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Since the beginning of 2007, The Libby Ross Foundation has
made significant progress in our efforts in the fight
against breast cancer. We have continued to expand The Libby
Ross Foundation Breast Cancer Yoga Program and have reached
more than 150 new breast cancer patients with our Pink
Ribbon Kits so far this year.
We would like to invite all of our supporters and friends to
help make 2007 our most successful year to date, by
sponsoring one of our upcoming events or donating to the
Foundation.
In 2006, the Foundation raised a quarter of a million
dollars towards support of survivors, research for a cure
and prevention of breast cancer. We have set a goal of
raising a half of a million dollars in 2007, and we need
your help to make this dream a reality.
Thanks to our generous contributors, the Foundation has
developed creative new ways for individuals and companies to
sponsor the Foundation, our support programs and fundraising
events. If you or anyone you know might be interested in
helping us reach more breast cancer patients,
click here to send us an email for more information.
The Foundation would like to thank you for attending our
past events and we look forward to seeing you at our Spring
Cocktail Party and Annual Gala. Please see more information
on both events on the right-hand side of this newsletter.
With Mother's Day quickly approaching, we ask you to give
generously with a special contribution in honor of all of
the women, especially the mothers, in your life. Your
donation is fully tax deductible and will benefit breast
cancer patients and survivors, and will help us in our
efforts to fight breast cancer and prevent future
generations of mothers from facing this disease.
To make a donation, please
click here to be directed to our secure donation site.
If you are looking for a special way to give back, consider
some of the following options as possible gifts this year.
Gifts of support are the best way to show that you care.
Breast cancer affects one in every seven women...
Together we can change the odds.
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Give a Gift that Lasts All Year |
Make a difference in the life of a breast cancer
survivor. It costs the Foundation approximately $500
to sponsor each survivor who takes part in our Yoga
Retreats. In honor of the special mothers in your
life, give the gift of a once in a lifetime
experience by sponsoring a survivor.
Give as little or as much as you like, and your
funds will go directly towards providing a breast
cancer survivor with the opportunity to join the
Foundation on an incredible retreat.
The difference that the Foundation is making is made
evident by the words of several women who have taken
part in our Yoga Retreats:
The best part of the retreat was the opportunity to
be with other women who understand the devastation
and rebirth of breast cancer. Through this
experience, I have begun to make peace with my
cancer.
- Joanne P.
It is an experience that will be kept forever in my
memory. I have never been treated so well, met such
wonderful, brave, funny women. I have never laughed
so much about breast cancer. I left feeling less
like an "oddball" and more like others. I left
feeling like sharing my disease rather than hiding
it from others.
- Becky B.
The entire retreat was amazing! But the love,
compassion and caring that was shown by all of the
people there - administrative and participant was
overwhelming! I have made a lot of new 'forever
friends', learned that a lot of the issues that I
face are very common. The retreat was a First Class
event and the opportunity of a lifetime. It has
permanently changed my life and I cherish every
second that I spent there.
- Beverly S.
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Send a Card that Says you Really Care |
Throughout the course of our lives, we are
touched by the kindness and thoughtfulness of others
in a variety of ways.
We have developed The Libby Ross Foundation Tribute
Program to provide you with a way of saying "Happy
Mother's Day", "Thank You", "Congratulations" or
"Sorry for Your Loss" while donating to the fight
against breast cancer.
We have created a series of beautiful cards that can
be sent out on your behalf when you make a donation
to The Libby Ross Foundation.
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The Libby Ross Foundation Official Tank Top |
Make a statement that you "support the cause" in
a limited edition Libby Ross Foundation tank top!
Shirts come in black or white, in sizes medium and
large, and sell for just $20 plus shipping.
To order now, click on the link below or contact us
at (212) 831-9592.
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Help Her to Sparkle |
Swarovski Crystal has donated $20,000 from the
sales of their Pink Hope Pin in support of The Yoga
Program for Survivors of Breast Cancer, which
promotes healing for breast cancer survivors and
women undergoing treatment.
Swarovski's Pink Hope Pin features a dazzling open
heart design with a light rose, crystal pavé ribbon
overlay. The 57-stone pin is individually
handcrafted and plated with fine gold and pure
rhodium. Swarovski's Pink Hope Pin retails for $85
and is available at the discounted price of $50 plus
shipping by calling (212) 831-9592.
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A Staple for any Woman's Makeup Bag |
Renowned makeup artist Kimara Ahnert has been
making a difference in the fight against breast
cancer for the last several years, as 15% of the
proceeds from the sales of her Pink Ribbon Lipstick
are donated to The Libby Ross Foundation. Pink
Ribbon Lipstick is available at Kimara's exclusive
studio, located at 1113 Madison Avenue or online.
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Music for the Cure |
When record executive Hernando Courtright
experienced a tragic loss through breast cancer, he
decided to promote Breast Cancer Awareness through
the music of independent female artists and the
incredible Joan Jett. The Libby Ross Foundation will
receive a percentage of the sales of
"It's About Eve" - a phenomenal musical
collaboration that champions women.
It's About Eve is available for $11 plus shipping
directly from The Libby Ross Foundation at (212)
831-9592.
