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Tickets are selling fast! Purchase yours TODAY!
Please join us for the 2018 Pink Promise Luncheon - a celebration of survivorship and hope - at The Jefferson Hotel on Friday, October 5. Relax and visit with one another at our Sips and Sparkle Reception honoring breast cancer survivors from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Then, sit back and enjoy a delicious luncheon in The Grand Ballroom from noon to 1:30 PM.
Tickets are $30 for breast cancer survivors and $45 for all other guests. Tables of 10 may be purchased for $400. Parking at The Jefferson Hotel is available at no cost to all attendees.
To purchase tickets or learn more, visit komencentralva.org or call (804) 320-1772.
Special Thanks to Our Generous Survivor Sponsor:
Interested in learning more about advancements in breast cancer care? Please join us for the September "Komen Conversations” presented by Bon Secours Health System on Thursday, September 20 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM featuring Dr. James Pellicane, Director of Breast Oncology at the Bon Secours Cancer Institute in Richmond, who will discuss Advancements in Breast Cancer Care. Appetizers will be served.
Through
Komen Conversations, our goal is to bring together our community of
survivors, co-survivors, family members, and individuals at risk for
developing breast cancer to hear from local experts from Bon Secours who
will speak to topics relevant to the survivor experience: advancements
in breast health care, long-term and late effects of treatment,
nutrition for the breast cancer survivor, complementary therapies, and
more!
We hope to see you at this event.
Come meet fellow survivors and engage in thoughtful conversation. Reserve your seat today!
Please join us for a Townhall on Thursday, September 13 at noon, featuring Komen Chief Scientific Advisors – Dr. George Sledge and Dr. Jennifer Pietenpol. This special event is an opportunity for you to learn how your gifts make an impact on our Bold Goal - reduce the current of breast cancer deaths by 50% in the U.S. by 2026 - through research. Don't miss this chance to get an insider’s look at the true rock stars of breast cancer research, Dr. Sledge and Dr. Pietenpol
This online event will begin 12:00 PM and will last one hour. To register:
-Visit komen.webex.com.
-In the event number field, enter 668 272 630, then press “enter” on your keyboard.
-On the Event page, click “Register”.
Volunteers Needed for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is almost here, which means our calendar is filling up with National Breast Cancer Awareness Month events.
Help support our vision of a world without breast cancer by
volunteering for one of the following exciting opportunities. For a
complete list of all events and volunteer opportunities, click here.
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Pink Promise Luncheon - Gift Bag Assembly
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October 4
4:00 PM-6:00 PM
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The Jefferson Hotel
101 W. Franklin Street
Richmond, VA 23230
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| Pink Promise Luncheon - Registration |
October 5
10:15 AM-12:15 PM |
he Jefferson Hotel
101 W. Franklin Street
Richmond, VA 23230 |
Sign Up Now |
Pink Promise Luncheon - Sips & Sparkle Reception
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October 5
10:15 AM-12:15 PM
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The Jefferson Hotel
101 W. Franklin Street
Richmond, VA 23230 |
Sign Up Now |
Pink Promise Luncheon - Education Table
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October 5
10:15 AM-12:15 PM |
The Jefferson Hotel
101 W. Franklin Street
Richmond, VA 23230 |
Sign Up Now |
Goochland Health & Wellness Fair
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October 6
8:30 AM-3:00 PM |
Central High Cultural and Educational Comples
2748 Dogtown Road
Goochland, VA 23063 |
Sign Up Now |
Get Involved
Make sure to check the list below for information about upcoming Komen activities and third party events and promotions. Click here to learn more about fundraising for Komen.
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Komen Conversations: Thursday, September 20
Sign up now for the upcoming "Komen Conversations” presented by Bon Secours Health System on Thursday, September 20 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM featuring Dr. James Pellicane, who will present on Advancements in Breast Cancer Care.
Come meet fellow survivors and engage in thoughtful conversation.
Reserve your seat today!
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Priority Pinktober: the month of October
During October, Priority Automotive will be making a donation to Komen Central Virginia for every car sold.
Click here for more information.
