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Searching for that perfect stocking
stuffer? Than look no
further than the 2008 Y-ME Illinois calendar! Featuring Y-ME Illinois survivors and supporters.
Calendars can be purchased for $25 by calling Y-ME Illinois at (312) 364-9071.
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December 2007 Y-ME Illinois e-News
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Be sure to check out the Y-ME Illinois Wish List! If you have any questions about the
items requested, please call us at (312) 364-9071.
Happy Holidays! |
Y-ME Illinois
Updates
Y-ME Illinois Named Health Care Provider
of the Year by Campaign for Better Health Care
Y-ME Illinois was the proud recipient of the Health Care
Provider of the Year Award from Campaign for Better Health Care. The award was received by Nancy Amicangelo, Y-ME Illinois’ CEO, on
November 20th at the CBHC 11th Annual Meeting. Y-ME Illinois is committed to ensuring that women have access to breast
screenings and are looking forward to partnering in the future with organizations, such as Campaign for Better Health Care, to ensure that every
woman in Illinois has access to quality health care.
Y-ME Illinois has
a Christmas Wish List!
The holiday season is upon us and Y-ME Illinois could use a little
goodwill from the warm hearts of Illinois. If you are able to donate any of the items listed below, please contact us at (312) 364-9071.
Thank you for your continued support of Y-ME Illinois and Happy Holiday's!
List of items:
- Reams of paper (8x11 and legal size) in white, pink and lavender
- Legal pads and 8x11 tablets
- Post-it notes in various sizes and colors
- Flat screen monitors
- Pre-fabricated shelves (for our storage room!)
- Paper cutter
- A new paper shredder
- A small TV with VCR/DVD capability
- Small rolling suitcases
- Pink cloth tablecloths
- Brochure stands
- Picture frames in various sizes
- A Dollie or rolling cart
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Meet Sara Cohen, Director of Development! You can reach Sara at
(312) 364-9071 X17 or at scohen@y-me.org
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See what's going on with Development!
Y-ME Illinois welcomes Sara Cohen, Director of
Development
Hi, I’m Sara Cohen, the new Director of Development at Y-ME Illinois. I have a
Bachelor of Arts Degree from Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois. I spent nearly 20 years as a business/systems analyst in the corporate world
before making the switch to the nonprofit world 5 years ago.
I come from The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired where I
was the Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager. I am very excited about my new responsibilities at Y-ME Illinois and look forward to building
relationships that will help Y-ME Illinois continue to provide education, support, and services to people with breast cancer.
In each newsletter, I will address ways in which you can help Y-ME Illinois fulfill its
mission. Please take time to read my IRA Newsflash in this issue. Feel free to email me at scohen@y-me.org with any questions, comments, or
if you wish to make a donation! I wish everyone a safe and blessed holiday season.
Opportunity for Tax-Free IRA Rollover to Charities Ends
December 31, 2007
Are you at least 70 ½ years old? Or know someone who is?
Would you like to meet your mandatory IRA withdrawal requirements tax-free?
Do you not itemize deductions on your income tax, but would like the opportunity to
donate to Y-ME Illinois from your IRA without having to declare the withdrawal as income?
Under the 2006 Pension Protection Act, taxpayers ages 70 ½ and older, at the time
of transfer, can make an IRA rollover gift to charity of up to $100,000 without paying income tax on the IRA funds. Keep in mind that since there is
no income tax, there is also no charitable deduction for these kinds of gifts. However, you can rollover your IRA funds – tax free – to
make a gift to Y-ME Illinois – until December 31, 2007. Contact your IRA fund Administrator for the appropriate rollover forms.
If you would like further information about rolling over your IRA to
make a gift to Y-ME Illinois, contact Sara Cohen, Director of Development, at 312-364-9071 or at scohen@y-me.org
Programming
Updates
Women’s Health Conference
On November 14th and 15th Y-ME Illinois’ Program
Coordinators attended the Ninth Annual Illinois Women's Health Conference in Oak Brook, Illinois to educate others about the services that Y-ME
Illinois offers and find out what was new in women’s health.
The conference not only provided multiple lectures that stressed the need for healing
the body as much as the soul and mind, the new techniques and research that was presented, but allowed Y-ME Illinois to gain exposure among many new
groups. The conference also featured a session by author Marci Shimoff, who wrote three Chicken Soup for the Soul books. Her presentation
enforced the importance of self-esteem and how women need to live their life with all their heart and soul, helping Y-ME Illinois achieve our mission
to ensure that no one faces breast cancer alone!
Spanish-Speaking Volunteers
Needed!
Y-ME Illinois is beginning to recruit Spanish-speaking volunteers for training to become
facilitators, representatives at health fairs and presenters for Breast Health Awareness workshops. These volunteers will help support the mission of
Y-ME within the Latino population.
Y-ME Illinois has also been making positive connections with St. Anthony, McNeal, and
Mount Sinai hospitals. Each of these organizations requested that we bring Y-ME programs and resources to their facilities.
Y-ME Illinois has started to contact facilities and media in the Chicago land western
suburbs. The goal of our Latino Program Coordinator is to expand our programs to Spanish-speaking breast cancer survivors in this suburban
area. If you live in the Chicagoland area, speak Spanish and would like to become a Y-ME
Illinois volunteer, please email Judy Guitelman at jguitelman@y-me.org . You do not need to be a breast cancer survivor to volunteer.
