois is seeking a full-time Program Coordinator/Office Manager in our Springfield Y-ME Illinois office at SIU Medical Center.
To view the full job description, click here. All application and inquires should be
made to Lyn Kos at (312) 364-9071 or lkos@y-me.org
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Upcoming Events:
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).
November 14, 2007, 7:00 p.m. (CT)
"Coping Techniques for Stress
Reduction and Relaxation"
Speaker: Debra M. Sivesind, M.S.N., A.P.R.N.-B.C.
Clinical Nurse Specialist
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas
About the call
Participants will learn about the mind-body
connection and how it can be used for healing and healthy living. The benefits of relaxation can be experienced firsthand during a brief, guided
exercise.
One of a Kind Show and Sale: December 6-9th, 2007
Shop from more than 400 unique artists, artisans and designers while supporting Y-ME
Illinois!
For three and a half days, you will find thousands of one-of-a-kind items each hand made
by over 400 of North America’s most talented fine artists and craftspeople. Experience the ambiance of a gallery and the unique opportunity to
meet each artist in person. Buy for your own collection or give the gift of art this season.
One of a Kind Show & Sale
The Merchandise Mart, Chicago
December 6-9, 2007
$10
Come Friday, December and 10% of One of a Kind’s ticket sales will benefit Y-ME
Illinois. Throughout the weekend we will be holding a raffle of art donated by One of a Kind artists. 100% of the raffle proceeds will go to Y-ME
Illinois!
For more information please visit oneofakindshow.com
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Illinois
Affiliate of Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
300 West Adams | Suite 430 | Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: 312-364-9071 | Fax: 312-364-9066
Springfield Office:
SIU Breast Center | 747 N. Rutledge | Baylis Building 1 | Springfield, IL 62794
Phone: 217-545-7424 Fax: 217-545-7442
www.y-me.org/illinois
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Y-ME
National Breast Cancer Hotline
1-800-221-2141 (English)
1-800-986-9505 (español)
*Interpreters available in 150 languages |
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