January 2005 Y-ME Illinois e-News
Greetings! We hope you enjoy the first edition of Y-ME Illinois e-News. We are
launching this monthly newsletter as part of our efforts to communicate with our
supporters in a more timely and efficient manner. Watch for the latest updates
from Y-ME Illinois in your inbox the first weekday of each month.
In This Edition:
25th Annual Luncheon & Fashion Show Planning Begins
We are excitedly planning for the silver anniversary of this remarkable event
that honors breast cancer survivors and their families, friends, and supporters.
The 25th Anniversary Y-ME Luncheon & Fashion Show promises to be the most
amazing yet – don't miss it!
If you would like to assist in planning this signature Y-ME event contact Karen
Greenberg at 312-364-9071 or kgreenberg@y-me.org.
Be Your Own Valentine and Treat Yourself to A Free Spa Event Compliments of the Aveda Institute and Y-ME Illinois
Y-ME Wellness Spa
Tuesday, February 8th - 6 p.m.
828 N. Clark, Chicago, IL
Breast cancer survivors are invited to take advantage of a new program: Y-ME Wellness Spa. Participants are treated to a manicure, facial, haircut, wig styling or scalp treatment.
Priority is given to recently diagnosed patients, but all breast cancer survivors
are invited to participate.
Please contact Abby Drevs at 312.364.9071 or via email at adrevs@y-me.org to make an appointment.
Sharon Rose Wig & Prosthesis Salon
Did you know that Y-ME Illinois offers wigs & breast prosthetics, as well
as other breast cancer-related accessories, free of charge, to patients with limited financial resources? Our salon is named in honor
of the late Sharon Rose Miller, a founding board member of the Illinois Affiliate.
Sharon worked tirelessly in her efforts to help all those facing breast cancer,
even while facing her own personal battle with the disease. Sharon impacted and
inspired so many and we are honored to offer this wonderful service under the
name of someone who was so dedicated to fulfilling Y-ME's mission to ensure that no one faces breast cancer alone.
For more information or to make an appointment, please contact Sammie Holmes,
Patient Services Assistant at 312-364-9071 or sholmes@y-me.org.
Save the Date: 6th Annual Pink Ribbon Ball
Join the Y-ME Young Professionals Group for an unforgettable evening of live
entertainment, classic cocktails, decadent hors d’oeuvres, and lavish silent auction.
6th Annual Pink Ribbon Ball
Friday, May 6, 2005
8:00 p.m. – Midnight
Chicago Cultural Center
Y-ME Receives Grant to Offer Daylong Seminar in Spring 2005
Y-ME Illinois recently received a grant from the Illinois Department of Public
Health, Office of Women's Health to plan and implement a daylong seminar dedicated
to breast cancer issues in the African-American community. We are looking for
individuals interested in sitting on our planning committee. The first planning
meeting will be held on Monday, January 17th at 5:30pm in our office at 203 N.
Wabash, Ste. 1220.
If you are interested in helping put together this exciting and important program,
please call Abby Drevs at 312-364-9071 so we can get an accurate attendance count.
Focus Group Opportunity for Breast Cancer Survivors
Thursday, Jan. 13th
625 N. Michigan Ave., 15th Floor, Chicago 60611
Schlesinger Associates, a national market research company, is conducting a 45-minute
research discussion group regarding the management of breast cancer. They are
seeking women who have taken/are taking Femara/Letrozole, ages 18-71, who were
diagnosed at Stage 1-3, and who have/had no metastasis. Participants in the study will be compensated $125 cash for their time and opinions. Free parking is available. This is not for sales purposes, it is strictly for research.
If you are interested in participating in this study, please call Rita at 312-529-2131,
ext. 318.
Y-ME Illinois does not endorse Schlesinger Associates or participation in this
focus group. We are simply providing information about an opportunity some of
our constituents may be interested in.
Thursday, January 13th - 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Pink Ribbon Thursday (2nd Thursday of every month)
Tilli's, 1952 N. Halsted, Chicago
*Look for us in the "back bar" area!
Grab your co-workers and friends for the Y-ME Young Professionals Group Pink
Ribbon Thursday, a monthly social and networking event. Enjoy an evening of cocktails,
meeting new people, and getting involved with the breast cancer cause.
Tuesday, January 18th - 5:30 p.m.
