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Two Cars Sport Pink Throughout Travels

Posted By on April 26th, 2011 at 10:12 am | 0 comments.

I thought I’d continue our posts with another car-themed Grassroots Partner. Rick Stauffer, PBCC’s on-call computer tech, will begin a marathon of driving on April 28th. Rick and his friend Jim Roberts are participating in the One Lap of America series of races. Rick and Jim will be racing at several tracks across the U.S. and plan to support the PBCC through their travels.

In an effort to raise awareness and donations, Rick & Jim are selling stickers that adhere to their cars. They are accepting donations in any amount, but for a minimum donation of $10 Rick & Jim will put a sticker on their cars with the name of someone you would like to honor or recognize in memory. You can also put your own name on the sticker to show your support. They plan to place as many stickers on their cars as possible including on the roof, on the roof hoop and the high part of the back window. They plan to leave the stickers on the vehicles through the competition and show season that lasts well into the fall.

If you would like to support Rick & Jim’s quest to fill their cars with PBCC stickers, you can send your donations to:
PA Breast Cancer Coalition
Attn: One Lap 2011
344 N. Reading Rd.
Ephrata, PA 17522

Be sure to check out Rick & Jim’s blog throughout the race. We’ll keep you posted on how much they raise! Go Rick & Jim!

Breast Cancer Survivor, Family, Friend, Health Care Provider? Share Your Story

Posted By on April 15th, 2011 at 9:09 am | 6 comments.

Tammy Miller is collecting your stories for her book, Pink Ribbon Stories: A Celebration of Life. Not sure what to say?  Tammy or a team member will interview you and write your story. The publication is due out this Summer with proceeds going to the PBCC.

We are looking for your stories, thoughts, and poems to encourage, inspire, and make you smile, from anyone whose life has been touched by breast cancer.  Since some people are not sure where to begin with their story, we are offering some questions you may consider:

  1. What did you learn through this process?
  2. What words of encouragement would you offer others?
  3. Is there anything you wish you knew before going through this?
  4. Is there anything you wish your doctor would have told you?
  5. Can you identify anything humorous that happened on this path to recovery?

These specific questions do not have to be in your story, but are being offered for consideration.

Submit your information to Tammy at: pinkribbonstories@tammyspeaks.com. You can send it as a Word document (1,200 word max) or in the body of an e-mail. If you need assistance with the typing/telling of your story, please let Tammy know and someone will assist you with your submission.

Deadline for all submissions is June 1, 2011. All stories are subject to editing for space. Any questions, please contact Tammy at: tammy@tammyspeaks.com or call (814) 360-4031.

Martin’s ‘Chips in for a Cure’ for Mother’s Day

Posted By on April 15th, 2011 at 9:06 am | 2 comments.

A favorite snack is coming back to do even more good for the PBCC! Martin’s Potato Chips is bringing its pink ribbon bags back to the shelves for a Mother’s Day promotion. Look for the special bags of the Kettle Cook’d Potato Chips in a store near you between May 2 and May 14. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these special bags will be donated to the PBCC.

Martin’s has donated over $84,000 to the PBCC through the sale of the pink ribbon bags of their most popular product, the Kettle Cook’d Potato Chips. The company was recognized as a 2010 Pink Ribbon Award recipient last year at the PA Breast Cancer Coalition Annual Conference. We are thankful for all their continued efforts!

Connie Dunklebarger Cooks Up a Recipe for Research

Posted By on April 15th, 2011 at 9:04 am | 0 comments.

Breast cancer survivor and PA Breast Cancer Coalition friend and volunteer Connie Dunklebarger had a recipe for fundraising success when she compiled and sold her cookbook, I Want That Recipe, to raise money for research. She cooked up a $10,481 donation to present to the PBCC along with her husband, Ed Dunklebarger, President and Vice Chairman of Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc.

