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Steve Tyrell to woo them at Pink on the Green

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:00:00 GMT

Houston, TX——Pink Ribbons Project will honor some of Houston’s notable breast cancer survivor couples on Sunday, April 11, with the Pink on the Green, on The Meadow at the Houstonian Hotel. The evening “on the green” will feature entertainment by recording artist Steve Tyrell. Pink on the Green, chaired by Houston couples Patty and Craig Biggio and Mary and Tony Gracely, will honor six pairs who have made an impact in the fight against breast cancer. The honorees for the evening are Kelli and Eddy Blanton, Jeannie and Greg Frazier, Margie and Bin Halverson, Jayne and Jack Kendall, Rosanne and David Oelfke, and Sandy and Doug Ustick. The evening will also feature an original piece of art by renowned artist William Carl Groh, III as an exclusive auction item. Proceeds from Pink on the Green will benefit Pink Ribbons Project, to support the Houston breast cancer organization’s ongoing fight against breast cancer through education programs; the...

High School Rugby Team Battles Breast Cancer- Third Annual Game Benefits Pink Ribbons Project

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:00:00 GMT

Houston, TX——The St. Thomas High School Rugby team will play St. Pius High School on March 26, 2010, in a Rugby-for-a-Cause match, benefiting Pink Ribbons Project. The game will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Hotze Field on the St. Thomas High School campus, and will be followed by a banquet honoring the players. The Rugby-for-a-Cause concept, also known as the Lady Hager Cup, was originally created by Brett Mills, assistant rugby coach for St. Thomas, in honor of his grandmother. Coach Mills made sure that the Rugby-for-a-Cause games not only raised money for Pink Ribbons Project, the Houston-based breast cancer non-profit organization, but also increased awareness among young men. The event has raised over $20,000 since the first game in February 2008. Paul Rogers, a St. Thomas High School class of 2009 and past varsity rugby player, reflected that the game is incredibly special not only as a viewer, but as a participant. “We get to bring hope into people’s...

High School Students join forces to fight breast cancer

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT

For information, contact: Kate Bizzell Ph.: 713.524.PINK (7465) Cell: 713.582.0365 Fax: 713.524.7565 Email: kate@pinkribbons.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 23, 2009 High School Students join forces to fight breast cancer “The Brown Goes Pink” at Kinkaid School to benefit Pink Ribbons Project Houston, TX--High School students from the Houston area will present an arts and dance celebration benefiting Pink Ribbons Project, Houston’s arts-based breast cancer organization, on December 12, at 6:00 p.m. at The Kinkaid School’s Brown Auditorium. The event will feature performances by Episcopal High School, Houston Ballet II, King’s Dancing Center, The Kinkaid School, Lamar High School, Page Parks Modeling Agency, Several Dancers Core, St. John’s School and Travis High School. “The Brown Goes Pink” event was envisioned by three sophomores at the Kinkaid School- Claire Valera, Sam Rogers, and Jarod Becker: “Even at our age,...

5th Annual Breast Health Summit in Houston, October 29-30

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:00:00 GMT

For information, contact Kate Bizzell Ph: 713.524.PINK (7465), cell 713.582.0365 Fax: 713.524.7565 E-mail: Kate@pinkribbons.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 5th Annual Breast Health Summit in Houston, October 29-30 Health Care Reform in Texas is the Focus Houston, TX—The Breast Health Collaborative of Texas will present the 5th Annual Breast Health Summit on Thursday, October 29, and Friday, October 30, at the United Way of Texas Gulf Coast. The Summit is open to anyone interested in improving access to care, however, registration is required (breasthealthsummit.org). The purpose of the Summit is to focus on ways to improve access to health care, particularly for underinsured women in Texas. Kim Akel, co-chair and director of Program Services at CanCare, Inc, says, The Breast Health Summit is a community of people who care. If you care about when and how a person is screened for breast cancer, how they are diagnosed, treated and followed-up with, then this is the...

