friends in pink magazine
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Second quarter 2014 magazineTRANSCRIPT
Friends in Pink
Second quarter 2014
A family affair to giving back
1
Publication designed by Melissa Yashuk
Cover art provided by Jeannette Weiss
2
Friends in Pink
3
OH HELLO
Welcome to the new version of the Friends in Pink newsletter It looks a little different Our goal is to keep you informed of events fundraising activi-ties and all things related to Friends in Pink With that said we want your feedback We want your stories of beating breast cancer Do you have a great recipe that helped you get through chemo Share it with us Or maybe there is something that moti-
vates you every day We want to hear it No matter what your story tip recipe or suggestion tell us
There are several ways of getting in touch You can email me melissayashukgmailcom Or hit up Friends in Pink on Facebook Or reach us on Twitter So what are you waiting for Stay connected and discover what you can do to be a part of your favorite local organization
We want YOUR stories
Melissa Yashuk ~ Communications Coordinator
4
Table of Contents
Upcoming events 6 Presidents message 8Think Pink event 10Out in the community 12Volunteer of the quarter 16Support groups 18
5
Upcoming Events
6
Volunteer meeting June 11Volunteer meeting June25 Volunteer meeting July 9Volunteer meeting July23Volunteer meeting Aug 13Volunteer meeting Aug 27
Events
August 30 Saturday 1130a ndash 230 pm1 The 7th Annual Friendship Luncheon at Tradition Town Hall featuring the St Lucie and Martin County debut of the Recipient documentary Video and Fashions by Patchington of Harbour Bay Jewelry Design Studio of Jensen Beach is donating a special treasure which we will be raffling The winner will be announced on that day If yoursquore interested in volunteering we need all hands on deck so please email JWeissJWeissPRcom with ldquoFIP Luncheon Volunteerrdquo in the subject line
September 27 Friday Pre-Dance partyhellipDance Partyhellipkeep readingOctober all month - Breast Cancer Donor Events need volunteers to participate
October 18 Saturday 5-10 pm 1 The Stuart Womanrsquos Club with Fred Astaire Studio of Stuart presents the ldquoCharity Mascarade Dance Partyrdquo Our president will ldquoditchrdquo the Birkenstocks and sneakers for high heels and and a ballroom dress to dance to benefit our recipients Volunteers are needed to drive the September 27th ldquoPre-dancerdquo party at Fred Astaire studio If yoursquore interested in volunteering for either event please email our President at cncforfipgmailcom with ldquoVolunteering for Dancing eventsrdquo in the subject line
October 24 and 25 Friday amp Saturday 1
Stuart Sailfish ldquoSaltwater Sistersrdquo fishing tournament and Awards Dinner
Friends In Pink is partnering again with the Stuart Sailfish Club for a fishing tournament to generate funds for the Stuart Sailfish Club Scholarship Fund Friends In Pink Recipients and Windsor Community Angels We need Silent Auction items preferably relating to fishing We will also need volunteers for the many events at the marina in Stuart on this weekend If yoursquore inter-ested please email our President at cncforfipgmailcom with ldquoVolunteering for the Saltwater Sistersrdquo in the subject line
2015
Jan 17 Saturday Flagler Center Pink and Black Semi Formal Event - Committee Chairs needed 1
February 8 Donor Events ndash speakers neededFebruary 24 Tuesday Moose Lodge PSL Madelinersquos Bingo Luncheon March Nettles Island Fundraising EventTrails In Pink 1
1 If you are interested in sponsoring this event call 772-871-9289
7
Presidentrsquos Message
8
They say that ldquoseasonrdquo is over but wersquore not really buy-ing into that As you will see when reading this mes-sage we have a full and busy schedule ahead of us the next few months
Already half way into our year and thanks to the gen-erosity of our many donors and incredible volunteers wersquove continued to financially assist 38 recipients in 2014 Kudos to everyone Special gratitude and saluta-tions to Taylor Anderson and Keiser University
Itrsquos fundraising time again Several events are in the spotlight However we never forget how important our regular contributors are So thank you in advance of your wonderful support - Margiersquos Cardio for Cure Sentiments Zinga Bloomingdeals Vero Beach High School Soccer team Womenrsquos Council of Realtors of Stuart-Martin County Zumba with Teri and many more Friends In Pink recipients receive the treatment they need because of you
ITrsquos BACK On Saturday Aug 30 2014 the Seventh Annual Friendship Luncheon will be held at Tradition Town Hall from 1130 am to 2 pm Last year Friends In Pink created our first recipient video honoring the people that we help It was our ldquo2013 Signaturerdquo effort made in cooperation with Dr Cynthia Crawford of Vero Beach and Anthony Ignacio and company from Holly-wood CA You will see it in its entirety this year at our luncheon Tickets invitations and sponsorship informa-tion will be available soon
Those of you who wish to win a Massage Envy gift card can enter our contest simply by procuring sponsor-ships for this event Keep an eye on Facebook and our new website for the details The highest dollar value of sponsorships will win If you wish to participate on call-ing on prospective sponsors or have identified a possible sponsor you would like someone to reach out to feel free to ring me at 772-871-9289
The Luncheon Chair Person this year is our own Jean-nette Weiss Wersquore looking forward to her expertise to make this a grand success but as you know it takes more than one person to make our Friendship Luncheon
the event of events full of gratitude to our community Committee chair people have been identified and they are working away but your help is always welcome If you can lend a helping hand please contact Jeannette directly at JWeissJWeissPRcom with ldquoFIP Luncheon Volunteerrdquo in the subject line so your email can be for-warded to the correct chair person
The Stuart Womanrsquos Club has created a wonderful event for fellow nonprofits this year Itrsquos called the ldquoChar-ity Mascarade Dance Partyrdquo and will be held at a great venue Fred Astaire Studios The idea is to provide an event similar to ldquoDancing with The Starsrdquo where many charities can come together and raise money for their missions While itrsquos not a real dance competition yours truly will kick off the Birkenstockrsquos and sneakers to dance with a professional to raise money for Friends In Pink recipients at the Kane Center in Stuart FL on Oc-tober 18th There will be a super Silent Auction I donrsquot know what the other nonprofits are bringing but Johnny Walker Blue will be the star of our auction item
We need volunteers to assist with the pre-dance party on September 27th selling tickets processing pledges at the event and assisting with event sponsorships Please contact me if yoursquore interested in helping at this event at cncforfipgmailcom with ldquoVolunteering for Dancing eventsrdquo in the subject line
On the following weekend of October 24 and 25th 2014 Stuart Sailfish Club will be having the Saltwater Sisters fishing tournament to benefit the Sailfish Scholarship fund and Friends in Pink We are delighted to be work-ing with these ladies again Stay tuned for details of the event Already this is proving to be a huge success with interest from Yacht Clubs as far away as Indian River and Palm Beach Counties What a great way to finish out Breast Cancer Month Needless to say we will need volunteers to corral our auction items and assist with tournament activities
As you can see we have an active summer of preparation amp celebration and a fun amp exciting September and Octo-ber All leading to 2015 our 10th anniversary
From the desk of Cheryl Norman Caldwell
9
Think Pink event
10
Photos provided to Friends in Pink 11
Out in the community
12
Photo provided by Jeanette Weiss
Friends in Pink was pleased to receive a donation from Keiser Universityrsquos Port St Lucie Campus The money was raised during a dress down day in which students are allowed to dress down by donating to the charity fund Samantha Ratcliff the charity liaison with Keiser University said ldquoStudents love being able to dress down while at the same time knowing they are helping a local charityrdquo Pictured are Keiser University staff members Leslie Haviland Associate Director of Student Services John Hooker Director of Student Services Samantha Ratcliff and Dr Tom Creola Keiser Campus President
This year and last the St Lucie County Fair Board honored Friends In Pink by naming us their charity for the fair We had a lot of fun and opportunity to tell a lot of local people what Friends In Pink is all about Thank you St Lucie County Fair Board This year was extra special because we were able to meet the ldquoMiss Rodeo Floridardquo organi-zation These ladies are the official ambassadors and spokeswomen for the professional sport of rodeo Led by Ms Sandy Steinruck their president they are very supportive of our cause and are interested in doing a collaborative event in the future
13
Taylor Anderson with Kathy Harwood and myself That young lady (14 years old) donated a substantial check to benefit our recipients and solicited others to do the same We received over $1500 as a result of her fundraising efforts
14
Madeline Vivien Joanne Caras with Cheryl Norman Caldwell
15
Volunteer of the Quarter
16
Martersquo McKeon and family
Marteacute
Volunteer of the Quarter
Despite a tough battle with breast cancer Martersquo McKeon volunteers regularly for Friends in Pink She volun-teers regularly to pick up change that is dropped at our donation boxes at Turnpike Service Areas We started with two and now we have four They generate $3-5K a month One bag of coins which can be 2-3 boxes of coins can weigh 20 pounds or more One run generates at least 16 bags sometimes more Lifting and carrying that much weight is no short order To help her out her family assists with these runs At least one member goes with her to help 2 times a month And they attend our volunteer meetings including her husband Kevin Thatrsquos why theyrsquore all ldquovolunteerrdquo of the quarter
17
Support Groups
18
IRMC All Cancer Support Meet-ing 5 pm 1000 36th St Vero Beach Every month on the third Tuesday
Friends After Diagnosis support group meeting Second and fourth Mondays 2-330 pm Indian Riv-er Medical Center Cancer Center1000 36th St Vero Beach (772) 567-4311
Friends After Diagnosis Sup-port Group Third Saturday 10-11 am Indian River Medical CenterExecutive dining room off cafeteria 1000 36th St Vero Beach (772) 567-4311
Chair Yoga Chair Yoga for Cancer Sur-vivors noon 1550 24th St Vero Beach Every month on the third Monday
Cancer Support Group 2-330 pm 501 E Osceola St Robert and Carol Weiss-man Cancer Center Stuart Call Kim-berly Ouellette (772) 223-5945 KimberlyOuelletteMartinHealthorg
Young and Young at Heart Breast Cancer Support Group (Martin County branch) Second Thursday of the month 630 pm Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center
at Martin Health System 501 E Osceola St Second Floor Meeting Room Stuart Contact Kim Ouellette MSW 772-223-5945 ext 3719
Look Good Feel Better (Hosted by Ameri-can Cancer Society- for female patients to learn how to apply makeupwigs while going through treatment) MUST RSVP in advance Last Monday of the month 230 pm Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center at Martin Health System 501 E Osceola St Second Floor Meeting Room Stuart Contact American Cancer Society 772-287-7467 ext 5255
Check out the list below for support groups on the Treasure Coast
Wersquore looking for your story Share your story of breast cancer and help other people It may end up published in the newsletter To send your story email
melissayashukgmailcom
Submit your story
19
Helpful links
20
Links amp ResourceswwwBreastCancerorg wwwBreastHealthCoalitionorg wwwCancerCareorg wwwCancerHopeNetworkorg wwwCancerInformationServicecom wwwGetBCFactscom wwwHealthlinecomhealthbreast-cancer wwwKomenorg wwwMartinMemorialorg wwwMedicinenetcombreast wwwNationalBreastCancerorg wwwNationalCancerInstituteorg wwwStLucieMedcom wwwTheBreastCareSitecomwwwcancerorg or 800-ACS-2345
NOTE All newsletters can be viewed on our website wwwPinkTieFriendsorg by clicking on media newsletter
21
22
Until next timePinkTieFriendsorg
23
Publication designed by Melissa Yashuk
Cover art provided by Jeannette Weiss
2
Friends in Pink
3
OH HELLO
Welcome to the new version of the Friends in Pink newsletter It looks a little different Our goal is to keep you informed of events fundraising activi-ties and all things related to Friends in Pink With that said we want your feedback We want your stories of beating breast cancer Do you have a great recipe that helped you get through chemo Share it with us Or maybe there is something that moti-
vates you every day We want to hear it No matter what your story tip recipe or suggestion tell us
There are several ways of getting in touch You can email me melissayashukgmailcom Or hit up Friends in Pink on Facebook Or reach us on Twitter So what are you waiting for Stay connected and discover what you can do to be a part of your favorite local organization
We want YOUR stories
Melissa Yashuk ~ Communications Coordinator
4
Table of Contents
Upcoming events 6 Presidents message 8Think Pink event 10Out in the community 12Volunteer of the quarter 16Support groups 18
5
Upcoming Events
6
Volunteer meeting June 11Volunteer meeting June25 Volunteer meeting July 9Volunteer meeting July23Volunteer meeting Aug 13Volunteer meeting Aug 27
Events
August 30 Saturday 1130a ndash 230 pm1 The 7th Annual Friendship Luncheon at Tradition Town Hall featuring the St Lucie and Martin County debut of the Recipient documentary Video and Fashions by Patchington of Harbour Bay Jewelry Design Studio of Jensen Beach is donating a special treasure which we will be raffling The winner will be announced on that day If yoursquore interested in volunteering we need all hands on deck so please email JWeissJWeissPRcom with ldquoFIP Luncheon Volunteerrdquo in the subject line
September 27 Friday Pre-Dance partyhellipDance Partyhellipkeep readingOctober all month - Breast Cancer Donor Events need volunteers to participate
October 18 Saturday 5-10 pm 1 The Stuart Womanrsquos Club with Fred Astaire Studio of Stuart presents the ldquoCharity Mascarade Dance Partyrdquo Our president will ldquoditchrdquo the Birkenstocks and sneakers for high heels and and a ballroom dress to dance to benefit our recipients Volunteers are needed to drive the September 27th ldquoPre-dancerdquo party at Fred Astaire studio If yoursquore interested in volunteering for either event please email our President at cncforfipgmailcom with ldquoVolunteering for Dancing eventsrdquo in the subject line
October 24 and 25 Friday amp Saturday 1
Stuart Sailfish ldquoSaltwater Sistersrdquo fishing tournament and Awards Dinner
Friends In Pink is partnering again with the Stuart Sailfish Club for a fishing tournament to generate funds for the Stuart Sailfish Club Scholarship Fund Friends In Pink Recipients and Windsor Community Angels We need Silent Auction items preferably relating to fishing We will also need volunteers for the many events at the marina in Stuart on this weekend If yoursquore inter-ested please email our President at cncforfipgmailcom with ldquoVolunteering for the Saltwater Sistersrdquo in the subject line
2015
Jan 17 Saturday Flagler Center Pink and Black Semi Formal Event - Committee Chairs needed 1
February 8 Donor Events ndash speakers neededFebruary 24 Tuesday Moose Lodge PSL Madelinersquos Bingo Luncheon March Nettles Island Fundraising EventTrails In Pink 1
1 If you are interested in sponsoring this event call 772-871-9289
7
Presidentrsquos Message
8
They say that ldquoseasonrdquo is over but wersquore not really buy-ing into that As you will see when reading this mes-sage we have a full and busy schedule ahead of us the next few months
Already half way into our year and thanks to the gen-erosity of our many donors and incredible volunteers wersquove continued to financially assist 38 recipients in 2014 Kudos to everyone Special gratitude and saluta-tions to Taylor Anderson and Keiser University
Itrsquos fundraising time again Several events are in the spotlight However we never forget how important our regular contributors are So thank you in advance of your wonderful support - Margiersquos Cardio for Cure Sentiments Zinga Bloomingdeals Vero Beach High School Soccer team Womenrsquos Council of Realtors of Stuart-Martin County Zumba with Teri and many more Friends In Pink recipients receive the treatment they need because of you
