Mid-October greetings from the Pink Crusader! As always we welcome you to our blog spot with an endless supply of warm and hearty hugs! Nothing makes us happier than to see your smiling face at our cyber-door! Now that you are here, grab a cup of hot cider, relax, and read on...
"Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns."-George Eliot
You will be happy to know that our little book, The Faces behind Breast Cancer continues to receive favorable response as we travel from city to city, coast to coast. We appreciate your ongoing encouragement and thank you for spreading the word among family and friends, as we enter into the fourth week of the book tour.
Most recently, we enjoyed the wonderful hospitality of our sponsor Cellcosmet (in affiliation with Saks Fifth Avenue) at their locations in Los Angeles, Dallas and our home base of Houston, Texas!(And later this week, we look forward to additional pampering in New York City and Tysons Corner, VA.) We are very grateful for the solid support of Cellcosmet and encourage all of you to sample their amazing skin-care products which are exclusive to select Saks Fifth Avenue stores.
We would also like to acknowledge the 20 + participants who took part in Friday's book-signing event at the Saks Houston Galleria store. It was certainly a successful and joyous event with champagne-filled flutes being passed around like bottled water! Curious customers were warmly greeted with a toast of bubbly as their books were signed by the author and posse. This was not your typical shopping excursion by any stretch of the imagination...but then again, put 20 gregarious cancer babes in the same room, and good things are bound to happen! For those of you who could not attend, take heart that more opportunities await you in November (see below)...although we can't make promises on the champagne!
Okay...Without further verbiage, and per your requests, please take note of the most current updates to the Book Tour, Book Sales, and Media Coverage:
Recent Media Coverage:
Fort Bend Focus - Special October Issue featuring SOS Sister Janet Ely on the cover and 2-page article on The Faces behind Breast Cancer including color photographs from the Launch Party. http://www.fortbendfocus.com/
Great Day Houston - Channel 11, Houston, TX
The Faces behind Breast Cancer - Watch the Video
http://www.greatdayhouston.com
Click on "Healthy You" Then, click on "Faces behind Breast Cancer"
Revised Tour Dates
BOOK TOUR - List of Confirmed Cities for Book-Signing Events
Fri. September 21 - Ohio
Cooper Art Gallery, Magnolia Ohio
Meet & Greet, Wine & Cheese Event - Evening
Sat. September 22 - Ohio
Borders Books, North Canton, Ohio
Book Sign 1 - 4 pm
Thur. September 27 - Houston, TX
be.lie.ve boutique, 7301 Fannin, Houston
Book Sign with Author, Photographer & Participants
2:00 - 4:00 pm and 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Mon. October 1 - Sugar Land, TX
Serenitea Tea Room, 13889 Southwest Freeway
Book Sign 11 am - 2 pm
Tue. October 2 - Houston, TX
Appearances Boutique, Mays Clinic, 2nd Floor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Book Sign 11 am - 2 pm
Thur. October 4 - Beverly Hills, CA
Cellcosmet of Cellap Switzerland in
association with Saks Fifth Avenue
Book-Signing Event 12 - 2 pm
Wed. October 10 - Dallas, TX
Cellcosmet of Cellap Switzerland in
association with Saks Fifth Avenue
Book-Signing Event 12 - 2 pm
Fri. October 12 - Houston, TX
Cellcosmet of Cellap Switzerland in
association with Saks Fifth Avenue, Galleria
Book-Signing Event 12 - 4 pm
Author, Photographer & Participants
Thur. October 18 - New York City
Kick-off for Key for the Cure
Cellcosmet of Cellap Switzerland in
association with Saks Fifth Avenue
Book-Signing Event 12 - 2 pm
Sat. October 20 - Tysons Corner, VA
Cellcosmet of Cellap Switzerland in
association with Saks Fifth Avenue
Book-Signing Event 12 - 2 pm
Mon. October 22 - Houston, TX
Houston Junior League
Morning & Evening Sessions
Details TBA
Thur. October 25 - Cleveland, OH
Borders Books & Music
West Lake location
30121 Detroit Road
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Fri. October 26 - Cleveland, OH
Borders Books & Music
Beachwood location
2101 Richmond Road
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat. October 27 - Pittsburgh, PA
Borders Books & Music
Northway Mall
1170 Shoppes at Northway
1 - 4 pm
Sat. November 3 - Houston, TX
Borders Books - River Oaks location
3025 Kirby Drive
1 - 4 pm
Sun. November 4 - Houston, TX
