PRESIDENT'S CORNER
Pat Halpin-Murphy
President and Founder
STATE CAPITOL FOUNTAIN TURNS PINK
Join us at noon on October 1 and see the Harrisburg State Capitol's East Wing Fountain turn pink to
kick off Breast Cancer Awareness month! I will be joining Leslie Stiles, Executive Director of the PA Commission for Women and PBCC Honorary
Chair, Lieutenant Governor Catherine Baker Knoll, and Jim Creedon, Secretary of the Department of General Services as we commemorate breast cancer
awareness with this spectacular visual.
You are also invited to join us at 10:00 am on October 3, when the PBCC and the PA Commission for
Women will be in Pittsburgh to turn the Point State Park fountain pink. Bonnie Harr, PBCC Southwest Vice President, will speak at this
event.
The third fountain to turn pink will be the Perry Square Fountain located at North Park Row in Erie. That will occur
at 10:00 am on October 4.
The fountains will be pink throughout the month of October as a reminder to all Pennsylvanians about the
importance of breast cancer issues.
Music Fans - Hear This!
"About a Girl" CD
The indie label FDR is
releasing a 28-song compilation CD called "About a Girl" on October 23. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the CD will benefit the
PBCC. "About a Girl" features Philadelphia and New Jersey indie-rock bands covering history's greatest rock and roll songs that feature a
girl's name in the chorus and title. Mick Chorba, FDR President, will be celebrating the release of the CD with a series of special event shows
in Philadelphia and New Jersey featuring bands playing songs from the CD. "About a Girl" will be available for purchase online for $12.00,
directly from FDR via the label's website - www.fdrlabel.com.
Events
Calendar
September 23
Miss Keystone's Breast Cancer Awareness Tea
Chester Springs
Enjoy
light food, dessert, tea, other beverages, entertainment, silent auction, raffles and the latest Longaberger products. Event located at
the Windsor Ridge Clubhouse. Visit our events page for more information.
September 27 - October
7
67 Women - 67 Counties:
Facing Breast Cancer in Pennsylvania Photo Exhibit
DuBois
The PBCC brings
its traveling photo exhibit to Clearfield County. Exhibit is on display at the DuBois Regional Medical Center and opens with a
reception on 9/27 at 5:30 pm. All are invited! Visit our events page for more details.
September
29
2nd Annual Ride the Trail to a Cure
Gettysburg
Enjoy a day of horse riding, great food and prizes! Ride through the
Gettysburg battlefield . Visit our events page for more information.
October 6
6th
Annual Westmoreland Walks, Inc.: Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk
Greensburg
See article at right or visit our
events page for more details.
October 6
Country Round-Up for a Cure
Mansfield
See
article at right or visit our events page for more details.
October 9 - 14
67 Women - 67 Counties: Facing Breast Cancer in Pennsylvania Photo Exhibit
Camp Hill
The PBCC brings its traveling photo exhibit to Cumberland County. Exhibit is on display at the Giant Super
Food Store on Trindle Road in Camp Hill and opens with a reception on 10/10 at 1:00 pm. All are invited! Visit our events page for
more details.
October 16
PBCC Breast Cancer Leadership Training
Harrisburg
This
seminar, open to a limited number of women and men interested in the fight against breast cancer, helps activists build and strengthen their advocacy
skills and gain ideas on how to fundraise for the PBCC. See article at right or visit our events page for more
information.
October 16
PBCC Annual Conference Evening Reception
Harrisburg
The
Evening Reception honors our Grassroots Partners and their varied fundraisers - from dress down days to golf tournaments, from art shows to t-shirt
sales. Join us for a night of refreshments, speakers and networking. Visit our events page for more
information.
October 17
PBCC Annual Conference
Harrisburg
The PBCC hosts the only
statewide breast cancer conference in PA. Come enjoy a day of workshops, networking, and a fabulous luncheon. Visit our events
page for more information.
October 20
Dance for Life
Pittsburgh
Cocktails, dinner and
dancing at the Churchill Valley Country Club await you. There will also be dance performances, a Chinese auction and silent
auctions. Visit our events page for more information.
November 8
PA Governor's
Conference for Women
Philadelphia
Stop by the PBCC's info table at this fourth annual event. The conference is being held at the
PA Convention Center in Philadelphia. Keynote speakers include Doris Kearns Goodwin, Evelyn Lauder, and Dr. Judith Rodin. Visit the PA Governor's Conference for Women website for
more information or to register.
There were
too many events to list this issue!
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.
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Fundraisers of
the Month
Biking for Breast Cancer
Above: Andrew Baloga and The Varsity Project recently
designed and built a custom pink bicycle. He sold raffle tickets and raffled the bike at a LiveStrong Challenge event in Philadelphia last
month. $730 was raised for the PBCC and Ann Brooks of Mechanicsburg was the lucky winner! Thank you, Andrew!
Below: Robin
Smith, a resident of Mount Gretna and avid bicyclist, undertook a 200-mile bike ride along the perimeter of Lancaster County - she called it a
Nightmare Ride. She started in the pre-dawn hours and finished 16 hours later. Robin collected pledges and donated $2600 to
the PBCC. Thanks so much, Robin!
Visit our Grassroots Partners page for more photos of this event and many others.
