Recent Events:
Friday, May 16, 2008 Marriott Hotel
A Fabulous Girls Night Out For Women of All Ages
Get ready for “Sex in the City” coming to your local theaters soon. Nails, Clothes, Make-up, Photos, Shopping, Door Prizes
 They are used to heat and boy are they hot! It’s a Firefighters Auction.
The Palm Beach County Fire Fighters of the infamous 2008 PB County Fire Fighting Calendar will be on site to HEAT UP the evening!
The Ladies LOVE them!!!
Bid on lunch or dinner with your favorite firefighter.
Chance drawing benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Win a trip to the Bahamas with Airfare. Learn How to Gamble for you next cruise or trip to Vegas. Admission: $5
For more information, check out the Sunny website at www.sunny1043.com
May 9 - 11, 2008
The next Worship in Pink Weekend (formerly called “Pink Sunday”) is set for May 9 -11, 2008. The weekend is a great opportunity to celebrate breast cancer survivors, honor those who have lost the battle, and educate the congregations about breast health and breast cancer. Working with churches, synagogues and mosques to educate, honor and celebrate, the Komen South Florida affiliate provides:
- Free breast health packets to each participating organization.
- A 2-4 minute sample script about breast health for a representative from the participating place of worship to read at the end of their service.
- Lots of ideas and suggestions to individualize your program.
Mark the date on your calendar! Remember: Early Detection is Your Best Protection
Please contact: Tina Jacobs, Program Coordinator at 561-841-0041 ext. 13 or email Tina@komensouthflorida.org
Friday, May 9, 2008 - City Place Marriott 1pm
Keynote Speaker: Geralyn Lucas – Author of Why I Wore Lipstick to my Mastectomy
Mistress of Ceremonies: Kristin Hoke
Net Proceeds will be go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure - South Florida Affiliate. Ticket price : $120.00
November 14, 2007 - Nordstrom Store - The Gardens
November 15, 2007 - Nordstrom Store - The Mall at Wellington Green
November 16, 2007 - Nordstrom Store - Boca Towne Center
Join Wacoal and renew the promise to support Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Customers may receive a complimentary fitting in a Wacoal, DKNY Underwear or Donna Karan Intimates bra from a fit specialist. For every woman that participates, Nordstrom and Wacoal will donate $2.00 to Susan G. Komen For the Cure for breast cancer research and outreach programs. Wacoal will also donate an additional $2.00 for every Wacoal, DKNY Underwear or Donna Karan Intimates bra purchased at these events.
Let Wacoal help you keep a promise to yourself. Sign up at any Fit for the Cure event for a complimentary e-mail reminder to do your monthly self exam. Wacoal promises to remind you.
November 16, 2007 - Marriott Hotel on PGA Boulevard
Sunny 104.3 FM Morning Show personality, Michelle Visage will host “Pretty in the City,” a girls-night-out event to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure - South Florida Affiliate. The girls-only event will feature live entertainment from world-famous Rod Stewart impersonator, “Hot Rod;” a fashion show; spa and makeup treatments; and a silent auction including furniture provided by El Dorado. The event is $3 at the door and includes a free drink at the Club Safari after party.
November 21 - 25, 2007 - Swim & Racquet Center in Boca Raton
Each year each the tournament draws the area's best players, combined with talented players from Europe, Asia, South America, Morocco, Russia and many other countries compete in each of these events. Many of the tournament's past winners have gone on to have successful professional careers. Past winners include Ivan Baron (once ranked as high as 200) and Vince Spadea (currently ranked amongst the world's top fifty). Gael Monfils was a finalist only five years ago. In addition Carling Basset and Harold Solomon have participated. And, in 1997 a talented local boy named Andy Roddick even played! There is also a NTRP adult division as well.
The draw is stock full of talented international players who hope to become the next rising star on the ATP circuit. The draw boasts at least 20 players with current ATP Tour rankings as well as top ranked juniors and a few players who once held a spot in the world rankings.
Admission is free, but the event benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure through silent auction, chance drawing, sales of pink ribbon and autographed items.
For Information on The Turkey Bowl, call the hotline at (561) 414-7797 and also go to the USTA Florida website at www.ustaflorida.com Keith Dunlop (561) 702-5763, Co-Director. See more details online: http://tennislink.usta.com/tournaments/TournamentHome/Tournament.aspx?T=57383
September 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Start collecting your pink Yoplait lids. For every lid mailed by December 31, 2007, Yoplait will donate 10 cents to Komen with a minimum guarantee of $500,000. Lids will be tracked by zip code on the return address and distributed to the local affiliate. Mail your lids yourself or put them in the drop off boxes at any of our grantees or at our office.
October 3, 2007 - Woodfield Country Club
Guest Speakers:
- Dr. Charles Vogel, senior advisor for breast cancer research at Lynn Regional Center West
- Sue Friedman, Executive Director of FORCE (Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered)
October 6, 2007 - Nordstrom’s at Town Center, Boca Raton
Informal Modeling of new line from 1:00PM – 3:00 PM Karen Kane Designer Tee Shirt specifically for this event will well for $39. All Proceeds from the sales of this Tee will go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
October 10, 2007 - Burns Road Recreation Center, Palm Beach Gardens
A panel of experts will address different topics surrounding breast cancer, including the importance of regular screenings, genetic screenings, what is involved with breast surgery, and reconstruction options. A representative from the Susan G. Komen Foundation will provide helpful information about programs in our community and upcoming events. Click here for more.
