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TOUR DE PINK

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:55:34 GMT

TOUR DE PINK
Start Date: 7-Sep-08 7:00 AM
End Time: 7-Sep-08 3:30 PM
Location: Prairie View A&M University
Speaker:

Pink Platter Painting

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:01:17 GMT

Pink Platter Painting
Start Date: 10-Aug-08 2:00 PM
End Time: 10-Aug-08 5:00 PM
Location: Pink Ribbons Project Headquarters!, Houston, TX 77098
Speaker:

Event Details:

Come help us paint plates at one of our most celebrated events here at PInk RIbbons Project! Dessert plates will be sold at restaurants around Houston through the month of October. For more information, click here. To R.S.V.P. for this event, call 713.524.PINK!

Pink Ribbons Project Headquarters!

2449 South Blvd.

Houston, TX 77098

Pink Platter Painting

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:57:56 GMT

Pink Platter Painting
Start Date: 22-Jun-08 2:00 PM
End Time: 22-Jun-08 5:30 PM
Location: Pink Ribbons Project Headquarters!, Houston, TX 77098
Speaker:

Event Details:

Pink Ribbons Project Headquarters!

2449 South Blvd.

Houston, TX 77098

Pink Night Out in the City!

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:52:31 GMT

Pink Night Out in the City!
Start Date: 3-Jun-08 6:00 PM
End Time: 3-Jun-08 10:00 PM
Location: Angelika Theatre, Houston, TX 77002
Speaker:

Event Details:

Please join The GIRLS, Houston Magazine, and M Penner for a Sex and the City Movie Event benefitting Pink Ribbons Project. For more details, click here!

Angelika Theatre

510 Texas Ave.

Houston, TX 77002

Survivorship Houston 2008

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:02:56 GMT

Survivorship Houston 2008
Start Date: 1-Jun-08 1:00 PM
End Time: 1-Jun-08 4:00 PM
Location: Reliant Park- Methodist Training Center
Speaker:

Event Details:

Pink Ribbons Project is proud to be part of the Survivorship Houston 2008 coalition. For complete details and to register, visit http://www.survivorshiphouston.org/.

Reliant Park- Methodist Training Center

Drink Pink! Kick-Off

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:07:43 GMT

Drink Pink! Kick-Off
Start Date: 17-May-08 9:00 AM
End Time: 17-May-08 12:00 PM
Location: Pink Ribbons Project Headquarters
Speaker:

Event Details:

Learn all about this exciting opportunity at our Drink Pink Kick-off Saturday, May 17^th from 9 a.m.-noon to receive your lemonade, breast cancer awareness materials, contest rules, and how-to guide!

What is Drink Pink?
- A lemonade stand run by YOU that can be set up all summer!

- The opportunity to help save lives by spreading breast cancer awareness!

- A fun way to give back to your community!

- A chance to cool down on a hot summer day!

For more information on Drink Pink, click here!

Pink Ribbons Project Headquarters

The Not-So-Funny Pages

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:00:00 GMT

In October of 2007, Pink RIbbons Project had the chance to team up for a book-signing with Tom Batiuk, author of Lisa's Story. This is an original and unique perspective on the struggle with cancer, and we were proud to be associated with it!

Check out this article from healtoday.com:

The Not-So-Funny Pages

11-Mar-08 10:00 AM

The HRT Connection

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Check out this article from CURE magazine by Elizabeth Whittington on the influence of Hormone Replacement Therapy:

The HRT Connection

7-Mar-08 11:00 AM

Pink Aware Radio Show : Male Breast Cancer

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:00:00 GMT

This Pink Aware radio show focused on Male Breast Cancer with special guests Eligah "Bear" Baker, Doug Ustick, and Dr. Sharon Giordano. Hosts Susan Rafte, Executive Director, Pink Ribbons Project, and Cheryl Donlin, Pink Ribbons Project Board Member.

Please download theMale Breast Cancer podcast!

20-Feb-08 11:00 AM

Pink Aware Radio Show: Inflammatory Breast Cancer

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:00:00 GMT

With special guests Dr. Thom Bucholz, M.D., Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at M.D. Anderson, Jenee Bobbora, 4 year survivor, and Patty Jenning, 2 1/2 year survivor. Hosts and guests discuss one of the most under-the-radar issues in cancer.

