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Past Events.... Breast Fest 2010 - March 13th, 2010 Radiology Regional Center Hosted Quilt Unveiling/Ladies Night Out to Benefit Partners for Breast Cancer Care
Fort Myers, FL-Radiology Regional Center hosted its annual Quilt Unveiling and Ladies Night Out on Wednesday, October 28th at 6:00pm at Harborside Event Center. Proceeds from the event benefited Partners for Breast Cancer Care, a non-profit organization whose mission is to save lives and reduce suffering from breast cancer through improved access to healthcare. It is estimated by the American Cancer Society that 192,370 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in 2009. Radiology Regional Center and Partners for Breast Cancer Care are dedicated to empowering patients with the knowledge and care necessary for early detection and survival. To date PFBCC has provided assistance with the diagnosis and treatment cost of breast cancer to over 8,000 women and men.
This was the tenth year that Shari Thompson , Jeanne Mapes , and Crystal Caserta have collaborated to design and create a special quilt to be raffled for Partners for Breast Cancer Care. This year’s quilt, “Superstar”, was be revealed at a ceremony at 6:00pm at the Harborside Event Center . Raffle tickets went immediately on sale and will be sold throughout the year at local businesses and Radiology Regional Center . The winning ticket will be drawn in May 2010. The speaker for this year’s event was Dr. Mary Kay Peterson, Director of Women's Imaging at Radiology Regional Center . She has served as President and remains on the board of Partners for Breast Cancer Care. She is highly regarded in the healthcare industry and well respected among her peers. She is known for her extensive knowledge and expertise as well as her warm and genuine “bedside manner.” Dr. Michael J. Carron, CEO and Managing Director of Radiology Regional Center, remarks "this is an event that we hold near and dear to our heart. It is a great way to highlight the impact Partners for Breast Cancer Care makes in Lee County communities".
Thank you to Zonta of Bonita Springs for sponsoring the 2009 Hallow Swing Golf Tournament. The event raised $1,100.00 for PfBCC. This will provide 17 mammograms for women and men who otherwise could not afford it.
The "Circles of Life" Quilt drawing was held on May 19, 2009. The winner is Yami Martinez who purchased the ticket in honor of her daughter. The quilt raised $4,064.00 which will help provide diagnostic treatment for uninsured, low-income men and women in Lee County, Fl. Click on link or thumbnail to see a larger image.
"Breast Fest 2009" was held Saturday, March 14th, 2009 at the Saint James City Civic Center. A large portion of the proceeds from this event is donated to PfBCC. There was a 5k and one mile walk in the morning with prizes awarded to walkers in many categories. Breast Cancer survivors led the walk. For more information go to the From Our Hearts web site - Breast Fest 2009
The community of Pelican Preserve held a "Parade of Homes" and a "Casino Night" fundraiser that raised $16,000.00 in 2009.
The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club of Sanibel Island held a tennis tournament fundraiser on February 7th and 8th 2009 which raised $5,000.00. This will pay for 77 mammograms!!
From Our Hearts recently donated $25,000.00 to Partners for Breast Cancer Care so that they may continue their efforts to save lives in Pine Island and Cape Coral.
"Strike a Cure/Spare the Breast" Bowling Event was held at Friendship Lanes in Cape Coral on October 26, 2008. The Beach Bowl Fundraiser raised $3,365.00 on April 26, 2009
The Tortoise and the Hair Salon raffled a huge basket full of wonderful items on October 31st. The raffle raised $500.00. The Salon is located at: 1939 Park Meadows Dr Phone 277-113
San Carlos Park Fire & Rescue Calendar raised $3,250.50 (funds to benefit PfBCC).
Aliance for the Arts Quilts 2007-2008.
Blu Sushi Goes Pink for the month of October to benefit Susan G. Komen. Partners for Breast Cancer Care supported the event by attending and raising awareness for breast cancer. Although, in general, the crowd was predominately 30ish, discussing the importance of doing self breast exams hummed through the crowd. When the DJ, Zito at 99X, was told men can get breast cancer too, he seemed to take it seriously even though giggles broke out in the crowd. All in all, it was a great event and thank you to Blu Sushi for their generosity.
'Trinkets for Treatment' sponsored by Zonta of Bonita Springs will be November 20th. A Black Pearl Necklace donated by DuFrane Jewelers, Ltd. will be raffled. Tickets are available for $10.00 each or 3 for $25.00. For more information and tickets call Claire McMahon at (239) 513-4689.
Fort Myers Track Club held a race at Lakes Park on October 6th - thank you C.J. Quiggle for your efforts to raise funds for Partners for Breast Cancer Care. Building Better Lives
These two corporations set aside a donation from the sale of each home built to this program. Since the inaugural program in 2001, over $176,000 has been donated to our program alone. We are so appreciative of Mr. Bobby Lyons and Mr. John Globetti for selecting our program. A check was presented on Thursday, April 14, 2005 at one of their beautiful homes located in Miromar Lakes. The “Building Better Lives” program has again won a Pinnacle Award for Community Relations from the Lee Building Industry Association for this program. We agree with their selection.
Our President, John Naylor, accepted a check from Lyons Housing Corporation for $50,500 and presented Mr. Bobby Lyons with a glass building block in appreciation. Dr. John Worden, the founder of our program and case manager Janet Darnell are also holding the check. Our program has been overwhelmed with the dedication to our program and each of the Board members realize the importance of each dollar raised.
We are forever indebted to Norma and Bobby Lyons, and Tim Rose of Lyons Housing Corporation.
We have again been chosen as a recipient for 2006.
From Our Hearts, Inc. This is an organization of dedicated and passionate individuals from Pine Island. They raise funds to assist in many ways in their community, including supporting the Partners for Breast Cancer Care.
On April 11, 2005 we were presented with a check for $35,000! This money was primarily raised at “Breastfest” held on March 19, 2005 in St. James City Civic Center. A 5K walk was held in the morning and then music played all day long. The staff and volunteers from Partners participated in the event, and a great time was had by all.
To learn more about this wonderful organization, go to their website at: www.fromourheart.org
Quilter’s Corner has a quilt that is raising money to help women in Lee County. This beautiful quilt was made by owner Alice Ferriola and quilted by Mary Swanson. Tickets are available for $1.00 each and the drawing will be on December 3rd of this year. You may visit the store located at 12717-1 McGregor Blvd to see this beautiful quilt.
Partners for Breast Cancer Care9470 HealthPark Circle - Fort Myers, Florida (239) 454-8583 - Fax (239) 454-8326Partners for Breast Cancer Care e-mail
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