Connie shared her breast cancer journey for a Survivor Spotlight feature in a previous issue of the PBCC’s print newsletter, FrontLine. She is also an accomplished singer who has performed the National Anthem at the WBCA Pink Zone at Penn State, which benefits the PBCC in part. Special thanks to Connie for her continued valuable support of the PBCC!

Knock It Out of the Park in July, We’ll See You in October!

Posted By on April 15th, 2011 at 9:03 am | 0 comments.

It’s not just the weather heating up! Excitement surrounding the Take a Swing Against Breast Cancer Home Run Derby is at a fever pitch with the first crack of the bat just under 3 months away. While the dates are set, the lineup isn’t –so won’t you join us this July as a batter, sponsor, volunteer or spectator?

With 11 dates set at locations across the state, there’s bound to be an opportunity to get involved near you. As a special bonus, if you are one of the first eleven teams to register before the end of April, you get two free registrations for our Annual Conference in October! What a great way to see firsthand the strength and courage of breast cancer survivors and the commitment of advocates. Use the registrations for members of your team or for the breast cancer survivor or advocate in your life that inspired you to step up to the plate and take a swing!

FrontLine, PBCC’s Print Newsletter: Spring 2011 Edition Online

Posted By on March 30th, 2011 at 3:54 pm | 2 comments.

The Spring 2011 edition of the PBCC’s print newsletter, FrontLine, is now available online! Thanks to Issuu, this newsletter is available to everyone though various websites including Facebook and PABreastCancer.org. Over the next few editions, we will be working to increase online content for FrontLine including videos, photos, and more!

Currently, FrontLine is mailed out to over 57,000 households and businesses across the state quarterly. If you receive FrontLine in the mail and wish to instead receive correspondence from the PBCC electronically, email us! We’ll be happy to make the change.

Enjoy the Spring 2011 edition!

Lady Lions Roar Against Breast Cancer: Featured Grassroots Partner

Posted By on March 15th, 2011 at 8:56 am | 0 comments.

The Penn State Lady Lions roared past Northwestern in front of a crowd of nearly 12,000 at the 2011 WBCA Pink Zone at Penn State game! Check out the video below to see a recap from this exciting day. This incredible event honored the 352 breast cancer survivors in attendance with an inspirational halftime celebration on the court and a reception following the game.

Proceeds from the game and the online auction are still being tallied, but will be shared among a number of breast cancer organizations including the PBCC. Our thanks to the Lady Lions and Penn State for such a tremendously powerful event!

Penn State Lady Lion Online Auction to benefit 2011 PinkZone

Posted By on February 15th, 2011 at 3:30 pm | 2 comments.

The Penn State Lady Lions announced today the launch of their annual WBCA Pink Zone at Penn State online auctions, and for the first time will sponsor two internet fundraisers to boost donations for breast cancer causes. The auctions will feature autographed memorabilia and once-in-a-lifetime experiences, including a Saturday Night Live package and a deluxe football weekend for the Penn State-Alabama game.

This year, the Lady Lions are teaming with CharityBuzz.com to raise additional funds for Pink Zone. The Charity Buzz auction will run through Wednesday, March 2 and features several Joe Paterno autographed items, including a used briefcase and football shoes. Other highlights include a behind-the-scenes tour of MLB Headquarters with Sports Illustrated Writer Tom Verducci, Penn State Fantasy Football Registration, Miraval Spa trip, Inaugural Big Ten Football Championship game package and a trip for two to the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament with the Lady Lions. For more information on the Charity Buzz Pink Zone Online Auction, visit the Charity Buzz auction website at www.charitybuzz.com/auctions/pennstate.

A second online auction, on GoPSUsports, will take place through Wednesday, March 2. Online auction proceeds will benefit Mount Nittany Medical Center, the Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute, the PA Breast Cancer Coalition, the Kay Yow Cancer Fund and J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital. For more information on the GoPSUsports.com Online Auction, visit the Pink Zone website at www.GoPSUsports.com/pinkzone.

