“PINK STREET”
American Association of Breast Care Professionals (AABCP)
AABCP Foundation, a national non-profit organization, provides through grants, gifts and donations financial assistance for post mastectomy services for breast cancer survivors. AABCP also educates both survivors and medical professionals about much needed post mastectomy services while lobbying and advocating at the state and federal levels to ensure l benefits that will pay for these necessary services.
– Activities: 3 Baskets will be raffled as well as wine tasting of Cheeky Monkey, a unique NAPA wine developed exclusively for the AABCP Foundation; education about post mastectomy services and products; and AABCP BlogRadio will be broadcast live from the event.
American Cancer Society (ACS)
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.
– Activities: A “Bra Pong” ping pong game; American Cancer Society Koozies + water will be available for a donation; other ACS promo items will be available. Information on early detection of breast cancer and services available to the community will be on hand.
Breast Health Collaborative of Texas
The Breast Health Collaborative of Texas is a state-wide initiative of over 270 members whose goal is to unite breast health advocates and providers to educate, advocate and leverage resources to improve access to care for all Texans.
breasthealthcollaborativeoftexas.org
–Activities: Pink ballons will be available for Looking Up: In honor of and in memory of those touched by breast cancer. The exhibit booth will have a life-sized Pink Ribbon Parade ribbon for signing. For a donation, we will have pink feather hair extensions and Breast Health Collaborative of Texas bracelets!
CanCare, Inc.
CanCare is a network of trained volunteers including cancer survivors and family caregivers of survivors who are matched by the same type of cancer and treatment to provide one-on-one long term emotional support for others facing a diagnosis of cancer.
–Activities: Will have available pink ribbon pins!
D’Feet Breast Cancer, Inc.
D’Feet Breast Cancer, Inc. is a grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to provide health services (free screening mammograms and free follow up care) to uninsured and underserved women in Galveston County ages 40-64 ant those at high risk for breast cancer since 2001. The program collaborates with the Galveston County Health District, UTMB Galveston, Mainland medical Center, Victory Breast Diagnostics & Woman’s Imaging Center and the Jesse Tree.
Harley’s Angels
Harley’s Angels Cruzin’ to Cure are women motorcycle riders and enthusiasts from Houston and surrounding areas, that raise money for breast cancer programs. 2012 marks their 10th anniversary. All funds raised by the Harley’s Angels stay in Houston and are donated to MD Anderson and Baylor’s breast cancer programs.
–Activities: Pickup 2011 calendars while supplies last! They will be offering information on various breast cancer programs in the area.
Lesbian Health Initiative of Houston, Inc. (LHI)
LHI of Houston eliminates barriers to healthcare, provides healthcare education, access and advocacy programs for and on behalf of LGBT identified women in the Greater Houston area. LHI funds and provides LGBT women with limited or no insurance free mammograms. LHI mammogram healthcare partners are The Rose and UT M.D. Anderson Cancer Center – mobile mammography.
–Activities: Fun and interactive booth that engages, educates and provides visitors the opportunity to change and/or save a life. There will be a chance for visitors to make or buy an item or a roulette wheel that will give them a chance at an item. This would include buying health fare mammograms or mammogram certificatesfor the LGBT women we serve.
Lester & Sue Smith Breast Center at Baylor College of Medicine
The mission of the center is to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment of breast disease while providing top-tier education for future physicians and researchers.
– Activities: Popcorn, water, pins and bracelets will be available. There will also be handmade pink breast cancer awareness jewelry and an art project/game. A raffle will take place for various items. An education table will provide information about breast cancer and screening, and an oncologist and nurse will be present for questions.
Memorial Hermann Breast Care Centers & Memorial Hermann Cancer Centers
Whether you are being proactive and scheduling a routine annual mammogram, or have been referred for an abnormality, Memorial Hermann Breast Care Centers provide early answers, advanced treatment options and emotional support in an intimate setting. As leading providers of cancer treatment in Houston, Memorial Hermann Cancer Centers are committed to cancer treatment, preventionMemorial Hermann Cancer Center is the leading provider of cancer treatment in Houston. They are committed to cancer treatment, prevention, and research.
