President's Corner
Pat Halpin-Murphy
President and Founder
"67 Women
- 67 Counties: Facing Breast Cancer in Pennsylvania"™
This educational art exhibit, funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, is the PBCC's most widely-received
program and it is still going strong! The recent opening at the Lycoming Mall in August marked the 81st exhibit opening around the
state!
In each of the 43 counties the exhibit has visited, the PBCC worked closely with the host organization to put together an exhibit
committee. "67 Women - 67 Counties: Facing Breast Cancer in Pennsylvania"™ brings together community leaders, creating and strengthening
partnerships.
The exhibit premieres in each community for ten days in a public setting such as a mall or hospital to allow for maximum
exposure. Thousands of Pennsylvanians witness first-hand the exhibit's powerful message of courage, hope and dignity and hundreds of thousands
more are reached through the extensive media coverage generated by the exhibit openings.
"67 Women - 67 Counties: Facing Breast Cancer in
Pennsylvania"™ will be on display October 26 - November 5 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, and from November 30 -
December 10 at Elk Regional Health Center ~ St. Marys, Elk County.
Click to learn more about bringing the exhibit to your community. Please note that due to the many ongoing requests we receive,
there is a waiting list for the exhibit.
She Said Yes!
Steven Law, a First Lieutenant in the Air Force, popped the question to PBCC staffer Amy Collins on August
20. And she said yes! A July 2007 wedding is planned. Congratulations and best wishes to Amy and Steve!
In other
personnel news, PBCC intern Sarah Lightman has returned to Elizabethtown College. We will certainly miss her around here! Good luck at
school, Sarah!
Events
Calendar
There are so many events happening these next few months that there's just not enough room to list them all
here! 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.
Sonic Drive-In and Scrapple Scramble Fundraisers
On August 8, the Sonic Drive-In of Ephrata held a Cruiser Night and fundraiser for the PBCC. The parking lot
was adorned with beautiful classic cars and 10% of the night's proceeds was donated to the PBCC. A total of $431.82 was raised that
evening. Thanks to Sonic and all the car enthusiasts who attended!
Another recent fundraiser was the 17th Annual Scrapple
Scramble golf tournament, hosted by Steve Polanskey and Mark Zeswitz. This event is an annual get-together of friends who enjoy playing
golf and having fun, though not necessarily in that order! They raised $1692 on June 18, including $450 from one prizewinner, Larry
Kreider, who donated his total winnings to the cause. I think Mark's letter says it best: "Where there is hope, there
is a way. Please accept this donation and direct this small, but mighty donation towards the fight against breast
cancer." Thanks to Mark, Steve, Larry and all the golfers!
Fundraiser of the Month
(Above: event co-chair Gretchen Ramsey, PBCC Executive Director Heather Hibshman, and event
co-chair Sherry Bonawitz)
The Women in Pennsylvania Government Relations hit a hole in one with their August benefit golf
tournament! They raised $10,000 for the PBCC, including a generous donation of $3000 from Sunoco, Inc. Our deepest thanks go to all the
participants of this successful event!
(Below: These handsome gentlemen were "auctioned" off as caddies for the tournament.
What a fun and unique way to raise funds!)
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SPOTLIGHT ON PBCC ANNUAL CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
October 11 ~ Harrisburg
"Grand Rounds for Physicians and Medical
Professionals"
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Learn the exciting new results from the STAR Breast Cancer Prevention
Trial. The STAR Trial is a prevention trial designed to see how the drug raloxifene compares with the drug tamoxifen in reducing the incidence
of breast cancer in post-menopausal women who are at increased risk of the disease.
Click to see the list of all workshops.
Click to register for the 2006 PA Breast Cancer Coalition Annual
Conference.
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| ENDLESS MOUNTAINS BLUESFEST
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 What a spectacular, fun, wildly entertaining day the August 12 Bluesfest at Elmhurst Township Recreation Grounds
was! The weather was beautiful, the bands who donated their talents were top of the line, and the crowd had a blast! All that, and the
event raised $4,400 for the PBCC!
(Above: Volunteers Kelly Hyland, Patty Mulrine and Renee Perry take a break from their
work.)
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 The outdoor festival is part of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Blues Association's "Charity Through Music"™
program. The PBCC is extremely grateful to the event organizers, volunteers and attendees whose time and efforts support our programs!
These grassroots partners really know how to raise funds in a fun way!
(Right: Mary Hyland, one of the event's organizers, shows
her skill with the hula hoop!)
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PBCC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HONORED
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 Central Penn Business Journal is recognizing PBCC Executive Director Heather
Hibshman as one of Central PA's 2006 Forty Under 40 award winners! Recipients of this award are chosen for their commitment to
community and professional excellence. The PBCC board members, staff and volunteers have always known what an outstanding leader Heather
is; now all of Central Pennsylvania has taken notice! Heather will be honored at the Hilton Harrisburg on Tuesday evening, October
17. Look for the feature article in the supplement to the October 20 issue of Central Penn Business Journal.
Congratulations,
Heather! We are all very proud of you.
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DIVAS OF JAZZ ~ October 22
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 Reserve your spot now for the 4th Annual Divas of Jazz event to benefit the PBCC! Join us at the Elks
Ballroom, 219 North Duke Street, Lancaster, for an evening of extraordinary live music, auctions, raffles and dinner. Admission is $85 per
person which includes a four-course dinner prepared by Chef Christopher Metzger and the team from the new Christophers' Dining restaurant.
For tickets call (800) 377-8828 x 101.
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PINK LINK™ TAKES A MONTH OFF
In order to focus the PBCC staff's time and attention on the demands of the PA Breast Cancer Coalition
Annual Conference, the September and October issues of Pink Link™ have been combined. During October, you may want to browse the archived past issues on our website. This link also
takes you to our current and previous Frontline™ print newsletters. Look for your next Pink Link™ on November
15th!
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message and a link to your website here? Pink Link™ goes to over 6200 medical professionals, survivors and breast cancer advocates all
across PA and beyond! Ads cost $250 for one issue, $400 for two issues.
Email Kim at kim@pabreastcancer.org today to place your ad! Ad size and placement may vary from issue
to issue.
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