"A Day in the Life of a Legislative Assistant"
IlliNOISY Advocacy Teleconference Training
Have you ever felt nervous about contacting your elected officials? Have you
ever wondered what it’s like to work in a congressional office? Join us for a
look into the daily life of Health Legislative Assistants (a.k.a. Health LA’s)
working on Capitol Hill. The Health LA’s (who work on legislation relating to
breast cancer) for both Rep. Judy Biggert and Rep. Jan Schakowsky’s offices will
join us via phone from D.C. to share their experiences, give tips on how to be
most effective when contacting your elected officials, and they will also answer YOUR questions!
**To join us via phone or in person please RSVP by Jan. 14th to Alicia at ahuguelet@y-me.org or 312-364-9071. Once you have RSVP’d, you will be sent the toll-free contact
information needed to join the call.
Thursday, February 10th - 6:30 p.m.
Third Annual Tasting Stars
Michigan Avenue, Chicago
Join us for this sparkling event to benefit Y-ME Illinois. Look for more information in the February edition
of Illinois e-News!
Saturday, April 2nd - 10 a.m.
Fashion Show Kickoff Event
Home of Dolores Barnett, 132 E. Delaware, Suite 6307
Join us as we kickoff the planning for our 25th Annual Luncheon & Fashion
Show.
Sunday, June 5th - 2 p.m.
Wicked the Musical - A North Shore Friends Fundraiser
Chicago's Ford Theatre - 24 W. Randolph Street
Ticket Price: $125
The National Tour of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical kicks off a U.S.
tour in Chicago. The story follows the odyssey of two unlikely friends in the
Land of Oz (long before Dorothy and Toto set foot): the fiery Wicked Witch of
the West and the popular Glinda the Good Witch. Tickets are $125 and the seats
are great! This event is a fun way to help Y-ME Illinois continue to provide
essential services for those facing breast cancer and $39 of each ticket is tax
deductible.
For more information or to purchase tickets for this exciting event, contact
Sandy Zeller at 847-272-6220.
Benefits and Risks of Tamoxifen are Similar in African American & White Women
African American and white women with breast cancer have the same risks of getting
cancer in the other breast while on the drug Tamoxifen, according to a study by
scientists at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes
of Health. The benefits of Tamoxifen, including protection against cancer in the
second breast (contralateral breast cancer), have been demonstrated in previous
studies whose subjects were predominantly white. Read more.
Small Variations in Genes Can Determine Risk of Developing Breast Cancer
A woman's risk of developing breast cancer is due in part to a group of very
small variations in genes which code for a cell's estrogen receptors, according
to a collaborative study by scientists at the National Cancer Institute (NCI),
part of the National Institutes of Health, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center,
Celera Diagnostics, SAIC-Frederick Inc., Applied Biosystems, the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology and Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. The study
appears in the December 15, 2004, issue of Cancer Research. Read more.
New Test May Help to Avoid Breast Cancer Chemotherapy
Much of the trauma of breast cancer is in the treatments used to attack the disease
and, despite those increasingly effective treatments, the fear that the cancer
will recur and metastasize. Read more.
Breast Cancer Drug Shows Better Result in Study
A class of hormone-blocking drugs called aromatase inhibitors was more effective
in preventing breast cancer recurrence in women past menopause than was tamoxifen,
a medication now prescribed by many doctors, researchers reported. Read more.
Breast Implants Don't Hurt Survival of Mastectomy Patients
The long-term survival of breast cancer patients is not reduced when they receive
breast reconstruction with implants after mastectomy. Read more.
Breast Cancer Diagnosis May Not Affect Job
Contrary to some beliefs, women who return to work after being diagnosed with
breast cancer are not typically demoted or otherwise discriminated against in
the workplace, new study findings show. Read more.
Y-ME Illinois does not necessarily endorse the point of view or content of these
news stories.
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January Way to Give
*Each month we'll offer you a new way to help Y-ME Illinois ensure no one faces
breast cancer alone.
Open a new account and MidAmerica Bank will make a donation to Y-ME Illinois.
Do you already bank with MidAmerica? Call 630-305-8300 to "link" up your account.
Stop by your local branch or visit the MidAmerica Bank website today!
How Can We Stay in Touch With You?
Let us know how we can keep you informed about what is happening at Y-ME Illinois
and what you're interested in hearing about. Click here.
Y-ME Wish List
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Prosthetic bras
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Color printer(s)
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Office cubicle furniture
If you are interested in granting any of the items on our Wish List contact Rosemary
at rdrexel@y-me.org or 312-364-9071.
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