Tour de Pink September 13, 2009

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tour de Pink – September 13, 2009 5th Anniversary bike ride sponsored by Pink Ribbons Project Pink Ribbons Project is celebrating the 5th Anniversary of Tour de Pink, its fundraising bike ride, on September 13, 2009, at Prairie View A&M University near Hempstead, Texas. For the third straight year, the ride is presented by BBVA Compass. Tour de Pink is a 12, 23, 47, 63, 80 or 100 mile bike ride through the beautiful Texas countryside that winds up with a celebratory post-ride festival and a catered lunch for all participants. This year, performing artists will include The Champion Sisters and other local musical entertainment from the Houston area. Ride participants will raise money for Pink Ribbons Project to fight breast cancer through education programs; the support of proper screening for the medically underserved; and funding and outreach initiatives. The minimum required fundraising pledge is $100. Early online registration is $25 and ends on...

Tour de Pink 2009 60 second PSA

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:00:00 GMT

Pink Ribbons Project

2449 South Blvd., Ste. 100

Houston, TX 77098

Contact: Kate Bizzell

Phone: 713.524.PINK (7465)

Cell: 713.582.0365

Fax: 713.524.7565

E-mail: kate@pinkribbons.org

Website: www.pinkribbons.org

Start: August 1, 2009

Stop: September 13, 2009

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ANNCR: Tour de Pink is back! On Sunday, September 13, Pink Ribbons Project will host its fifth annual fundraising bicycle ride – Tour de Pink 2009. Cyclists will raise money for Pink Ribbons Project, in motion against breast cancer. Contributions and pledges will fund awareness and education programs, mammograms for underserved women, and other outreach programs.

Last year over two thousand riders registered and rode! This year, it’s another family-friendly event, with routes from 12 to 100 miles. It starts and ends on the Prairie View A&M University campus, near Hempstead. So, grab your bikes and join us on Sunday, September 13, at 7:00 am, on the start line. And plan to stay for the post-ride festival. To register or volunteer, visit tourdepink.org on the Web. That’s t-o-u-r-d-e-p-i-n-k-dot.org, or call 713-524-7465. See you there!

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Tour de Pink 2009 30 second PSA

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:00:00 GMT

Tour de Pink 2009 PSA Pink Ribbons Project 2449 South Blvd., Ste. 100 Houston, TX 77098 Contact: Kate Bizzell Phone: 713.524.PINK (7465) Cell: 713.582.0365 Fax: 713.524.7565 E-mail: kate@pinkribbons.org Website: www.pinkribbons.org Start: August 1, 2009 Stop: September 13, 2009 :30 MUSIC: Under for entire spot. (Any upbeat instrumental) ANNCR: Tour de Pink is back! On Sunday, September 13, Pink Ribbons Project will host its fifth annual fundraising bicycle ride – Tour de Pink 2009 at Prairie View A&M University. Cyclists will raise money for Pink Ribbons Project, in motion against breast cancer. Contributions and pledges will fund awareness and education programs, mammograms for underserved women, and other outreach programs. To register or volunteer, visit tourdepink.org on the Web. That’s t-o-u-r-d-e-p-i-n-k-dot.org, or call 713-524-7465. See you there! MUSIC: Out

Calendar Release: Tour de Pink 2009 presented by BBVA Compass

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:00:00 GMT

For information, contact Kate Bizzell Ph. 713.524.PINK (7465) Cell: 713.582.0365 E-mail: Kate@pinkribbons.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Calendar Release: Tour de Pink 2009 presented by BBVA Compass What: 5th Anniversary Tour de Pink Bike Ride: a 12, 23, 47, 63, 80 or 100 mile bike ride through the beautiful Texas countryside. Tour de Pink features a Post-Ride Festival with premier musical entertainment from the Houston and Austin area and a catered lunch for all participants. Where: Prairie View A&M University. Prairie View, TX When: Sunday, September 13, 2009 Why: Participants will raise money for Pink Ribbons Project, in motion against breast cancer to fight breast cancer through education programs; the support of proper screening for the medically underserved; and funding and outreach initiatives. How: To register or for more information, visit www.tourdepink.org. Early registration is $25, with a minimum required fundraising pledge of...