Please download the Inflammatory Breast Cancer Podcast!

12-Feb-08 9:00 AM

Pink Aware Radio Show: Breast Health Summit

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Special guests Michele Ostrander, ED-Susan G. Komen Houston Affiliate, Dorothy Gibbons, CEO and Co-Founder, The Rose, and Dr. Noushin Hart, Radiation Oncologist from Memorial Herman- The Woodlands discuss the history, goals and purposes of the 2007 Breast Health Summit with co-hosts Susan Rafte and Cheryl Donlin.

Please download the Breast Summit Health Podcast

12-Feb-08 9:00 AM

Pink Aware Radio Show: Nutrition

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Guests Sally Scroggs, Dietician, and Karen Basen-Engquist, Ph.D., MPH, discuss good nutrition for breast cancer survivors with co-hosts Susan Rafte and Cheryl Donlin.

Please download the Nutrition podcast

Also, be sure to check out a nutritous book that we love at http://wwww.vegetablecollection.com.

12-Feb-08 9:00 AM

Pre-emptive Mastectomies

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 23:00:00 GMT

Click here to read "More Opting for Double Mastectomies" by Lauran Neergaard.

23-Oct-07 6:00 PM

Pink Platter 2007 Debuts at Olio

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 18:00:00 GMT

For information contact: Loubel Cruz or Susan Rafte Ph: 713.524.PINK (7465) Fax: 713.526.1833 E-mail: Loubel@pinkribbons.org E:mail: Susan@pinkribbons.org Pink Platter 2007 Debuts at Olio Silent auction kicks off annual charity event Houston, TX — September 19, 2007 –Pink Platter, an annual breast cancer fundraising event hosted by Pink Ribbons Project, kicks off this year on Tuesday, September 25, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Olio, located at 2414 Sunset. The reception at Olio, catered by Abuso Catering Co., is the kick‐off for the silent auction and the only opportunity to see the complete collection of platters, painted exclusively for Pink Ribbons Project by local and regional artists. These artists donate their time and talent to raise funds for breast cancer awareness and education programs. After the reception, the platters will go to participating Houston restaurants where the silent auction will continue throughout the month of October. For more information on the...

Pink Ribbons Project Hosts Radio Show on 2007 Breast Health Summit

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:00:00 GMT

For information contact: Loubel Cruz or Susan Rafte Ph: 713.524.PINK (7465) Fax: 713.526.1833 E-mail: Loubel@pinkribbons.org E:mail: Susan@pinkribbons.org Pink Ribbons Project Hosts Radio Show on the 2007 Breast Health Summit Breast cancer organizations come together at United Way Houston, TX — September 11, 2007 – Pink Ribbons Project hosts its third Open Journal show on KPFT 90.1 FM on Wednesday, September 12. The show airs between 12:05 and 12:55 pm. The topic will be the 2007 Breast Health Summit, to be held at the United Way at 50 Waugh Drive, on October 18. Susan Rafte, executive director of Pink Ribbons Project, will host and Cheryl Donlin, board member and communications committee chair, will co‐host. Guests include Michele Ostrander, executive director of Susan G. Komen for the Cure ‐ Houston, Dorothy Gibbons, Co‐founder and C.E.O. of The Rose and Dr. Noushin Hart, a radiation oncologist with special interest in breast cancer, from Memorial...

Pink Ribbons Project Seed Money Helps Mobile Mammography Unit Grow to a Reality

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 18:00:00 GMT

For information contact: Loubel Cruz or Susan Rafte Ph: 713.524.PINK (7465) Fax: 713.526.1833 E-mail: Loubel@pinkribbons.org E:mail: Susan@pinkribbons.org Pink Ribbons Project Seed Money Helps Mobile Mammography Unit Grow to a Reality Harris County Hospital District benefits from donation Houston, TX — August 15, 2007 – Earlier this year, Pink Ribbons Project designated $100,000 as seed money, earmarked for the purchase of a mobile mammography unit by the Harris County Hospital District (HCHD). This donation encouraged contributions to HCHD by Susan G. Komen for the Cure Houston and the Baylor / Methodist Community Health Fund, completing the required funds for the purchase. The Harris County Hospital District will use the mobile mammography unit to better reach the underserved women in the greater Houston area, providing breast cancer screening they might not otherwise have access to. Loretta Hanser, mammography coordinator of the Harris County Hospital District,...

