President's Corner
Pat Halpin-Murphy
President and Founder
NSABP OPENS NEW PATHOLOGY LAB
(L to R: Pat Halpin-Murphy, Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, Mary Lois Verrilla)
The NSABP Foundation (National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project), the nation's largest clinical trial cooperative group in
breast and colorectal cancer research, opened its new pathology lab in Pittsburgh on October 30th.
It was my honor to cut the ribbon at the
Pathology Laboratory opening ceremony along with Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl and Mary Lois Verrilla, breast cancer survivor and participant in
an NSABP clinical trial. Former First Lady Michele Ridge was a special guest at the opening. The new lab, with advanced technology and
dedicated researchers, allows the NSABP to conduct specialized studies to identify targeted treatments for breast and colorectal cancer. The
National Cancer Institute has heralded the new lab's tissue bank as a national treasure.
Trail Ride for the Cure
(L to R: Linda Wagner, Bev Rice, Charlene Jones, Linda Golden, Linda Geesaman and
Tammy Yeager)
The first annual Grey Mare Society trail ride to benefit the fight against breast cancer took place
on October 14th in Michaux State Forest, Franklin County. Seventy-seven riders from three states collected donations from friends and
family and over $7000 was raised for the PBCC.
Many thanks to Linda Golden and all the riders for a unique and fun
fundraiser!
Events
Calendar
November 15 - December 15
Prime Outlets Grove City Wishing Well
Grove
City
When shopping at Prime Outlets Grove City, toss your change in the wishing well. All wishing well donations made between
October 1, 2006 and September 30, 2007 will be donated to the PBCC! See full details on our events page.
November 18
Community Service Day at
Chiroplus
Harrisburg
Dr. Randy Frederick of Chiroplus is holding a Community Service Day where he will provide chiropractic
services for members of the Harrisburg community for a donation to the PBCC. See full details on our events page.
November 30 - December 10
67 Women - 67 Counties Photo Exhibit
Saint Marys
The PBCC's traveling photo
exhibit will be in Elk County this month. Free and open to the public, the exhibit will be held at the Elk Regional Health
Center. See full details on our events page.
Please visit our website for a complete and detailed listing of upcoming
events.
Do you want to make hope grow? Plant a seed in your community and watch it grow
statewide by planning a special event or fundraiser for the PBCC! Contact Amy Collins with your community event idea at amy@pabreastcancer.org or (800) 377-8828 x
106.
BRRRR! Keep Your Head Warm with this Pink Ribbon Knit Hat
Pink is in style again this season! This warm hat is embroidered with a silver Liberty Mountain logo and hot
pink ribbon. Liberty Mountain Resort in Adams County donated these
pink hats to us, so 100% of the $10 price supports PBCC programs. Thanks, Liberty Mountain Resort!
Click to order this or any of the PBCC's marketplace
items.
Fundraiser of the Month
The Third Annual Pink Ribbon Challenge teed off on October 13th. This ladies only golf tournament, which
benefits the PBCC, is dedicated to the life and spirit of Joyce Morelock Hoffman. $10,600 was raised for the PBCC and much
fun was had by all! What a wonderful way to remember Joyce.
(Above: event co-chair Cindy Staub and Joyce's
widower, Michael D. Hoffman)
Attention Grassroots Partners!
Since we have had
so many recent events and not enough space in Pink Link to feature all of them, watch for a new PBCC web page highlighting photos and descriptions of
our Grassroots Partners and their FUNdraising events! Coming soon!
And watch your mailbox for the December issue of
Frontline™ for more Grassroots Partners photos.
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We were all deeply saddened by the October 14th loss of our dear friend and long-time PBCC board member, Maggie Mudd.
Maggie practiced marriage and family therapy in Gettysburg for over 25 years and was founder of Family Mediation Services. We join her family
and many friends in mourning her loss. Maggie was a firm believer in breast cancer education, and the PBCC has established a special
scholarship fund to honor her memory. Each year, two or more women from Adams County will attend the PA Breast Cancer Coalition Annual
Conference on a full scholarship. Application information will be available prior to the 2007 conference.