ITrsquos BACK On Saturday Aug 30 2014 the Seventh Annual Friendship Luncheon will be held at Tradition Town Hall from 1130 am to 2 pm Last year Friends In Pink created our first recipient video honoring the people that we help It was our ldquo2013 Signaturerdquo effort made in cooperation with Dr Cynthia Crawford of Vero Beach and Anthony Ignacio and company from Holly-wood CA You will see it in its entirety this year at our luncheon Tickets invitations and sponsorship informa-tion will be available soon
Those of you who wish to win a Massage Envy gift card can enter our contest simply by procuring sponsor-ships for this event Keep an eye on Facebook and our new website for the details The highest dollar value of sponsorships will win If you wish to participate on call-ing on prospective sponsors or have identified a possible sponsor you would like someone to reach out to feel free to ring me at 772-871-9289
The Luncheon Chair Person this year is our own Jean-nette Weiss Wersquore looking forward to her expertise to make this a grand success but as you know it takes more than one person to make our Friendship Luncheon
the event of events full of gratitude to our community Committee chair people have been identified and they are working away but your help is always welcome If you can lend a helping hand please contact Jeannette directly at JWeissJWeissPRcom with ldquoFIP Luncheon Volunteerrdquo in the subject line so your email can be for-warded to the correct chair person
The Stuart Womanrsquos Club has created a wonderful event for fellow nonprofits this year Itrsquos called the ldquoChar-ity Mascarade Dance Partyrdquo and will be held at a great venue Fred Astaire Studios The idea is to provide an event similar to ldquoDancing with The Starsrdquo where many charities can come together and raise money for their missions While itrsquos not a real dance competition yours truly will kick off the Birkenstockrsquos and sneakers to dance with a professional to raise money for Friends In Pink recipients at the Kane Center in Stuart FL on Oc-tober 18th There will be a super Silent Auction I donrsquot know what the other nonprofits are bringing but Johnny Walker Blue will be the star of our auction item
We need volunteers to assist with the pre-dance party on September 27th selling tickets processing pledges at the event and assisting with event sponsorships Please contact me if yoursquore interested in helping at this event at cncforfipgmailcom with ldquoVolunteering for Dancing eventsrdquo in the subject line
On the following weekend of October 24 and 25th 2014 Stuart Sailfish Club will be having the Saltwater Sisters fishing tournament to benefit the Sailfish Scholarship fund and Friends in Pink We are delighted to be work-ing with these ladies again Stay tuned for details of the event Already this is proving to be a huge success with interest from Yacht Clubs as far away as Indian River and Palm Beach Counties What a great way to finish out Breast Cancer Month Needless to say we will need volunteers to corral our auction items and assist with tournament activities
As you can see we have an active summer of preparation amp celebration and a fun amp exciting September and Octo-ber All leading to 2015 our 10th anniversary
From the desk of Cheryl Norman Caldwell
9
Think Pink event
10
Photos provided to Friends in Pink 11
Out in the community
12
Photo provided by Jeanette Weiss
Friends in Pink was pleased to receive a donation from Keiser Universityrsquos Port St Lucie Campus The money was raised during a dress down day in which students are allowed to dress down by donating to the charity fund Samantha Ratcliff the charity liaison with Keiser University said ldquoStudents love being able to dress down while at the same time knowing they are helping a local charityrdquo Pictured are Keiser University staff members Leslie Haviland Associate Director of Student Services John Hooker Director of Student Services Samantha Ratcliff and Dr Tom Creola Keiser Campus President
This year and last the St Lucie County Fair Board honored Friends In Pink by naming us their charity for the fair We had a lot of fun and opportunity to tell a lot of local people what Friends In Pink is all about Thank you St Lucie County Fair Board This year was extra special because we were able to meet the ldquoMiss Rodeo Floridardquo organi-zation These ladies are the official ambassadors and spokeswomen for the professional sport of rodeo Led by Ms Sandy Steinruck their president they are very supportive of our cause and are interested in doing a collaborative event in the future
13
Taylor Anderson with Kathy Harwood and myself That young lady (14 years old) donated a substantial check to benefit our recipients and solicited others to do the same We received over $1500 as a result of her fundraising efforts
14
Madeline Vivien Joanne Caras with Cheryl Norman Caldwell
15
Volunteer of the Quarter
16
Martersquo McKeon and family
Marteacute
Volunteer of the Quarter
Despite a tough battle with breast cancer Martersquo McKeon volunteers regularly for Friends in Pink She volun-teers regularly to pick up change that is dropped at our donation boxes at Turnpike Service Areas We started with two and now we have four They generate $3-5K a month One bag of coins which can be 2-3 boxes of coins can weigh 20 pounds or more One run generates at least 16 bags sometimes more Lifting and carrying that much weight is no short order To help her out her family assists with these runs At least one member goes with her to help 2 times a month And they attend our volunteer meetings including her husband Kevin Thatrsquos why theyrsquore all ldquovolunteerrdquo of the quarter
17
Support Groups
18
IRMC All Cancer Support Meet-ing 5 pm 1000 36th St Vero Beach Every month on the third Tuesday
Friends After Diagnosis support group meeting Second and fourth Mondays 2-330 pm Indian Riv-er Medical Center Cancer Center1000 36th St Vero Beach (772) 567-4311
Friends After Diagnosis Sup-port Group Third Saturday 10-11 am Indian River Medical CenterExecutive dining room off cafeteria 1000 36th St Vero Beach (772) 567-4311
Chair Yoga Chair Yoga for Cancer Sur-vivors noon 1550 24th St Vero Beach Every month on the third Monday
Cancer Support Group 2-330 pm 501 E Osceola St Robert and Carol Weiss-man Cancer Center Stuart Call Kim-berly Ouellette (772) 223-5945 KimberlyOuelletteMartinHealthorg
Young and Young at Heart Breast Cancer Support Group (Martin County branch) Second Thursday of the month 630 pm Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center
at Martin Health System 501 E Osceola St Second Floor Meeting Room Stuart Contact Kim Ouellette MSW 772-223-5945 ext 3719
Look Good Feel Better (Hosted by Ameri-can Cancer Society- for female patients to learn how to apply makeupwigs while going through treatment) MUST RSVP in advance Last Monday of the month 230 pm Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center at Martin Health System 501 E Osceola St Second Floor Meeting Room Stuart Contact American Cancer Society 772-287-7467 ext 5255
Check out the list below for support groups on the Treasure Coast
Wersquore looking for your story Share your story of breast cancer and help other people It may end up published in the newsletter To send your story email
melissayashukgmailcom
Submit your story
19
Helpful links
20
Links amp ResourceswwwBreastCancerorg wwwBreastHealthCoalitionorg wwwCancerCareorg wwwCancerHopeNetworkorg wwwCancerInformationServicecom wwwGetBCFactscom wwwHealthlinecomhealthbreast-cancer wwwKomenorg wwwMartinMemorialorg wwwMedicinenetcombreast wwwNationalBreastCancerorg wwwNationalCancerInstituteorg wwwStLucieMedcom wwwTheBreastCareSitecomwwwcancerorg or 800-ACS-2345
NOTE All newsletters can be viewed on our website wwwPinkTieFriendsorg by clicking on media newsletter
21
22
Until next timePinkTieFriendsorg
23
Friends in Pink
3
OH HELLO
Welcome to the new version of the Friends in Pink newsletter It looks a little different Our goal is to keep you informed of events fundraising activi-ties and all things related to Friends in Pink With that said we want your feedback We want your stories of beating breast cancer Do you have a great recipe that helped you get through chemo Share it with us Or maybe there is something that moti-
vates you every day We want to hear it No matter what your story tip recipe or suggestion tell us
There are several ways of getting in touch You can email me melissayashukgmailcom Or hit up Friends in Pink on Facebook Or reach us on Twitter So what are you waiting for Stay connected and discover what you can do to be a part of your favorite local organization
We want YOUR stories
Melissa Yashuk ~ Communications Coordinator
4
Table of Contents
Upcoming events 6 Presidents message 8Think Pink event 10Out in the community 12Volunteer of the quarter 16Support groups 18
5
Upcoming Events
6
Volunteer meeting June 11Volunteer meeting June25 Volunteer meeting July 9Volunteer meeting July23Volunteer meeting Aug 13Volunteer meeting Aug 27
Events
August 30 Saturday 1130a ndash 230 pm1 The 7th Annual Friendship Luncheon at Tradition Town Hall featuring the St Lucie and Martin County debut of the Recipient documentary Video and Fashions by Patchington of Harbour Bay Jewelry Design Studio of Jensen Beach is donating a special treasure which we will be raffling The winner will be announced on that day If yoursquore interested in volunteering we need all hands on deck so please email JWeissJWeissPRcom with ldquoFIP Luncheon Volunteerrdquo in the subject line
September 27 Friday Pre-Dance partyhellipDance Partyhellipkeep readingOctober all month - Breast Cancer Donor Events need volunteers to participate
October 18 Saturday 5-10 pm 1 The Stuart Womanrsquos Club with Fred Astaire Studio of Stuart presents the ldquoCharity Mascarade Dance Partyrdquo Our president will ldquoditchrdquo the Birkenstocks and sneakers for high heels and and a ballroom dress to dance to benefit our recipients Volunteers are needed to drive the September 27th ldquoPre-dancerdquo party at Fred Astaire studio If yoursquore interested in volunteering for either event please email our President at cncforfipgmailcom with ldquoVolunteering for Dancing eventsrdquo in the subject line
October 24 and 25 Friday amp Saturday 1
Stuart Sailfish ldquoSaltwater Sistersrdquo fishing tournament and Awards Dinner
Friends In Pink is partnering again with the Stuart Sailfish Club for a fishing tournament to generate funds for the Stuart Sailfish Club Scholarship Fund Friends In Pink Recipients and Windsor Community Angels We need Silent Auction items preferably relating to fishing We will also need volunteers for the many events at the marina in Stuart on this weekend If yoursquore inter-ested please email our President at cncforfipgmailcom with ldquoVolunteering for the Saltwater Sistersrdquo in the subject line
2015
Jan 17 Saturday Flagler Center Pink and Black Semi Formal Event - Committee Chairs needed 1
February 8 Donor Events ndash speakers neededFebruary 24 Tuesday Moose Lodge PSL Madelinersquos Bingo Luncheon March Nettles Island Fundraising EventTrails In Pink 1
1 If you are interested in sponsoring this event call 772-871-9289
7
Presidentrsquos Message
8
They say that ldquoseasonrdquo is over but wersquore not really buy-ing into that As you will see when reading this mes-sage we have a full and busy schedule ahead of us the next few months
Already half way into our year and thanks to the gen-erosity of our many donors and incredible volunteers wersquove continued to financially assist 38 recipients in 2014 Kudos to everyone Special gratitude and saluta-tions to Taylor Anderson and Keiser University
Itrsquos fundraising time again Several events are in the spotlight However we never forget how important our regular contributors are So thank you in advance of your wonderful support - Margiersquos Cardio for Cure Sentiments Zinga Bloomingdeals Vero Beach High School Soccer team Womenrsquos Council of Realtors of Stuart-Martin County Zumba with Teri and many more Friends In Pink recipients receive the treatment they need because of you
ITrsquos BACK On Saturday Aug 30 2014 the Seventh Annual Friendship Luncheon will be held at Tradition Town Hall from 1130 am to 2 pm Last year Friends In Pink created our first recipient video honoring the people that we help It was our ldquo2013 Signaturerdquo effort made in cooperation with Dr Cynthia Crawford of Vero Beach and Anthony Ignacio and company from Holly-wood CA You will see it in its entirety this year at our luncheon Tickets invitations and sponsorship informa-tion will be available soon
Those of you who wish to win a Massage Envy gift card can enter our contest simply by procuring sponsor-ships for this event Keep an eye on Facebook and our new website for the details The highest dollar value of sponsorships will win If you wish to participate on call-ing on prospective sponsors or have identified a possible sponsor you would like someone to reach out to feel free to ring me at 772-871-9289
The Luncheon Chair Person this year is our own Jean-nette Weiss Wersquore looking forward to her expertise to make this a grand success but as you know it takes more than one person to make our Friendship Luncheon
the event of events full of gratitude to our community Committee chair people have been identified and they are working away but your help is always welcome If you can lend a helping hand please contact Jeannette directly at JWeissJWeissPRcom with ldquoFIP Luncheon Volunteerrdquo in the subject line so your email can be for-warded to the correct chair person
The Stuart Womanrsquos Club has created a wonderful event for fellow nonprofits this year Itrsquos called the ldquoChar-ity Mascarade Dance Partyrdquo and will be held at a great venue Fred Astaire Studios The idea is to provide an event similar to ldquoDancing with The Starsrdquo where many charities can come together and raise money for their missions While itrsquos not a real dance competition yours truly will kick off the Birkenstockrsquos and sneakers to dance with a professional to raise money for Friends In Pink recipients at the Kane Center in Stuart FL on Oc-tober 18th There will be a super Silent Auction I donrsquot know what the other nonprofits are bringing but Johnny Walker Blue will be the star of our auction item
We need volunteers to assist with the pre-dance party on September 27th selling tickets processing pledges at the event and assisting with event sponsorships Please contact me if yoursquore interested in helping at this event at cncforfipgmailcom with ldquoVolunteering for Dancing eventsrdquo in the subject line
On the following weekend of October 24 and 25th 2014 Stuart Sailfish Club will be having the Saltwater Sisters fishing tournament to benefit the Sailfish Scholarship fund and Friends in Pink We are delighted to be work-ing with these ladies again Stay tuned for details of the event Already this is proving to be a huge success with interest from Yacht Clubs as far away as Indian River and Palm Beach Counties What a great way to finish out Breast Cancer Month Needless to say we will need volunteers to corral our auction items and assist with tournament activities
As you can see we have an active summer of preparation amp celebration and a fun amp exciting September and Octo-ber All leading to 2015 our 10th anniversary
From the desk of Cheryl Norman Caldwell
9
Think Pink event
10
Photos provided to Friends in Pink 11
Out in the community
12
Photo provided by Jeanette Weiss
Friends in Pink was pleased to receive a donation from Keiser Universityrsquos Port St Lucie Campus The money was raised during a dress down day in which students are allowed to dress down by donating to the charity fund Samantha Ratcliff the charity liaison with Keiser University said ldquoStudents love being able to dress down while at the same time knowing they are helping a local charityrdquo Pictured are Keiser University staff members Leslie Haviland Associate Director of Student Services John Hooker Director of Student Services Samantha Ratcliff and Dr Tom Creola Keiser Campus President
This year and last the St Lucie County Fair Board honored Friends In Pink by naming us their charity for the fair We had a lot of fun and opportunity to tell a lot of local people what Friends In Pink is all about Thank you St Lucie County Fair Board This year was extra special because we were able to meet the ldquoMiss Rodeo Floridardquo organi-zation These ladies are the official ambassadors and spokeswomen for the professional sport of rodeo Led by Ms Sandy Steinruck their president they are very supportive of our cause and are interested in doing a collaborative event in the future
13
Taylor Anderson with Kathy Harwood and myself That young lady (14 years old) donated a substantial check to benefit our recipients and solicited others to do the same We received over $1500 as a result of her fundraising efforts
14
Madeline Vivien Joanne Caras with Cheryl Norman Caldwell
15
Volunteer of the Quarter
16
Martersquo McKeon and family
Marteacute
Volunteer of the Quarter
