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March 2024 • Pink Ribbon Connection Newsletter

Boss Ladies Gala

Boss Ladies Gala is on a mission to raise $10,000 to support Pink Ribbon Connection

Are you ready for an epic ladies night out? Join us at the second annual BOSS LADIES GALA which is a celebration of women supporting women in business.

WHAT: BOSS LADIES GALA 2024

WHEN: Friday, March 15th, 2024 from 6pm to 10:30pm

WHERE: 502 E. Carmel Dr, Carmel, IN 46032

ATTIRE: DRESS TO IMPRESS

DOOR PRIZES: Amazing door prizes will be raffled off throughout the evening

FUNDRAISER: Proceeds from the campaign will go towards supporting Pink Ribbon Connection.

FOOD & DRINK: Hors d'oeuvres and Dinner will be served. Cash bars are available all night.

GLAM STUDIO: Get 2-min professional Hair and Makeup touch up before walking the red carpet.

BONUS: Your ticket includes a copy of the BOSS LADIES MAGAZINE and $100 Photoshoot Credit with Victoria Odekomaya.

PARKING: PARKING IS FREE!!!!

Join us and help support Pink Ribbon Connection!

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Fashion Fundraiser

March 21, 2024

14395 Clay Terrace Blvd #120, Carmel, IN 46032

Join Pink Ribbon Connection for a Fashion Fundraiser at Evereve in Carmel! Shop in store from 10am-8pm and visit the PRC information table to learn more about our mission. Come see the trends for the spring season!

Visit www.evereve.com to start your shopping cart.

15% of the proceeds will go to PRC

2 volunteers needed per shift to staff the PRC table

3:00pm-5:00pm

5:00pm-8:00pm

Please email info@pinkribbonconnection

or call us at 317-255-7465 if you are able to help.

Educational Session

FREE CPR TRAINING

Tuesday, March 26th

You and your family are invited to receive CPR training from READI CPR using the American Heart Association program. As part of the training, you will receive a CPR certificate. Those who complete the course are also eligible to purchase a a CPR card for $7.

Free dinner will be offered 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. with programing running 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Free parking available at Goodwill!

Registration is required to ensure our partner brings the appropriate number of mannequins for training. Confirm you and your families attendance by emailing or calling our offices at info@pinkribbonconnection.org or 317-255-PINK (7465).

Peer Counseling Training

Wednesday, March 27, 5:30-7:00pm

Pink Ribbon Connection Office, 1139 Shelby Street Indianapolis 46203

Peer counselors offer emotional support and a source of comfort for women and men undergoing treatment for breast cancer. The peer counselor training will be led by Christine Ward, Ph.D., a professional psychologist who specializes in working with breast cancer patients. Training is open to any breast cancer survivor who has been out of treatment for at least one year and is interested in becoming a peer counselor for those who have been newly diagnosed with breast cancer.

Free dinner will be served.

Please park in the Goodwill Parking Lot (1260 Shelby St. 46203) just south of Pink Ribbon Connection.

Please RSVP by emailing info@pinkribbonconnection.org

or call us at (317) 255-7465

We Need Your Help!

March 30th: For Spanish Speaking Women at PRC

April 13th: For Black Women at Little Red Door

April 20th: For All Women at PRC

April 23rd: For All Women at Community - Anderson

April 27th: For All Women at Baptist Health - New Albany

TBD: For All Women at Schneck - Seymour

BRAS and PROSTHESES NEEDED!

Do you have new or gently used mastectomy bras and/or prostheses in your closet? If so, we need you to go now, put them in a bag, and make a plan to drop them off at our office.

We have SIX Bras and Breakfast events planned for this spring and are running low on supplies to meet this demand. Feel free to drop them off between 9-5 during the week. You may leave them inside our lobby if we are not in the office and we will get them when we return.

Our office is located at 1139 Shelby Street, Indianapolis, 46203.

Please help us as we provide FREE bras and prostheses to women across the state.

THANK YOU!

Sostenes & Desayuno

Spring BINGO

Pink Ribbon Connection is hosting an evening playing BINGO for fabulous prizes including a $50 Vito Provolone gift card, lighted makeup mirror, a Santa Margherita Italian Wine basket and more! Enjoy good food and good fun while helping Pink Ribbon Connection raise money.

