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February e-News!
Welcome new staff! Y-ME Illinois welcomes Libby
Gaige!
Libby Gaige joins Y-ME Illinois as Program Coordinator/Office Manager of the Springfield
office. Libby, a longtime resident of Jacksonville, joins Y-ME Illinois with over 20 years experience in the not-for-profit field. She spent 10 years
with Public Television (WMEC, WQEC and WSEC) and was previously with the American Cancer Society as the Director of Development for 10 years. Libby
attended Greenfield High School in Greenfield, Illinois, and Springfield College of Springfield, Illinois. Libby and her husband, Sonny, are the
parents of one son, Tony who is married to Diane. She is active in her church, Wesley Chapel United Methodist, and is also involved with Garden Club,
Home Extension, Beta Sigma Phi, Rotary Club of Jacksonville and Christian’s Women Club. Libby loves to travel and spend time with family and
friends. She is very excited to be the newest addition to Y-ME Illinois and is looking forward to building up our presence in Central Illinois.
If you live in the Springfield area and looking to get more involved with Y-ME Illinois, contact
Libby Gaige at lgaige@y-me.org!
Meet Sarah Jones, Y-ME Walk
Coordinator-Springfield
Sarah Jones joined the Y-ME staff on December 3rd as the special events coordinator
for Springfield, IL. Her primary focus is the Walk to Empower planned for Mother’s Day at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Sarah formerly
worked in fundraising with United Cerebral Palsy, The Illinois Environmental Council, Springfield College and currently serves as the Springfield
Coordinator for AFS Intercultural Exchange programs. She is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Springfield with a BA in history and will be
receiving her MA, also in history, in 2008. Sarah is excited to be part of such a wonderful supportive organization and looks forward to meeting the
entire Y-ME family at the 2008 Walk to Empower. She can be contacted by phone at (312) 379-2245 or by e-mail sjones@y-me.org if you have any questions about the walk. |
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Interested in Advocacy? Attend the 2008 NBCCF Annual Advocacy Training
Conference!
Women from all across the county gather in Washington, DC to learn how to be a breast cancer advocate in their own
community, state and on the national level. "Unlike any conference of its kind, NBCCF's yearly gathering helps participants hone their advocacy
skills and learn about the latest in breast cancer science, research and policy. Hear directly about the controversies and issues from important
leaders, scientists, and advocates." On the last day of the conference, advocates meet with their elected officials on Capitol Hill and fight for
legislation to end breast cancer.
Want to attend but worried about the cost? The National Breast Cancer Coalition offers scholarships to cover your registration fee and lodging costs. Click here to apply
now! The deadline for the NBCC scholarship is March 4th, 2008.
Y-ME Illinois is very excited to offer scholarships to defer your travel expenses! Click here to fill out the
application and start your journey to become a breast cancer advocate. The
deadline for the Y-ME Illinois scholarship is March 20th, 2008.
Contact Rachel Runnals, rrunnals@y-me.org with
any questions!
Advocacy is easy, free and can take up as much time as you’re willing to put forth. From a five
minute phone call to your elected official, to marching on the steps of Capitol Hill, let your voice be heard and join the fight to end breast cancer
today!
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Upcoming Health
Fairs:
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Women’s Health Fair: Sunday, February
10th at Hawthorne Race Track in Cicero. This event is being organized by Univision.
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Latino Cancer Survivor and Remembrance Ceremony: Tuesday,
March 11th, from 5pm to 8pm at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn. The meeting will be held in the hospital Staff Room.
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Healthy Lifestyle Expo: Saturday March 15th
and Sunday March 16th on Navy Pier. The event attracts 35,000 to 50,000 people. Watch for the details!
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Y-ME Illinois Programming News: Latino Outreach
New Spanish-Speaking
Support Group!
On February 12th from 6pm -7:30pm, Y-ME Illinois is starting a Spanish-speaking
support group at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn. Fabiola Zavala (health care professional) and Marta Pedrozo (survivor) will be the facilitators of that
group. All Y-ME Support Groups are free of charge to attend and are for anyone who has been touched by breast cancer. We hope to see
you there! For more information on the MacNeal Support Group, contact Fabiola Zavala at (708) 783-3003
Other Groups in the Works…
We are in the process of training more facilitators so we can start a support group at St
Anthony Hospital (California and 19th) in the near future. If you are interested in attending one of these new groups, or would like to
start a Y-ME Illinois Open Door Support Group in your area, call us at (312) 364-9071.
