Saturday, November 24, 2012
The fifth annual walk included a silent auction.
The fifth annual Plaza Bella Goes Pink breast cancer walk netted $21,053 for breast cancer research and support Oct. 20. This year's walk attracted more than 400 participants including the family of Antionette Cuellar, who lost her battle against breast cancer in May at the age of 48. The walk was dedicated in her memory and featured the release of white doves by her daughters, Alexandra, Alyssa and Olivia. See related content: Plaza Bella Hosts 5th Annual Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Hundreds Go Pink for Plaza Bella Breast Cancer Walk
Monday, November 12, 2012
Music Showcase raised the funds throughout the month of October.
After spending a month selling cupcakes, pink ribbons and pens, Music Showcase was able to present breast cancer patient Debbie Morey of Riverview at check for $2,106 on Nov. 6 at the music store, 402 Oakfield Dr., Brandon. Recognizing October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Music Showcase raised the funds by selling pink ribbons, cookies, cupcakes and pens. It also held a kids fall festival and Halloween party on Oct. 20. Music Showcase sought nominations for its fundraising dollars and selected Morey as its reciipient. Morey’s friend Nikole Whitehead submitted the nomination. Whitehead wrote that Morey is now undergoing treatment with an experimental drug for stage 4 breast cancer. Before this, Morey’s 5-year-old daughter was diagnosed…
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Diane Gill received national recognition last year for her work helping cancer patients feel good about themselves.
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Coping with the fear that comes with a diagnosis of breast cancer is overwhelming by itself. But then comes to treatment and the inevitable toll it takes on the body -- mastectomies, hair loss, skin damage. "Not only do women have to deal with they diagnosis but they can feel unattractive and lose their self-confidence," said Diane Gill of Brandon. That's where Gill steps in. For 15 years, the licensed cosmetologist has been helping cancer patients deal with the appearance-related side effects of treatment through the Southeast Hillsborough Unit of the American Cancer Society's Look Good...Feel Better program. Held the last Wednesday of the month from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the cancer society office, 1462 Oakfield Dr., Brandon, the program …
Thursday, October 25, 2012
A New You Pink Boutique is hosting a Bahamas cruise to benefit the Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute.
Breast cancer may be an ugly disease. But, as far as sisters Lisa and Carol Poole of Brandon are concerned, there's no reason for breast cancer patients to feel unattractive while they're fighting the disease. Lisa Poole, who is waging her own battle against breast cancer, was headed to a fitting for a prosthesis in Clearwater when she mentioned to her sister that she wished there was a place for breast cancer patients closer to home. After doing some research, the Pooles decided to open A New You Pink Boutique, 106 W. Robertson St., Brandon, in November 2011 to meet the needs of local women battling breast cancer. In the year since the boutique opened, it's not only become a resource for women with breast cancer but offers a support …
The three day Project Cure walk will take place Oct. 26-28.
I’ll confess, when it comes to breast cancer, my journalistic objectivity flies right out the window. I’ve lost four dear friends to this horrendous disease, and watched as others suffered the ill effects of radiation, chemotherapy and surgery. So I’m always more than willing to share the stories of the brave women who battle breast cancer as well as the friends and families who work tirelessly to raise funds for research. One of those stories revolves around a group of mothers whose children attended St. Stephen Catholic School in Riverview. Six years ago, after two mother in one class died of breast cancer, Lisa Huetteman, Amy Meany, Mary Owens, Ivette Wagner and Jean Weber (OK, I’ll admit I was involved as well) decided to do more than…
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
The fifth annual event was held Oct. 20 at Plaza Bella.
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- D'Ann White
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Tears flowed as the daughters of Antionette Cuellar recalled their mother's giving spirit, her zest for life and her steadfast determination to beat the cancer that, nevertheless, took her life in May at the age of 48. The daughters' comments were followed by a rendition of Cuellar's favorite song, "The Climb" by Miley Cyrus, and the release of white doves in her honor. It was an appropriate remembrance for the woman who participated in and was the spokeswomen for the annual Plaza Bella Goes Pink walk. Although Cuellar was not physically present at this year's fifth annual walk on Saturday, Oct. 20, Plaza Bella Goes Pink founder, Roz Creager, owner of The Green Boutique, said she could fill her spirit with them. Friends and family members …
Friday, October 19, 2012
The fundraiser will take place Saturday, Oct. 20 starting at 9 a.m.
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- D'Ann White
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Friday, October 19, 2012
Residents are invited to put on their walking shoes and head to Plaza Bella for the fifth annual Plaza Bella Goes Pink. The event, to support breast cancer research and the patients who are affected by breast cancer, will take place Saturday, Oct. 20 at the shopping plaza on Bloomingdale Avenue and Bell Shoals Road. According to Roz Creager, owner of The Green Boutique in Plaza Bella, 1078 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico, this year's walk is dedicated to Antoinette Cuellar, who died in May after a battle with breast cancer. Cuellar was the spokeswoman for the walk for two years. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the walk will begin at 9 a.m. The first 300 people to register will receive a goodie bag. The cost to participate is $40 for …
Breast cancer isn't age specific. Here's how to cope with treatments and augmentations if you are diagnosed earlier in life.
Generally speaking, a woman in Florida has a 114 in 100,000 chance of getting breast cancer, according to this breast cancer statistics chart from komen.org. An American woman in her 30s has a one in 232 chance of getting the disease, and a woman 20 years her senior has a one in 42 probability, according to the website. “Although we aren’t certain, the cause of breast cancer in younger women is likely caused by a genetic predisposition,” says Ann H. Partridge, M.D., M.P.H., the medical oncologist director of the Adult Survivorship Program at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. While breast cancer treatment in young women is often effective, the chance of recovery tends to be worse in women under 40. Breast tissue…
Thursday, October 11, 2012
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which means a variety of pink products are hitting the shelves. But, do your pink purchases always go toward the cause?
A wave of pink is flooding stores everywhere, as retailers participate in Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For the savvy shopper, it's an opportunity to donate to a good cause while snagging unique, pink-hued items. But before you plunk down your green for some pink, the nonprofits behind Breast Cancer Awareness Month want you to check the label. Jenna Glazer, director of development for Young Survival Coalition (YSC), a global organization dedicated to helping young women who are diagnosed with breast cancer, said buyers should be on the lookout for a label or tag that tells where the money from the purchase goes. "If you walk into Bed Bath & Beyond and see something with a pink ribbon and no information about where the money is going, …
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
The crystal pink heart necklace is available through Stacey Wamsley, senior group leader for Touchstone Crystal by Swarovski.
If you love Swarovski crystals, here's a chance to add to your collection while supporting breast cancer charities. Resident Stacey Wamsley, senior group leader for Touchstone Crystal by Swarovski, is now offering the pink heart necklace. Not only will Touchstone donate a percentage of its sales to breast cancer charities but Wamsley will donate an additional 20 percent of sales. The necklace sells for $40. There also is an antique pink ice bracelet for $89. To purchase the necklace, visit www.MyTouchstoneCrystal.com/Tampa and go to the shop jewelry tab. Customers will get a free charm with a purchase. There are seven to choose from which represent a different wish, hope or dream.
Renea Coker
8:18 am on Monday, November 12, 2012
Inspirational! Way to go, Heather. But Heather wouldn't want the glory. She does it all for God's glory. more ›