qtags text partners with Pink Ribbons Project for the Ride of a Lifetime

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 19:00:00 GMT

For information contact: Loubel Cruz or Susan Rafte Ph: 713.524.PINK (7465) Fax: 713.526.1833 E-mail: Loubel@pinkribbons.org E:mail: Susan@pinkribbons.org qtags text partners with Pink Ribbons Project for the ‘Ride of a Lifetime’ Text ‘pink’ to 78247 to join the Pink Ribbons news group. HOUSTON (July 11, 2007) – qtags text is proud to announce its sponsorship of Pink Ribbons Project and its annual fundraising Tour de Pink bicycle ride, presented by Compass Bank. This year’s ride, scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 9, begins and ends on the Prairie View A&M University campus near Hempstead with hundreds of riders expected to participate. qtags is providing text keywords as part of the sponsorship and will help Pink Ribbons build a permission-based community and send alerts pre, during and post-ride. The ride’s sponsors will also be able to send messages to the ride’s participants. Adding text-messaging to our ride’s communication efforts is a natural evolution for us, said...

Tour de Pink 2007 Hits the Road Again

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 19:30:00 GMT

For information contact: Loubel Cruz or Susan Rafte Ph: 713.524.PINK (7465) Fax: 713.526.1833 E-mail: Loubel@pinkribbons.org E:mail: Susan@pinkribbons.org Tour de Pink 2007 Hits the Road Again Riding to Fund Breast Cancer Outreach Programs Houston, TX – July 1, 2007 – On Sunday, September 9, at 7:00 am, hundreds of cyclists will gather on the Prairie View A&M University campus to kick off Tour de Pink 2007, the third annual fundraising bicycle ride sponsored by Pink Ribbons Project. Tour de Pink is a family‐friendly bicycle ride, with six routes ranging in length from 12 to 100 miles. The ride begins and ends on the Prairie View A&M campus, near Hempstead, and will wrap up with a post‐ride festival, complete with food, music and live entertainment. Online registration for Tour de Pink 2007 is $25 per rider, with a minimum pledge of $75 required. To register, or for more information, visit www.tourdepink.org, or call 713.524.PINK (7465). Pink Ribbons Project...

Compass Bank Joins Pink Ribbons Project for the Ride of a Lifetime

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 13:00:00 GMT

For information contact: Loubel Cruz or Susan Rafte Ph: 713.524.PINK (7465) Fax: 713.526.1833 E-mail: Loubel@pinkribbons.org E:mail: Susan@pinkribbons.org COMPASS BANK JOINS PINK RIBBONS PROJECT FOR THE RIDE OF A LIFETIME HOUSTON (July 1, 2007) – Pink Ribbons Project is proud to announce its three-year partnership with Compass Bank in support of its annual fundraising Tour de Pink bicycle ride. This year’s ride, scheduled for Sunday, September 9, begins and ends on the Prairie View A&M University campus, where hundreds of cyclists will gather at 7:00 a.m. to kick off the third annual Tour de Pink. We are extremely proud that we have Compass’ support as our Presenting Sponsor for the next three years, said Susan W. Rafte, executive director of Pink Ribbons Project. There is no cure for breast cancer yet, but with the help of conscientious donors like Compass Bank, we can give women a fighting chance. Jim Recer, Houston City President for Compass Bank commented, Compass Bank...