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Lemaire Monday Night Out for Charity: each Monday in October
In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Lemaire Restaurant at the Jefferson Hotel is proud to partner with Susan G. Komen Central Virginia to provide guests with a fun and delicious way to support this great cause in its quest to end breast cancer. Each Monday night in October, five percent (5%) of your food purchase from Lemaire's dinner, bar or dessert menu will be donated to Komen Central Virginia.
Click here for more information.
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2018 Pink Promise Luncheon: Friday, October 5
Please join us for this year's Pink Promise Luncheon - a day when we celebrate our breast cancer survivors. Relax and visit with one another at our Sips and Sparkle Reception from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Then, sit back and enjoy a delicious luncheon in The Jefferson's Grand Ballroom from noon to 1:30 PM.
Click here to purchase your tickets TODAY!
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2018 Pink and Black Tie Affair: Saturday, October 13
Come out and enjoy a delicious dinner, beverages of your choice and dessert. There will be a live band, then dance the rest of the night away with a fabulous DJ! Your donation will also include chances at great raffle prizes. All proceeds benefit Komen Central Virginia.
Click here for more information or to purchase your tickets.
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ONGOING LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS
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Dixie Gas & Oil Corporation - Delivering for a Cure: For every gallon of propane dispensed from the specially painted tank trucks, Dixie Gas will donate one cent to Komen Central Virginia. Since 2010, Dixie Gas & Oil has donated more than $40,000 to Komen Central Virginia. |
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Melwood Charity Car Donation Center: Donate your used car, van, truck, boat with a trailer, or recreational vehicle to the Central Virginia Affiliate of Susan G. Komen, seven days a week, 24 hours a day. It’s as easy as filling out our online donation form. Vehicles accepted in any condition! To date, Melwood Charity Car Donation Center has donated over $25,000 to Komen Central Virginia.
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Kroger Community Rewards: Enroll in Kroger's Community Rewards' program, and your shopping can benefit Komen Central Virginia. You can enroll your Kroger Plus Card in the program either online (at Kroger.com/communityrewards) or at the store (ask an employee to link your card the next time you're in the store). All you have to do is select Susan G. Komen Central Virginia (NPO #QF534). |
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AmazonSmile: Are you are an avid Amazon shopper? AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support Komen Central Virginia every time you shop with Amazon, at no cost to you. The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases. All you have to do is shop Amazon from this link http://bit.ly/CentralVASmile. |
ONGOING NATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
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Bank of America Pink Ribbon Banking: Bank of America serves as the National Presenting Sponsor of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® Series in the United States. Bank of America also supports Komen through its Pink Ribbon Banking Affinity products, which have raised over $8 million to date. Employees of Bank of America also support Komen across the country by volunteering in their local markets. Bank of America has been a Komen partner since 2009. Click here for more information on the Pink Ribbon Banking program.
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Rally for the Cure®: Rally for the Cure is a grassroots program using golf, tennis and other social programs to raise more than $80 million for Komen-funded breast cancer research and local breast cancer community programs nationwide. As of 2017, management of the Rally program operates from Susan G. Komen®’s national headquarters, located in Dallas, TX.
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Wacoal Fit for the Cure®: This year marks the 18th anniversary of Wacoal’s Fit for the Cure® program benefiting Susan G. Komen®! For every woman who gets a professional bra fitting at an event, Wacoal will donate $2 to Komen (no purchase necessary). Wacoal will also donate $2 to Komen for every Wacoal bra, shapewear item or b.tempt’d bra purchased at these events. Together with all other promotions conducted by Wacoal, Wacoal will donate an aggregate guaranteed minimum donation of $250,000.00 in 2018 to support Komen’s National Treatment Assistance program and other local community health programs. For more information and to find an event near you: http://ow.ly/s8JP30i1xsI.
Upcoming Wacoal Fit for the Cure® Events:
September 14 - Belk Spotsylvania Mall, Fredericksburg, VA
September 15 - Belk Charlottesville, Charlottesville, VA
September 20 - Belk Apple Blossom Mall, Winchester, VA
October 11 - Macy's Short Pump Town Center, Richmond, VA
October 24 - Dillard's Short Pump Town Center, Richmond, VA
October 26 - Dillard's Stony Point Fashion Park, Richmond, VA
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