Despite a tough battle with breast cancer Martersquo McKeon volunteers regularly for Friends in Pink She volun-teers regularly to pick up change that is dropped at our donation boxes at Turnpike Service Areas We started with two and now we have four They generate $3-5K a month One bag of coins which can be 2-3 boxes of coins can weigh 20 pounds or more One run generates at least 16 bags sometimes more Lifting and carrying that much weight is no short order To help her out her family assists with these runs At least one member goes with her to help 2 times a month And they attend our volunteer meetings including her husband Kevin Thatrsquos why theyrsquore all ldquovolunteerrdquo of the quarter
17
Support Groups
18
IRMC All Cancer Support Meet-ing 5 pm 1000 36th St Vero Beach Every month on the third Tuesday
Friends After Diagnosis support group meeting Second and fourth Mondays 2-330 pm Indian Riv-er Medical Center Cancer Center1000 36th St Vero Beach (772) 567-4311
Friends After Diagnosis Sup-port Group Third Saturday 10-11 am Indian River Medical CenterExecutive dining room off cafeteria 1000 36th St Vero Beach (772) 567-4311
Chair Yoga Chair Yoga for Cancer Sur-vivors noon 1550 24th St Vero Beach Every month on the third Monday
Cancer Support Group 2-330 pm 501 E Osceola St Robert and Carol Weiss-man Cancer Center Stuart Call Kim-berly Ouellette (772) 223-5945 KimberlyOuelletteMartinHealthorg
Young and Young at Heart Breast Cancer Support Group (Martin County branch) Second Thursday of the month 630 pm Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center
at Martin Health System 501 E Osceola St Second Floor Meeting Room Stuart Contact Kim Ouellette MSW 772-223-5945 ext 3719
Look Good Feel Better (Hosted by Ameri-can Cancer Society- for female patients to learn how to apply makeupwigs while going through treatment) MUST RSVP in advance Last Monday of the month 230 pm Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center at Martin Health System 501 E Osceola St Second Floor Meeting Room Stuart Contact American Cancer Society 772-287-7467 ext 5255
Check out the list below for support groups on the Treasure Coast
Wersquore looking for your story Share your story of breast cancer and help other people It may end up published in the newsletter To send your story email
melissayashukgmailcom
Submit your story
19
Helpful links
20
Links amp ResourceswwwBreastCancerorg wwwBreastHealthCoalitionorg wwwCancerCareorg wwwCancerHopeNetworkorg wwwCancerInformationServicecom wwwGetBCFactscom wwwHealthlinecomhealthbreast-cancer wwwKomenorg wwwMartinMemorialorg wwwMedicinenetcombreast wwwNationalBreastCancerorg wwwNationalCancerInstituteorg wwwStLucieMedcom wwwTheBreastCareSitecomwwwcancerorg or 800-ACS-2345
NOTE All newsletters can be viewed on our website wwwPinkTieFriendsorg by clicking on media newsletter
21
22
Until next timePinkTieFriendsorg
23
OH HELLO
Welcome to the new version of the Friends in Pink newsletter It looks a little different Our goal is to keep you informed of events fundraising activi-ties and all things related to Friends in Pink With that said we want your feedback We want your stories of beating breast cancer Do you have a great recipe that helped you get through chemo Share it with us Or maybe there is something that moti-
vates you every day We want to hear it No matter what your story tip recipe or suggestion tell us
There are several ways of getting in touch You can email me melissayashukgmailcom Or hit up Friends in Pink on Facebook Or reach us on Twitter So what are you waiting for Stay connected and discover what you can do to be a part of your favorite local organization
We want YOUR stories
Melissa Yashuk ~ Communications Coordinator
4
Table of Contents
Upcoming events 6 Presidents message 8Think Pink event 10Out in the community 12Volunteer of the quarter 16Support groups 18
5
Upcoming Events
6
Volunteer meeting June 11Volunteer meeting June25 Volunteer meeting July 9Volunteer meeting July23Volunteer meeting Aug 13Volunteer meeting Aug 27
Events
August 30 Saturday 1130a ndash 230 pm1 The 7th Annual Friendship Luncheon at Tradition Town Hall featuring the St Lucie and Martin County debut of the Recipient documentary Video and Fashions by Patchington of Harbour Bay Jewelry Design Studio of Jensen Beach is donating a special treasure which we will be raffling The winner will be announced on that day If yoursquore interested in volunteering we need all hands on deck so please email JWeissJWeissPRcom with ldquoFIP Luncheon Volunteerrdquo in the subject line
September 27 Friday Pre-Dance partyhellipDance Partyhellipkeep readingOctober all month - Breast Cancer Donor Events need volunteers to participate
October 18 Saturday 5-10 pm 1 The Stuart Womanrsquos Club with Fred Astaire Studio of Stuart presents the ldquoCharity Mascarade Dance Partyrdquo Our president will ldquoditchrdquo the Birkenstocks and sneakers for high heels and and a ballroom dress to dance to benefit our recipients Volunteers are needed to drive the September 27th ldquoPre-dancerdquo party at Fred Astaire studio If yoursquore interested in volunteering for either event please email our President at cncforfipgmailcom with ldquoVolunteering for Dancing eventsrdquo in the subject line
October 24 and 25 Friday amp Saturday 1
Stuart Sailfish ldquoSaltwater Sistersrdquo fishing tournament and Awards Dinner
Friends In Pink is partnering again with the Stuart Sailfish Club for a fishing tournament to generate funds for the Stuart Sailfish Club Scholarship Fund Friends In Pink Recipients and Windsor Community Angels We need Silent Auction items preferably relating to fishing We will also need volunteers for the many events at the marina in Stuart on this weekend If yoursquore inter-ested please email our President at cncforfipgmailcom with ldquoVolunteering for the Saltwater Sistersrdquo in the subject line
2015
Jan 17 Saturday Flagler Center Pink and Black Semi Formal Event - Committee Chairs needed 1
February 8 Donor Events ndash speakers neededFebruary 24 Tuesday Moose Lodge PSL Madelinersquos Bingo Luncheon March Nettles Island Fundraising EventTrails In Pink 1
1 If you are interested in sponsoring this event call 772-871-9289
7
Presidentrsquos Message
8
They say that ldquoseasonrdquo is over but wersquore not really buy-ing into that As you will see when reading this mes-sage we have a full and busy schedule ahead of us the next few months
Already half way into our year and thanks to the gen-erosity of our many donors and incredible volunteers wersquove continued to financially assist 38 recipients in 2014 Kudos to everyone Special gratitude and saluta-tions to Taylor Anderson and Keiser University
Itrsquos fundraising time again Several events are in the spotlight However we never forget how important our regular contributors are So thank you in advance of your wonderful support - Margiersquos Cardio for Cure Sentiments Zinga Bloomingdeals Vero Beach High School Soccer team Womenrsquos Council of Realtors of Stuart-Martin County Zumba with Teri and many more Friends In Pink recipients receive the treatment they need because of you
ITrsquos BACK On Saturday Aug 30 2014 the Seventh Annual Friendship Luncheon will be held at Tradition Town Hall from 1130 am to 2 pm Last year Friends In Pink created our first recipient video honoring the people that we help It was our ldquo2013 Signaturerdquo effort made in cooperation with Dr Cynthia Crawford of Vero Beach and Anthony Ignacio and company from Holly-wood CA You will see it in its entirety this year at our luncheon Tickets invitations and sponsorship informa-tion will be available soon
Those of you who wish to win a Massage Envy gift card can enter our contest simply by procuring sponsor-ships for this event Keep an eye on Facebook and our new website for the details The highest dollar value of sponsorships will win If you wish to participate on call-ing on prospective sponsors or have identified a possible sponsor you would like someone to reach out to feel free to ring me at 772-871-9289
The Luncheon Chair Person this year is our own Jean-nette Weiss Wersquore looking forward to her expertise to make this a grand success but as you know it takes more than one person to make our Friendship Luncheon
the event of events full of gratitude to our community Committee chair people have been identified and they are working away but your help is always welcome If you can lend a helping hand please contact Jeannette directly at JWeissJWeissPRcom with ldquoFIP Luncheon Volunteerrdquo in the subject line so your email can be for-warded to the correct chair person
The Stuart Womanrsquos Club has created a wonderful event for fellow nonprofits this year Itrsquos called the ldquoChar-ity Mascarade Dance Partyrdquo and will be held at a great venue Fred Astaire Studios The idea is to provide an event similar to ldquoDancing with The Starsrdquo where many charities can come together and raise money for their missions While itrsquos not a real dance competition yours truly will kick off the Birkenstockrsquos and sneakers to dance with a professional to raise money for Friends In Pink recipients at the Kane Center in Stuart FL on Oc-tober 18th There will be a super Silent Auction I donrsquot know what the other nonprofits are bringing but Johnny Walker Blue will be the star of our auction item
We need volunteers to assist with the pre-dance party on September 27th selling tickets processing pledges at the event and assisting with event sponsorships Please contact me if yoursquore interested in helping at this event at cncforfipgmailcom with ldquoVolunteering for Dancing eventsrdquo in the subject line
On the following weekend of October 24 and 25th 2014 Stuart Sailfish Club will be having the Saltwater Sisters fishing tournament to benefit the Sailfish Scholarship fund and Friends in Pink We are delighted to be work-ing with these ladies again Stay tuned for details of the event Already this is proving to be a huge success with interest from Yacht Clubs as far away as Indian River and Palm Beach Counties What a great way to finish out Breast Cancer Month Needless to say we will need volunteers to corral our auction items and assist with tournament activities
As you can see we have an active summer of preparation amp celebration and a fun amp exciting September and Octo-ber All leading to 2015 our 10th anniversary
From the desk of Cheryl Norman Caldwell
9
Think Pink event
10
Photos provided to Friends in Pink 11
Out in the community
12
Photo provided by Jeanette Weiss
Friends in Pink was pleased to receive a donation from Keiser Universityrsquos Port St Lucie Campus The money was raised during a dress down day in which students are allowed to dress down by donating to the charity fund Samantha Ratcliff the charity liaison with Keiser University said ldquoStudents love being able to dress down while at the same time knowing they are helping a local charityrdquo Pictured are Keiser University staff members Leslie Haviland Associate Director of Student Services John Hooker Director of Student Services Samantha Ratcliff and Dr Tom Creola Keiser Campus President
This year and last the St Lucie County Fair Board honored Friends In Pink by naming us their charity for the fair We had a lot of fun and opportunity to tell a lot of local people what Friends In Pink is all about Thank you St Lucie County Fair Board This year was extra special because we were able to meet the ldquoMiss Rodeo Floridardquo organi-zation These ladies are the official ambassadors and spokeswomen for the professional sport of rodeo Led by Ms Sandy Steinruck their president they are very supportive of our cause and are interested in doing a collaborative event in the future
13
Taylor Anderson with Kathy Harwood and myself That young lady (14 years old) donated a substantial check to benefit our recipients and solicited others to do the same We received over $1500 as a result of her fundraising efforts
14
Madeline Vivien Joanne Caras with Cheryl Norman Caldwell
15
Volunteer of the Quarter
16
Martersquo McKeon and family
Marteacute
Volunteer of the Quarter
Despite a tough battle with breast cancer Martersquo McKeon volunteers regularly for Friends in Pink She volun-teers regularly to pick up change that is dropped at our donation boxes at Turnpike Service Areas We started with two and now we have four They generate $3-5K a month One bag of coins which can be 2-3 boxes of coins can weigh 20 pounds or more One run generates at least 16 bags sometimes more Lifting and carrying that much weight is no short order To help her out her family assists with these runs At least one member goes with her to help 2 times a month And they attend our volunteer meetings including her husband Kevin Thatrsquos why theyrsquore all ldquovolunteerrdquo of the quarter
17
Support Groups
18
IRMC All Cancer Support Meet-ing 5 pm 1000 36th St Vero Beach Every month on the third Tuesday
Friends After Diagnosis support group meeting Second and fourth Mondays 2-330 pm Indian Riv-er Medical Center Cancer Center1000 36th St Vero Beach (772) 567-4311
Friends After Diagnosis Sup-port Group Third Saturday 10-11 am Indian River Medical CenterExecutive dining room off cafeteria 1000 36th St Vero Beach (772) 567-4311
Chair Yoga Chair Yoga for Cancer Sur-vivors noon 1550 24th St Vero Beach Every month on the third Monday
Cancer Support Group 2-330 pm 501 E Osceola St Robert and Carol Weiss-man Cancer Center Stuart Call Kim-berly Ouellette (772) 223-5945 KimberlyOuelletteMartinHealthorg
Young and Young at Heart Breast Cancer Support Group (Martin County branch) Second Thursday of the month 630 pm Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center
at Martin Health System 501 E Osceola St Second Floor Meeting Room Stuart Contact Kim Ouellette MSW 772-223-5945 ext 3719
Look Good Feel Better (Hosted by Ameri-can Cancer Society- for female patients to learn how to apply makeupwigs while going through treatment) MUST RSVP in advance Last Monday of the month 230 pm Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center at Martin Health System 501 E Osceola St Second Floor Meeting Room Stuart Contact American Cancer Society 772-287-7467 ext 5255
Check out the list below for support groups on the Treasure Coast
Wersquore looking for your story Share your story of breast cancer and help other people It may end up published in the newsletter To send your story email
melissayashukgmailcom
Submit your story
19
Helpful links
20
Links amp ResourceswwwBreastCancerorg wwwBreastHealthCoalitionorg wwwCancerCareorg wwwCancerHopeNetworkorg wwwCancerInformationServicecom wwwGetBCFactscom wwwHealthlinecomhealthbreast-cancer wwwKomenorg wwwMartinMemorialorg wwwMedicinenetcombreast wwwNationalBreastCancerorg wwwNationalCancerInstituteorg wwwStLucieMedcom wwwTheBreastCareSitecomwwwcancerorg or 800-ACS-2345
NOTE All newsletters can be viewed on our website wwwPinkTieFriendsorg by clicking on media newsletter
21
22
Until next timePinkTieFriendsorg
23
Table of Contents
Upcoming events 6 Presidents message 8Think Pink event 10Out in the community 12Volunteer of the quarter 16Support groups 18
5
Upcoming Events
6
Volunteer meeting June 11Volunteer meeting June25 Volunteer meeting July 9Volunteer meeting July23Volunteer meeting Aug 13Volunteer meeting Aug 27
Events
August 30 Saturday 1130a ndash 230 pm1 The 7th Annual Friendship Luncheon at Tradition Town Hall featuring the St Lucie and Martin County debut of the Recipient documentary Video and Fashions by Patchington of Harbour Bay Jewelry Design Studio of Jensen Beach is donating a special treasure which we will be raffling The winner will be announced on that day If yoursquore interested in volunteering we need all hands on deck so please email JWeissJWeissPRcom with ldquoFIP Luncheon Volunteerrdquo in the subject line
September 27 Friday Pre-Dance partyhellipDance Partyhellipkeep readingOctober all month - Breast Cancer Donor Events need volunteers to participate
October 18 Saturday 5-10 pm 1 The Stuart Womanrsquos Club with Fred Astaire Studio of Stuart presents the ldquoCharity Mascarade Dance Partyrdquo Our president will ldquoditchrdquo the Birkenstocks and sneakers for high heels and and a ballroom dress to dance to benefit our recipients Volunteers are needed to drive the September 27th ldquoPre-dancerdquo party at Fred Astaire studio If yoursquore interested in volunteering for either event please email our President at cncforfipgmailcom with ldquoVolunteering for Dancing eventsrdquo in the subject line
October 24 and 25 Friday amp Saturday 1
Stuart Sailfish ldquoSaltwater Sistersrdquo fishing tournament and Awards Dinner
Friends In Pink is partnering again with the Stuart Sailfish Club for a fishing tournament to generate funds for the Stuart Sailfish Club Scholarship Fund Friends In Pink Recipients and Windsor Community Angels We need Silent Auction items preferably relating to fishing We will also need volunteers for the many events at the marina in Stuart on this weekend If yoursquore inter-ested please email our President at cncforfipgmailcom with ldquoVolunteering for the Saltwater Sistersrdquo in the subject line