Borders Books - The Woodlands location
9595 Six Pines Drive
1 - 4 pm
Thur. November 15 - Austin, TX
The Book Woman
918 West 12th Street
7pm
512-472-2785
Jan 16, 2008 - Mexico City
Grand Opening
Cellcosmet of Cellap Switzerland in
association with Saks Fifth Avenue
Book-Signing Event 12 - 2 pm
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BOOK SALES & PRE-ORDERS
The Faces behind Breast Cancer is available for purchase at the
following locations:
1) Through the web site at www.pinkcrusader.org
Texas residents please add 8.25% sales tax
2) Serenitea Tea Room, 13889 Southwest Freeway
Sugar Land, TX 77478
In stock: 281-491-4588
3) Appearances Boutique, Mays Clinic, 2nd Floor,
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
In stock: 713-563-8200
4) be.lie.ve Lifestyle Boutique, 7301 Fannin Street, Houston, TX
Formerly OPAm Breast Care Boutique
In Stock: 713-797-0011 or 1-800-797-3389
5) Borders Books - The Strip, North Canton, Ohio
Limited Number of Signed Copies Available
In stock: 330-494-4776
6) Borders Books - The Galleria location, Houston, TX
9633 A Westheimer Road
Available by phone order: 713-782-6066
7) Borders Books - River Oaks location, Houston, TX
3025 Kirby Drive
Taking pre-orders now: 713-524-0200
8) Borders Books - The Woodlands, Houston TX
9595 Six Pines Drive
Taking pre-orders now: 832-585-0051
9) Borders Books - Pittsburgh, PA
1170 Shoppes at Northway
Taking pre-orders now: 412-635-7661
10) Borders Books - Providence Place Mall - Providence, RI
142 Providence Place, In-store supply will soon be available.
Taking pre-orders now: 401-270-4801
11) The Book Woman - Austin, TX
918 West 12th Street
Taking pre-orders now: 512-472-2785
12) Select Saks Fifth Avenue Locations - See below:
Beverly Hills Location - In stock.
3600 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, California
Lili - Cellcosmet Counter 310-275-4211
Dallas Galleria Location - In Stock
13550 Dallas Parkway, Dallas Texas
Tahira - Cellcosmet Counter 972-458-7000
Houston Galleria Location - In Stock
5115 Westheimer Rd., Houston Texas
Magdalena - Cellcosmet Counter 713-627-0500
New York City Location - Taking pre-orders now.
7 East 49th Street/ 8 East 50th Street, New York, NY
Arturo - Cellcosmet Counter 212-940-2126
Tyson Corner Location - Taking pre-orders now.
2051 International Drive, McLean VA (Washington DC)
Laura - Cellcosmet Counter 703-269-1366
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FEATURED PUBLICATIONS
Please keep your eye on the following publications for a special mention of The Faces behind Breast Cancer.
August
Houston Chronicle - August 27, 2007 - Feature Story
The Promise - August, 2007 (M. D. Anderson Publication) - Feature Story
September
Fort Bend Herald & Texas Coaster Newspaper - Feature Story
September 20, 2007 - Online version not available at this time
Massillon Independent Newspaper - September 22, 2007 - Feature Story
http://www.indeonline.com/archive/archive_session.php?Date=20070922
October
Fort Bend Focus - October, 2007 - Feature Story - Out Now
Fort Bend Lifestyles - October 2007 - Mention - Out Now
Fort Bend Sun Newspaper - October 2007 - Feature Story
Glamour Magazine - October 2007 - Mention
Great Day Houston - Live Appearance
Health Magazine - October 2007 - Mention
MAMM Magazine - October 2007 - Mention
002 Magazine - October 2007 - Mention - Out Now
Self Magazine - October 2007 - Mention
The Cure Magazine - October 2007 - Mention
Texas Medical Center (TMC) News - October 1st - Feature Story -Out now
VIVE Magazine - October 2007 - Full Page Mention - Out Now
Winter - 2007
Marquette Alumni Magazine - Milwaukee - Feature Story
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FYI
From Sandra Gomez:
Hi Precious, Great to see you and all the wonderful ladies [at Saks Fifth Avenue book-signing event]. It seems that each time we meet, there are so many wonderful stories to hear and to see the miraclous changes in each life. GOD IS SO MERCIFUL AND GOOD TO US ALL ! I love this quotation by Ms Kipfer...maybe you can share this one with others. LOTS OF LOVE, SANDRA
"See your body as a mandala. Through meditation, wind your way inside and discover the center."- Barbara Ann Kipfer
From Destini Shrout-Jordan:
I tell you the truth, If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, "Move from here to there" and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.Mathew 17:20
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DAILY REMINDER #1:
THE 5TH ANNUAL PINK RIBBON CHALLENGE!