Pink Ribbons Project Hosts Radio Show on Inflammatory Breast Cancer on KPFTs Open Journal on June 12, 2007

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Sun, 06 May 2007 15:00:00 GMT

For information contact: Loubel Cruz or Susan Rafte Ph: 713.524.PINK (7465) Fax: 713.526.1833 E-mail: Loubel@pinkribbons.org E:mail: Susan@pinkribbons.org Pink Ribbons Project Hosts Radio Show on Inflammatory Breast Cancer on KPFT’s Open Journal on June 12, 2007 Houston, TX – May 6, 2007 – Pink Ribbons Project will host an Open Journal show on Inflammatory Breast Cancer on KPFT 90.1 FM on Tuesday, June 12, from noon to 1:00 pm. The show will be hosted by Executive Director Susan Rafte, along with co‐host and Board Member Cheryl P. Donlin. Guests on the show will include Dr. Tom Buchholz, M.D., a professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at M. D. Andersonʹs Nellie B. Connally Breast Center and an integral member of the IBC Clinic medical team at MD Anderson; Jenee Bobbora, a thirty‐six year old 4‐year survivor of inflammatory breast cancer, and a mother and wife who has devoted many volunteer hours to creating the newly‐developed IBC...

Breast Self Examination Video

Mon, 12 May 2008 01:55:19 GMT

Early detection saves lives! Click here for a Breast Self Examination Video.

If you would like a free shower card explaining how to do a self-breast exam, please email kate@pinkribbons.org!

Watch the Video of our Story

Thu, 08 May 2008 20:19:18 GMT

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Thu, 08 May 2008 19:27:43 GMT

Join Pink Ribbons Project for Pink Night out in the City!

Click here for more details.

Pink Night Out in the City!

Tue, 06 May 2008 02:11:43 GMT

The GIRLS, Houston magazine, and M PENNER invite you to grab your friends and come out to

Bungalow 8 (a.k.a. Angelika Theatre)

Sex and the City Movie Event!

Benefiting

Pink Ribbons Project, in motion against breast cancer

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Cocktail Reception 6:00 p.m.

Sex and the City Movie 7:30

Angelika Theatre

510 Texas Ave.

Seating is limited!
To purchase tickets, download and fill out the Pink Night Out Response Card and mail to P.O. Box 941789, Houston, TX 77094.

For more information, see the Pink Night Out Invitation!

Pink is Moving!

Mon, 05 May 2008 21:37:33 GMT

Pink Ribbons Project is moving! Our new address is:

2449 South Blvd. Ste. 100

Houston, TX 77098

We need your help with our Wish List!

Because the new Pink Ribbons Project space is larger and configured differently than our old space, we find that we need your help in acquiring some brand-new things for our brand-new space. These Wish List items are much needed and will be much appreciated and put to good use. If you can help, please contact our Administrative Coordinator Donice Reiss at Donice@pinkribbons.org.

The items on our Wish List are:

New stereo with speakers for our classroom
New desktop for resource room
New color printer
New breast cancer books, DVDs, etc., for our new resource center
New apartment-sized refrigerator
New microwave
New toaster oven
New kitchen items (glasses, silverware, plates)
New television
New vacuum cleaner
New water cooler, with instant hot and cold
Plants or container gardens for inside and out
New paper shredder
New heavy-duty three-hole punch
Trashcans/ wastebaskets of various sizes
Park/ garden bench
Portable flat-bed rolling cart
Dolly
Difibrillator
Projector
Screen

Spotlight: Past Events

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:32:58 GMT

Tickle Me Pink! Fashion Show

Many thanks to Zoe Patterson and Lamar High School for hosting this fabulous, one-of-a-kind event featuring student designers from the Houston area. Keep checking back for pictures of the designs!

Rugby for a Reason!

Thank you, Houston, for making our Inagural Rugby for a Reason game such a success! A special thank-you to our generous sponsors who provided a delicious buffet and wonderful silent auction items!

Jazzercise!

Pink Ribbons Project was the proud beneficiary once again for Jazzercise for the Cure Halftime Performance. This year, Jazzercise raised a groundbreaking $25,000. We cannot thank you enough for dancing your way to the top!

Missed the Jazzercise performance? Check out this youtube video!

Serve Up A Cure!

Thanks to all participants of Serve Up a Cure 2007! A very successful Sixth Annual Serve Up A Cure was held on October 27th, 2007. Many thanks to our steering committee for being so dedicated! A special part of the event is our Lifeline Salute - a pink clothesline from which hang colorful tennis skirts hand painted with the names of women who have been affected by breast cancer. We display these skirts wherever possible, as a tribute to these women, and to encourage awareness and early diagnosis of this disease. For more information, please visit www.serveupacurehouston.org.