2015
Jan 17 Saturday Flagler Center Pink and Black Semi Formal Event - Committee Chairs needed 1
February 8 Donor Events ndash speakers neededFebruary 24 Tuesday Moose Lodge PSL Madelinersquos Bingo Luncheon March Nettles Island Fundraising EventTrails In Pink 1
1 If you are interested in sponsoring this event call 772-871-9289
7
Presidentrsquos Message
8
They say that ldquoseasonrdquo is over but wersquore not really buy-ing into that As you will see when reading this mes-sage we have a full and busy schedule ahead of us the next few months
Already half way into our year and thanks to the gen-erosity of our many donors and incredible volunteers wersquove continued to financially assist 38 recipients in 2014 Kudos to everyone Special gratitude and saluta-tions to Taylor Anderson and Keiser University
Itrsquos fundraising time again Several events are in the spotlight However we never forget how important our regular contributors are So thank you in advance of your wonderful support - Margiersquos Cardio for Cure Sentiments Zinga Bloomingdeals Vero Beach High School Soccer team Womenrsquos Council of Realtors of Stuart-Martin County Zumba with Teri and many more Friends In Pink recipients receive the treatment they need because of you
ITrsquos BACK On Saturday Aug 30 2014 the Seventh Annual Friendship Luncheon will be held at Tradition Town Hall from 1130 am to 2 pm Last year Friends In Pink created our first recipient video honoring the people that we help It was our ldquo2013 Signaturerdquo effort made in cooperation with Dr Cynthia Crawford of Vero Beach and Anthony Ignacio and company from Holly-wood CA You will see it in its entirety this year at our luncheon Tickets invitations and sponsorship informa-tion will be available soon
Those of you who wish to win a Massage Envy gift card can enter our contest simply by procuring sponsor-ships for this event Keep an eye on Facebook and our new website for the details The highest dollar value of sponsorships will win If you wish to participate on call-ing on prospective sponsors or have identified a possible sponsor you would like someone to reach out to feel free to ring me at 772-871-9289
The Luncheon Chair Person this year is our own Jean-nette Weiss Wersquore looking forward to her expertise to make this a grand success but as you know it takes more than one person to make our Friendship Luncheon
the event of events full of gratitude to our community Committee chair people have been identified and they are working away but your help is always welcome If you can lend a helping hand please contact Jeannette directly at JWeissJWeissPRcom with ldquoFIP Luncheon Volunteerrdquo in the subject line so your email can be for-warded to the correct chair person
The Stuart Womanrsquos Club has created a wonderful event for fellow nonprofits this year Itrsquos called the ldquoChar-ity Mascarade Dance Partyrdquo and will be held at a great venue Fred Astaire Studios The idea is to provide an event similar to ldquoDancing with The Starsrdquo where many charities can come together and raise money for their missions While itrsquos not a real dance competition yours truly will kick off the Birkenstockrsquos and sneakers to dance with a professional to raise money for Friends In Pink recipients at the Kane Center in Stuart FL on Oc-tober 18th There will be a super Silent Auction I donrsquot know what the other nonprofits are bringing but Johnny Walker Blue will be the star of our auction item
We need volunteers to assist with the pre-dance party on September 27th selling tickets processing pledges at the event and assisting with event sponsorships Please contact me if yoursquore interested in helping at this event at cncforfipgmailcom with ldquoVolunteering for Dancing eventsrdquo in the subject line
On the following weekend of October 24 and 25th 2014 Stuart Sailfish Club will be having the Saltwater Sisters fishing tournament to benefit the Sailfish Scholarship fund and Friends in Pink We are delighted to be work-ing with these ladies again Stay tuned for details of the event Already this is proving to be a huge success with interest from Yacht Clubs as far away as Indian River and Palm Beach Counties What a great way to finish out Breast Cancer Month Needless to say we will need volunteers to corral our auction items and assist with tournament activities
As you can see we have an active summer of preparation amp celebration and a fun amp exciting September and Octo-ber All leading to 2015 our 10th anniversary
From the desk of Cheryl Norman Caldwell
9
Think Pink event
10
Photos provided to Friends in Pink 11
Out in the community
12
Photo provided by Jeanette Weiss
Friends in Pink was pleased to receive a donation from Keiser Universityrsquos Port St Lucie Campus The money was raised during a dress down day in which students are allowed to dress down by donating to the charity fund Samantha Ratcliff the charity liaison with Keiser University said ldquoStudents love being able to dress down while at the same time knowing they are helping a local charityrdquo Pictured are Keiser University staff members Leslie Haviland Associate Director of Student Services John Hooker Director of Student Services Samantha Ratcliff and Dr Tom Creola Keiser Campus President
This year and last the St Lucie County Fair Board honored Friends In Pink by naming us their charity for the fair We had a lot of fun and opportunity to tell a lot of local people what Friends In Pink is all about Thank you St Lucie County Fair Board This year was extra special because we were able to meet the ldquoMiss Rodeo Floridardquo organi-zation These ladies are the official ambassadors and spokeswomen for the professional sport of rodeo Led by Ms Sandy Steinruck their president they are very supportive of our cause and are interested in doing a collaborative event in the future
13
Taylor Anderson with Kathy Harwood and myself That young lady (14 years old) donated a substantial check to benefit our recipients and solicited others to do the same We received over $1500 as a result of her fundraising efforts
14
Madeline Vivien Joanne Caras with Cheryl Norman Caldwell
15
Volunteer of the Quarter
16
Martersquo McKeon and family
Marteacute
Volunteer of the Quarter
Despite a tough battle with breast cancer Martersquo McKeon volunteers regularly for Friends in Pink She volun-teers regularly to pick up change that is dropped at our donation boxes at Turnpike Service Areas We started with two and now we have four They generate $3-5K a month One bag of coins which can be 2-3 boxes of coins can weigh 20 pounds or more One run generates at least 16 bags sometimes more Lifting and carrying that much weight is no short order To help her out her family assists with these runs At least one member goes with her to help 2 times a month And they attend our volunteer meetings including her husband Kevin Thatrsquos why theyrsquore all ldquovolunteerrdquo of the quarter
17
Support Groups
18
IRMC All Cancer Support Meet-ing 5 pm 1000 36th St Vero Beach Every month on the third Tuesday
Friends After Diagnosis support group meeting Second and fourth Mondays 2-330 pm Indian Riv-er Medical Center Cancer Center1000 36th St Vero Beach (772) 567-4311
Friends After Diagnosis Sup-port Group Third Saturday 10-11 am Indian River Medical CenterExecutive dining room off cafeteria 1000 36th St Vero Beach (772) 567-4311
Chair Yoga Chair Yoga for Cancer Sur-vivors noon 1550 24th St Vero Beach Every month on the third Monday
Cancer Support Group 2-330 pm 501 E Osceola St Robert and Carol Weiss-man Cancer Center Stuart Call Kim-berly Ouellette (772) 223-5945 KimberlyOuelletteMartinHealthorg
Young and Young at Heart Breast Cancer Support Group (Martin County branch) Second Thursday of the month 630 pm Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center
at Martin Health System 501 E Osceola St Second Floor Meeting Room Stuart Contact Kim Ouellette MSW 772-223-5945 ext 3719
Look Good Feel Better (Hosted by Ameri-can Cancer Society- for female patients to learn how to apply makeupwigs while going through treatment) MUST RSVP in advance Last Monday of the month 230 pm Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center at Martin Health System 501 E Osceola St Second Floor Meeting Room Stuart Contact American Cancer Society 772-287-7467 ext 5255
Check out the list below for support groups on the Treasure Coast
Wersquore looking for your story Share your story of breast cancer and help other people It may end up published in the newsletter To send your story email
melissayashukgmailcom
Submit your story
19
Helpful links
20
Links amp ResourceswwwBreastCancerorg wwwBreastHealthCoalitionorg wwwCancerCareorg wwwCancerHopeNetworkorg wwwCancerInformationServicecom wwwGetBCFactscom wwwHealthlinecomhealthbreast-cancer wwwKomenorg wwwMartinMemorialorg wwwMedicinenetcombreast wwwNationalBreastCancerorg wwwNationalCancerInstituteorg wwwStLucieMedcom wwwTheBreastCareSitecomwwwcancerorg or 800-ACS-2345
NOTE All newsletters can be viewed on our website wwwPinkTieFriendsorg by clicking on media newsletter
21
22
Until next timePinkTieFriendsorg
23
Upcoming Events
6
Volunteer meeting June 11Volunteer meeting June25 Volunteer meeting July 9Volunteer meeting July23Volunteer meeting Aug 13Volunteer meeting Aug 27
Events
August 30 Saturday 1130a ndash 230 pm1 The 7th Annual Friendship Luncheon at Tradition Town Hall featuring the St Lucie and Martin County debut of the Recipient documentary Video and Fashions by Patchington of Harbour Bay Jewelry Design Studio of Jensen Beach is donating a special treasure which we will be raffling The winner will be announced on that day If yoursquore interested in volunteering we need all hands on deck so please email JWeissJWeissPRcom with ldquoFIP Luncheon Volunteerrdquo in the subject line
September 27 Friday Pre-Dance partyhellipDance Partyhellipkeep readingOctober all month - Breast Cancer Donor Events need volunteers to participate
October 18 Saturday 5-10 pm 1 The Stuart Womanrsquos Club with Fred Astaire Studio of Stuart presents the ldquoCharity Mascarade Dance Partyrdquo Our president will ldquoditchrdquo the Birkenstocks and sneakers for high heels and and a ballroom dress to dance to benefit our recipients Volunteers are needed to drive the September 27th ldquoPre-dancerdquo party at Fred Astaire studio If yoursquore interested in volunteering for either event please email our President at cncforfipgmailcom with ldquoVolunteering for Dancing eventsrdquo in the subject line
October 24 and 25 Friday amp Saturday 1
Stuart Sailfish ldquoSaltwater Sistersrdquo fishing tournament and Awards Dinner
Friends In Pink is partnering again with the Stuart Sailfish Club for a fishing tournament to generate funds for the Stuart Sailfish Club Scholarship Fund Friends In Pink Recipients and Windsor Community Angels We need Silent Auction items preferably relating to fishing We will also need volunteers for the many events at the marina in Stuart on this weekend If yoursquore inter-ested please email our President at cncforfipgmailcom with ldquoVolunteering for the Saltwater Sistersrdquo in the subject line
2015
Jan 17 Saturday Flagler Center Pink and Black Semi Formal Event - Committee Chairs needed 1
February 8 Donor Events ndash speakers neededFebruary 24 Tuesday Moose Lodge PSL Madelinersquos Bingo Luncheon March Nettles Island Fundraising EventTrails In Pink 1
1 If you are interested in sponsoring this event call 772-871-9289
7
Presidentrsquos Message
8
They say that ldquoseasonrdquo is over but wersquore not really buy-ing into that As you will see when reading this mes-sage we have a full and busy schedule ahead of us the next few months
Already half way into our year and thanks to the gen-erosity of our many donors and incredible volunteers wersquove continued to financially assist 38 recipients in 2014 Kudos to everyone Special gratitude and saluta-tions to Taylor Anderson and Keiser University
Itrsquos fundraising time again Several events are in the spotlight However we never forget how important our regular contributors are So thank you in advance of your wonderful support - Margiersquos Cardio for Cure Sentiments Zinga Bloomingdeals Vero Beach High School Soccer team Womenrsquos Council of Realtors of Stuart-Martin County Zumba with Teri and many more Friends In Pink recipients receive the treatment they need because of you
ITrsquos BACK On Saturday Aug 30 2014 the Seventh Annual Friendship Luncheon will be held at Tradition Town Hall from 1130 am to 2 pm Last year Friends In Pink created our first recipient video honoring the people that we help It was our ldquo2013 Signaturerdquo effort made in cooperation with Dr Cynthia Crawford of Vero Beach and Anthony Ignacio and company from Holly-wood CA You will see it in its entirety this year at our luncheon Tickets invitations and sponsorship informa-tion will be available soon
Those of you who wish to win a Massage Envy gift card can enter our contest simply by procuring sponsor-ships for this event Keep an eye on Facebook and our new website for the details The highest dollar value of sponsorships will win If you wish to participate on call-ing on prospective sponsors or have identified a possible sponsor you would like someone to reach out to feel free to ring me at 772-871-9289
The Luncheon Chair Person this year is our own Jean-nette Weiss Wersquore looking forward to her expertise to make this a grand success but as you know it takes more than one person to make our Friendship Luncheon
the event of events full of gratitude to our community Committee chair people have been identified and they are working away but your help is always welcome If you can lend a helping hand please contact Jeannette directly at JWeissJWeissPRcom with ldquoFIP Luncheon Volunteerrdquo in the subject line so your email can be for-warded to the correct chair person
The Stuart Womanrsquos Club has created a wonderful event for fellow nonprofits this year Itrsquos called the ldquoChar-ity Mascarade Dance Partyrdquo and will be held at a great venue Fred Astaire Studios The idea is to provide an event similar to ldquoDancing with The Starsrdquo where many charities can come together and raise money for their missions While itrsquos not a real dance competition yours truly will kick off the Birkenstockrsquos and sneakers to dance with a professional to raise money for Friends In Pink recipients at the Kane Center in Stuart FL on Oc-tober 18th There will be a super Silent Auction I donrsquot know what the other nonprofits are bringing but Johnny Walker Blue will be the star of our auction item
We need volunteers to assist with the pre-dance party on September 27th selling tickets processing pledges at the event and assisting with event sponsorships Please contact me if yoursquore interested in helping at this event at cncforfipgmailcom with ldquoVolunteering for Dancing eventsrdquo in the subject line
On the following weekend of October 24 and 25th 2014 Stuart Sailfish Club will be having the Saltwater Sisters fishing tournament to benefit the Sailfish Scholarship fund and Friends in Pink We are delighted to be work-ing with these ladies again Stay tuned for details of the event Already this is proving to be a huge success with interest from Yacht Clubs as far away as Indian River and Palm Beach Counties What a great way to finish out Breast Cancer Month Needless to say we will need volunteers to corral our auction items and assist with tournament activities
As you can see we have an active summer of preparation amp celebration and a fun amp exciting September and Octo-ber All leading to 2015 our 10th anniversary
From the desk of Cheryl Norman Caldwell
9
Think Pink event
10
Photos provided to Friends in Pink 11
Out in the community
12
Photo provided by Jeanette Weiss
Friends in Pink was pleased to receive a donation from Keiser Universityrsquos Port St Lucie Campus The money was raised during a dress down day in which students are allowed to dress down by donating to the charity fund Samantha Ratcliff the charity liaison with Keiser University said ldquoStudents love being able to dress down while at the same time knowing they are helping a local charityrdquo Pictured are Keiser University staff members Leslie Haviland Associate Director of Student Services John Hooker Director of Student Services Samantha Ratcliff and Dr Tom Creola Keiser Campus President
This year and last the St Lucie County Fair Board honored Friends In Pink by naming us their charity for the fair We had a lot of fun and opportunity to tell a lot of local people what Friends In Pink is all about Thank you St Lucie County Fair Board This year was extra special because we were able to meet the ldquoMiss Rodeo Floridardquo organi-zation These ladies are the official ambassadors and spokeswomen for the professional sport of rodeo Led by Ms Sandy Steinruck their president they are very supportive of our cause and are interested in doing a collaborative event in the future
