THE RIBBON REPORT

 WELCOME to The Ribbon Report’s October 2014 issue. Learn how the Virginia Blue Ridge Affiliate of Susan G. Komen strives to end breast cancer forever in your very own community!   

What you should know…

The Virginia Blue Ridge Affiliate would like to thank Carilion Clinic, Fink's Jewelers, ProSource Consulting and BerglundCars.com for sponsoring the inaugural Pink Promise Luncheon!  We also thank Luncheon Co-Chairs, Janet Frantz and Cheryl Lynch, table captains, attendees and volunteers for making the Pink Promise Luncheon a huge success!  We hosted 400 women and men including Dr. Judy Salerno, President and CEO of Susan G. Komen.  We are thrilled to announce that we raised over $65,000!! We look forward to the 2015 Pink Promise Luncheon - if you are interested in being involved, email cturner@komenvabluerdige.org.

Thanks to Daytime Blue Ridge for putting together a wonderful story on the Pink Promise Luncheon. Click here to watch the video!

To view the beautiful 2014 Pink Promise Luncheon photos, click here!

Laugh for the Cure® (LFTC) is THIS Friday, October 3 at Tresca on 8th in Lynchburg!  Tickets are still available and cost $125.  Buy your ticket NOW - click here!

Laugh is a highly anticipated and unique fundraising event that keeps the crowd ‘laughing for a cure‘! The evening includes dinner from Avenue Foods, cash bar with beer and wine from Apocalypse Ale Works, a fabulous silent auction and an amazing comedy show featuring comedians Rob Ruthenberg and Steve Mingolla. 

Thanks to our wonderful event sponsors:  Centra's Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center, Areva, The Vue @ Liberty Mountain, Lynchburg Hematology Oncology, Margaret Nelson & Bill Phillips and Physicians Treatment Center. 

Worship in Pink

Something big is coming... 

On October 8^th, the Virginia Blue Ridge Affiliate has an exciting announcement. Be sure to stay tuned via email and social media!

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The Virginia Blue Ridge Affiliate is so grateful for all who join the mission to end breast cancer forever! An easy way to support the Virginia Blue Ridge Affiliate is to purchase a pink running ribbon or make a donation at one of the locations below.

• Stop-In Food Stores 
• Linens and Ladles 
• Walkabout Outfitter 
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car (donations only)

It is never too late to show your support for our affiliate by raising money and awareness. For more information and ideas visit the Fundraising portion of our website.

The Ribbon Report SPOTLIGHT

The Ribbon Report SPOTLIGHT highlights an individual/organization who stands out as a dedicated and passionate force towards our mission. The Ribbon Report’s October 2014 SPOTLIGHT goes to 2 breast cancer survivors, Lisa Milliken and her dog, MJ! 

READ MORE HERE

Ask the expert!

"What are my chances of getting breast cancer again?"

It depends upon the operation they choose to have. If a woman chooses breast conservation (lumpectomy), in general, unless one has the BRCA gene (as Angelina Joliee), the chance of a woman getting a second breast cancer is between 1/2 and 1% for each year they live.

For instance, if a 65 year old woman were to live to be 85 (20 more years), she would have a 10-20% chance of getting a second breast cancer. This means she would have an 80-90% chance of NOT getting another breast cancer.

On the other hand if a 45 year old woman were to also live to be 85 (40 more years), she would have a 20 to 40% chance of getting a second breast cancer. Looked at the other way, she would have a 60 to 80% chance of not getting another breast cancer.

Some women choose bilateral mastectomies which reduces the risk of a second breast cancer to about 5%.

Robert B. Williams, MD, FACS

www.drbobw.com

Do you have a question about breast cancer or breast health? Submit your general questions to info@komenvablueridge.org and we will pick one question each month to have answered and feature in our newsletter.

Upcoming events…

Make sure to check the list below for information about upcoming Komen activities and third party events. CLICK HERE for additional information about any of the events or promotions listed below.

• Davis Heating and Air Tackle for a Cure - October 1-31
• Origami Owl Custom Jewelry with Mary Fieschal - October 1-31
• Tupperware with Tina Miller - October 1-31
• Drink Pink, Roanoke Civic Center - October 1-31
• Franklin County Football Booster T-Shirt Sales – Friday, October 3
• COED Tennis Rally for a Cure – Hidden Valley County Club - Friday, October 3 and Saturday, October 4   
• Laugh for the Cure – Lynchburg, VA – Friday, Oct. 3 
• Pink Pumpkin Day – Layman Farms, Roanoke, VA – Sunday, October 5
• Susie Parrish Memorial Rally for a Cure – Ballyhack Golf Club – Monday, October 6
• Pajama Jam – Friday, October 10
• The B Cup – Roanoke Rugby - Saturday, October 11
• Pink Ribbon Day COED Golf – Brookside Golf Course – Saturday, October 11
• Party in Pink Week – Just Dance Roanoke – October 11-17
• Veterans at VT Combat Cancer – October 12
• Women’s Golf Rally for a Cure – Winton County Club – Tuesday, October 14
• Salads for Susan – Stop-In Food Stores – Friday, October 17
• Spike for a Cure – Dan River High School - Tuesday, October 21
• Love Your Cups – Cups Coffee and Tea – Wednesday, October 24

Ongoing Partnerships

Dixie Gas & Oil Corporation

Delivering for a Cure: For every gallon of propane dispensed from the specially painted tank trucks, Dixie Gas will donate one cent to Komen Virginia Blue Ridge. Since November 2010, Dixie Gas & Oil Corporation has donated over $15,000 to the Virginia Blue Ridge Affiliate.

Bank of America®  supports Susan G. Komen Virginia Blue Ridge 

For each new Pink Ribbon MasterCard® credit card benefiting Susan G. Komen opened, Komen receives a minimum of $3 and 0.20% of all net retail purchases made with the card.  Komen also receives $1 for each annual renewal of the card. For each new checking account and/or debit card opened, Komen will receive $10 and an additional $2 on each annual anniversary of the account opening. Visit or contact your local Bank of America banking center for more information.