Staff

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:30:29 GMT

Susan Rafte, Executive Director
Jane Weiner, Artistic Director
Loubel Cruz, Associate Director
Yvonne Cosgrove, Development Director
Faye Brislan, Finance Administrator
Kate Bizzell, Programming Coordinator
Donice Reiss, General Administrative Coordinator

Drink Pink!

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:45:29 GMT

What? Drink Pink! is a brand new program from Pink Ribbons Project! It is an opportunity for kids and families to spread breast cancer awareness through the summer fun of a lemonade stand!

Where? Anywhere! You can choose where to set up your lemonade stand. Some good places are sporting events, community events, your front yard, and in front of businesses (but be sure to ask the owner first!)

When? Anytime! Lemonade stands can be set up as many times as you want all summer. Be sure to take pictures to enter our Drink Pink! contest. The most original lemonade stand design winner will be announced at Tour de Pink 2008 on September 8th.

Who? Anybody! This is a great event for the whole family!

Why? Everyone needs to realize the importance of good health--at any age. Pink Ribbons Project is dedicated to spreading the message of early detection to everyone! A staggering 1 in 8 women is diagnosed with breast cancer. If you know someone who needs a mammogram--insured or not--we have collaborative projects at The Rose Diagnostic Center or Harris County Hospital District.

How much? Free! Pink Ribbons Project will supply you with pink lemonade and breast cancer awareness materials.

If you are interested in having a Drink Pink! Lemonade stand, join us at our Kick-Off on Saturday, May 17th from 9-noon at Pink Ribbons Project Headquarters to pick up all of your materials.

Can't make it? Just give us a call at 713.524.PINK (7465) to set up a time to pick up your materials after May 17th.

Special thanks to Minute Maid for all of their help!

Pink Links

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:33:37 GMT

Click here to view a Lance Armstrong Foundation video featuring Executive Director Susan Rafte speak about important topics including genetic testing, intimacy, and life expectancy.

Here are some other educational "Pink Links" that we find helpful:

Baylor Breast Center

Breastcancer.org

Cure

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

M.D. Anderson Young Breast Cancer Survivors' Program

National Lymphedema Network

Fertile Hope

National Cancer Institute

The Sister's Network

Other local organizations:

The Rose

Susan G. Komen for the Cure- Houston Affiliate

En Español:

Intercultural Cancer Council

Y-me National Cancer Hotline

How Can I Help?

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:12:45 GMT

Please help us continue to spread our message and to make real changes for all those touched by breast cancer in the Greater Houston Area. If you are interested in volunteering, please call 713.524.PINK (7465).

Pink Ribbons Project also needs your financial support! If you are interested in making a financial contribution, please click here or send your check made payable to: Pink Ribbons Project to:

Pink Ribbons Project
1210 W. Clay, #26
Houston, TX 77019

All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

As a matter of organizational practice, we will not sell or share your name or personal information with any other entity.

Pink Partners Survey

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

TOUR DE PINK

Pink Platter Painting

Pink Platter Painting

Pink Night Out in the City!

Survivorship Houston 2008

Drink Pink! Kick-Off

The Not-So-Funny Pages

The HRT Connection

Pink Aware Radio Show : Male Breast Cancer

Pink Aware Radio Show: Inflammatory Breast Cancer

Pink Aware Radio Show: Breast Health Summit

Pink Aware Radio Show: Nutrition

Pre-emptive Mastectomies

Pink Platter 2007 Debuts at Olio

Pink Ribbons Project Hosts Radio Show on 2007 Breast Health Summit

Pink Ribbons Project Seed Money Helps Mobile Mammography Unit Grow to a Reality

qtags text partners with Pink Ribbons Project for the Ride of a Lifetime

Tour de Pink 2007 Hits the Road Again

Compass Bank Joins Pink Ribbons Project for the Ride of a Lifetime

Pink Ribbons Project Hosts Radio Show on Inflammatory Breast Cancer on KPFTs Open Journal on June 12, 2007

Breast Self Examination Video

Watch the Video of our Story

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Pink Night Out in the City!

Pink is Moving!

Spotlight: Past Events

Staff

Drink Pink!

Pink Links

How Can I Help?

Pink Partners Survey

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