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Show your Strength |
Worn by Ugly Betty's America Ferrera and Ashley
Judd, Ruby Love shirts are becoming a must have item
in Hollywood. The ladies of Ruby Love have designed
a long sleeve and short sleeve t-shirt just for The
Libby Ross Foundation.
Support the cause in these great pink reflective
shirts that say "I Am Strong"!
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Searching for a Cause? |
Start using GoodSearch.com to search the
Internet. Be sure to select The Libby Ross
Foundation under "Who do you Search For?". Then
every time you search, money goes to the Foundation.
We hope you'll give it a try and support this very
important cause.
The more people who use this site, the more money
will go to those in need. So please spread the word
to your friends and family.
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SAVE THE DATE
The Libby Ross Foundation's
Upcoming Events |
The Libby Ross Foundation's Spring Cocktail Party
Join The Libby Ross Foundation
Thursday, June 14th
at
Branch
226 East 54th Street
between 2nd and 3rd Avenues
Enjoy three hours of delicious food and full open bar, bid on sports
tickets, spa packages, restaurant gift certificates
and much more in our auction and purchase tickets
for your chance to win prizes in the evening's
sweepstakes.
Purchase your tickets today by
clicking here.
2007 Annual Gala
Join us for our largest fundraising event of the
year
The Libby Ross Foundation's Annual Gala
Thursday, November 15th
at
The Prince George Ballroom
15 East 27th Street
between 5th and Madison Avenues
Stay tuned for more details.
We Need Your Help
In order to provide supplies for The Yoga Program
and The LRF Pink Ribbon Kit Program, the Foundation
needs to identify possible donors to help facilitate
and grow these areas of the organization. In
addition to obtaining much needed financial support,
we also have a need for non-monetary donations.
The goal of The Yoga Program is to promote healing
and a sense of well being for breast cancer
survivors. The program provides support for women
who have had or are undergoing surgery, radiation or
chemotherapy for breast cancer.
The Pink Ribbon Kit provides gift bags, distributed
by trained survivor volunteers, to women newly
diagnosed with breast cancer. The bags contain
comfort items and self-help tools women with cancer
may find helpful during treatment, as well as
valuable information on available resources, medical
and emotional issues.
The Foundation would welcome any corporate or
individual donations that could help us supply items
for these truly amazing programs.
If you or anyone you know might be interested in
making a donation to The Libby Ross Foundation,
please contact us.
Please contact us with information.
Prevention and the Search for a Cure
The Foundation's early detection efforts are
currently focused on funding a mammogram screening
room at the South Carolina Comprehensive Breast
Center through a multi-year grant. In addition, we
believe our events serve to educate the community on
breast cancer as we distribute self-exam and other
information to all attendees.
The Libby Ross Foundation makes a donation annually
to research. The Foundation funds research earmarked
to specific projects such as vaccines to prevent the
disease and research of genetic causes of breast
cancer.
The Libby Ross Foundation
In The News
The Libby Ross Foundation has had a growing presence
in the general media.
In the past several years, The Libby Ross Foundation
was featured in a number of national and local
publications including Glamour, Elle, The New York
Post, the Daily News, USA Today and more.
We were also delighted that our Yoga Program for
Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors was featured on
several local news programs in the New York City
area, including ABC Eyewitness News, UPN 9 and
Healthology.com.
The Libby Ross Foundation Yoga Program
for Breast Cancer Survivors
Weekly Classes
The Libby Ross Foundation offers free weekly classes
to breast cancer survivors at OM yoga studio (826
Broadway, 6th Floor; New York City). These classes
are being held every Tuesday at 4 PM.
Saturday Classes
The Saturday Classes provide an hour-long yoga class
accompanied by guests speakers who present
information on nutrition, skin care and yoga
techniques. Gift bags are given to each participant
at the classes. We will be releasing the remaining
2007 dates in the near future.
Yoga Retreats
Since 2004, over 120 women have joined The Libby
Ross Foundation at a Yoga Retreat for Survivors of
Breast Cancer and Other Women's Cancers in various
locations throughout the United States.
Our May Retreat, scheduled for May 28th -
30th at the Omega Institute in New York,
filled up in 24 hours, and we are delighted to
announce plans for a retreat later on this year on
the West coast.
These retreats offer survivors a free weekend of
yoga classes, speakers, massages and a special
chance to bond with other women who have had or are
going through the effects of breast cancer.
To receive information on any of our 2007 retreats,
please
contact us.
Volunteering
If you or anyone that you know might be interested
in volunteering for The Libby Ross Foundation,
please
contact us with your area(s) of interest.
Our volunteers are responsible for a great deal of
the Foundation's successes, and we are always
looking for new ideas and new resources.
Please join us for our next Event Committee Meeting
Wednesday, May 16th, 2007
7 PM
at the offices of Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse &
Hirschtritt LLP
900 Third Avenue (between 54th & 55th Streets), 13th
Floor - Conference Room 13B
You MUST RSVP in advance so that we can leave your
name with security. If you would like to RSVP for
this meeting,
please
click here.
We look forward to hearing from you
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