13
Taylor Anderson with Kathy Harwood and myself That young lady (14 years old) donated a substantial check to benefit our recipients and solicited others to do the same We received over $1500 as a result of her fundraising efforts
14
Madeline Vivien Joanne Caras with Cheryl Norman Caldwell
15
Volunteer of the Quarter
16
Martersquo McKeon and family
Marteacute
Volunteer of the Quarter
Despite a tough battle with breast cancer Martersquo McKeon volunteers regularly for Friends in Pink She volun-teers regularly to pick up change that is dropped at our donation boxes at Turnpike Service Areas We started with two and now we have four They generate $3-5K a month One bag of coins which can be 2-3 boxes of coins can weigh 20 pounds or more One run generates at least 16 bags sometimes more Lifting and carrying that much weight is no short order To help her out her family assists with these runs At least one member goes with her to help 2 times a month And they attend our volunteer meetings including her husband Kevin Thatrsquos why theyrsquore all ldquovolunteerrdquo of the quarter
17
Support Groups
18
IRMC All Cancer Support Meet-ing 5 pm 1000 36th St Vero Beach Every month on the third Tuesday
Friends After Diagnosis support group meeting Second and fourth Mondays 2-330 pm Indian Riv-er Medical Center Cancer Center1000 36th St Vero Beach (772) 567-4311
Friends After Diagnosis Sup-port Group Third Saturday 10-11 am Indian River Medical CenterExecutive dining room off cafeteria 1000 36th St Vero Beach (772) 567-4311
Chair Yoga Chair Yoga for Cancer Sur-vivors noon 1550 24th St Vero Beach Every month on the third Monday
Cancer Support Group 2-330 pm 501 E Osceola St Robert and Carol Weiss-man Cancer Center Stuart Call Kim-berly Ouellette (772) 223-5945 KimberlyOuelletteMartinHealthorg
Young and Young at Heart Breast Cancer Support Group (Martin County branch) Second Thursday of the month 630 pm Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center
at Martin Health System 501 E Osceola St Second Floor Meeting Room Stuart Contact Kim Ouellette MSW 772-223-5945 ext 3719
Look Good Feel Better (Hosted by Ameri-can Cancer Society- for female patients to learn how to apply makeupwigs while going through treatment) MUST RSVP in advance Last Monday of the month 230 pm Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center at Martin Health System 501 E Osceola St Second Floor Meeting Room Stuart Contact American Cancer Society 772-287-7467 ext 5255
Check out the list below for support groups on the Treasure Coast
Wersquore looking for your story Share your story of breast cancer and help other people It may end up published in the newsletter To send your story email
melissayashukgmailcom
Submit your story
19
Helpful links
20
Links amp ResourceswwwBreastCancerorg wwwBreastHealthCoalitionorg wwwCancerCareorg wwwCancerHopeNetworkorg wwwCancerInformationServicecom wwwGetBCFactscom wwwHealthlinecomhealthbreast-cancer wwwKomenorg wwwMartinMemorialorg wwwMedicinenetcombreast wwwNationalBreastCancerorg wwwNationalCancerInstituteorg wwwStLucieMedcom wwwTheBreastCareSitecomwwwcancerorg or 800-ACS-2345
NOTE All newsletters can be viewed on our website wwwPinkTieFriendsorg by clicking on media newsletter
21
22
Until next timePinkTieFriendsorg
23
Volunteer meeting June 11Volunteer meeting June25 Volunteer meeting July 9Volunteer meeting July23Volunteer meeting Aug 13Volunteer meeting Aug 27
Events
August 30 Saturday 1130a ndash 230 pm1 The 7th Annual Friendship Luncheon at Tradition Town Hall featuring the St Lucie and Martin County debut of the Recipient documentary Video and Fashions by Patchington of Harbour Bay Jewelry Design Studio of Jensen Beach is donating a special treasure which we will be raffling The winner will be announced on that day If yoursquore interested in volunteering we need all hands on deck so please email JWeissJWeissPRcom with ldquoFIP Luncheon Volunteerrdquo in the subject line
September 27 Friday Pre-Dance partyhellipDance Partyhellipkeep readingOctober all month - Breast Cancer Donor Events need volunteers to participate
October 18 Saturday 5-10 pm 1 The Stuart Womanrsquos Club with Fred Astaire Studio of Stuart presents the ldquoCharity Mascarade Dance Partyrdquo Our president will ldquoditchrdquo the Birkenstocks and sneakers for high heels and and a ballroom dress to dance to benefit our recipients Volunteers are needed to drive the September 27th ldquoPre-dancerdquo party at Fred Astaire studio If yoursquore interested in volunteering for either event please email our President at cncforfipgmailcom with ldquoVolunteering for Dancing eventsrdquo in the subject line
October 24 and 25 Friday amp Saturday 1
Stuart Sailfish ldquoSaltwater Sistersrdquo fishing tournament and Awards Dinner
Friends In Pink is partnering again with the Stuart Sailfish Club for a fishing tournament to generate funds for the Stuart Sailfish Club Scholarship Fund Friends In Pink Recipients and Windsor Community Angels We need Silent Auction items preferably relating to fishing We will also need volunteers for the many events at the marina in Stuart on this weekend If yoursquore inter-ested please email our President at cncforfipgmailcom with ldquoVolunteering for the Saltwater Sistersrdquo in the subject line
2015
Jan 17 Saturday Flagler Center Pink and Black Semi Formal Event - Committee Chairs needed 1
February 8 Donor Events ndash speakers neededFebruary 24 Tuesday Moose Lodge PSL Madelinersquos Bingo Luncheon March Nettles Island Fundraising EventTrails In Pink 1
1 If you are interested in sponsoring this event call 772-871-9289
7
Presidentrsquos Message
8
They say that ldquoseasonrdquo is over but wersquore not really buy-ing into that As you will see when reading this mes-sage we have a full and busy schedule ahead of us the next few months
Already half way into our year and thanks to the gen-erosity of our many donors and incredible volunteers wersquove continued to financially assist 38 recipients in 2014 Kudos to everyone Special gratitude and saluta-tions to Taylor Anderson and Keiser University
Itrsquos fundraising time again Several events are in the spotlight However we never forget how important our regular contributors are So thank you in advance of your wonderful support - Margiersquos Cardio for Cure Sentiments Zinga Bloomingdeals Vero Beach High School Soccer team Womenrsquos Council of Realtors of Stuart-Martin County Zumba with Teri and many more Friends In Pink recipients receive the treatment they need because of you
ITrsquos BACK On Saturday Aug 30 2014 the Seventh Annual Friendship Luncheon will be held at Tradition Town Hall from 1130 am to 2 pm Last year Friends In Pink created our first recipient video honoring the people that we help It was our ldquo2013 Signaturerdquo effort made in cooperation with Dr Cynthia Crawford of Vero Beach and Anthony Ignacio and company from Holly-wood CA You will see it in its entirety this year at our luncheon Tickets invitations and sponsorship informa-tion will be available soon
Those of you who wish to win a Massage Envy gift card can enter our contest simply by procuring sponsor-ships for this event Keep an eye on Facebook and our new website for the details The highest dollar value of sponsorships will win If you wish to participate on call-ing on prospective sponsors or have identified a possible sponsor you would like someone to reach out to feel free to ring me at 772-871-9289
The Luncheon Chair Person this year is our own Jean-nette Weiss Wersquore looking forward to her expertise to make this a grand success but as you know it takes more than one person to make our Friendship Luncheon
the event of events full of gratitude to our community Committee chair people have been identified and they are working away but your help is always welcome If you can lend a helping hand please contact Jeannette directly at JWeissJWeissPRcom with ldquoFIP Luncheon Volunteerrdquo in the subject line so your email can be for-warded to the correct chair person
The Stuart Womanrsquos Club has created a wonderful event for fellow nonprofits this year Itrsquos called the ldquoChar-ity Mascarade Dance Partyrdquo and will be held at a great venue Fred Astaire Studios The idea is to provide an event similar to ldquoDancing with The Starsrdquo where many charities can come together and raise money for their missions While itrsquos not a real dance competition yours truly will kick off the Birkenstockrsquos and sneakers to dance with a professional to raise money for Friends In Pink recipients at the Kane Center in Stuart FL on Oc-tober 18th There will be a super Silent Auction I donrsquot know what the other nonprofits are bringing but Johnny Walker Blue will be the star of our auction item
We need volunteers to assist with the pre-dance party on September 27th selling tickets processing pledges at the event and assisting with event sponsorships Please contact me if yoursquore interested in helping at this event at cncforfipgmailcom with ldquoVolunteering for Dancing eventsrdquo in the subject line
On the following weekend of October 24 and 25th 2014 Stuart Sailfish Club will be having the Saltwater Sisters fishing tournament to benefit the Sailfish Scholarship fund and Friends in Pink We are delighted to be work-ing with these ladies again Stay tuned for details of the event Already this is proving to be a huge success with interest from Yacht Clubs as far away as Indian River and Palm Beach Counties What a great way to finish out Breast Cancer Month Needless to say we will need volunteers to corral our auction items and assist with tournament activities
As you can see we have an active summer of preparation amp celebration and a fun amp exciting September and Octo-ber All leading to 2015 our 10th anniversary
From the desk of Cheryl Norman Caldwell
9
Think Pink event
10
Photos provided to Friends in Pink 11
Out in the community
12
Photo provided by Jeanette Weiss
Friends in Pink was pleased to receive a donation from Keiser Universityrsquos Port St Lucie Campus The money was raised during a dress down day in which students are allowed to dress down by donating to the charity fund Samantha Ratcliff the charity liaison with Keiser University said ldquoStudents love being able to dress down while at the same time knowing they are helping a local charityrdquo Pictured are Keiser University staff members Leslie Haviland Associate Director of Student Services John Hooker Director of Student Services Samantha Ratcliff and Dr Tom Creola Keiser Campus President
This year and last the St Lucie County Fair Board honored Friends In Pink by naming us their charity for the fair We had a lot of fun and opportunity to tell a lot of local people what Friends In Pink is all about Thank you St Lucie County Fair Board This year was extra special because we were able to meet the ldquoMiss Rodeo Floridardquo organi-zation These ladies are the official ambassadors and spokeswomen for the professional sport of rodeo Led by Ms Sandy Steinruck their president they are very supportive of our cause and are interested in doing a collaborative event in the future
13
Taylor Anderson with Kathy Harwood and myself That young lady (14 years old) donated a substantial check to benefit our recipients and solicited others to do the same We received over $1500 as a result of her fundraising efforts
14
Madeline Vivien Joanne Caras with Cheryl Norman Caldwell
15
Volunteer of the Quarter
16
Martersquo McKeon and family
Marteacute
Volunteer of the Quarter
Despite a tough battle with breast cancer Martersquo McKeon volunteers regularly for Friends in Pink She volun-teers regularly to pick up change that is dropped at our donation boxes at Turnpike Service Areas We started with two and now we have four They generate $3-5K a month One bag of coins which can be 2-3 boxes of coins can weigh 20 pounds or more One run generates at least 16 bags sometimes more Lifting and carrying that much weight is no short order To help her out her family assists with these runs At least one member goes with her to help 2 times a month And they attend our volunteer meetings including her husband Kevin Thatrsquos why theyrsquore all ldquovolunteerrdquo of the quarter
17
Support Groups
18
IRMC All Cancer Support Meet-ing 5 pm 1000 36th St Vero Beach Every month on the third Tuesday
Friends After Diagnosis support group meeting Second and fourth Mondays 2-330 pm Indian Riv-er Medical Center Cancer Center1000 36th St Vero Beach (772) 567-4311
Friends After Diagnosis Sup-port Group Third Saturday 10-11 am Indian River Medical CenterExecutive dining room off cafeteria 1000 36th St Vero Beach (772) 567-4311
Chair Yoga Chair Yoga for Cancer Sur-vivors noon 1550 24th St Vero Beach Every month on the third Monday
Cancer Support Group 2-330 pm 501 E Osceola St Robert and Carol Weiss-man Cancer Center Stuart Call Kim-berly Ouellette (772) 223-5945 KimberlyOuelletteMartinHealthorg
Young and Young at Heart Breast Cancer Support Group (Martin County branch) Second Thursday of the month 630 pm Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center
at Martin Health System 501 E Osceola St Second Floor Meeting Room Stuart Contact Kim Ouellette MSW 772-223-5945 ext 3719
Look Good Feel Better (Hosted by Ameri-can Cancer Society- for female patients to learn how to apply makeupwigs while going through treatment) MUST RSVP in advance Last Monday of the month 230 pm Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center at Martin Health System 501 E Osceola St Second Floor Meeting Room Stuart Contact American Cancer Society 772-287-7467 ext 5255
Check out the list below for support groups on the Treasure Coast
Wersquore looking for your story Share your story of breast cancer and help other people It may end up published in the newsletter To send your story email
melissayashukgmailcom
Submit your story
19
Helpful links
20
Links amp ResourceswwwBreastCancerorg wwwBreastHealthCoalitionorg wwwCancerCareorg wwwCancerHopeNetworkorg wwwCancerInformationServicecom wwwGetBCFactscom wwwHealthlinecomhealthbreast-cancer wwwKomenorg wwwMartinMemorialorg wwwMedicinenetcombreast wwwNationalBreastCancerorg wwwNationalCancerInstituteorg wwwStLucieMedcom wwwTheBreastCareSitecomwwwcancerorg or 800-ACS-2345
NOTE All newsletters can be viewed on our website wwwPinkTieFriendsorg by clicking on media newsletter
21
22
Until next timePinkTieFriendsorg
23
Presidentrsquos Message
8
They say that ldquoseasonrdquo is over but wersquore not really buy-ing into that As you will see when reading this mes-sage we have a full and busy schedule ahead of us the next few months
Already half way into our year and thanks to the gen-erosity of our many donors and incredible volunteers wersquove continued to financially assist 38 recipients in 2014 Kudos to everyone Special gratitude and saluta-tions to Taylor Anderson and Keiser University
Itrsquos fundraising time again Several events are in the spotlight However we never forget how important our regular contributors are So thank you in advance of your wonderful support - Margiersquos Cardio for Cure Sentiments Zinga Bloomingdeals Vero Beach High School Soccer team Womenrsquos Council of Realtors of Stuart-Martin County Zumba with Teri and many more Friends In Pink recipients receive the treatment they need because of you
ITrsquos BACK On Saturday Aug 30 2014 the Seventh Annual Friendship Luncheon will be held at Tradition Town Hall from 1130 am to 2 pm Last year Friends In Pink created our first recipient video honoring the people that we help It was our ldquo2013 Signaturerdquo effort made in cooperation with Dr Cynthia Crawford of Vero Beach and Anthony Ignacio and company from Holly-wood CA You will see it in its entirety this year at our luncheon Tickets invitations and sponsorship informa-tion will be available soon
Those of you who wish to win a Massage Envy gift card can enter our contest simply by procuring sponsor-ships for this event Keep an eye on Facebook and our new website for the details The highest dollar value of sponsorships will win If you wish to participate on call-ing on prospective sponsors or have identified a possible sponsor you would like someone to reach out to feel free to ring me at 772-871-9289
The Luncheon Chair Person this year is our own Jean-nette Weiss Wersquore looking forward to her expertise to make this a grand success but as you know it takes more than one person to make our Friendship Luncheon
the event of events full of gratitude to our community Committee chair people have been identified and they are working away but your help is always welcome If you can lend a helping hand please contact Jeannette directly at JWeissJWeissPRcom with ldquoFIP Luncheon Volunteerrdquo in the subject line so your email can be for-warded to the correct chair person