Volunteer Opportunities and Information
Spanish Speaking Volunteers
Needed in the Y-ME Illinois Office On February 6th, Y-ME
Illinois’ Latino Program Coordinator will be interviewed on Univision Radio with Elisa Alfonso to discuss the Y-ME mission and breast cancer
awareness. Following these types of events we expect a heavy volume of phone calls. If you speak Spanish and would like to assist with answering
phones or if you would like to volunteer for any of these events, contact Judy Guitelman at 312-364-9071 ext.13
Basic Volunteer Training!
As you know, we take pride in our volunteers for being knowledgeable and well educated not only
about breast cancer, but also on Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization!
The next basic training for volunteers will take place on February 12th from 6 pm to 8 pm in
the Y-ME Illinois office at 300 W. Adams, suite 430. The volunteers will learn about the organization, will be familiarized with basic breast cancer
facts and listen to the Breast Health Awareness workshop. Please contact Iza at iredlinski@y-me.org or at (312) 364-9071 ext 12 if you plan to attend – food will be provided!
Polish Programming Updates
Bilingual Volunteers and Information Bulletin in Polish Y-ME Illinois is happy
to announce that we will soon have a trained health care professional for a Polish-speaking support group. As many of you know, in order
to establish a support group we also need a trained Breast Cancer Survivor. If you are bilingual in English and Polish and/or know of someone
who is bilingual AND a breast cancer survivor who would be interested in co-facilitating a support group please contact Iza (Polish Community
Outreach Coordinator) at (312) 364-9071 ext 12 or by email at iredlinski@y-me.org
Also if you would be interested in receiving updates about Y-ME Illinois in the Polish
language, contact Iza! Benjamin Benedict Green-Field Foundation supports Y-ME Illinois’ Polish Outreach!
Y-ME Illinois wishes to thank the Benjamin Benedict Green-Field Foundation for their
recent $10,000 donation in support of our Polish Outreach program. This donation allows us to translate Y-ME’s brochures and educational
materials into Polish. It also helps to subsidize the cost of the additional clients we have experienced in our Sharon Rose Wig and Prosthesis Salon.
The Green-Field Foundation’s generous assistance allow us to reach a significant segment of Chicago’s population that experiences a
three-fold increase in breast cancer once they come to America.
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Calendar of Events
Sixth Year of Tasting Stars!
Saturday, February 23 – 7:00 P.M. Don’t miss out on one of
Chicago’s premier events benefiting Y-ME Illinois. Take advantage of this once-a-year opportunity to enjoy a variety of fine champagnes in a
magnificent private residence that is a show case of art, architecture and design. For more
information, go to www.tastingstars.org.
Y-ME Illinois Associate Board Rocks The Rose Party!
Join the Y-ME Illinois Associate Board on Saturday, February 16th at The Rose Party. This chic
event will be held at one of Chicago’s trendiest clubs, rednofive, located at 440 North Halsted in Chicago. With your $20 donation, you are
invited to an exclusive party from 9-11 pm that will feature hors d’oeuvres and champagne provided by Moet & Chandon. Donations collected at
the door prior to 12 midnight will benefit Y-ME Illinois! Raffle tickets will be sold for exceptional prizes, which include a rednofive party for 50,
valued at $4000! There will also be an opportunity to bid on silent auction items, such as works donated by several Chicago artists just for this
event. With a DJ spinning your favorite music, treat yourself to the night’s featured drink, the Pink Lady, for only $6. The evening will
culminate in a spectacular "Rose Party" fashion show co-hosted by rednofive and Windy City Media, produced by Glam Live and Mario Ink Production.
Don’t miss this amazing party!!
To get in the door, you must call Y-ME Illinois before the event to get your name on
list!
Helping Y-ME Illinois fulfill its goal to help those who can’t wait for tomorrow’s cure has never
been so much fun! To get your name on the exclusive list for this event, contact Y-ME Illinois at 312-364-9071x20 or email scohen@y-me.org and say you are ready to party at rednofive!!
Did you know about the Y-ME Illinois Library?
The Gerry Weinberg Resource Library is available for your use! Interested in reading Susan Love’s Breast
Book, or need some information on nutrition or how to help you be a caregiver for a parent with breast cancer? We have hundreds of books on breast
cancer-all for your use. We send them out by mail, and when you have finished reading the materials, just send them back to Y-ME Illinois.
Call us today at (312) 364-9071 and ask about borrowing a book from Y-ME Illinois!
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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).
February 20, 2008, 7:00 p.m. (CT)
"Fertility
After Breast Cancer"
Karine Chung, M.D, MSCE
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Division
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine
The February call is presented in partnership with the Young Survival Coalition.
About the Call
Dr. Chung will discuss the impact that treatment may
have on a woman's fertility. She will address options that may be used to protect future fertility and achieve pregnancy after breast cancer
treatment. Dr. Chung will also answer questions about the safety of having a child, and discuss the tests that assess fertility after
treatment.
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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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