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Y-ME Illinois e-News: May 2007
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Jude Andrews,
Executive Director (left)
Rachel Runnals,
Advocacy Coordinator (right)
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Y-ME Illinios Proudly Introduces Our New Staff
Members
Executive Director: Jude Andrews
My name is Jude Andrews. I am delighted that I have
joined the team of Y-ME Illinois. I come from Northern Ireland and have been living in America for 13 years. Chicago feels like
home to me now and I love living here.
I have traveled and worked in many places in Europe as well as Egypt and
Morocco. I am also fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to work in the non-profit arena in Alaska, Minnesota and Chicago
over the last 11 years.
Enough about me! Y-ME Illinois will be my focus now. I
know I have big shoes to fill. I never had the opportunity to meet Ruth Brody, my predecessor, but when I hear people talk about
her I can see how much she was loved and respected.
My door will always be open for you. I have much to
learn from your experience. Cancer has been my close companion for many years now, but I am well now and healthy.
My own personal focus will integrate well with our strategic plan. Until
the cause for breast cancer is found, then early detection and providing the resources for everyone to access the necessary care and comfort will be
paramount. My thanks to you for supporting this great organization; to the staff for their tireless dedication to the task in hand and to the
Board of Directors who dedicate their time and energy without recompense, in order to help others.
I can't wait to meet or hear from you. You know where to reach
me!
You can contact Jude at jandrews@y-me.org
Advocacy Coordinator: Rachel Runnals
I am very excited to be the newest addition to Y-ME Illinois and to be a part of
such an amazing team. I am originally from Brighton, Michigan and have just relocated to Chicago. I attended
Michigan State University, with internship experience ranging from arts administration to working on Capitol Hill, and was fortunate enough to be
able to have studied abroad in Greece. I also enjoy taking dance class, painting and am very excited to experience all that
Chicago has to offer. I came to Y-ME Illinois because I have a personal connection to breast cancer, and am committed to
ensuring that I not only preserve the lives of the women in my family, but for women everywhere. My family has lost both my
grandmother, who was truly my favorite person in the world, and great-grandmother to the disease. I honestly believe in our
legislative priorities and know that together, we can make a difference. I look forward to learning and growing with Y-ME Illinois
and encourage everyone to participate with us in our advocacy efforts!
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Join us on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 from 3 to 7 p.m. for an Open
House. Come see our new office, located at 300 W. Adams, Suite 430, Chicago, IL, 60606,
and
meet all of our newest staff members. Enjoy food, drink, and socializing with
the all of our friends who work to ensure that no one faces breast cancer alone!
RSVP by Friday, May 18 to Phoebe Harlan at 312-364-9071 or
Come out to the Lincoln Park Zoo and Raise Funds for Y-ME Illinois
CareerBuilder.com is hosting
"Miles for Malawi", a three-mile fun run/concert for the entire family. The race is Saturday, May 19th at 4pm,
Lincoln Park Zoo - Grant Statue, after-party 5pm-9pm with 16 candles, an awesome 80s band to play! $25 includes Dri-fit t-shirt
from Fleet Feet. Register by May 14th by clicking here.
Running or not you
can attend the after-party and visit our Associate Board in the beer tent, 5% of beer sales and 100% of tips will be donated to Y-ME
Illinois. Pink Streak marathon runners gain free admission!
Run with Pink Streak
The
LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon registration has closed but we still have spots
available on the Y-ME Illinois Marathon Team, Pink Streak. Spots are limited!! Marathon
training begins June 9th
For more details, click here.
Mammogram Screening
Pilot Program Announcement
Y-ME Illinois is
pleased to announce a partnership with three area medical providers, Mercy Hospital,
Loretto Hospital and Rush-Copley Medical Center
of Aurora. For a limited time only,
qualifying individuals can receive a free screening mammogram at partnering
hospitals. This program is designed to
widen the safety net for those ineligible to receive a screening mammogram
through publicly funded medical programs.
For more information call Sheila or Candice at 312-364-9071.
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Register Today for the
First Annual Y-ME Walk in Springfield
The first Annual Y-ME Walk will take
place on Sunday, June 3, 2007 in Springfield, IL. The Y-ME Walk is an exciting way to raise funds and awareness to help ensure that no one faces
breast cancer alone. Y-ME Illinois prides itself on developing close ties to the community it serves. The Walk is a celebration of this spirit!
We hope you will join us and take steps
to ensure that no one faces breast cancer alone. Our success depends on you!! Take the first step with us today and register! By doing this you will
have the unique opportunity to be a part of a historical Springfield fund-raising event. With your enthusiasm and support we are confident that we
will not only achieve but exceed all expectations.
Sunday, June 3, 2007
Lost Bridge Trail
2300 South
Dirksen Parkway
Springfield, IL
1,3 or 5 mile routes
7:30AM -
Registration Opens
9:00AM -
The First Annual Walk Begins!!
10:00 -
Noon - Y-ME Walk Celebration
Register online now at www.active.com.
2007 NBCC Advocacy Conference Says "Forget the Pink; Show us the Ink!"
The 2007 National Breast Cancer Coalition's Annual Advocacy Conference took place in Crystal City, VA on
April 28th and concluded with the May 1st Lobby Day. Attendees learned about the most recent medical updates about breast cancer as well as
participated in lobbying their representatives to vote for the four NBCC Legislative Priorities. A special thanks to the IlliNOISY Advocacy
Network and all of our wonderful attendees.
For a summary of this year's conference, click
here.
To become an IlliNOISY Advocacy Network Member, click
here.
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Y-ME 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. To register, click here.
May 16 , 2007, 7:00
p.m. (CT)
"Strategies for Healthy Eating"
Speaker: Kim Dalzell, Ph.D., R.D., L.D.
Nutrition Consultant and Author
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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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