Women’s Way 2009 Recruitment and Education Event
June 27, 2009
I attended the Women’s Way 2009 Recruitment and Education Event at the Ramkota Hotel on June 7-8, 2009. The event’s mission was to honor those touched by breast and cervical cancer. Women from all over North Dakota who participate in the Women’s Way program (North Dakota’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program) attended the event.
Christine Clifford Beckwith, a breast cancer survivor, founder/CEO of The Cancer Club (http://www.cancerclub.com/), and author of “Not Now ….I’m Having a No Hair Day” along with several other books on fighting cancer with humor, entertained us and shared her story.
I had the pleasure of giving out 20 pink scarves that evening. The women were so appreciative and they looked beautiful wearing them!
For all those who made this event a success, thank you!
2009 Relay for Life Survivor’s Dinner
June 27, 2009
I had the pleasure of attending the Survivor’s Dinner on June 5, 2009 at the Mandan Community Center. There were so many people in attendance! I also had the privilege of giving 25 beautiful women pink scarves that evening.
For pictures and more information, visit the Relay for Life blog at www.relayblog.com.
Bethel Park High School
June 13, 2009
Karen P teaches Family and Consumer Science at Bethel Park High School in Bethel Park, PA. She and five of her students donated 15 scarves to My Pink Scarf, Inc. Each student included a short note with a picture of them wearing the scarf they made.
Lauren wrote “I am a senior at Bethel Park High School and for my senior project I knitted a scarf for My Pink Scarf, Inc. This was the first scarf I ever made. I hope you enjoy the scarf as much as I enjoyed making it.”
Erica wrote “I am a junior at Bethel Park High School. I wanted to give this scarf to you because many of my relatives and friends’ relatives have had cancer. I remember how happy it made these people to know that there are many people who are thinking about them and wanting them to get well.”
Karrie wrote” I am a senior at Bethel Park High School. This year in sewing class I learned how to knit and crochet. I learned about My Pink Scarf, Inc. and I thought it was a great thing so I decided to crochet you a pink scarf. ”
Lisa wrote “I am a junior at Bethel Park High School. When I heard that we could make scarves for breast cancer patients, I thought it would be nice to make someone feel good during an illness. I really enjoyed knitting the scarf.”
Larissa wrote “I am a senior at Bethel Park High School. I have always enjoyed knitting and when I heard about My Pink Scarf, Inc. I was glad to help out.”
Thank you for Bethel Park High School. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
Update from Threads
April 21, 2009
Erin F. from Threads, the University of Wisconsin-Stout fiber arts group, e-mailed me to let me know that they continued my pink scarf project again this winter and donated another 150 scarves to the University of Minnesota Cancer Treatment Center. Also, they have another 60 scarves that are waiting to be shipped.
Erin ended by saying “Thank you again for the opportunity to participate in such a wonderful community service activity.”
Thank you, Threads, for all you’ve done for My Pink Scarf Inc. I appreciate it!
Delta Kappa Gamma PHI Chapter
April 21, 2009
I had the pleasure of speaking to the Delta Kappa Gamma PHI Chapter on April 1, 2009 about My Pink Scarf, Inc. It was such a wonderful evening!
Thank you so much for inviting me, ladies!