River Oaks Theatre Site of Student Designer Fashion Show

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:00:00 GMT

River Oaks Theatre Site of Student Designer Fashion Show Proceeds Benefit Pink Ribbons Project Houston, TX—April 13, 2009 – High school students designers from the Houston area will showcase their latest fashion designs on the catwalk at the River Oaks Theatre on April 30, 2009 at 6:00 pm at the second annual Tickle Me Pink: The Masquerade fashion show. Tickets for the charitable event will be sold at the door for $10. All proceeds from the event will benefit Pink Ribbons Project, the Houston-based, arts-based breast cancer organization. A reception, immediately following the fashion show, will feature a silent auction and raffle. Handmade pieces of art will be for sale including masks hand painted by the student fashion designers and donated by the Mad Potter. Tickle Me Pink: The Masquerade is a completely student-run fashion show featuring student models, designers, DJs and graphic designers. Zoe Patterson, a Junior at Lamar High School, is the inspiration behind the...

Pink at the Brown Honorees to be Feted

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT

For information, contact Kate Bizzell Ph: 713.524.PINK (7465) Cell: 713.582.0365 Fax: 713.524.7565 E-mail: Kate@pinkribbons.org Pink at the Brown Honorees to be Feted A spotlight on some of Houston’s Finest Houston, TX— March 23, 2009—It’s curtain up at 8:00 pm on Thursday, March 26, for Pink at the Brown, the Theater District benefit event for Pink Ribbons Project to be held in the Wortham Center’s Brown Theater. The evening will honor a select few who have made a significant impact in Houston’s breast cancer community. Preceding the performance, Pink Ribbons Project will host a private reception for these honorees. Linda Lorelle, who serves on the Pink Ribbons Project Advisory Board, will take the podium as Mistress of Ceremonies. The honorees for the evening include Christine Bruni Fondren, who passed away from breast cancer last year. Christine was a well-known Houston artist, and her works will be on display in the Wortham Center Foyer during the Pink at the...

Houston Theater District Unites on One Stage

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:00:00 GMT

For information, contact Kate Bizzell Ph: 713.524.PINK (7465) Cell: 713.582.0365 Fax: 713.524.7565 E-mail: Kate@pinkribbons.org Houston Theater District Unites on One Stage Groundbreaking Performance Benefits Breast Cancer Awareness Houston, TX—March 4, 2009—For the first time ever, Houston’s Theater District member organizations and special guests will perform on the same stage to raise funds for breast cancer in a benefit gala. Pink at the Brown is scheduled for 8:00 pm, Thursday, March 26, 2009, in the Wortham Center’s Brown Theater. All proceeds will benefit Pink Ribbons Project, the local arts-based breast cancer organization. The roster includes performances by Alley Theatre, Da Camera of Houston, Houston Ballet, Houston Grand Opera, Houston Symphony, and Society for the Performing Arts presenting Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Inprint joins the evening’s line-up, along with Stages Repertory Theatre presenting an excerpt from the hit musical...

Pink at the Brown: 30 second PSA

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 21:00:00 GMT

For information, contact: Kate Bizzell

Ph: 713.524.PINK (7465)

Cell: 713.582.0365

Fax: 713.524.7565

E-mail: Kate@pinkribbons.org

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Start: March 4, 2009

Stop: March 27, 2009

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ANNCR: Houston’s Theater District unites on Thursday, March 26, for a one-night only benefit to raise funds for Pink Ribbons Project. Pink at the Brown starts at 8:00 pm in the Wortham’s Brown Theater. Enjoy Alley Theatre, Da Camera of Houston, Houston Ballet, Houston Grand Opera, Houston Symphony, Inprint, Stages Repertory Theater and Society for the Performing Arts presenting the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Tickets range from $25-$200. For tickets or information, call 713.524.7465 or visit pinkribbons.org.