October 10 - 14, 2007 - Cold Water Creek at Wellington Mall
Cold Water Creek will donate $1 to the Komen South Florida Affiliate for every shopper who tries on pants in the dressing room. No purchase is necessary. How good is that?? If you go into the store on October 10th you will see all the employees wearing pink t-shirts. Check out their new line of pants.
October 11, 2007 - City Kitchen at Downtown at the Gardens
October 13, 2007
Macy's celebrates a national day of support for local non-profit organizations in your community. Make a $5 donation and receive a ticket to save 10% to 20% all day.
October 13 - 14, 2007 - Wellington Green & Gardens Mall stores
Bailey, Banks & Biddle is celebrating Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s 25th Anniversary with an exclusive bracelet designed by Laura Gibson. Twenty-five dollars from each one hundred and twenty-five dollar bracelet sold will go to Komen. So far, $29,000 has been donated from bracelet sales. The bracelet is available for sale at the stores at Wellington Green and at Gardens Mall. The bracelet is beautiful and will be a great addition to your wardrobe. Think about shopping early for the upcoming holidays or indulge yourself. Bailey, Banks & Biddle has a phenomenal inventory of other jewelry which you really must see.
Couture Optique held a summer evening of festivities including live music, food, wine and chance drawings for great prizes with ten percent (10%) of the proceeds from any sales that evening going to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Palm Beach Illustrated was there taking pictures of the throng of people that gathered to support breast cancer and the Palm Beach Eyewear store that has opened its second location at downtown at the Gardens.
Month of October
Komen is challenging organizations large and small to help spread breast cancer awareness. The premise is simple: change your clothes to change the world. Each organization that wants to participate picks a day in October to wear pink and donate $5 or more. In addition to picking their pink, groups are encouraged to be creative and to make Passionately Pink for the Cure a fun and educational day for all. Groups can incorporate activities, contests, guest speakers and ways to honor and remember breast cancer survivors.
Your company or office can register at www.passionatelypink.org. You will receive a participation kit with posters, educational materials and pins for your participants.
Kick-Off Party - October 18, 2007 - Saks Fifth Avenue, Palm Beach
Come shop until you drop at Saks on Worth Avenue. Kick-off party will include cocktails, fabulous hors d’oeuvres from Palm Beaches finest restaurants, , and entertainment. Saks is donating 2% of sales from the evening of October 18 through Saturday, October 20 at closing. Cost of kick-off event: $25. May be paid at the door or you may call ahead to 561-833-2551, ext 317. 100% of kick-off admissions will also go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. An exciting evening of cocktails, entertainment, and food tasting. Donation: $25
October 19 - 21, 2007 - South Florida Fairgrounds
Come support Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Bring your Yoplait lids to the show. Fabulous chance drawing items benefitting Komen include: gift certificates, a sewing machine, a b’que grill, a tractor lawn mower and more. Visit our Calendar of events for more info and visit the Home & Garden Show’s website at www.floridahomeshows.com tickets available on line and at the gate. Parking is free.
October 21, 2007 - Elite Salon Systems, Boca Raton & Stuart
Elite Salon Systems is hosting this fundraiser benefitting Susan G. Komen for the Cure at two salons. $15 Designer Haircuts from top stylists with all proceeds going to Komen for the Cure.
- A. Rossi Salon & Spa; 1200 Yamato Road; Boca Raton; 561-995-0677
- Royal Treatment Salon; 2491 E. Ocean Blvd; Stuart; 772-219-0805
October 27, 20007 - Governor’s Club of the Palm Beaches
This gala will benefit four charities: Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the PGA Foundation, Muscular Dystrophy Association and the ClubCorp Employee Partners Care Foundation. $100pp includes 5 course dinner, cocktails, gratuity and parking. Call 561-832-7577 to RSVP for this wonderful evening.
October 27, 2007 - Delray Beach
The second annual Kings Point Golf for the Cure will be even more exciting than last year. Come to a great fun-filled event and partner with Kings Point to support the fight against breast cancer. All tournament proceeds will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
This will be a shot gun scramble format with fabulous prizes. Hole-in-One Car from Delray Lincoln Mercury. LPGA Professional Jean Bartholomew will be there to give you some pointers. Kings Point is located in Delray between Atlantic and Linton on Jog Road. Call 561.499.3335 ext 110 for tournament tee time, reservations and sponsorship opportunities.
October 26 & 27, 2007 - Pinewood Plaza, Lake Worth
Let's Eat! is teaming up with Komen for the Cure for its Grand Opening. Let's Eat! is a gourmet meal assembly store that allows customers to make their own meals with the provided ingredients and directions. Let's Eat! is allowing customers to order one entrée, which is large enough to feed 4-6 people, for $25 and two entrees for $40. During this two day event 50% of your order amount will be donated to Komen for the Cure!
Help Komen for the Cure and Let's Eat! in the Fight Against Breast Cancer. To learn more about how you can contribute to the fight against breast cancer visit www.letseatdinner.com or call (561) 969-8988. Let's Eat! is located in the Pinewood Plaza (SE Corner of Jog and Lantana).
November 2, 2007 - PGA Commons
Spoto’s Restaurant and Baby Alexandra are teaming up for this fun event; Pink Martini’s, Fashion Show, Silent Auction. 15% of Sales and Silent Auction money going to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. PGA Commons is at 4550 PGA Boulevard
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