The Stuart Womanrsquos Club has created a wonderful event for fellow nonprofits this year Itrsquos called the ldquoChar-ity Mascarade Dance Partyrdquo and will be held at a great venue Fred Astaire Studios The idea is to provide an event similar to ldquoDancing with The Starsrdquo where many charities can come together and raise money for their missions While itrsquos not a real dance competition yours truly will kick off the Birkenstockrsquos and sneakers to dance with a professional to raise money for Friends In Pink recipients at the Kane Center in Stuart FL on Oc-tober 18th There will be a super Silent Auction I donrsquot know what the other nonprofits are bringing but Johnny Walker Blue will be the star of our auction item
We need volunteers to assist with the pre-dance party on September 27th selling tickets processing pledges at the event and assisting with event sponsorships Please contact me if yoursquore interested in helping at this event at cncforfipgmailcom with ldquoVolunteering for Dancing eventsrdquo in the subject line
On the following weekend of October 24 and 25th 2014 Stuart Sailfish Club will be having the Saltwater Sisters fishing tournament to benefit the Sailfish Scholarship fund and Friends in Pink We are delighted to be work-ing with these ladies again Stay tuned for details of the event Already this is proving to be a huge success with interest from Yacht Clubs as far away as Indian River and Palm Beach Counties What a great way to finish out Breast Cancer Month Needless to say we will need volunteers to corral our auction items and assist with tournament activities
As you can see we have an active summer of preparation amp celebration and a fun amp exciting September and Octo-ber All leading to 2015 our 10th anniversary
From the desk of Cheryl Norman Caldwell
9
Think Pink event
10
Photos provided to Friends in Pink 11
Out in the community
12
Photo provided by Jeanette Weiss
Friends in Pink was pleased to receive a donation from Keiser Universityrsquos Port St Lucie Campus The money was raised during a dress down day in which students are allowed to dress down by donating to the charity fund Samantha Ratcliff the charity liaison with Keiser University said ldquoStudents love being able to dress down while at the same time knowing they are helping a local charityrdquo Pictured are Keiser University staff members Leslie Haviland Associate Director of Student Services John Hooker Director of Student Services Samantha Ratcliff and Dr Tom Creola Keiser Campus President
This year and last the St Lucie County Fair Board honored Friends In Pink by naming us their charity for the fair We had a lot of fun and opportunity to tell a lot of local people what Friends In Pink is all about Thank you St Lucie County Fair Board This year was extra special because we were able to meet the ldquoMiss Rodeo Floridardquo organi-zation These ladies are the official ambassadors and spokeswomen for the professional sport of rodeo Led by Ms Sandy Steinruck their president they are very supportive of our cause and are interested in doing a collaborative event in the future
13
Taylor Anderson with Kathy Harwood and myself That young lady (14 years old) donated a substantial check to benefit our recipients and solicited others to do the same We received over $1500 as a result of her fundraising efforts
14
Madeline Vivien Joanne Caras with Cheryl Norman Caldwell
15
Volunteer of the Quarter
16
Martersquo McKeon and family
Marteacute
Volunteer of the Quarter
Despite a tough battle with breast cancer Martersquo McKeon volunteers regularly for Friends in Pink She volun-teers regularly to pick up change that is dropped at our donation boxes at Turnpike Service Areas We started with two and now we have four They generate $3-5K a month One bag of coins which can be 2-3 boxes of coins can weigh 20 pounds or more One run generates at least 16 bags sometimes more Lifting and carrying that much weight is no short order To help her out her family assists with these runs At least one member goes with her to help 2 times a month And they attend our volunteer meetings including her husband Kevin Thatrsquos why theyrsquore all ldquovolunteerrdquo of the quarter
17
Support Groups
18
IRMC All Cancer Support Meet-ing 5 pm 1000 36th St Vero Beach Every month on the third Tuesday
Friends After Diagnosis support group meeting Second and fourth Mondays 2-330 pm Indian Riv-er Medical Center Cancer Center1000 36th St Vero Beach (772) 567-4311
Friends After Diagnosis Sup-port Group Third Saturday 10-11 am Indian River Medical CenterExecutive dining room off cafeteria 1000 36th St Vero Beach (772) 567-4311
Chair Yoga Chair Yoga for Cancer Sur-vivors noon 1550 24th St Vero Beach Every month on the third Monday
Cancer Support Group 2-330 pm 501 E Osceola St Robert and Carol Weiss-man Cancer Center Stuart Call Kim-berly Ouellette (772) 223-5945 KimberlyOuelletteMartinHealthorg
Young and Young at Heart Breast Cancer Support Group (Martin County branch) Second Thursday of the month 630 pm Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center
at Martin Health System 501 E Osceola St Second Floor Meeting Room Stuart Contact Kim Ouellette MSW 772-223-5945 ext 3719
Look Good Feel Better (Hosted by Ameri-can Cancer Society- for female patients to learn how to apply makeupwigs while going through treatment) MUST RSVP in advance Last Monday of the month 230 pm Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center at Martin Health System 501 E Osceola St Second Floor Meeting Room Stuart Contact American Cancer Society 772-287-7467 ext 5255
Check out the list below for support groups on the Treasure Coast
Wersquore looking for your story Share your story of breast cancer and help other people It may end up published in the newsletter To send your story email
melissayashukgmailcom
Submit your story
19
Helpful links
20
Links amp ResourceswwwBreastCancerorg wwwBreastHealthCoalitionorg wwwCancerCareorg wwwCancerHopeNetworkorg wwwCancerInformationServicecom wwwGetBCFactscom wwwHealthlinecomhealthbreast-cancer wwwKomenorg wwwMartinMemorialorg wwwMedicinenetcombreast wwwNationalBreastCancerorg wwwNationalCancerInstituteorg wwwStLucieMedcom wwwTheBreastCareSitecomwwwcancerorg or 800-ACS-2345
NOTE All newsletters can be viewed on our website wwwPinkTieFriendsorg by clicking on media newsletter
21
22
Until next timePinkTieFriendsorg
23
They say that ldquoseasonrdquo is over but wersquore not really buy-ing into that As you will see when reading this mes-sage we have a full and busy schedule ahead of us the next few months
Already half way into our year and thanks to the gen-erosity of our many donors and incredible volunteers wersquove continued to financially assist 38 recipients in 2014 Kudos to everyone Special gratitude and saluta-tions to Taylor Anderson and Keiser University
Itrsquos fundraising time again Several events are in the spotlight However we never forget how important our regular contributors are So thank you in advance of your wonderful support - Margiersquos Cardio for Cure Sentiments Zinga Bloomingdeals Vero Beach High School Soccer team Womenrsquos Council of Realtors of Stuart-Martin County Zumba with Teri and many more Friends In Pink recipients receive the treatment they need because of you
ITrsquos BACK On Saturday Aug 30 2014 the Seventh Annual Friendship Luncheon will be held at Tradition Town Hall from 1130 am to 2 pm Last year Friends In Pink created our first recipient video honoring the people that we help It was our ldquo2013 Signaturerdquo effort made in cooperation with Dr Cynthia Crawford of Vero Beach and Anthony Ignacio and company from Holly-wood CA You will see it in its entirety this year at our luncheon Tickets invitations and sponsorship informa-tion will be available soon
Those of you who wish to win a Massage Envy gift card can enter our contest simply by procuring sponsor-ships for this event Keep an eye on Facebook and our new website for the details The highest dollar value of sponsorships will win If you wish to participate on call-ing on prospective sponsors or have identified a possible sponsor you would like someone to reach out to feel free to ring me at 772-871-9289
The Luncheon Chair Person this year is our own Jean-nette Weiss Wersquore looking forward to her expertise to make this a grand success but as you know it takes more than one person to make our Friendship Luncheon
the event of events full of gratitude to our community Committee chair people have been identified and they are working away but your help is always welcome If you can lend a helping hand please contact Jeannette directly at JWeissJWeissPRcom with ldquoFIP Luncheon Volunteerrdquo in the subject line so your email can be for-warded to the correct chair person
The Stuart Womanrsquos Club has created a wonderful event for fellow nonprofits this year Itrsquos called the ldquoChar-ity Mascarade Dance Partyrdquo and will be held at a great venue Fred Astaire Studios The idea is to provide an event similar to ldquoDancing with The Starsrdquo where many charities can come together and raise money for their missions While itrsquos not a real dance competition yours truly will kick off the Birkenstockrsquos and sneakers to dance with a professional to raise money for Friends In Pink recipients at the Kane Center in Stuart FL on Oc-tober 18th There will be a super Silent Auction I donrsquot know what the other nonprofits are bringing but Johnny Walker Blue will be the star of our auction item
We need volunteers to assist with the pre-dance party on September 27th selling tickets processing pledges at the event and assisting with event sponsorships Please contact me if yoursquore interested in helping at this event at cncforfipgmailcom with ldquoVolunteering for Dancing eventsrdquo in the subject line
On the following weekend of October 24 and 25th 2014 Stuart Sailfish Club will be having the Saltwater Sisters fishing tournament to benefit the Sailfish Scholarship fund and Friends in Pink We are delighted to be work-ing with these ladies again Stay tuned for details of the event Already this is proving to be a huge success with interest from Yacht Clubs as far away as Indian River and Palm Beach Counties What a great way to finish out Breast Cancer Month Needless to say we will need volunteers to corral our auction items and assist with tournament activities
As you can see we have an active summer of preparation amp celebration and a fun amp exciting September and Octo-ber All leading to 2015 our 10th anniversary
From the desk of Cheryl Norman Caldwell
9
Think Pink event
10
Photos provided to Friends in Pink 11
Out in the community
12
Photo provided by Jeanette Weiss
Friends in Pink was pleased to receive a donation from Keiser Universityrsquos Port St Lucie Campus The money was raised during a dress down day in which students are allowed to dress down by donating to the charity fund Samantha Ratcliff the charity liaison with Keiser University said ldquoStudents love being able to dress down while at the same time knowing they are helping a local charityrdquo Pictured are Keiser University staff members Leslie Haviland Associate Director of Student Services John Hooker Director of Student Services Samantha Ratcliff and Dr Tom Creola Keiser Campus President
This year and last the St Lucie County Fair Board honored Friends In Pink by naming us their charity for the fair We had a lot of fun and opportunity to tell a lot of local people what Friends In Pink is all about Thank you St Lucie County Fair Board This year was extra special because we were able to meet the ldquoMiss Rodeo Floridardquo organi-zation These ladies are the official ambassadors and spokeswomen for the professional sport of rodeo Led by Ms Sandy Steinruck their president they are very supportive of our cause and are interested in doing a collaborative event in the future
13
Taylor Anderson with Kathy Harwood and myself That young lady (14 years old) donated a substantial check to benefit our recipients and solicited others to do the same We received over $1500 as a result of her fundraising efforts
14
Madeline Vivien Joanne Caras with Cheryl Norman Caldwell
15
Volunteer of the Quarter
16
Martersquo McKeon and family
Marteacute
Volunteer of the Quarter
Despite a tough battle with breast cancer Martersquo McKeon volunteers regularly for Friends in Pink She volun-teers regularly to pick up change that is dropped at our donation boxes at Turnpike Service Areas We started with two and now we have four They generate $3-5K a month One bag of coins which can be 2-3 boxes of coins can weigh 20 pounds or more One run generates at least 16 bags sometimes more Lifting and carrying that much weight is no short order To help her out her family assists with these runs At least one member goes with her to help 2 times a month And they attend our volunteer meetings including her husband Kevin Thatrsquos why theyrsquore all ldquovolunteerrdquo of the quarter
17
Support Groups
18
IRMC All Cancer Support Meet-ing 5 pm 1000 36th St Vero Beach Every month on the third Tuesday
Friends After Diagnosis support group meeting Second and fourth Mondays 2-330 pm Indian Riv-er Medical Center Cancer Center1000 36th St Vero Beach (772) 567-4311
Friends After Diagnosis Sup-port Group Third Saturday 10-11 am Indian River Medical CenterExecutive dining room off cafeteria 1000 36th St Vero Beach (772) 567-4311
Chair Yoga Chair Yoga for Cancer Sur-vivors noon 1550 24th St Vero Beach Every month on the third Monday
Cancer Support Group 2-330 pm 501 E Osceola St Robert and Carol Weiss-man Cancer Center Stuart Call Kim-berly Ouellette (772) 223-5945 KimberlyOuelletteMartinHealthorg
Young and Young at Heart Breast Cancer Support Group (Martin County branch) Second Thursday of the month 630 pm Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center
at Martin Health System 501 E Osceola St Second Floor Meeting Room Stuart Contact Kim Ouellette MSW 772-223-5945 ext 3719
Look Good Feel Better (Hosted by Ameri-can Cancer Society- for female patients to learn how to apply makeupwigs while going through treatment) MUST RSVP in advance Last Monday of the month 230 pm Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center at Martin Health System 501 E Osceola St Second Floor Meeting Room Stuart Contact American Cancer Society 772-287-7467 ext 5255
Check out the list below for support groups on the Treasure Coast
Wersquore looking for your story Share your story of breast cancer and help other people It may end up published in the newsletter To send your story email
melissayashukgmailcom
Submit your story
19
Helpful links
20
Links amp ResourceswwwBreastCancerorg wwwBreastHealthCoalitionorg wwwCancerCareorg wwwCancerHopeNetworkorg wwwCancerInformationServicecom wwwGetBCFactscom wwwHealthlinecomhealthbreast-cancer wwwKomenorg wwwMartinMemorialorg wwwMedicinenetcombreast wwwNationalBreastCancerorg wwwNationalCancerInstituteorg wwwStLucieMedcom wwwTheBreastCareSitecomwwwcancerorg or 800-ACS-2345
NOTE All newsletters can be viewed on our website wwwPinkTieFriendsorg by clicking on media newsletter
21
22
Until next timePinkTieFriendsorg
23
Think Pink event
10
Photos provided to Friends in Pink 11
Out in the community
12
Photo provided by Jeanette Weiss
Friends in Pink was pleased to receive a donation from Keiser Universityrsquos Port St Lucie Campus The money was raised during a dress down day in which students are allowed to dress down by donating to the charity fund Samantha Ratcliff the charity liaison with Keiser University said ldquoStudents love being able to dress down while at the same time knowing they are helping a local charityrdquo Pictured are Keiser University staff members Leslie Haviland Associate Director of Student Services John Hooker Director of Student Services Samantha Ratcliff and Dr Tom Creola Keiser Campus President
This year and last the St Lucie County Fair Board honored Friends In Pink by naming us their charity for the fair We had a lot of fun and opportunity to tell a lot of local people what Friends In Pink is all about Thank you St Lucie County Fair Board This year was extra special because we were able to meet the ldquoMiss Rodeo Floridardquo organi-zation These ladies are the official ambassadors and spokeswomen for the professional sport of rodeo Led by Ms Sandy Steinruck their president they are very supportive of our cause and are interested in doing a collaborative event in the future
13
Taylor Anderson with Kathy Harwood and myself That young lady (14 years old) donated a substantial check to benefit our recipients and solicited others to do the same We received over $1500 as a result of her fundraising efforts
14
Madeline Vivien Joanne Caras with Cheryl Norman Caldwell
15
Volunteer of the Quarter
16
Martersquo McKeon and family
Marteacute
Volunteer of the Quarter