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| PBCC SALUTES BILL SPONSOR SPEAKER JOHN M. PERZEL
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 Speaker of the House John M. Perzel recently introduced the PA Cancer Clinical Trials bill. The bill requires
that routine patient care expenses of approved clinical trials be covered by insurers and other health care providers. Passage of this
legislation would open doors for thousands across the commonwealth, giving them access to approved clinical trials which would advance research and
provide improved treatment for those touched by cancer.
At our October conference, Speaker Perzel received the PBCC's Pink Ribbon Award for
his work in the legislature on behalf of breast cancer survivors, patients, and all women 40 and older. The sponsorship of this clinical trials
legislation is just another reason why Speaker Perzel is an outstanding recipient of this award.
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 We need your help to Paint Pennsylvania Pink™! When you make a
donation online you can watch our map of Pennsylvania turn pink
county by county. You have the option to make your donation in memory or in honor of a loved one, and to choose which county you prefer to
paint pink. Make a donation today and then reach out to your friends asking them to help us paint our online map of Pennsylvania
bright pink! Use our special "You've Been Pinked" e-greeting
card to spread the word. Each dollar contributed is another stroke of color added to the map, and it will be used to make a
difference in the lives of breast cancer survivors and women here in Pennsylvania!
PBCC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ATTENDS LIVESTRONG
SUMMIT
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 Heather Hibshman was one of 800 leaders selected to attend the inaugural Lance Armstrong Foundation LiveStrong
Summit October 27-29 in Austin, Texas. The summit was designed to lead a survivorship movement to broaden awareness and identify the unmet
physical, emotional and practical needs of those living with cancer. Speakers included Lance Armstrong, Senator John Kerry, and former US
Surgeon General Dr. Antonia Novello.
Heather says, "I was proud to be there representing Pennsylvania's breast cancer survivors. I
learned that, although it may sound cliché, one person truly can make a difference. In fact, all it takes is one to have
an idea, to lead the charge, to talk to a senator, to drive a friend to treatment."
(Above: Heather with her new friend Nancy
Brainard from Kansas City.)
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BIG COUNTRY'S BRAS ACROSS THE SUSQUEHANNA
Our Cup Runneth Over!
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 Dawn Marie, well-known radio personality on Big Country Radio (92.3 FM, 98.3
FM, 100.5 FM and AM 1240) in Selinsgrove, came up with a really unique event to raise awareness of breast cancer and to raise money for the
PBCC. Her vision was to string bras across Veterans Memorial Bridge connecting Selinsgrove and Sunbury, promoting breast cancer awareness month
while collecting new and gently-used bras to donate to local women's shelters. Local businesses pledged to donate a dollar or 50 cents for each
bra collected.
Over $10,000 was raised for the PBCC and 1,500 bras were collected. Dawn Marie said, "After this event, if one woman says
she scheduled her mammogram, the event was a success!" The PBCC thanks Big Country, Dawn Marie, and the community for their extraordinary
creativity and support.
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TEXAS HOLD 'EM TOURNAMENT WINNER SUPPORTS PBCC
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 PBCC President Pat Halpin-Murphy accepts a $5,000 check from Bob Storey, Chairman of Capital Wine & Spirits and
Kevin Karcher, President of Capital Wine & Spirits. Capital Wine & Spirits is a member of the Charmer Sunbelt Group, the second largest
distributor of wine and spirits in the US.
Click Wine Group, producers of Fat Bastard Wines, sponsored a Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament at
the Palms Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The event featured 26 Click Wine Group distributors from around the country competing for cash prizes to
go to the breast cancer charity of the winner's choice. Bob Storey (pictured on the far left) placed second in the competition, winning
$5000 to support the programs of the PBCC! Thank you!
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"READING WITH FRIENDS LIKE ME" RESOURCE LIST
The PBCC surveyed breast cancer survivors for recommendations of books, videos and other materials they
found most helpful during their treatment and recovery. Materials mentioned most in the survey results are listed on our website. The
PBCC would welcome donations of copies of these books to include in our complimentary Friends Like Me™ care packages which go to
newly-diagnosed women. Please contact Kim at kim@pabreastcancer.org for details about donating
books or DVDs.
The PBCC is grateful to our book and DVD reviewers who volunteer their time to help with this important
resource.
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Email Kim at kim@pabreastcancer.org today to place your ad! Ad size and placement may vary from issue
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