If you have any questions, please call (312) 364-9071 x13.
Felices Fiestas!!!
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Please support Y-ME Illinois in your workplace giving campaign!
If you are a federal or state employee that participated in your workplace giving campaign, consider designating a
portion to Y-ME Illinois!
Our CFC # 68577
Thank you for your generosity! |
Community Events
On Monday, December 3rd, Y-ME Illinois will
be participating in Union Station's 2007 Charity Drive
Union Station’s annual charity drive will be featuring many great charities throughout
the coming weeks in their beautiful and historic Chicago landmark. Y-ME Illinois will be there on Monday, December 3rd, passing out
information about Y-ME Illinois, collecting donations and holding a raffle. Come and see us between 8-10 am and 4-6 pm!
Union Station - 225 S. Canal, Chicago
A special thanks to Union Station for the generous holiday spirit!
Cancer Beauty and Support Day:
December 4th
By resolution in the Illinois House of Representatives, and by Proclamation in the Illinois
Senate, the first Tuesday in December (beginning December 4th, 2007) each year will be known as Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day for all men,
women and children cancer survivors. Barbara Paget, the creator of this program, urges everyone to help make this day a success by hosting or
attending a Cancer Survivor and Support Day at a salon or spa near where they live. Click here to see
a list of all participating salons and spas! Make your COMPLIMENTARY appointment TODAY and encourage your friends and family to get
involved. When you call, let the salon know you are making an appointment for Cancer Survivor and Support Day on December 4th. For more general information about Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day, or for
specific information about how to plan or participate in this special day, please contact Barbara at bnphp@aol.com.
NOTE: Y-ME Illinois is a supporter of this event and is encouraging participation on behalf
of Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day. All questions about this event should be directed to bhphp@aol.com.
On Thursday, December 6th, we
will be joining the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (IBCCP) at their "Women Take Charge Night"
The Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program offers free mammograms, breast exams, pelvic
exams and Pap tests. Uninsured women over the age of 40 can receive free mammograms and breast exams.
All women in the State of Illinois are invited to bring their friends, family and neighbors to
come and take charge of their health by learning more about breast health and The Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program. Y-ME Illinois
will be there to distribute materials and talk about the programs and services we offer.
The events will take place on December 6th at the following locations
around the state.
Mercy Hospital
2525 S. Michigan Ave. 12th Floor
Chicago
5:30pm
Albany Park Community Center
5101 N. Kimball
Chicago
5:30pm
Tried Stone Baptist Church
1415 W. 104th St.
Chicago
6:00pm
Champaign Urbana Public Health District
201 Kenyon Rd.
Champaign
6:00pm
Hult Health Education Center
5215 N. Knoxville Ave.
Peoria
6:00pm
University of Illinois College of Medicine
1601 Parkview Ave.
Rockford
6:00pm
Springfield Urban League
1108 East Cook St.
Springfield
6:00pm
For more information on the event or to RSVP, please go to http://cancerscreening.illinois.gov
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10% of ticket sales from Friday, December 7th will benefit Y-ME Illinois! Be
sure to stop by booth #9074 and sign up for our raffle! |
From December 6-9, Y-ME Illinois will be participating in One of a Kind, an art
show & sale
At this unique shopping experience, you will find thousands of one-of-a-kind items each made by hand by
over 400 of North America’s most talented fine artists and fine craftspeople. Experience the ambiance of a gallery and the unique opportunity
to meet each artist in person.
Painting * Fiber * Photography * Fashion * Sculpture * Jewelry * Ceramics * Gourmet * Glass * Holiday Items
* Wood * Furniture * And More!
Y-ME Illinois will be at booth #9074 where we will be selling raffle tickets for items donated by the
participating artists, collecting donations and distributing Y-ME Illinois information. New this year, we will have a special canvas where anyone can
come and paint the name of someone touched by breast cancer!
The Merchandise Mart
8th Floor
Chicago, IL
Dates and Hours:
Thursday, December 6th 12-9pm
Friday, December 7th 11am-8pm
(10% of ticket sales will benefit Y-ME Illinois on Friday)
Saturday, December 8th 10am-8pm
Sunday, December 9th 10am-5pm
For more information please click here!
Get
Involved!
Sister Study Looking for Participants
The Sister Study is a nationwide effort to learn how our environment and genes affect the chances of getting
breast cancer.
Women ages 35 to 74 may be eligible to join the Sister Study if their sister (living or deceased), related
to them by blood, had breast cancer; they have never had breast cancer themselves; and they live in the United States or Puerto Rico. Participants
could have had other forms of cancer, but not breast cancer.
The Sister Study follows sound, ethical research practices, and keeps all personal data safe, private and
confidential. Women who join are not asked to take any medicine, visit a medical center, or make any changes to their habits, diet or
daily life. If you’re a woman of color whose sister had breast cancer, your participation in the Sister Study is especially important.
The study particularly needs more women of color and women over age
65.
To register, volunteer or learn more about the Sister Study, visit the web site www.sisterstudy.org. The toll free number is 1-877-4SISTER (877-474-7837).
ShareRing Network: “Relationships Challenged By
Cancer”
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).
December 19, 2007, 7:00 p.m. (CT)
“Relationships Challenged By Cancer”
Karen Kayser, M.S.W., Ph.D.
Professor, Boston College
Graduate School of Social Work
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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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