The mission of Twisted Pink is to provide hope and connection
 for people facing metastatic breast cancer through bold breakthroughs in research and awareness of the disease.

February 2021
Support . Research . Hope
As we approach the end of February, we are proud to share a story of love and hope. We continue to remain in awe of the people we serve at Twisted Pink and the stories that come from our connections and paths crossed. February has reminded us that personal connections and good deeds do matter and that we must continue our mission for those who are facing a lifelong journey with metastatic breast cancer.
 
This month, we had the pleasure of witnessing hope in a way that continues to burn brightly through a connection that was made in 2018. The hope that this connection brings to others through the mission of Twisted Pink has come full circle. 
In October 2018, during breast cancer awareness month, I appeared on a Headline News broadcast called the Michaela Pereria show where I spoke about Twisted Pink and the statistics of metastatic breast cancer. A woman named Suzanne Patrick from North Carolina was watching that day and was impacted by our message. She understood our why because she was living with metastatic breast cancer herself. 

Several months prior, Suzanne found a lump in her breast and was told that her mammogram looked fine and they should watch the area for any unusual growth or changes. She was vigilant about a biopsy, which would confirm cancer and was informed after surgery that 9 out of 10 lymph nodes tested positive for breast cancer. Scans would later confirm a de novo metastatic breast cancer diagnosis in her bones. 
That same month, the love of her life, Alex Whisenant, was involved in a tragic accident and passed away on October 13, 2018. Suzanne chose Twisted Pink for the memorial gifts made in memory of Alex. We continue to help carry Alex’s legacy forward through Suzanne’s faith and hope in our mission.

On Monday, February 8, 2021 Twisted Pink received the largest single online donation to our organization in the amount of $20,000. This donation was made in honor of Mr. David Patrick, who is the brother of Suzanne by a donor living in Quebec. Mr. Patrick is the CEO of Fitzstock Charts, LLC and was the trading mentor to Mr. Samer Chaar, who decided to pay it forward to our organization with his generous donation.

Personally, I am thankful for the conversations with so many of you in a time that our country is facing disparities and fear as we continue to navigate our world amid COVID-19. It is in the small and large acts of kindness that we feel the love and connection to others. That is where we find the greatest love of all.
 
With Support, Hope & Research
Mr. David Patrick with his sister Suzanne Patrick in December 2020.
Caroline Johnson
Founder, Executive Director
Twisted Pink is pleased to share that BIGBourbonClub is a sponsor of our annual gala raffle! The Pappy Raffle is now open and the winner of the 10 year bottle of Old Rip Van Winkle will be drawn at our annual gala on July 9, 2021 at Churchill Downs. Purchase your raffle ticket today by clicking the button below!

A Top Shelf membership to BIGBourbonClub is $125. BIGBourbonClub will donate $25 back to Twisted Pink for any new membership from Feb 7 to June 1, 2021. Click the link below to learn more about membership!
Save The Date
July 9, 2021
Winners Circle Sponsor
Inspire Sponsor
Reserve your virtual seat for the CURE® Educated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit to be held on March 7, 2021 starting at 10am ET! This is a half-day virtual event seeking to educate, inform and challenge the thinking of patients with any stage of breast cancer, as well as patients, caregivers and advocates. At this summit, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from expert physicians and advocacy group speakers, led by our summit chair, Aditya Bardia, MD, MPH of Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center. You’ll also have the opportunity to network online with other patients and survivors. Learn more and register today! Twisted Pink will be in the exhibit hall.
216 local breast cancer survivors from over 20 separate counties in KY and Southern IN received bags filled with beauty products, clothing and household items this month thanks to our continued collaboration with the United Breast Cancer Foundation (UBCF), who provided the products for the event.

These items help survivors feel supported and offset daily living costs associated with a cancer diagnosis. The total value of the donated product was $269,194.56.
Twisted Pink
8016 Vine Crest Avenue #2
Louisville KY 40222
United States
502-890-2662