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Pink at the Brown: 60 second PSA

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 21:00:00 GMT

For information, contact: Kate Bizzell

Ph: 713.524.PINK (7465)

Cell: 713.582.0365

Fax: 713.524.7565

E-mail: Kate@pinkribbons.org

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Start: March 4, 2009

Stop: March 27, 2009

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MUSIC: Announcer’s choice

ANNCR: For the first time EVER, Houston’s Theater District member organizations and special guests will perform on the same stage to raise funds for Pink Ribbons Project – Houston’s own arts-based breast cancer organization. The show, called Pink at the Brown, begins at 8:00 pm on Thursday, March 26, in the Wortham Center’s Brown Theater.

The performance roster includes Alley Theatre, Da Camera of Houston, Houston Ballet, Houston Grand Opera, Houston Symphony, Inprint and Stages Repertory Theater. Society for the Performing Arts will be presenting Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

This historic event ends with a celebratory champagne and dessert reception honoring all those who have been touched by breast cancer. Individual tickets range from $25-$200, and sponsorship opportunities are still available. For event tickets or for more information, call 713.524.7465 or visit pinkribbons.org. Join us for this groundbreaking show! Call 713.524.7465 today.

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Pink at the Brown: 15 second PSA

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 21:00:00 GMT

For information, contact: Kate Bizzell

Ph: 713.524.PINK (7465)

Cell: 713.582.0365

Fax: 713.524.7565

E-mail: Kate@pinkribbons.org

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Start: March 4, 2009

Stop: March 27, 2009

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MUSIC: Announcer’s choice

ANNCR: Houston’s Theater District unites for ONE NIGHT ONLY -- Thursday, March 26 -- to raise funds for Pink Ribbons Project. Pink at the Brown starts at 8:00 pm in the Wortham’s Brown Theater. Tickets from$25-$200. For tickets call 713.524.7465 or visit pinkribbons.org.

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YOUDATA LAUNCHES AD SOLUTION PRODUCT FOR FUNDRAISING PURPOSES

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Houston (February 16, 2008) YouData, a premier new-media advertising network, announces the launch of the first online ad solution created to directly benefit non-profits and causes. The new offering is the latest in the YouData line of unique solutions that match advertisers up with targeted consumers. The company is introducing its Pay Attention product today and will partner with the Houston-based Pink Ribbons Project for the launch, which will allow ad viewers the opportunity to donate the proceeds of their attention straight to the group in motion against breast cancer. Members of almost all of our families at YouData have been personally affected by breast cancer, so this was an easy decision for us to start by showing how easy it is to benefit a cause like Pink Ribbons Project, said Jim Prather, CEO of YouData. We created Pay Attention to give organizations a new tool to raise money for their important work. We believe innovations like this are especially important in our...

Local Rugby Players Team Up Again for Breast Cancer

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Local Rugby Players Team Up Again for Breast Cancer Second Annual Game Benefits Pink Ribbons Project Houston, TX—February 3, 2009—St. Thomas High School and Pink Ribbons Project join forces again for Rugby-for-a-Cause, scheduled for February 13, 2009. The benefit game begins at 7:30 p.m. on Hotze Field and features St. Thomas High School vs. St. Pius X High School. A banquet honoring the rugby players follows the game. More than 1,000 people attended last year’s game in support of Rugby-for-a-Cause, with more than 300 attending the honoree banquet. The event, which is the only one of its kind in the country, raised over $10,000 for Pink Ribbons Project. Brett Mills, assistant rugby coach for St. Thomas, organized the event in honor of his grandmother who had breast cancer. Coach Mills said Through teamwork, we were able to pull off a wonderful evening of breast cancer awareness and rugby. The match was a huge event and we hope to grow it into something even bigger and better next...

