ISSUE: October 2018
Mission
Save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.
Our Bold Goal is to reduce the current number of breast cancer
deaths by 50% in the U.S. by 2026.
Community Grant Recipient Spotlight
"Picture of Health" program focuses on the Holistic Wellness of Breast Cancer Survivors
Through Komen's community grant funding initiative, the Picture of Health program, located at the End Results Health & Wellness Center in Torrance, currently offers no cost strength and conditioning training classes to cancer survivors as they prepare for surgeries as well as supporting them to regain strength after surgery. Nutritional guidance, educational services and support is provided to individuals with breast cancer and survivors.
For more information, please call 424-390-4008.
Meet Rosie Wider, a 17-year breast cancer survivor, who has been a member of End Results throughout her courageous journey.
She attributes her good health to her trainers – Dominic, Curtis, and everybody who works at End Results.
Rosie is “delighted to be in good health” so she can continue this fight - “fighting like a girl”!
Events & Programs
Free Mammograms at North Gate Markets!
Contact Arnedra Jordan at ajordan@komenlacounty.org or 310-575-3011 x210 for more information.
Celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Citadel Outlets!
Citadel Outlets, in partnership with Susan G. Komen Los Angeles, will be hosting a series of events during October to raise awareness, provide support to survivors, thrivers and their communities and fundraise to find a cure for breast cancer.
Please visit the PINK SAVES website for more information!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 | 5 PM | PINK SAVES FASHION SHOW | CENTER COURT
6 PM | RIBBONS & ROSÉ FUNDRAISER | COMMUNITY ROOM
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Citadel Outlets is hosting a PINK SAVES Fashion Show, in conjunction with the Ribbons & Rosé VIP Reception.
The purpose of the event is to raise awareness, provide support to the survivors, thrivers, and their communities and to fundraise to find a cure for breast cancer. The Fashion Show models are breast cancer survivors and co-survivors wearing trendy styles from luxury brands within Citadel Outlets. Following the Fashion Show is the Ribbons & Rosé VIP fundraiser featuring small bites from Citadel Outlets and Los Angeles restaurants, live entertainment and a silent auction.
Proceeds from the event will go to Susan G. Komen Los Angeles to continue providing medically under-served and uninsured populations in LA County with crucial breast health services.
Date: Sunday, October 7, 2018
Location: Citadel Outlets (100 Citadel Drive, Commerce, CA 90040)
Time: 4:30pm-8pm
Price: Fashion Show (Free), Ribbons & Rosé VIP Reception ($50)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 15 | 5:15 PM | PINK TIE GUYS MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL GAME WATCH | VIP LOUNGE
The Pink Tie Guys is a Susan G. Komen Los Angeles non‐traditional support group program for the significant others of those battling cancer. On Monday, October 15, these co‐survivors will gather together in an intimate setting to support each other in a natural, low‐pressure environment while watching the Monday Night Football game (San Francisco 49ers @ Green Bay Packers).
The title of “Pink Tie Guy” can be attributed to breast cancer co‐survivors, loved ones of those who have lost their battles to the disease and prominent business leaders who provide year‐round fundraising support and draw attention to the mission and critical work of Susan G. Komen.
Contact Eddie Hernandez at ehernandez@komenlacounty.org for more information.
OCTOBER 19 - 21 | 9:30 AM - 5 PM | MOBILE MAMMOGRAMS | CITADEL OUTLETS
Friday, October 19th is National
Mammography Day! There will be a mobile mammography coach on-site conducting
free screenings starting Friday, October 19th through Sunday, October 21st.
Register for an
appointment time by clicking on the link below. Walk-ups welcome!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 | 7 AM | 5K WALK & PANCAKE BREAKFAST | CITADEL OUTLETS PROPERTY & RUBY'S DINER
Citadel Outlets will kick‐off the weekend with a 5K and Pancake breakfast hosted by Ruby’s Diner. The 5K walk will take place within Citadel Outlets’ property.
As you cross the finish line, fluffy, buttermilk pancakes will be waiting for you at Ruby’s Diner!
7 AM 5K Walk Check-in
7:30 AM Warm Up & Walk!
8 - 10 AM Pancake Breakfast hosted by Ruby's Diner
$25 registration includes race shirt and post-walk Pancake Breakfast at Ruby's Diner.
Wacoal Fit for the Cure® Events
This
year marks the 18th anniversary of Wacoal’s Fit for the Cure® program
benefiting Susan G. Komen®!
Wacoal’s Fit for the Cure program
benefits Komen in two ways:
- For every woman professionally
fitted at these events, Wacoal will donate $2 to Komen (no purchase necessary).
- Wacoal will also
donate $2 for every Wacoal bra, shapewear item or b.tempt’d bra purchased at
these events.
These
events take place on:
- Thursday, October
4th – Macy’s at Los Cerritos Center
- Tuesday, October
9th – Dillards at Antelope Valley Mall
- Friday, October
12th – Macy’s at Northridge Fashion Center
- Thursday, October
18th – Macy’s at Montebello Town Center
- Thursday, October
18th – Macy’s at Sherman Oaks Westfield Fashion Square
- Friday, October
19th – Macy’s at Downtown Los Angeles The Bloc
- Friday, October
19th – Macy’s at Pasadena Plaza
- Thursday, October
25th – Macy’s at
Del Amo Fashion Center
- Friday, October 26th – Macy’s at
Century City Westfield
Donate, Shop & Save during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
From October 1 through 29, donate
$10 to Susan G. Komen® and instantly receive a special digital discount pass
valid at participating Simon Malls, Premium Outlets® and the Mills®. Depending
on location, this pass offers anywhere from 15% to 25% off one item valid at
participating retailers. Your contribution in honor of National Breast Cancer
Awareness Month will support Komen in our mission to save lives by meeting the
most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research
to prevent and cure breast cancer.
Donate & Drink Tea during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Lounge in comfort while enjoying morning coffee or The Peninsula's legendary Afternoon Tea. The Living Room's Afternoon Tea menu include an optional glass of Champagne and a tower of traditional high tea requisites; from savory finger sandwiches to a selection of sweet, bite-sized pastries and scones, all accompanied by the music of a classical harpist.
The Peninsula will donate $5 to Susan G. Komen Los Angeles for every afternoon tea sold during the month of October!
Think Pink Weekends at Mulligan Family Fun Center
Come
out & play at the Mulligan Family Fun Center in Torrance during their
October Think Pink Weekends!
$5
from every pre-sale ticket will benefit Susan G. Komen Los Angeles County.
Breast Health Awareness Soccer Game:
LA Galaxy vs. Houston Dynamo
6th Annual Metastatic Breast Cancer Conference
"Collaborative Care: From the Laboratory to Life"
Our annual Metastatic Breast Cancer Conference is made possible through a donation provided by Pfizer Inc and Lilly Oncology, and the support from Odonate Therapeutics and City of Hope Hospital.
Thank you for continuing to support our mission to educate and raise awareness on breast health and cancer!
Event Questions?
Phone: 805-908-2054
Email: mbc@komenlacounty.org
Thank You Spotlight
Giving Back for the Cure
Thank you to all who attended the recent Volunteer Orientation and signed up for October volunteer opportunities!
Open slots to volunteer are still available and are listed on our website.
For more information contact Lisa Campbell at 310-575-3011 or lcampbell@komenlacounty.org
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