Despite a tough battle with breast cancer Martersquo McKeon volunteers regularly for Friends in Pink She volun-teers regularly to pick up change that is dropped at our donation boxes at Turnpike Service Areas We started with two and now we have four They generate $3-5K a month One bag of coins which can be 2-3 boxes of coins can weigh 20 pounds or more One run generates at least 16 bags sometimes more Lifting and carrying that much weight is no short order To help her out her family assists with these runs At least one member goes with her to help 2 times a month And they attend our volunteer meetings including her husband Kevin Thatrsquos why theyrsquore all ldquovolunteerrdquo of the quarter
17
Support Groups
18
IRMC All Cancer Support Meet-ing 5 pm 1000 36th St Vero Beach Every month on the third Tuesday
Friends After Diagnosis support group meeting Second and fourth Mondays 2-330 pm Indian Riv-er Medical Center Cancer Center1000 36th St Vero Beach (772) 567-4311
Friends After Diagnosis Sup-port Group Third Saturday 10-11 am Indian River Medical CenterExecutive dining room off cafeteria 1000 36th St Vero Beach (772) 567-4311
Chair Yoga Chair Yoga for Cancer Sur-vivors noon 1550 24th St Vero Beach Every month on the third Monday
Cancer Support Group 2-330 pm 501 E Osceola St Robert and Carol Weiss-man Cancer Center Stuart Call Kim-berly Ouellette (772) 223-5945 KimberlyOuelletteMartinHealthorg
Young and Young at Heart Breast Cancer Support Group (Martin County branch) Second Thursday of the month 630 pm Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center
at Martin Health System 501 E Osceola St Second Floor Meeting Room Stuart Contact Kim Ouellette MSW 772-223-5945 ext 3719
Look Good Feel Better (Hosted by Ameri-can Cancer Society- for female patients to learn how to apply makeupwigs while going through treatment) MUST RSVP in advance Last Monday of the month 230 pm Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center at Martin Health System 501 E Osceola St Second Floor Meeting Room Stuart Contact American Cancer Society 772-287-7467 ext 5255
Check out the list below for support groups on the Treasure Coast
Wersquore looking for your story Share your story of breast cancer and help other people It may end up published in the newsletter To send your story email
melissayashukgmailcom
Submit your story
19
Helpful links
20
Links amp ResourceswwwBreastCancerorg wwwBreastHealthCoalitionorg wwwCancerCareorg wwwCancerHopeNetworkorg wwwCancerInformationServicecom wwwGetBCFactscom wwwHealthlinecomhealthbreast-cancer wwwKomenorg wwwMartinMemorialorg wwwMedicinenetcombreast wwwNationalBreastCancerorg wwwNationalCancerInstituteorg wwwStLucieMedcom wwwTheBreastCareSitecomwwwcancerorg or 800-ACS-2345
NOTE All newsletters can be viewed on our website wwwPinkTieFriendsorg by clicking on media newsletter
21
22
Until next timePinkTieFriendsorg
23
Photos provided to Friends in Pink 11
Out in the community
12
Photo provided by Jeanette Weiss
Friends in Pink was pleased to receive a donation from Keiser Universityrsquos Port St Lucie Campus The money was raised during a dress down day in which students are allowed to dress down by donating to the charity fund Samantha Ratcliff the charity liaison with Keiser University said ldquoStudents love being able to dress down while at the same time knowing they are helping a local charityrdquo Pictured are Keiser University staff members Leslie Haviland Associate Director of Student Services John Hooker Director of Student Services Samantha Ratcliff and Dr Tom Creola Keiser Campus President
This year and last the St Lucie County Fair Board honored Friends In Pink by naming us their charity for the fair We had a lot of fun and opportunity to tell a lot of local people what Friends In Pink is all about Thank you St Lucie County Fair Board This year was extra special because we were able to meet the ldquoMiss Rodeo Floridardquo organi-zation These ladies are the official ambassadors and spokeswomen for the professional sport of rodeo Led by Ms Sandy Steinruck their president they are very supportive of our cause and are interested in doing a collaborative event in the future
13
Taylor Anderson with Kathy Harwood and myself That young lady (14 years old) donated a substantial check to benefit our recipients and solicited others to do the same We received over $1500 as a result of her fundraising efforts
14
Madeline Vivien Joanne Caras with Cheryl Norman Caldwell
15
Volunteer of the Quarter
16
Martersquo McKeon and family
Marteacute
Volunteer of the Quarter
Despite a tough battle with breast cancer Martersquo McKeon volunteers regularly for Friends in Pink She volun-teers regularly to pick up change that is dropped at our donation boxes at Turnpike Service Areas We started with two and now we have four They generate $3-5K a month One bag of coins which can be 2-3 boxes of coins can weigh 20 pounds or more One run generates at least 16 bags sometimes more Lifting and carrying that much weight is no short order To help her out her family assists with these runs At least one member goes with her to help 2 times a month And they attend our volunteer meetings including her husband Kevin Thatrsquos why theyrsquore all ldquovolunteerrdquo of the quarter
17
Support Groups
18
IRMC All Cancer Support Meet-ing 5 pm 1000 36th St Vero Beach Every month on the third Tuesday
Friends After Diagnosis support group meeting Second and fourth Mondays 2-330 pm Indian Riv-er Medical Center Cancer Center1000 36th St Vero Beach (772) 567-4311
Friends After Diagnosis Sup-port Group Third Saturday 10-11 am Indian River Medical CenterExecutive dining room off cafeteria 1000 36th St Vero Beach (772) 567-4311
Chair Yoga Chair Yoga for Cancer Sur-vivors noon 1550 24th St Vero Beach Every month on the third Monday
Cancer Support Group 2-330 pm 501 E Osceola St Robert and Carol Weiss-man Cancer Center Stuart Call Kim-berly Ouellette (772) 223-5945 KimberlyOuelletteMartinHealthorg
Young and Young at Heart Breast Cancer Support Group (Martin County branch) Second Thursday of the month 630 pm Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center
at Martin Health System 501 E Osceola St Second Floor Meeting Room Stuart Contact Kim Ouellette MSW 772-223-5945 ext 3719
Look Good Feel Better (Hosted by Ameri-can Cancer Society- for female patients to learn how to apply makeupwigs while going through treatment) MUST RSVP in advance Last Monday of the month 230 pm Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center at Martin Health System 501 E Osceola St Second Floor Meeting Room Stuart Contact American Cancer Society 772-287-7467 ext 5255
Check out the list below for support groups on the Treasure Coast
Wersquore looking for your story Share your story of breast cancer and help other people It may end up published in the newsletter To send your story email
melissayashukgmailcom
Submit your story
19
Helpful links
20
Links amp ResourceswwwBreastCancerorg wwwBreastHealthCoalitionorg wwwCancerCareorg wwwCancerHopeNetworkorg wwwCancerInformationServicecom wwwGetBCFactscom wwwHealthlinecomhealthbreast-cancer wwwKomenorg wwwMartinMemorialorg wwwMedicinenetcombreast wwwNationalBreastCancerorg wwwNationalCancerInstituteorg wwwStLucieMedcom wwwTheBreastCareSitecomwwwcancerorg or 800-ACS-2345
NOTE All newsletters can be viewed on our website wwwPinkTieFriendsorg by clicking on media newsletter
21
22
Until next timePinkTieFriendsorg
23
Out in the community
12
Photo provided by Jeanette Weiss
Friends in Pink was pleased to receive a donation from Keiser Universityrsquos Port St Lucie Campus The money was raised during a dress down day in which students are allowed to dress down by donating to the charity fund Samantha Ratcliff the charity liaison with Keiser University said ldquoStudents love being able to dress down while at the same time knowing they are helping a local charityrdquo Pictured are Keiser University staff members Leslie Haviland Associate Director of Student Services John Hooker Director of Student Services Samantha Ratcliff and Dr Tom Creola Keiser Campus President
This year and last the St Lucie County Fair Board honored Friends In Pink by naming us their charity for the fair We had a lot of fun and opportunity to tell a lot of local people what Friends In Pink is all about Thank you St Lucie County Fair Board This year was extra special because we were able to meet the ldquoMiss Rodeo Floridardquo organi-zation These ladies are the official ambassadors and spokeswomen for the professional sport of rodeo Led by Ms Sandy Steinruck their president they are very supportive of our cause and are interested in doing a collaborative event in the future
13
Taylor Anderson with Kathy Harwood and myself That young lady (14 years old) donated a substantial check to benefit our recipients and solicited others to do the same We received over $1500 as a result of her fundraising efforts
14
Madeline Vivien Joanne Caras with Cheryl Norman Caldwell
15
Volunteer of the Quarter
16
Martersquo McKeon and family
Marteacute
Volunteer of the Quarter
Despite a tough battle with breast cancer Martersquo McKeon volunteers regularly for Friends in Pink She volun-teers regularly to pick up change that is dropped at our donation boxes at Turnpike Service Areas We started with two and now we have four They generate $3-5K a month One bag of coins which can be 2-3 boxes of coins can weigh 20 pounds or more One run generates at least 16 bags sometimes more Lifting and carrying that much weight is no short order To help her out her family assists with these runs At least one member goes with her to help 2 times a month And they attend our volunteer meetings including her husband Kevin Thatrsquos why theyrsquore all ldquovolunteerrdquo of the quarter
17
Support Groups
18
IRMC All Cancer Support Meet-ing 5 pm 1000 36th St Vero Beach Every month on the third Tuesday
Friends After Diagnosis support group meeting Second and fourth Mondays 2-330 pm Indian Riv-er Medical Center Cancer Center1000 36th St Vero Beach (772) 567-4311
Friends After Diagnosis Sup-port Group Third Saturday 10-11 am Indian River Medical CenterExecutive dining room off cafeteria 1000 36th St Vero Beach (772) 567-4311
Chair Yoga Chair Yoga for Cancer Sur-vivors noon 1550 24th St Vero Beach Every month on the third Monday
Cancer Support Group 2-330 pm 501 E Osceola St Robert and Carol Weiss-man Cancer Center Stuart Call Kim-berly Ouellette (772) 223-5945 KimberlyOuelletteMartinHealthorg
Young and Young at Heart Breast Cancer Support Group (Martin County branch) Second Thursday of the month 630 pm Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center
at Martin Health System 501 E Osceola St Second Floor Meeting Room Stuart Contact Kim Ouellette MSW 772-223-5945 ext 3719
Look Good Feel Better (Hosted by Ameri-can Cancer Society- for female patients to learn how to apply makeupwigs while going through treatment) MUST RSVP in advance Last Monday of the month 230 pm Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center at Martin Health System 501 E Osceola St Second Floor Meeting Room Stuart Contact American Cancer Society 772-287-7467 ext 5255
Check out the list below for support groups on the Treasure Coast
Wersquore looking for your story Share your story of breast cancer and help other people It may end up published in the newsletter To send your story email
melissayashukgmailcom
Submit your story
19
Helpful links
20
Links amp ResourceswwwBreastCancerorg wwwBreastHealthCoalitionorg wwwCancerCareorg wwwCancerHopeNetworkorg wwwCancerInformationServicecom wwwGetBCFactscom wwwHealthlinecomhealthbreast-cancer wwwKomenorg wwwMartinMemorialorg wwwMedicinenetcombreast wwwNationalBreastCancerorg wwwNationalCancerInstituteorg wwwStLucieMedcom wwwTheBreastCareSitecomwwwcancerorg or 800-ACS-2345
NOTE All newsletters can be viewed on our website wwwPinkTieFriendsorg by clicking on media newsletter
21
22
Until next timePinkTieFriendsorg
23
Photo provided by Jeanette Weiss
Friends in Pink was pleased to receive a donation from Keiser Universityrsquos Port St Lucie Campus The money was raised during a dress down day in which students are allowed to dress down by donating to the charity fund Samantha Ratcliff the charity liaison with Keiser University said ldquoStudents love being able to dress down while at the same time knowing they are helping a local charityrdquo Pictured are Keiser University staff members Leslie Haviland Associate Director of Student Services John Hooker Director of Student Services Samantha Ratcliff and Dr Tom Creola Keiser Campus President
This year and last the St Lucie County Fair Board honored Friends In Pink by naming us their charity for the fair We had a lot of fun and opportunity to tell a lot of local people what Friends In Pink is all about Thank you St Lucie County Fair Board This year was extra special because we were able to meet the ldquoMiss Rodeo Floridardquo organi-zation These ladies are the official ambassadors and spokeswomen for the professional sport of rodeo Led by Ms Sandy Steinruck their president they are very supportive of our cause and are interested in doing a collaborative event in the future
13
Taylor Anderson with Kathy Harwood and myself That young lady (14 years old) donated a substantial check to benefit our recipients and solicited others to do the same We received over $1500 as a result of her fundraising efforts
14
Madeline Vivien Joanne Caras with Cheryl Norman Caldwell
15
Volunteer of the Quarter
16
Martersquo McKeon and family
Marteacute
Volunteer of the Quarter
Despite a tough battle with breast cancer Martersquo McKeon volunteers regularly for Friends in Pink She volun-teers regularly to pick up change that is dropped at our donation boxes at Turnpike Service Areas We started with two and now we have four They generate $3-5K a month One bag of coins which can be 2-3 boxes of coins can weigh 20 pounds or more One run generates at least 16 bags sometimes more Lifting and carrying that much weight is no short order To help her out her family assists with these runs At least one member goes with her to help 2 times a month And they attend our volunteer meetings including her husband Kevin Thatrsquos why theyrsquore all ldquovolunteerrdquo of the quarter
17
Support Groups
18
IRMC All Cancer Support Meet-ing 5 pm 1000 36th St Vero Beach Every month on the third Tuesday
Friends After Diagnosis support group meeting Second and fourth Mondays 2-330 pm Indian Riv-er Medical Center Cancer Center1000 36th St Vero Beach (772) 567-4311
Friends After Diagnosis Sup-port Group Third Saturday 10-11 am Indian River Medical CenterExecutive dining room off cafeteria 1000 36th St Vero Beach (772) 567-4311
Chair Yoga Chair Yoga for Cancer Sur-vivors noon 1550 24th St Vero Beach Every month on the third Monday
Cancer Support Group 2-330 pm 501 E Osceola St Robert and Carol Weiss-man Cancer Center Stuart Call Kim-berly Ouellette (772) 223-5945 KimberlyOuelletteMartinHealthorg
Young and Young at Heart Breast Cancer Support Group (Martin County branch) Second Thursday of the month 630 pm Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center
at Martin Health System 501 E Osceola St Second Floor Meeting Room Stuart Contact Kim Ouellette MSW 772-223-5945 ext 3719
Look Good Feel Better (Hosted by Ameri-can Cancer Society- for female patients to learn how to apply makeupwigs while going through treatment) MUST RSVP in advance Last Monday of the month 230 pm Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center at Martin Health System 501 E Osceola St Second Floor Meeting Room Stuart Contact American Cancer Society 772-287-7467 ext 5255
Check out the list below for support groups on the Treasure Coast
Wersquore looking for your story Share your story of breast cancer and help other people It may end up published in the newsletter To send your story email
melissayashukgmailcom
Submit your story
19
Helpful links
20
Links amp ResourceswwwBreastCancerorg wwwBreastHealthCoalitionorg wwwCancerCareorg wwwCancerHopeNetworkorg wwwCancerInformationServicecom wwwGetBCFactscom wwwHealthlinecomhealthbreast-cancer wwwKomenorg wwwMartinMemorialorg wwwMedicinenetcombreast wwwNationalBreastCancerorg wwwNationalCancerInstituteorg wwwStLucieMedcom wwwTheBreastCareSitecomwwwcancerorg or 800-ACS-2345
NOTE All newsletters can be viewed on our website wwwPinkTieFriendsorg by clicking on media newsletter
21
22
Until next timePinkTieFriendsorg
23
Taylor Anderson with Kathy Harwood and myself That young lady (14 years old) donated a substantial check to benefit our recipients and solicited others to do the same We received over $1500 as a result of her fundraising efforts
14
Madeline Vivien Joanne Caras with Cheryl Norman Caldwell
15
Volunteer of the Quarter
16
Martersquo McKeon and family
Marteacute
Volunteer of the Quarter