–Activities: Giveaways and informational items to educate about breast cancer and how Memorial Hermann can help.
Pink Door Nonprofit Organization
Pink Door is a nationally recognized 501 c3 created to support single, widowed, or divorced women find a career after cancer by offering a variety of services.
–Activities: Pink Door is partnering with Bonnie Blue to display and sell her art work. They will be giving out Starbucks coffee and products generously donated by the Starbucks located in the Heights!
Pink Phurree BCS Dragon Boat Team
Pink Phurree is Texas’ only all breast cancer dragon boat team. Our mission is to enable the breast cancer survivor to fully reclaim her life, mentally, physically, spiritually and emotionally. Exercise has been clearly demonstrated to be the one thing that the survivor can do for herself to reduce her risk of recurrence.
–Activities: The Pink Dragon Boat will be on display! They will be selling duck sponsorships!!!
Pink Ribbons Project
Using the arts, Pink Ribbons Project saves lives and improves the quality of life for those touched by breast cancer. Pink Ribbons Project Pink Power program provides funding for mammograms, diagnostic work-ups, biopsies, and other follow-up treatment for the medically underserved women in the Greater Houston area. Pink Ribbons Project also promotes breast health awareness in the community through programs like Pink Aware, a dance demonstration, Drink Pink! lemonade stands, Pink Planner and many more!
–Activities: Drink Pink Lemonade stands, Pink Aware dance performance, Tour de Pink (breast cancer bike ride) cyclists, sign up and merchandise. Pink Paint display and educational information distributed. Giving Tree program. $100 donation = 1 mammogram. Face It campaign – online program where we need the community input.
– CRAVE Cupcakes will also be at the Pink Ribbons Project booth handing out “A gourmet twist on a nostalgic favorite!” www.cravecupcakes.com
Shalom Health Ministry
Shalom Health Ministry is a nonprofit charity clinic with a mission of providing healthcare to the underserved. Their goal is to be a welcoming health home for people who have limited to no access to healthcare by creating an environment that affirms and enriches the lives of staff, volunteers and the people we serve. More than 80% of our patients are women and we provide a breast healthcare program serving more than 1,700 women annually provding clinical breast exams, mammogram screenings and breast health education.
–Activities: “Pink Bingo” activity with a focus on breast cancer awareness and a silent auction for special pink items on display. Plus goods for donations/sale such as pink lollipops and other pink trinkets.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure – Houston Affiliate
We have become the global leader of the breast cancer movement, having invested more than $1.9 billion since inception in 1982. As the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists, we’re working together to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Thanks to events like the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® and the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure®, and generous contributions from our partners, sponsors and fellow supporters, we have become the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world.
–Activities: “Pretty in Pink!” Participants will be pampered and primped. There will also be face painting and Race for the Cure information.
The Rose
The Rose, a nonprofit breast cancer organization, offers a full range of breast cancer screening and diagnostic services for the insured and uninsured. Proud to be a part of the inaugural Pink Street, The Rose will be ensuring you have plenty of pink to add to your White Linen Night in the Heights fashion statement.
–Activities: The Rose will have merchandise for sale, pink hair extensions, and the mobile mammogram unit!
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
The mission of UT MD Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.
Young Survival Coalition – Houston Affiliate
Young Survival Coalition (YSC) is the premier global organization dedicated to the critical issues unique to young women who are diagnosed with breast cancer. YSC offers resources, connections and outreach so women feel supported, empowered and hopeful.
--Activities: Pink Duck Race–play for a donation; a raffle for Lia Sophia jewelry; a Mary Kay basket for men and one for a woman; and balloon animals and ribbons for a donation.
