President's Corner
Pat Halpin-Murphy
President and Founder
Are You A Researcher Looking for Funding?
Breast Cancer Research Grants
Available!
Over $2 million has been raised for breast and cervical cancer research thanks to the PBCC's Income
Tax Check-Off available on state income tax forms. Using line 35 on the form, Pennsylvanians can donate all or part of their refund to breast
and cervical cancer research. This has become the most popular refund option in the state. Every penny goes directly to researchers
in Pennsylvania.
Andrea Mastro, PhD, Penn State University researcher and grant recipient says, "The Income Tax Check-Off Grant plays a
major role in getting a pilot project off of the ground. With the data I collected, I was able to apply for and received a much larger grant
from a national agency. The research is still progressing thanks to a start from the Income Tax Check-Off Grant."
Grants are
$50,000 each and the deadline to apply is August 8, 2007. Click here for the full application and details about how to apply.
Thank You For Your Support
In May, a
special edition of Pink Link™ called for breast cancer advocates to help save the P-4 breast cancer prevention trial. P-4 STELLAR (Study
to Evaluate Letrozole and Raloxifene) is a clinical trial that was being conducted by the NSABP (National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel
Project). The NSABP has led the world in breast cancer research for high-risk women. Letrozole has the potential to prevent the incidence
of breast cancer by up to 70 percent in high-risk women, which could greatly enhance current options for these women. Despite all the efforts of
breast cancer advocacy groups, we are disappointed to report that the National Cancer Institute has decided not to fund the
P-4
trial.
Events
Calendar
July 15 - August 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 now and September 30, 2007 will be donated to the PBCC! See full details on our events
page.
August 9 -19
67 Women - 67 Counties: Facing Breast Cancer in Pennsylvania Photo Exhibit
Indiana
The PBCC brings its
traveling photo exhibit to Indiana County. Exhibit will be hosted by the Indiana Regional Medical Center and on display at the
Indiana Mall. The exhibit opens with a free reception on August 9. To RSVP call 1-800-377-8828 x 303.
Visit our events page for more details.
August 9 - 11
Longaberger Homestead and Dresden, Ohio
Bus Tour
The ultimate experience for a Longaberger basket collector! Bus trip will include tours of the Longaberger Homestead,
Company Store and Manufacturing Campus, 2 nights at the Holiday Inn Zanesville, multiple meals and the 2007 Horizon of Hope basket.
Fun raffles and events on the bus will benefit the PBCC. Cost from $285. Contact Agnes White at 215-444-0442 or abrwhite1@aol.com to reserve your space!
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 Sarah Lightman with your community event
idea at sarah@pabreastcancer.org or (800) 377-8828 x
107.
Men Against Breast Cancer Conference
Baltimore, Maryland
August
24-26
Men Against Breast Cancer, a non-profit organization dedicated
to educating and empowering men to be effective caregivers and how to best support loved ones with breast cancer, is holding a 2-day
conference. Information is at www.menagainstbreastcancer.org.
Photos of the
Month
Lancaster Chamber Office Olympics
The PBCC recently attended the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce
& Industry's Annual Picnic, held on the grounds of the historic Landis Valley Farm Museum. Part of the fun was an "Office Olympics"
competition. Never one to shy away from a competition, the PBCC entered a team of four, which we decided to call *NPync, our version of the boy
band *NSync. We competed against 19 other teams and we won! The prize was $1000, 8 tickets to Hershey Park, and a traveling trophy.
What fun! Thanks, Lancaster Chamber!
Visit our Grassroots Partners page for more photos of this event and many others.
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Dear ,
FRIENDS
LIKE ME™ SURVIVOR PACKAGES
What A Response! They're Gone!
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Last month's issue of Pink Link™ announced the PBCC's Friends Like Me™ Survivor Packages,
designed to meet the needs of women who have moved beyond diagnosis, treatment and recovery from cancer and on to survivorship. These
special care packages for survivors were made possible by a grant from the Lance Armstrong Foundation, which seeks to inspire and empower people
affected by cancer. A limited number of packages were available and the demand was incredible! Every one of the 350 packages
funded has been distributed to breast cancer survivors across the state. The PBCC is thrilled to have provided these packages, and salutes the
Lance Armstrong Foundation for recognizing the importance of support for survivors.
Click here to see some fun photos of the entire process - from putting the packages together, to shipping them
out!
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| SENATOR ROBERT M.
TOMLINSON INTRODUCES BILL TO EXPAND SCOPE OF INCOME TAX
CHECK-OFF
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 The PBCC's Income Tax Check-Off
allows Pennsylvanians to donate all or part of their state income tax refund to breast cancer research. Over $2 million has been raised so far,
and every penny goes directly to researchers right here in Pennsylvania.
Now, Senator Tomlinson of Bucks County has introduced legislation
which will create a donation option for those taxpayers who are not receiving a refund. At the time of filing state taxes, Pennsylvanians will
be able to make a donation to breast cancer research. Thank you, Senator!
Breast cancer advocates should call their Senators and urge
them to support Senate Bill 90! Click here for a list of Senators and their contact information. The PBCC is very grateful to Senator Tomlinson for
taking this initiative which will create another way to get much-needed dollars into breast cancer
research.
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PBCC ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 17 at the Harrisburg
Hilton
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 This
conference is for breast cancer survivors, medical professionals, community and corporate leaders, legislators and advocates. Register online today to qualify for the "Early Bird"
registration discount!
BREAST CANCER LEADERSHIP TRAINING
October 16 at the Harrisburg
Hilton
These
small-group workshops are for grassroots activists and grassroots fundraisers. Attendance at Leadership Training is limited and
by application only. Click to learn more and
to download the application.
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 SPOTLIGHT ON CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
Grand Rounds for Physicians and Medical
Professionals
October 17 at the Harrisburg Hilton
LARRY NORTON, MD, nationally renowned breast cancer expert, will present "Grand Rounds for Physicians
and Medical Professionals: Breast Cancer as a Model of Curable Malignancy". Dr. Norton is Deputy Physician-in-Chief for Breast Cancer Programs
at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City and the recipient of the PBCC's 2007 Potamkin Prize, which is presented to an outstanding
leader in the breast cancer community.
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| PENN STATE LADY LIONS "THINK PINK
DAY" RECEIVES AWARD
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 The first annual Lady Lions "Think Pink Day", presented by the Barash Group, was
selected as the Best Women's Basketball Promotion in the Big Ten this season. The event raised much-needed funds for the PBCC, and saw more
than 8800 pink-clad fans cheer the Lady Lions on to a 70-61 win over the Wisconsin Badgers on February 4, 2007. Kudos to the Lady Lions for
this fantastic recognition!
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VISIT THE PBCC INFO TABLE AT THE LIVESTRONG CHALLENGE
August 25-26
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The
LiveStrong Challenge is the Lance Armstrong Foundation's signature fundraising event. The 2007 Challenge is in Philadelphia on August
25-26 at Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell and includes walks, runs and rides. Saturday's events are from 10 am to 6 pm, and
Sunday's events start at 7:30 am. Be sure to come out and visit the PBCC's information table! We look forward to seeing you there.
For more information, visit http://www.livestrongchallenge.org/ or the PBCC
events calendar.
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