New Partnership with UTMB and Pink Ribbons Project

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:00:00 GMT

New Partnership with UTMB and Pink Ribbons Project Funds to help staff mobile mammography unit Houston, TX- January 12, 2009—Pink Ribbons Project announces a new partnership with the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston. The $50,000 contribution by Pink Ribbons Project to UTMB will fund a staff of three for UTMB’s new mobile mammography unit for the first quarter of 2009. The unit had to be garaged because of the devastation UTMB suffered during Hurricane Ike. The mobile mammography unit and her crew will serve the Galveston/Houston area and Southeast Texas, providing mammography services to disadvantaged, low-income and uninsured women, according to B. Mark Evers, MD, director of UTMB’s Comprehensive Cancer Center. The unit will begin operations in the near future. Susan Rafte, executive director of Pink Ribbons Project said, It was such a wonderful feeling to be able to step up to the plate after Hurricane Ike, quickly assess the situation, and be able to...

Breast Cancer Handbook Guides Caregivers through Treatment: All Proceeds to Benefit Pink Ribbons Project

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:15:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For information, contact: Kate Bizzell Ph: 713.524.PINK (7465) Cell: 713.582.0365 Fax: 713.524.7565 E-mail: Kate@pinkribbons.org Breast Cancer Handbook Guides Caregivers through Treatment All Proceeds to Benefit Pink Ribbons Project Houston, TX- December 15, 2008—. Denise Hazen's new breast cancer handbook entitled Treat Her Like a Princess: The Girlfriend's Guide to Breast Cancer Support is now available in Houston. Denise, a breast cancer survivor, wrote the book to help caregivers guide their friends through breast cancer treatment. The author is donating all proceeds from the first printing to Pink Ribbons Project, the Houston breast cancer awareness organization, where she volunteers. The handbook can be purchased online at www.pinkribbons.org. The handbook is also available at several boutique stores around Houston including River Oaks Bookstore, French Cuff Boutique, M PENNER, a’ bientÔt and impr′omptu. The...

The Show Must Go On: Closed by Ike, Stages Moves Sold-Out Productions to the Hobby Center's Zilkha Hall

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:00:00 GMT

THE SHOW MUST GO ON: CLOSED BY IKE, STAGES MOVES SOLD-OUT PRODUCTIONS TO THE HOBBY CENTER’S ZILKHA HALL Breast cancer musical UNBEATABLE and hit ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE to play in repertory HOUSTON, TX – Stages Repertory Theatre, like much of Houston, suffered water damage from Hurricane Ike and is still without power. As a result, the theatre was forced to cancel more than a week of sold-out performances for its two hit musicals, Unbeatable and Always…Patsy Cline. During this period, the theatre’s box-office computers and phone lines have been down, making ticket-holder communication impossible. Yesterday, the HOBBY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS generously offered the use of its 500-seat Zilkha Hall for the next two weeks, and Stages is hastily remounting its productions in the new venue. Stages is rebooking existing ticket-holders into one of the new performance time slots and also making a push to sell extra seats, since the Zilkha Hall has additional capacity. The revised...

GROUND-BREAKING PARTNERSHIP BRINGS WORLD-PREMIERE MUSICAL TO HOUSTON

noemail@pinkribbons.org — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:00:00 GMT

Houston, TX – Stages Repertory Theatre and Pink Ribbons Project have joined forces to bring an original musical about breast cancer to Houston: Unbeatable: A Bold New Musical makes its Houston debut in Stages’ Yeager Theatre September 3 – 28, 2008, following an August 2008 run in Phoenix; it is scheduled to debut at New World Stages in New York City in October 2008. I was very impressed and deeply moved, said Angela Lansbury following a preview performance; Beth Overmoyer, a medical oncologist, commented, Unbeatable shows the roller coaster ride we live daily – only with a LOT more humor! It is fabulous! and Ginny Clark, board member for Susan G. Komen for the Cure Greater New York City responded, Unbeatable is a wonderful, outstanding, heart-wrenching play with a purpose. Worth seeing more than once! Five percent of Stages’ Unbeatable ticket sales benefit the Breast Health Collaborative of Texas, an organization committed to uniting breast health advocates and providers to educate,...