If clicks total 500 mammograms this month, our premier
sponsor will fund an additional 150 mammograms!
"Fund Free Mammograms" Go to The Breast Cancer Site at http://www.thebreastcancersite.com/tpc/EEB_0115_BCSm
and help fund free mammograms for the homeless, working-poor, and un-insured women. It costs nothing to you, except one daily click on the pink "Fund Free Mammograms" button. You can even request automatic reminders via e-mail. Please make your free click now, and thanks for your continuing support! The Breast Cancer Site, One Union Square, 600 University Street, Suite 1000, Seattle, WA 98101 Phone: 1-888-811-5271
Please click daily!
DAILY REMINDER #2:
Help eliminate Breast Cancer with a daily click at
http://breastcancer.care2.com/ebc-about.html
You'll be one of the first people to participate in the largest virtual mountain climb in the world! With every click, (or "step") you generate a donation to
eliminate the environmental causes of breast cancer--for free. Sponsors pay for your click and fund The Breast Cancer Fund's programs focusing on environmental links to breast cancer. It only takes a second! The Breast Cancer Fund is the leading national organization focused on identifying – and advocating for the elimination of – the environmental and preventable causes of the disease. For more details on the organization’s work, visit www.breastcancerfund.org
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UPCOMING EVENTS: Mark Your Calendars and Save the Dates!
MARNIE ROCKS SHOPPING EVENT - YSC - Houston
Join us for a fun evening of shopping for a cause at Marnie's store! Marnie is a nationally famous jewelry designer with a breast cancer collection. The proceeds from this collection benefit YSC-Houston.
October 16, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Marnie Rocks Studio, 1415 S. Voss Road, Houston
www.marnierocks.com
ROSEBUDS MEETING
Breast Cancer Support Group Meeting
The Rose, 3400 Bissonnet.
Open to all Breast Cancer Patients/Survivors
1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month
Next meeting October 16, 5:45 - 7:30 p.m.
Future Meetings: November 6 & 20,
December 18, 2007
www.RosebudsSupport.org
Note: There will be no Rosebuds meeting on December 4 inasmuch as
the annual Holiday Party will be at the home of Janet Covington on
December 4, 2007 We look forward to seeing you!
2007 GREATER HOUSTON AREA BREAST HEALTH SUMMIT
Sponsors: Houston Affiliate Susan G. Komen for the Cure and The Rose
When: Thursday, October 18, 2007; 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: United Way Community Resource Center, 50 Waugh Drive, Houston
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19 - SALUDI WINERY
In Benefit of Cancer Counseling, Inc.
A wine-making demonstration, 2 glasses of wine and
lite bites will be served Friday, October 19th,
5:30 to 7:30pm at Salud! Winery
3939 Montrose, Houston
Admission is complimentary with a $10 donation to
Cancer Counseling, Inc., Dedicated to providing free
professional emotional therapy & education for
cancer patients, their families and friends.
RSVPs are required. Email dusty.gilbert@skirthouston.com
to reserve your spot, or phone Angela at 713-520-9873.
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk
Saturday, October 20, 2007 Registration 8:00 am
Sam Houston Park, Downtown Houston Walk begins at 9:00 am
For more information visit www.cancer.org/stridesonline
Email: strides_houston@cancer.org Phone: 1-877-606-WALK
ROSEBUDS II MEETING
Breast Cancer Support Group Meeting
For those who have had or are at high risk for recurrence
and/or metastasis, 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month
The Rose, 3400 Bissonnet.