WHEN:

WHERE:

COST:

April 4th, 2024

5:30-6:00 Dinner & Warm-up Games

6:00-7:30 Bingo with great prizes

Southeast Community Services - Free Parking

901 Shelby Street

Indianapolis, IN 46203

$30 for dinner, drinks and 2 Bingo cards

Additional cards will be available at the event for $5 each

Wine will also be available for purchase for $5 glass

All proceeds benefit Pink Ribbon Connection. We look forward to seeing all of you, and are excited about having your help as we work to provide FREE support, information and resources to those touched by breast cancer in Indiana.

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Educational Session

The Pink Eraser Project

The goal of the Pink Eraser Project is a breast cancer vaccine for everyone, now!

For the first time in history scientists believe they have the technology to end breast cancer.

They have safe, tested and proven vaccines in early trial stages.

They are bringing together America's top scientists to collaborate on ideas and trials.

Tuesday April 9th, 2024 5:30-7:00

Join us online, where you will hear from Co-Founders Michele Young and Kristen Dahlgren, as well as the doctors currently working on the vaccine. Check our website and Facebook page soon for more information.

Stars of Pink Fashion Show 2024

30th Anniversary

Make your reservations now for the 30th annual Stars of Pink Breast Cancer Survivor Fashion Show. The event will be held at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown on Saturday, October 5th, 2024.

Ticket Information:

Purchase an individual ticket for $100 - pay once or pay monthly installments

Purchase a table of 10 for $1,000

Please include your guest's name or table captain

Click here to start your purchase!

This is a fabulous event that you don't want to miss!!

Numerous Sponsorship Benefits!

Do you know of a company that may be interested in being a sponsor for the show? Sponsorships are available for $1,000-$10,000. Please have them contact Dori Sparks-Unsworth at: dori@pinkribbonconnection.org for details.

Every Day Ways to Support Us

Purchase a T-Shirt

Pink Ribbon Connection t-shirts come in all sizes. Show your support and raise awareness by purchasing one of our new t-shirts.

Order yours today!

Donate Your Car

Pink Ribbon Connection now accepts your donated vehicle! Just call our office at 317-255-7465 and let us know you want to donate your car to Pink Ribbon Connection. We will then call our towing partner, Hanna's Wrecker Service, and a representative will call you and make an appointment to pick up your car. They will come, with identification, at your convenience, to tow the car to their lot. They hold regular car auctions and will auction off the car, with the proceeds donated to Pink Ribbon Connection.

You will receive a tax receipt for the amount your car sells for at the auction. The receipt will be mailed to you by Pink Ribbon Connection. Every cent of the money stays right here in Central Indiana to assist breast cancer patients and their families with support, resources and information.

Enroll in Kroger's Community Reward Program to keep your points AND support Pink Ribbon Connection. It's easy, it's free - click here to get started!

Sign in or create your account
Select "find an organization"
Search "Pink Ribbon Connection"

PLEASE NOTE: This is separate from Kroger Fuel Points.

Donors & Volunteers

We would like to thank last month's donors and volunteers.

We would not exist without you, your kindness, and your support. Thank you!

Corporate Donors

Delta Dental of Michigan

Eli Lilly

Halstead Architects

Nelson's Tea

Sallie Mae Bank

Whiteland Girls Basketball Program

Individual Donors

Joyce Campbell

Staci Dudley

Cathy Gray

Karen Kreutzinger

Julianna Morales

Vivian Murphy

Missy O'Maley

Colleen Bolden Smith

Jane Unsworth

Jessie Wylie

Volunteers

Nancy Skiles

Amanda Ford

Reagan Miller

Vivian Murphy

Ella Pierle

Board of Directors

Jennifer Baker

Colleen Bolden-Smith

Denise Byrd

Cathy Gray

Dawn Holt

Ashley Newsom

Stephanie Probst

Victor Schneider

Jessie Wylie

Resources & Videos

Cancer Support Community (CSC) announces select hybrid program offerings hosted in-person. Consider joining in-person or virtually while maintaining a high level of safety as operations return to normal and taking every preventative measure possible. Not all programs will have an in-person option available initially. Review The Companion for in-person programs, events, news, and more.

Karuna Precision Wellness Center is an integrative wellness center for cancer survivors. Located at the Indianapolis Healthplex and offers many services virtually. Therapies are focused on three key areas; mental/cognitive health, physical health, and nutrition. Financial assistance is available for clients at 350% of the federal poverty level or those who are suffering financial hardship due to medical bills. For more information visit Karuna Precision.

Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC) has published a "Guide for the Newly Diagnosed." You may view it online or purchase a printed copy.

Free Personal Intimacy & Wellness Guides for anyone who needs it! These guides are crafted for the patient and their specific needs. Personal Intimacy & Wellness Guide - Reclaiming Intimacy