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November 2024 • Pink Ribbon Connection Newsletter

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Upcoming Events

Surgical Breast Reconstruction

November 12, 2024

1139 Shelby Street

5:30-7:00pm


Pink Ribbon Connection will host a gathering of survivors to have a frank conversation about breast reconstruction. We will host this meeting on Tuesday, November 12 at the Pink Ribbon Connection office.

Dr. Jason Cacioppo, from Community Physician Network, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, will join us to answer questions and share accurate and current information regarding breast reconstruction.

This will be a circle of survivors sharing their experiences to support and nurture other survivors in their journey. Therefore it is important that both groups of survivors are represented at this gathering:

  • Women who have already had their reconstruction
  • Women who are still exploring options regarding reconstruction.


Please RSVP by Thursday, November 7

info@pinkribbonconnection.org ~ 317-255-7465


Free dinner will be served. Free parking is available at the Goodwill just south of our office.

Get Your Tickets Today- Seating is Limited!

$30

Includes Dinner, Drinks & 2 Bingo Cards

Additional Cards & Wine Available for Purchase

Free Parking

Purchase Tickets

Seeking Calendar Girls 

Have you always wanted to be a calendar girl? Now is the time! We are looking for calendar models to be in the 2026 Pink Ribbon Connection Breast Cancer Survivor Calendar. Our photographer wants to start shooting this month, since all photos are taken outdoors and represent each season. We will have 3 fall, 3 winter, 3 spring and 3 summer models. The calendar will be printed next September, with on site sales happening at the Stars of Pink Breast Cancer Survivor Fashion Show on October 11th.

 

Please call the office at 317-255-7465 to sign up to be a model in the calendar. 

Stars of Pink Photos Now Available

Thank you to our fabulous photographer for the 30th Stars of Pink Fashion Show, Holly Dexter! The photos are now available to view and purchase.

View Photos

Thank You * Thank You * Thank You

Pink Ribbon Connection would like to thank our October donors and volunteers. We cannot exist without your kind and generous support!


Fashion Show Donors

Special Thank You to all those who contributed to the 30th Annual Stars of Pink Breast Cancer Survivor Fashion Show. We appreciate each and every dollar you donated to us and want you to know it will make a huge difference in the lives of those going through breast cancer in Indiana.


Fashion Show Sponsors

Lilly

Hendricks Regional Health

Breast Cancer Index

Puma Biotechnology

Ascension

Cater Me Cafe

Franciscan Health

Pfizer Oncology

Eskenazi Health

Stifel Endeavor Investment Group

Jason Cacioppo, M.D.

Centier Bank

Lilly Endowment

Hanna's Wrecker, Parts

& Recycling

The Tea Room of Rustic Root

WesBanco

Citizens Energy Group

N Vents Design

Milestone Ventures

Halstead Architects

Niceley-Mills Wealth Management -Merrill

Major Health Partners

Elanco

IBCAT

Visit Indy

Cancer Care Group

Heritage

American Oncology/Hematology Oncology of Indiana

Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Dexter Photography

Markey's

Paul Mitchell the School

Indianapolis Downtown Marriott

Fashion Sponsors

J. Benzal

J. McLaughlin

Francis + Fern


Florists

Gillespie Florists

Julie's Flowers of Geist

Long's Florist Supply, Inc.

Oberer's Flowers

Queen Anne's Lace Flower & Gifts

Sweet Peas Flower Farm

Trader Joe's Castleton

Michelle Koss


Print Sponsor

Franciscan Health


Balloon Sponsor

Patricia Smith


October Volunteers

The number of volunteers who assisted with the 30th Annual Stars of Pink Fashion Show & Luncheon, are many and are more than appreciated! We had a wonderful show and we can't possibly thank each of you enough!


Additionally, if you assisted with an event outside of the Fashion Show, we also are so appreciative of your efforts and commitment to Pink Ribbon Connection.


Office Volunteers

Nancy Skiles

Sophie Pettit

Shelby Walker

Deb Rightmyer


Social Media

Kathy Maeglin

Thank You

Fashion Show Committee


  • Brenda Beard
  • Bobbie Dougherty
  • Natalee Fuller
  • Karen Kreutzinger
  • Kathy McCarthy
  • Deb McCullough
  • Lourrie Miller
  • Missy O'Maley
  • Stephanie Probst
  • Dori Sparks-Unsworth
  • Karla Wire

Congratulations to Kathy Maeglin - Barbara Boyd Award Winner


Congratulations to Kathy Maeglin, the winner of the 2024 Barbara Boyd Award for Breast Cancer Awareness and Support. Kathy manages the Pink Ribbon Connection Facebook page and does a stellar job of keeping our followers informed about not only Pink Ribbon Connection events, but also events put on by other sister organizations. She works diligently to keep our page engaging, informative and relevant, and does a fabulous job!

Thank you, Kathy, for all you do!

Cater Me Cafe's 20th Anniversary Fundraiser for

Pink Ribbon Connection


Thank you to all who have donated to Cater Me Cafe in honor of Pink Ribbon Connection!

With YOUR help, Bobbie Dougherty, Breast Cancer Survivor and owner of Cater me Cafe, has nearly made it to her goal of raising $20,000 for Pink Ribbon Connection in celebration of her 20 years in business. She's pulling out all the stops to reach her goal. Stop by or call Cater Me Cafe to enter the Jewelry Raffle.

Beech Grove Eagles Pretty in Pink Ride


The first annual Pretty in Pink Ride raised an amazing total of $13,042 for Pink Ribbon Connection! Thank you to the Beech Grove Eagle Riders who put this event on and donated the money to help support women going through breast

cancer treatment. We are beyond grateful!

Save the Ta-Ta's Golf Tournament


A huge shout out to Tri County Golf Club in Middletown, who, despite a rainy day, had a record-breaking crowd participate in the 2024 Save the Ta-Ta’s golf tournament. With 35 teams and several volunteers including the Shenandoah Cheerleaders, this year’s event raised $9,200 for Pink Ribbon Connection!

Versiti Blood Center Partners with Pink Ribbon Connection

Thank you to Versiti Blood Center of Indiana for the support! For every donation made between Oct. 6-12 in their centers, Versiti made a monetary donation to Pink Ribbon Connection.

Pour It Forward


Daniel's Vineyard and Pink Ribbon Connection partnered again during the month of October, and we would like to thank them for their support!


A special thank you to our volunteers that represented Pink Ribbon Connection at Daniel's Vineyard: Amy, Lena, Casey,

Teia, Tod, Kristine & Jen

Monat Gratitude Ambassadors Share Pampering Gifts

We are so grateful to the Global Ambassadors of the Monat Gratitude Foundation for their generous contribution. Julie, Monica, Sonia, Kyla, and her sweet daughter, delivered a wonderful variety of pampering items for us to give to the women we serve. So many wonderful treats! We thank them and appreciate all the special presents for us to share with these women.

Supplies Needed

We NEED Bras & Prostheses!


We have nearly depleted our supply at the office. If you have any 38B or 38 C bras, or any size prostheses, please drop them by our office at 1139 Shelby Street, or contact us at 317-255-7465 to make arrangements to have them picked up. We appreciate your generosity!

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.

Resources and 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

Pink Ribbon Connection

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Indianapolis, IN 46203

317-255-7465


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