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BREAST CANCER LEADERSHIP TRAINING
October 16 at the Harrisburg Hilton
Sign Up
Now!
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Breast
Cancer Leadership Training, held the day before the PBCC Annual Conference, focuses on guiding breast cancer activists and grassroots fundraisers to
success. Two sessions, "Put the Fun in Fundraising" and "One Person Can Make a Difference", are presented.
Attendance to
Leadership Training is limited, so please apply now. Click to learn more and to download the
application.
Dee
Hoffman, a 2006 Leadership Training Seminar attendee, says "that was the most incredible learning experience I've ever had. The character and
credibility of the workshop presenters confirmed for me that I wanted to become more involved with the PBCC." Dee and her friend, Laurie Seip,
were inspired to organize the Country Round-Up for a Cure. See details of their upcoming event
below.
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PBCC ANNUAL
CONFERENCE
Workshop Spotlight
October 17 at the Harrisburg Hilton
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Deborah Sims, MD, FACS, General Surgeon Specializing in Breast Disease at Carlisle
Regional Medical Center and Bonnie Berk, RN, MS, RYT, Co-Founder and Health Educator, Partners in Wellness will present "Complementary Therapies for
Cancer Patients: Using Massage, Reiki and Yoga to Support Cancer Care". This workshop will explore yoga, massage and Reiki as complementary
therapies for cancer patients to relieve discomfort and reduce side effects. This session will provide a summary of the latest research in
using these therapies alongside mainstream methods to promote cancer wellness.
Take advantage of the "Early Bird" discount by registering for the conference before September
30th.
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PBCC ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Cary Massa
Memorial Scholarships Available
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To honor their beloved friend, family member and loved one, those who knew Cary Massa were moved to act to preserve her memory
after her death. Cary was an active member of the ABC'S support group of Carlisle and a dedicated volunteer for the PBCC Annual
Conference each year, so her friends and family wanted to ensure that her spirit remained present at the conference she enjoyed so much.
To
memorialize Cary, her friends and family worked with the PBCC to create the Cary Massa Memorial Scholarship Fund, which will provide financial
assistance to those who wish to attend the PBCC Annual Conference, but would be unable to due to their financial situation.
If you would like to attend the conference but cannot afford the registration fee, please click to get more information and to download the
scholarship application.
Please note that scholarships cover only the registration fee - they do not cover
transportation expenses, lodging, or continuing education credits.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS SEPTEMBER 21, 2007.
Applicants will be notified about the status of their applications by September 30, 2007.
For more information, or to
have an application mailed to you, contact Kim Eubanks at 717-738-9567 x 104 or kim@pabreastcancer.org. |
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COUNTRY ROUND-UP FOR A
CURE
October 6, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Mansfield Hose Company, 381 S. Main Street, Mansfield, PA
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 Kick up your heels at the Country Round-Up for a Cure at the Mansfield Hose Company!
After attending
last year's Leadership Training Seminar, Dee Hoffman
and Laurie Seip were motivated to action! On their 3½ hour drive home, they outlined their grassroots plans. Proceeds from Country
Round-Up for a Cure benefit the PBCC, and we are very excited about this new event! Tickets are $30 per person or $50 per couple and include a
pig roast dinner, door prizes, country and Southern gospel music, guest speakers and much more. Tickets are available now by calling Dee
Hoffman at 570-537-6419 or Barb Bailey at 570-537-2252.
Read Dee Hoffman's Survivor Spotlight story here.
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6TH ANNUAL WESTMORELAND WALKS, INC.:
TAKING STEPS AGAINST BREAST CANCER 5K RUN/WALK
October 6, 10:00 am
Aestique Medical Center, Greensburg, Westmoreland
County
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We are
extremely grateful to the Westmoreland Walks board of directors for once again choosing the PBCC to benefit from this wonderful event! Since the
first Westmoreland Walk in 2002, over $145,000 has been raised to fund PBCC programs and initiatives!
The 6th annual Westmoreland
Walks kicks off with 8:00 am registration on the beautiful grounds of Aestique Medical Center. All breast cancer survivors will be
recognized with a Westmoreland Walks pink t-shirt and honored at the "Celebration of Life" activities preceding the walk. The registration fee
is $25 in advance and $30 the day of the event, and includes a long-sleeved t-shirt, vendor gifts, program, and post-race refreshments at Twin
Lakes. For additional information or to register, contact Krista Boggs Steiner at (800) 832-6501 x 133 or visit www.westmorelandwalks.com.
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The PBCC can
always use help with supplies! To donate any of these items, please send to PBCC, 287 Duke Street, Ephrata, PA 17522 and be sure to
include your name and address so we can thank you properly! We also have larger items on our list. If you'd like to make a donation of a
large item, perhaps in honor or memory of a loved one, please contact Kim Eubanks at kim@pabreastcancer.org for specifics.
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GPS receiver
for our van
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Reams of white
or pink paper
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Stamps
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Office supply store gift cards (Staples, Phillips Office Products, etc.)
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Wal-Mart gift cards
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Hallmark gift cards
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Sheetz or Wawa gift cards for gas (We travel 20,000 miles each year to fundraisers and other events!)
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Paper plates, paper towels, cups, etc. for the office
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