Charity Buzz Pink Zone Online Auction items are:

  • Trip for two to the 2011 Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament in Indianapolis
  • Penn State-Alabama Football Package (Two-night stay at the Penn Stater, Athletic Director’s Friday Night Reception, President’s Tailgate, two tickets for Athletic Director’s box for the game)
  • Joe Paterno Briefcase (used and signed)
  • Autographed Joe Paterno Football Shoes
  • Autographed Joe Paterno Football
  • Football Pin from the Penn State-Alabama game in the 1959 Liberty Bowl
  • Fly Fishing Afternoon Lesson with Joe Humphries and lodging at the Carnegie House
  • Miraval Spa Trip (Four days, three nights for two people)
  • Spend a Day with Baseball Analyst and Sports Illustrated Writer, Tom Verducci, at the MLB Network Headquarters in Secaucus, N.J.
  • Behind the Scenes Tour of the New York Times with the Page One Conference Meeting.
  • Hotel Hershey Package (Two-night stay, two breakfasts, $100 credit for spa or golf)
  • Wayne Gretzky Autographed Jersey Package (Four jerseys – Edmonton, Los Angeles, New York, St. Louis)
  • ESPN Duffel Bag
  • Press Row Experience for the Penn State-Alabama Football Game
  • Two Registrations for the Penn State Ladies X’s and O’s Camp
  • Dinner with Valerie Plame Wilson at her Home in Santa Fe, N.M.
  • Personalized Cover & Meet-n-Greet with Chip Kidd in New York City
  • Visit to the  Set of Goats
  • Modern Family Autographed Script
  • Penn State Men’s Football Fantasy Camp Registration
  • Inaugural Big Ten Football Championship Package in Indianapolis (Two tickets to Big Ten Football Championship game on Dec. 3, 2011, two-night stay at the Omni Hotel)
  • Meet-n-Greet with Tony Bennett in Houston, Texas
  • Pittsburgh Penguins Package (Four tickets to the Pittsburgh Penguins game vs. the Edmonton Oilers on March 13, one-night stay at the Marriott City Center)
  • Penn State Football Weekend vs. Indiana State (includes two-night stay at the Nittany Lion Inn, President’s tailgate and two game tickets)
  • Penn State Football Experience vs. Nebraska (includes one quarter in the radio booth, President’s tailgate and postgame press conference)
  • Toftrees Resort Package (One-night stay and round of golf for two)
  • Intern at Accuweather for the Day
  • Jonas Brothers Autographed Guitar
  • The Lodge at Woodloch Package (One-night stay for two, three gourmet meals, spa credit and regularly programmed activities)
  • Saturday Night Live Experience (Two tickets to Saturday Night Live, backstage tour with director as a guest of Penn State President Graham Spanier)
  • New York City Experience (One-night weekday stay at Phillips Club Lincoln Center, two tickets to a taping of The View, and a $250 gift certificate to Le Bernardin)
  • NCIS Set Visit and Gift Basket (Visit for two to the NCIS set and a gift basket with NCIS memorabilia)
  • Duke Basketball Package (Two tickets and a parking pass for a 2011-2012 Duke basketball game)
  • Autographed Franco Harris Football
  • Philadelphia Phillies Package (Two tickets to a game in 2011, pre-game visit to the broadcast booth with announcer & Penn State graduate Chris Wheeler, autographed baseball and autographed book by Wheeler)
  • Autographed Print from Joe Paterno’s 400th win
  • Limited Edition Star Trek Memorabilia
  • Host a Catered Event at Penn State’s new H.O. Smith Botanical Gardens, catering by Zola’s New World Bistro
  • 7 Points Marina Houseboat Rental on Raystown Lake
  • New Cara Mor Spa Retreat in Spruce Creek (package for eight women including 2 nights lodging, gourmet meals, and full professional staff for unlimited services)

GoPSUsports.com Pink Zone Online Auction items are:

  • San Antonio Spurs Tickets (Two tickets to the Spurs game on Sunday, Feb. 27 in San Antonio vs. Memphis)
  • 2011-12 Lady Lion Basketball Honorary Coach for a Game
  • Autographed Penn State Football by Joe Paterno, Sean Lee, Darryl Clark, Jared Odrick, Josh Hull and Kevin Cousins
  • Lady Lion Basketball Box Seats for a 2011-12 Game
  • Yanni Concert Package (Two tickets to Yanni concert at the Bryce Jordan Center and dinner for two at the Nittany Lion Inn or Penn Stater)
  • Celtic Woman Concert Package (Two tickets to Celtic Woman concert at the Bryce Jordan Center and dinner for two at the Nittany Lion Inn or Penn Stater)
  • Game-Used Nike/Kay Yow Cancer Fund Ball from the 2011 WBCA Pink Zone Game
  • #24 Game-Used Penn State Lady Lion Jersey
  • Penn State Women’s Volleyball Autographed NCAA Commemorative Poster and Volleyball

In addition to the online auctions, the Lady Lions will sponsor two other fundraisers — a silent auction and a chance drawing for their Pink Zone jerseys. The silent auction will be offered on the concourse as part of the Pink Zone game day festivities on Sunday, Feb. 27. It includes Penn State memorabilia, autographed professional sports memorabilia and Lady Lion experiences. For a list of silent auction items, visit www.GoPSUsports.com/pinkzone.

The Chances for the11 Lady Lions game-used jerseys from the Pink Zone at Penn State are available at the Pink Zone table on men’s and women’s basketball game days at Portal 20 in the Bryce Jordan Center. They cost $2 for one and $5 for three. The drawing will take place Monday, Feb. 28.

The 2011 WBCA Pink Zone at Penn State will take place on Sunday, Feb. 27 at noon with the Lady Lions challenging Northwestern in the Bryce Jordan Center. The game will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network.

Last year, the Lady Lions donated more than $80,000 for breast cancer causes. This year’s fundraising efforts will benefit the Mount Nittany Medical Center, Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute, PA Breast Cancer Coalition, the Kay Yow Cancer Fund and J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital. For more information on the Pink Zone at Penn State, visit the official Pink Zone website at www.gopsusports.com/pinkzone. The WBCA Pink Zone at Penn State is also on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pinkzoneatpennstate.

The Lois Orange Ducoeur Breast Cancer Walk raised $4,500 for the PBCC!

Posted By on January 27th, 2011 at 12:36 pm | 2 comments.

Since 2003, the Lois Orange Ducoeur Breast Cancer Walk has taken place in downtown Charleroi, PA. The 1-2 mile fun walk takes place annually in October and raises funds for the area’s local cancer center and awareness initiatives.  Named for one of the community’s original business owners, Lois Orange Ducoeur, this year’s event raised nearly $9,000.

The Team Charleroi Business and Community Alliance, an organization operating in conjunction with the Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce presented a monetary gift of $4,450 to the PA Breast Cancer Coalition on January 25, 2011.

Thanks to efforts of its Grassroots Partners, the PBCC is able to keeps it doors open and offer services to the women and families fighting breast cancer in Pennsylvania. Thank you again to Team Charleroi for their efforts!

Bid on a TV to help women battling breast cancer in PA

Posted By on September 20th, 2010 at 8:19 am | 0 comments.

Here at the PA Breast Cancer Coalition, one of our main sources of fundraising is from our Grassroots Partners.  These GPs, as we call them, help the Coalition continue its mission to find a cure now…so our daughters won’t have to!  Grassroots Partners hold a variety of events, sales, raffles, etc. to raise funds that stay in Pennsylvania to help the women and families that have been touched by breast cancer.

Through the generous help of Craig Thorne and Sharp Electronics, the PBCC has a 22″ Sharp Aquos 1080p HD LED LCD TV for sale on eBay.  100% of the proceeds from the sale of this TV will help the PBCC continue its daily work.  Take a look at the eBay listing and bid on this great TV for your home or office today!  Hurray, the listing ends on Friday, September 25th at 8:00 AM EST!

Thanks for your continued support!  The women of Pennsylvania thank you!