Open to all Breast Cancer Patients/Survivors
Future Meetings: October 25, November 8 & 29*
December 13 & 27, 5:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Note: *Rosebuds II meeting will be on the 29th of November
since the 22nd of November is Thanksgiving
THE FACES BEHIND BREAST CANCER BOOK-SIGNING EVENT
Borders Books - River Oaks location. Houston, TX
Saturday, November 3
1-4pm
THE FACES BEHIND BREAST CANCER BOOK-SIGNING EVENT
Borders Books - The Woodlands location. Houston, TX
Sunday, November 4
1-4pm
CAP HOLIDAY CARD SALES at MAYS CLINIC
Volunteer Services and The Children's Art Project (CAP) collaborate to better the lives of patients at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. For more than twenty-five years volunteers have assisted with Card Sales. Proceeds benefit M. D. Anderson's Pediatric and Adult Patient Programs. Volunteer Services is asking for volunteer assistance with the upcoming 2007 CAP - Holiday Card Sale at the Mays Clinic. Please contact Cindy Shursen, Program Coordinator - Volunteer Services, if you are available to assist during the below sale days / times.
Dates: November 5th -16th
Times frame: 9:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.
Contact: Cindy Shursen
Phone: 713-745-0266
Email: cshursen@mdanderson.org
PRETTY IN LIVING PINK GALA - YSC - Houston
Annual Fund Raising event for the Young Survival Coalition - Houston Affiliate. Join us for a fun night of dinner and dancing 80's style - with live music and a silent auction! November 8, 6:30 pm
Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel Street, Houston
KNOCKOUT ROSES
A support group for women diagnosed under 40
2nd Monday of each month, @ 5:45
November 12, December 10
The Rose, 3400 Bissonnet.
Contact Amy Rigsby, Technical Director of The Rose
713-660-6675.
SOS SUPPORT GROUP MONTHLY MEETING
Monthly meeting open to breast cancer patients/survivors
in Fort Bend County. 2nd Tuesday of each month.
Next meeting November 13, 2007 7:00 - 9:00 pm
at Holy Cross Church in New Territory.
THE FACES BEHIND BREAST CANCER BOOK-SIGNING EVENT
The Book Woman, Austin, TX.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
7pm
METASTATIC BREAST CANCER NETWORK
Finally, a national independent advocacy group of and for people with
metastatic breast cancer, the Metastatic Breast Cancer Network (MBCN). To
join and for information about this network visit www.MBCNetwork.org
Your membership in MBCN makes you a part of an important first step toward
bringing a new voice, a proactive voice, to the breast cancer community.
It is absolutely committed to you and makes the following pledge:
• We will honor your life by working together to fight for the development
of treatments that extend life as the search for the cure continues.
• We will protect your privacy and will never share your name or e-mail
address with any person or group.
• We will keep you informed of what we are doing to promote the concerns
of people living with advanced breast cancer.
Let our voices be heard!
November 17 - 18, 2007 Metastatic Breast Cancer Network 2nd Annual
National Conference, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Sponsored by Dr. Gabriel Hortobagyi, Chairman of the Department of Breast
Medical Oncology. Registration will open in September on the MBCN web
site www.MBCNetwork.org MBCN’s 1st annual conference in 2006 was at
Sloan-Kettering in New York and was a great success with about 300
attendees.
THE ALICE THOMSEN LYMPHEDEMA AWARENESS GROUP of Houston Meetings are scheduled on the 3rd Tuesday of every other month at the American cancer Society Building,6301 Richmond (between Hillcroft and Fountainview) at 7:00pm. 2007. Next scheduled meeting is November 20th.
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THE FACES BEHIND BREAST CANCER
We are working with several other retailers for book distribution within the local area and throughout the United States. Updates will be provided on a weekly basis. Please visit www.pinkcrusader.org for additional updates and book tour events. Thank you for your ongoing support.
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"SHARING is CARING"
As always, The Pink Crusader welcomes your comments, stories, poems, events and photographs! Posts are updated each week. Please send your written contributions to thepinkcrusader1@aol.com.
Youth is like spring, an over praised season more remarkable for biting winds than genial breezes. Autumn is the mellower season, and what we lose in flowers we more than gain in fruits.-Samuel Butler
Until next week stay strong, stay well and keep on dancing and twirling like the fiery autumn leaves!
Love, Josie
The Pink Crusader
thepinkcrusader1@aol.com
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