Despite a tough battle with breast cancer Martersquo McKeon volunteers regularly for Friends in Pink She volun-teers regularly to pick up change that is dropped at our donation boxes at Turnpike Service Areas We started with two and now we have four They generate $3-5K a month One bag of coins which can be 2-3 boxes of coins can weigh 20 pounds or more One run generates at least 16 bags sometimes more Lifting and carrying that much weight is no short order To help her out her family assists with these runs At least one member goes with her to help 2 times a month And they attend our volunteer meetings including her husband Kevin Thatrsquos why theyrsquore all ldquovolunteerrdquo of the quarter
17
Support Groups
18
IRMC All Cancer Support Meet-ing 5 pm 1000 36th St Vero Beach Every month on the third Tuesday
Friends After Diagnosis support group meeting Second and fourth Mondays 2-330 pm Indian Riv-er Medical Center Cancer Center1000 36th St Vero Beach (772) 567-4311
Friends After Diagnosis Sup-port Group Third Saturday 10-11 am Indian River Medical CenterExecutive dining room off cafeteria 1000 36th St Vero Beach (772) 567-4311
Chair Yoga Chair Yoga for Cancer Sur-vivors noon 1550 24th St Vero Beach Every month on the third Monday
Cancer Support Group 2-330 pm 501 E Osceola St Robert and Carol Weiss-man Cancer Center Stuart Call Kim-berly Ouellette (772) 223-5945 KimberlyOuelletteMartinHealthorg
Young and Young at Heart Breast Cancer Support Group (Martin County branch) Second Thursday of the month 630 pm Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center
at Martin Health System 501 E Osceola St Second Floor Meeting Room Stuart Contact Kim Ouellette MSW 772-223-5945 ext 3719
Look Good Feel Better (Hosted by Ameri-can Cancer Society- for female patients to learn how to apply makeupwigs while going through treatment) MUST RSVP in advance Last Monday of the month 230 pm Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center at Martin Health System 501 E Osceola St Second Floor Meeting Room Stuart Contact American Cancer Society 772-287-7467 ext 5255
Check out the list below for support groups on the Treasure Coast
Wersquore looking for your story Share your story of breast cancer and help other people It may end up published in the newsletter To send your story email
melissayashukgmailcom
Submit your story
19
Helpful links
20
Links amp ResourceswwwBreastCancerorg wwwBreastHealthCoalitionorg wwwCancerCareorg wwwCancerHopeNetworkorg wwwCancerInformationServicecom wwwGetBCFactscom wwwHealthlinecomhealthbreast-cancer wwwKomenorg wwwMartinMemorialorg wwwMedicinenetcombreast wwwNationalBreastCancerorg wwwNationalCancerInstituteorg wwwStLucieMedcom wwwTheBreastCareSitecomwwwcancerorg or 800-ACS-2345
NOTE All newsletters can be viewed on our website wwwPinkTieFriendsorg by clicking on media newsletter
21
22
Until next timePinkTieFriendsorg
23
Madeline Vivien Joanne Caras with Cheryl Norman Caldwell
15
Volunteer of the Quarter
16
Martersquo McKeon and family
Marteacute
Volunteer of the Quarter
Despite a tough battle with breast cancer Martersquo McKeon volunteers regularly for Friends in Pink She volun-teers regularly to pick up change that is dropped at our donation boxes at Turnpike Service Areas We started with two and now we have four They generate $3-5K a month One bag of coins which can be 2-3 boxes of coins can weigh 20 pounds or more One run generates at least 16 bags sometimes more Lifting and carrying that much weight is no short order To help her out her family assists with these runs At least one member goes with her to help 2 times a month And they attend our volunteer meetings including her husband Kevin Thatrsquos why theyrsquore all ldquovolunteerrdquo of the quarter
17
Support Groups
18
IRMC All Cancer Support Meet-ing 5 pm 1000 36th St Vero Beach Every month on the third Tuesday
Friends After Diagnosis support group meeting Second and fourth Mondays 2-330 pm Indian Riv-er Medical Center Cancer Center1000 36th St Vero Beach (772) 567-4311
Friends After Diagnosis Sup-port Group Third Saturday 10-11 am Indian River Medical CenterExecutive dining room off cafeteria 1000 36th St Vero Beach (772) 567-4311
Chair Yoga Chair Yoga for Cancer Sur-vivors noon 1550 24th St Vero Beach Every month on the third Monday
Cancer Support Group 2-330 pm 501 E Osceola St Robert and Carol Weiss-man Cancer Center Stuart Call Kim-berly Ouellette (772) 223-5945 KimberlyOuelletteMartinHealthorg
Young and Young at Heart Breast Cancer Support Group (Martin County branch) Second Thursday of the month 630 pm Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center
at Martin Health System 501 E Osceola St Second Floor Meeting Room Stuart Contact Kim Ouellette MSW 772-223-5945 ext 3719
Look Good Feel Better (Hosted by Ameri-can Cancer Society- for female patients to learn how to apply makeupwigs while going through treatment) MUST RSVP in advance Last Monday of the month 230 pm Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center at Martin Health System 501 E Osceola St Second Floor Meeting Room Stuart Contact American Cancer Society 772-287-7467 ext 5255
Check out the list below for support groups on the Treasure Coast
Wersquore looking for your story Share your story of breast cancer and help other people It may end up published in the newsletter To send your story email
melissayashukgmailcom
Submit your story
19
Helpful links
20
Links amp ResourceswwwBreastCancerorg wwwBreastHealthCoalitionorg wwwCancerCareorg wwwCancerHopeNetworkorg wwwCancerInformationServicecom wwwGetBCFactscom wwwHealthlinecomhealthbreast-cancer wwwKomenorg wwwMartinMemorialorg wwwMedicinenetcombreast wwwNationalBreastCancerorg wwwNationalCancerInstituteorg wwwStLucieMedcom wwwTheBreastCareSitecomwwwcancerorg or 800-ACS-2345
NOTE All newsletters can be viewed on our website wwwPinkTieFriendsorg by clicking on media newsletter
21
22
Until next timePinkTieFriendsorg
23
Volunteer of the Quarter
16
Martersquo McKeon and family
Marteacute
Volunteer of the Quarter
Despite a tough battle with breast cancer Martersquo McKeon volunteers regularly for Friends in Pink She volun-teers regularly to pick up change that is dropped at our donation boxes at Turnpike Service Areas We started with two and now we have four They generate $3-5K a month One bag of coins which can be 2-3 boxes of coins can weigh 20 pounds or more One run generates at least 16 bags sometimes more Lifting and carrying that much weight is no short order To help her out her family assists with these runs At least one member goes with her to help 2 times a month And they attend our volunteer meetings including her husband Kevin Thatrsquos why theyrsquore all ldquovolunteerrdquo of the quarter
17
Support Groups
18
IRMC All Cancer Support Meet-ing 5 pm 1000 36th St Vero Beach Every month on the third Tuesday
Friends After Diagnosis support group meeting Second and fourth Mondays 2-330 pm Indian Riv-er Medical Center Cancer Center1000 36th St Vero Beach (772) 567-4311
Friends After Diagnosis Sup-port Group Third Saturday 10-11 am Indian River Medical CenterExecutive dining room off cafeteria 1000 36th St Vero Beach (772) 567-4311
Chair Yoga Chair Yoga for Cancer Sur-vivors noon 1550 24th St Vero Beach Every month on the third Monday
Cancer Support Group 2-330 pm 501 E Osceola St Robert and Carol Weiss-man Cancer Center Stuart Call Kim-berly Ouellette (772) 223-5945 KimberlyOuelletteMartinHealthorg
Young and Young at Heart Breast Cancer Support Group (Martin County branch) Second Thursday of the month 630 pm Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center
at Martin Health System 501 E Osceola St Second Floor Meeting Room Stuart Contact Kim Ouellette MSW 772-223-5945 ext 3719
Look Good Feel Better (Hosted by Ameri-can Cancer Society- for female patients to learn how to apply makeupwigs while going through treatment) MUST RSVP in advance Last Monday of the month 230 pm Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center at Martin Health System 501 E Osceola St Second Floor Meeting Room Stuart Contact American Cancer Society 772-287-7467 ext 5255
Check out the list below for support groups on the Treasure Coast
Wersquore looking for your story Share your story of breast cancer and help other people It may end up published in the newsletter To send your story email
melissayashukgmailcom
Submit your story
19
Helpful links
20
Links amp ResourceswwwBreastCancerorg wwwBreastHealthCoalitionorg wwwCancerCareorg wwwCancerHopeNetworkorg wwwCancerInformationServicecom wwwGetBCFactscom wwwHealthlinecomhealthbreast-cancer wwwKomenorg wwwMartinMemorialorg wwwMedicinenetcombreast wwwNationalBreastCancerorg wwwNationalCancerInstituteorg wwwStLucieMedcom wwwTheBreastCareSitecomwwwcancerorg or 800-ACS-2345
NOTE All newsletters can be viewed on our website wwwPinkTieFriendsorg by clicking on media newsletter
21
22
Until next timePinkTieFriendsorg
23
Martersquo McKeon and family
Marteacute
Volunteer of the Quarter
Despite a tough battle with breast cancer Martersquo McKeon volunteers regularly for Friends in Pink She volun-teers regularly to pick up change that is dropped at our donation boxes at Turnpike Service Areas We started with two and now we have four They generate $3-5K a month One bag of coins which can be 2-3 boxes of coins can weigh 20 pounds or more One run generates at least 16 bags sometimes more Lifting and carrying that much weight is no short order To help her out her family assists with these runs At least one member goes with her to help 2 times a month And they attend our volunteer meetings including her husband Kevin Thatrsquos why theyrsquore all ldquovolunteerrdquo of the quarter
17
Support Groups
18
IRMC All Cancer Support Meet-ing 5 pm 1000 36th St Vero Beach Every month on the third Tuesday
Friends After Diagnosis support group meeting Second and fourth Mondays 2-330 pm Indian Riv-er Medical Center Cancer Center1000 36th St Vero Beach (772) 567-4311
Friends After Diagnosis Sup-port Group Third Saturday 10-11 am Indian River Medical CenterExecutive dining room off cafeteria 1000 36th St Vero Beach (772) 567-4311
Chair Yoga Chair Yoga for Cancer Sur-vivors noon 1550 24th St Vero Beach Every month on the third Monday
Cancer Support Group 2-330 pm 501 E Osceola St Robert and Carol Weiss-man Cancer Center Stuart Call Kim-berly Ouellette (772) 223-5945 KimberlyOuelletteMartinHealthorg
Young and Young at Heart Breast Cancer Support Group (Martin County branch) Second Thursday of the month 630 pm Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center
at Martin Health System 501 E Osceola St Second Floor Meeting Room Stuart Contact Kim Ouellette MSW 772-223-5945 ext 3719
Look Good Feel Better (Hosted by Ameri-can Cancer Society- for female patients to learn how to apply makeupwigs while going through treatment) MUST RSVP in advance Last Monday of the month 230 pm Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center at Martin Health System 501 E Osceola St Second Floor Meeting Room Stuart Contact American Cancer Society 772-287-7467 ext 5255
Check out the list below for support groups on the Treasure Coast
Wersquore looking for your story Share your story of breast cancer and help other people It may end up published in the newsletter To send your story email
melissayashukgmailcom
Submit your story
19
Helpful links
20
Links amp ResourceswwwBreastCancerorg wwwBreastHealthCoalitionorg wwwCancerCareorg wwwCancerHopeNetworkorg wwwCancerInformationServicecom wwwGetBCFactscom wwwHealthlinecomhealthbreast-cancer wwwKomenorg wwwMartinMemorialorg wwwMedicinenetcombreast wwwNationalBreastCancerorg wwwNationalCancerInstituteorg wwwStLucieMedcom wwwTheBreastCareSitecomwwwcancerorg or 800-ACS-2345
NOTE All newsletters can be viewed on our website wwwPinkTieFriendsorg by clicking on media newsletter
21
22
Until next timePinkTieFriendsorg
23
Support Groups
18
IRMC All Cancer Support Meet-ing 5 pm 1000 36th St Vero Beach Every month on the third Tuesday
Friends After Diagnosis support group meeting Second and fourth Mondays 2-330 pm Indian Riv-er Medical Center Cancer Center1000 36th St Vero Beach (772) 567-4311
Friends After Diagnosis Sup-port Group Third Saturday 10-11 am Indian River Medical CenterExecutive dining room off cafeteria 1000 36th St Vero Beach (772) 567-4311
Chair Yoga Chair Yoga for Cancer Sur-vivors noon 1550 24th St Vero Beach Every month on the third Monday
Cancer Support Group 2-330 pm 501 E Osceola St Robert and Carol Weiss-man Cancer Center Stuart Call Kim-berly Ouellette (772) 223-5945 KimberlyOuelletteMartinHealthorg
Young and Young at Heart Breast Cancer Support Group (Martin County branch) Second Thursday of the month 630 pm Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center
at Martin Health System 501 E Osceola St Second Floor Meeting Room Stuart Contact Kim Ouellette MSW 772-223-5945 ext 3719
Look Good Feel Better (Hosted by Ameri-can Cancer Society- for female patients to learn how to apply makeupwigs while going through treatment) MUST RSVP in advance Last Monday of the month 230 pm Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center at Martin Health System 501 E Osceola St Second Floor Meeting Room Stuart Contact American Cancer Society 772-287-7467 ext 5255
Check out the list below for support groups on the Treasure Coast
Wersquore looking for your story Share your story of breast cancer and help other people It may end up published in the newsletter To send your story email
melissayashukgmailcom
Submit your story
19
Helpful links
20
Links amp ResourceswwwBreastCancerorg wwwBreastHealthCoalitionorg wwwCancerCareorg wwwCancerHopeNetworkorg wwwCancerInformationServicecom wwwGetBCFactscom wwwHealthlinecomhealthbreast-cancer wwwKomenorg wwwMartinMemorialorg wwwMedicinenetcombreast wwwNationalBreastCancerorg wwwNationalCancerInstituteorg wwwStLucieMedcom wwwTheBreastCareSitecomwwwcancerorg or 800-ACS-2345
NOTE All newsletters can be viewed on our website wwwPinkTieFriendsorg by clicking on media newsletter
21
22
Until next timePinkTieFriendsorg
23
IRMC All Cancer Support Meet-ing 5 pm 1000 36th St Vero Beach Every month on the third Tuesday
Friends After Diagnosis support group meeting Second and fourth Mondays 2-330 pm Indian Riv-er Medical Center Cancer Center1000 36th St Vero Beach (772) 567-4311
Friends After Diagnosis Sup-port Group Third Saturday 10-11 am Indian River Medical CenterExecutive dining room off cafeteria 1000 36th St Vero Beach (772) 567-4311
Chair Yoga Chair Yoga for Cancer Sur-vivors noon 1550 24th St Vero Beach Every month on the third Monday
Cancer Support Group 2-330 pm 501 E Osceola St Robert and Carol Weiss-man Cancer Center Stuart Call Kim-berly Ouellette (772) 223-5945 KimberlyOuelletteMartinHealthorg
Young and Young at Heart Breast Cancer Support Group (Martin County branch) Second Thursday of the month 630 pm Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center
at Martin Health System 501 E Osceola St Second Floor Meeting Room Stuart Contact Kim Ouellette MSW 772-223-5945 ext 3719
Look Good Feel Better (Hosted by Ameri-can Cancer Society- for female patients to learn how to apply makeupwigs while going through treatment) MUST RSVP in advance Last Monday of the month 230 pm Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center at Martin Health System 501 E Osceola St Second Floor Meeting Room Stuart Contact American Cancer Society 772-287-7467 ext 5255
Check out the list below for support groups on the Treasure Coast
Wersquore looking for your story Share your story of breast cancer and help other people It may end up published in the newsletter To send your story email
melissayashukgmailcom
Submit your story
19
Helpful links
20
Links amp ResourceswwwBreastCancerorg wwwBreastHealthCoalitionorg wwwCancerCareorg wwwCancerHopeNetworkorg wwwCancerInformationServicecom wwwGetBCFactscom wwwHealthlinecomhealthbreast-cancer wwwKomenorg wwwMartinMemorialorg wwwMedicinenetcombreast wwwNationalBreastCancerorg wwwNationalCancerInstituteorg wwwStLucieMedcom wwwTheBreastCareSitecomwwwcancerorg or 800-ACS-2345
NOTE All newsletters can be viewed on our website wwwPinkTieFriendsorg by clicking on media newsletter
21
22
Until next timePinkTieFriendsorg
23
Helpful links
20
Links amp ResourceswwwBreastCancerorg wwwBreastHealthCoalitionorg wwwCancerCareorg wwwCancerHopeNetworkorg wwwCancerInformationServicecom wwwGetBCFactscom wwwHealthlinecomhealthbreast-cancer wwwKomenorg wwwMartinMemorialorg wwwMedicinenetcombreast wwwNationalBreastCancerorg wwwNationalCancerInstituteorg wwwStLucieMedcom wwwTheBreastCareSitecomwwwcancerorg or 800-ACS-2345
NOTE All newsletters can be viewed on our website wwwPinkTieFriendsorg by clicking on media newsletter
21
22
Until next timePinkTieFriendsorg
23
Links amp ResourceswwwBreastCancerorg wwwBreastHealthCoalitionorg wwwCancerCareorg wwwCancerHopeNetworkorg wwwCancerInformationServicecom wwwGetBCFactscom wwwHealthlinecomhealthbreast-cancer wwwKomenorg wwwMartinMemorialorg wwwMedicinenetcombreast wwwNationalBreastCancerorg wwwNationalCancerInstituteorg wwwStLucieMedcom wwwTheBreastCareSitecomwwwcancerorg or 800-ACS-2345
NOTE All newsletters can be viewed on our website wwwPinkTieFriendsorg by clicking on media newsletter
21
22
Until next timePinkTieFriendsorg
23
22
Until next timePinkTieFriendsorg
23
Until next timePinkTieFriendsorg
23