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Y-ME Illinois Presents: The Big Night Out...Indulgence for a Cause

 

On the evening of Friday, October 19, 2007, Y-ME Illinois will honor our supporters -old and new- while raising money to allow us to continue our work in the community; supporting women with breast cancer and educating others so that they live strong healthy lives.  We expect 1000 supporters to attend this indulgent evening and celebrate together with an array of gorgeous nibbles, champagne, scrumptious martinis, luxurious chocolates and live entertainment!

Indulgences will be provided by Martini Park, the 900 North shops, Touch Salon, Geja's Cafe and much more!

The Big Night Out will feature exciting raffle prizes, a silent auction and goodie bags provided by 900 North.

6:30-10:00 pm

$125 (food & drink & fun included) 

The Great Hall of Union Station

210 S. Canal St.

Chicago, IL 60661

 

Interested in sponsoring the event? Corporate Sponsorship opportunities for The Big Night Out are available at a variety of levels! 

 

Tickets for The Big Night Out will be available soon on

y-me.org/illinois!  Check us out online as the event draws near for more information, or contact Jayme Lutsch at (312) 364-9071 or at jlutsch@y-me.org.

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Y-ME Illinois Welcomes Ruby Schucker!

Ruby C. Schucker has worked as a development professional in Chicago's nonprofit sector since 1979.  Through her efforts as both a senior level staff member and as a consultant, she has been instrumental in helping organizations to successfully enhance both their fundraising and outreach initiatives. 

 

Some of the entities that Ruby has worked on behalf of include: Highland Park Hospital, Friends of the Parks, Chicago Youth Centers, Strategic Learning Initiatives and El Valor. In 2004, Ms. Schucker started a consulting business, Consultants for Causes to provide technical assistance to both small and mid sized local nonprofits.

 

Ms. Schucker received a B.A. in Education from Northeastern Illinois University, and has taught in the Chicago Public School System.  She is a former board member of the Tourette Syndrome Association of Illinois and West Rogers Park After School Program. 

 

Ruby's interest in working on behalf of Y-ME Illinois has been a longstanding one.  One of her passions has been to help women at-risk   In addition, she has two close friends who are living with breast cancer and has been encouraged by their progress in the battle with the disease.  She is thrilled to be on staff at Y-ME Illinois and to have the chance to make an impact in the work of the organization. 

 

You can contact Ruby Schucker at rschucker@y-me.org  or at (312) 364-9071.

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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).

August 15, 2007, 7:00 p.m. (CDT)
"Clinical Trials: What's In It for Me?"
Speaker: Hyman B. Muss, M.D.
Medical Oncologist
Professor of Medicine, University of Vermont and Vermont Cancer Center

Hyman B. Muss, M.D., will give an overview of the clinical trials process and address common questions. He will explain what patients can expect when they enter a trial, including potential benefits and risks. Dr. Muss will also describe how clinical trials impact the future of cancer treatment.

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Associate Board and Streak Chicago Pink

The 2nd Annual Streak Chicago Pink event has been set for Friday, September 14th at Vines on Clark.  We'll honor the 2007 Pink Streak marathon runners and raise funds for Y-ME Illinois.  It will be a night filled with food, drinks and fun including raffles and entertainment. We are looking for enthusiastic men and women to help plan this fantastic event (last year it raised over $13,000 for Y-ME Illinois!)  Positions are still available for committee chairs and committee members.  If you're interested in learning more about this event, please contact Kristin Kuehn at kristin.e.kuehn@accenture.com.

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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Support Pink Streak

 

Pink Streak Marathon Team has raised over $45,000! 

 

Check out our runners at www.firstgiving.com/y-me. 

 

We are looking for volunteers to help at the Chicago Distance Classic!

 

As a participating charity of the Chicago Distance Classic, Y-ME Illinois is given the opportunity to help to pass out medals at the Finish Line from 6:00am - 10:30am on Sunday, August 12th. 

 

Already Running the Chicago Distance Classic? Tell your family and friends who will be cheering you on about this great opportunity!  Volunteers receive a free t-shirt and the opportunity to see family and friends finish the race from an exciting vantage point.

 

If you are interested in volunteering with Y-ME Illinois at the Chicago Distance Classic, please e-mail Jayme Lutsch at jlutsch@y-me.org with the following information:

 

Name/Address/Daytime Phone Number/T-Shirt Size

(t-shirts are Men's sizing) 

 

**Please note that for insurance purposes, the Chicago Distance Classic does not allow volunteers under the age of 13. *

 

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Upcoming Events:

 

Alderman Ginger Rugai's 13th Annual Softball Tournament 

 

The annual women's softball tournament features nearly 1000 players each year who gather to play ball while raising funds to support the many programs and services provided free of charge by Y-ME Illinois.  Join us for this summer tradition and help us to ensure that no one faces breast cancer alone!

 

When: Saturday, August 25th

 

To get involved, call Y-ME Illinois at (312) 364-9071.

 

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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 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Hyatt on the McDonald's campus in Oak Brook.

This event is presented in conjunction with Loyola's Cardinal Bernadine Cancer Center other local cancer organizations to provide women with information and resources.  This free event will feature lecture panels, interactive tables and a boxed dinner.  Raffle prizes will conclude the evening.

 

Panel topics:

6 - 6:45 p.m.

7 - 7:45 p.m.

• Relationships and Communication During the Cancer Experience
• What You Really Need to Know About Surviving Cancer

Location:

The Hyatt Lodge at McDonald’s Campus

2815 Jorie Blvd.

Oak Brook, IL 60523

 

Reservations for the evening are required.  To attend, call (888) LUHS-888. You can also register online at www.LoyolaMedicine.org/register

 

To volunteer at the Living Well Event, e-mail Rachel Runnals at rrunnals@y-me.org.