HERS Breast Cancer Foundation
news & updates
July 2020 | Vol. 1
Pet BFFs Welcome!
Dear Friends (Human and Otherwise),

As you might have guessed from this image, since our Walk/Run is virtual this year, furry friends are WELCOME. Don't leave your pet BFF behind-- have them join you in supporting HERS patients!

For fun, we're giving away a pet-themed prize basket. Register your pet and they'll be automatically entered to win the basket valued at over $100!

Keep reading for more Walk/Run news and HERS updates, and, as always, we wish you well.

Tina

Tina Fernandez Steckler
Executive Director

ps. If you prefer not to register for our Walk/Run, consider donating securely online via our PayPal page. Your donation will benefit our Assistance Programs.
The Greatest Gift
This is one of the best quotes we've read lately.

The ability to help others is, indeed, a gift. And HERS is working hard to ensure that you can give back in a way that's safe and fun. There are several ways you can support HERS patients the weekend of September 26-27:

Walk or Run

Decide if you'll walk or run, how far, and where! Some friends have shared they'll walk on their treadmill or around their yard. Others have mapped courses through their neighborhoods or local parks. Quite a few choices but remember that there's just one place to register online -- ItsYourRace.com.

Or, if you prefer to register by mail, our new 2020 Registration Form is ready to go!

  • $20 per person (walk or run)
  • $75 per group of 4 (walk or run)
  • $10 per pet

100% of fees this year will benefit our Assistance Programs.

Yoga with Anjali

We're excited to offer a gentler alternative to walking and running -- yoga!

Board Member and yoga instructor Anjali Rao will lead an "all levels are welcome" Zoom yoga session Saturday, September 26 from 10:30 am to 11:15 am. The registration fee is just $20 per person.

To register, call (510) 790-1911. Zoom access will be emailed to registrants by September 25th.


REMINDER: Kick-Off is Saturday, September 26 @ 9am

We'll get the virtual party started on September 26 at 9 am! Join us via Facebook LIVE for opening remarks, Elaine's Circle with dove release, and a super fun warm-up with Shameem of XTRIM Bollywood!

Prize drawings will take place every hour (9 am to 2 pm) following our kickoff.
Register & you might WIN!
AirPods Pro Drawing:

Prizes are NEW this year and many of you are asking how to qualify to win one of our most exciting prizes -- a pair of AirPods Pro. By September 25, 2020:

  1. Create a fundraising page and raise a minimum of $100; or
  2. Mail your $100 or higher in donations to our Fremont Program Store; or
  3. Send in a minimum of $100 in donations to our PayPal page

The winner of the AirPods Pro will be announced during our Facebook Live closing ceremony at 2 pm, Saturday, September 26. Need not be present to win.

Additional Prizes:

Everyone who registers to walk, run or join us for yoga will be automatically entered to win one of the following:


Please note:

  • Drawings will take place every hour between 9 am-2 pm on Saturday, September 26; we'll post winners on HERS' Facebook page.
  • Winners will also be notified by email or phone on September 26.
  • Prizes may be claimed Monday, September 28 through Monday, October 12, 2020.
  • We're unable to mail prizes to winners; winners must pick up from our Fremont Program location.

Questions? Call (510) 790-1911.
More news and updates...
Store Updates

Our Fremont location at Washington Hospital West is open M-F, 10 am to 5 pm, closed 1-2 pm for lunch.

Our San Leandro location is open Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 am to 5 pm.

Our Pleasanton location will be remain closed until July.

To make an appointment or if you have questions, call (510) 790-1911.
FREE SHIPPING & CURBSIDE PICK UP

For patients who don't require refits, we can fill orders by phone. Call (510) 790-1911.

Prefer to get your products faster? We have curbside pickup available at our Fremont location!
October is #BCAM
Our Walk/Run is our official kickoff for October and BCAM, aka Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

We're grateful to supporters who've let us know they'll be raising funds in support of our Assistance Programs.

If you'd like to support HERS patients and raise funds in October, let's talk now!

Contact Tina at (510) 790-1911 or [email protected]