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The Breast Cancer Alliance (BCA) of Greater Cincinnati is committed to making breast cancer issues a top priority in the public and private sectors through advocacy, education, and communication.  The BCA is a member of the National Breast Cancer Coalition.

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President:
    Ann Hernick

Financial Chair:
    Betty Tonne

Treasurer:
    Lisa Starkey
Secretary:
    Dayle Baxter

NBCC Board Rep:
    Kathy Ball

Advocacy:
    Linda Croucher

Membership:
    Paulette Cunningham


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    Gwen Pietzuch

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October Happenings

Dear Friend of the BCA,
 There are many breast cancer events that are planned in our community  during the month of October. Be sure to check our web site: www.bcacincy.org for a complete listing.
We want to highlight a few of those events:


Join the (BCA) for an Educational Seminar
Breast Cancer Research Updates
Tuesday, October 20, 2009

7:00pm at the Wellness Community on 4918 Cooper Road in Blue Ash.
BCA member Laura Nikolaides will provide highlights of the research presented from this years' San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium and the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
RSVP: 513-530-0545 info@bcacincy.org


Brighton Power of Pink:
Brighton Store in the Kenwood Towne Centre is selling a breast cancer bracelet  ($48) and badge clip ($40) through October 31, 2009. Brighton will make a $5 donation for each piece of  the specialty jewelry purchased to support breast cancer research and awareness. This year the BCA will be the beneficiary of the proceeds. There are limited quantities of these pieces. This offer is available while supplies last.  
To view the jewelry items click here:
http://www.brighton.com/promos/2009/power_of_pink/participating_retailer/index.php

Additionally Brighton will be hosting these events at their store:
October 3rd: Pink Bake Sale
October 10th: Charm Party
October 17th: Pink Chocolate Fountain
October 24th: 2nd Annual Breast Cancer Walk (Held inside Kenwood Mall)
October 31st: Raffle Basket Drawing (tickets will be sold month long)
Call the store for details: 513-791-7780.


Biggs: Sixth Sense Program
5025 Delhi Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45238
Delhi Bigg's is having a fund raiser during the month of October to benefit local charities. Each shopper who brings a reusable shopping bag will receive a wooden token. This token is worth six cents. Shoppers will select a charity to deposit their token. The BCA is one of three charities participating in this program. Please visit Delhi Biggs and remember to bring your reusable bags and deposit your token into the BCA bin.
For more information call 513-354-1700.


Personalized Physical Workouts for breast cancer survivors:
Pink Ribbon Girl, Jamie Hoffpauir is offering BCA members a 50% discount for breast cancer survivors at the Fusion Studio 648 Monmouth St. Newport, KY 41071. Phone: 859-802-2354. Workouts in your home or in small groups can also be arranged.
Read the letter from Jamie to BCA members:
Click here.



Lee Denim Day

There is still time to join the BCA team for Lee National Denim Day

Lee Denim is inviting you to go casual for a cause and to wear jeans on Denim Day, Friday, October 2, in exchange for a $5 contribution to the fight against breast cancer.  Last year more than 1 million people participated in this event, making it one of the largest, single day breast cancer fund raisers in the United States. Since its inception, Lee Denim Day has raised more than $75 million for the fight against breast cancer.
 
There are two ways that you can help support the BCA:
Join the BCA team: click here http://www.denimday.com/team_page.aspx?tid=220671

Form your own team for your company or for friends and family. Contact us at info@bcacincy.org to learn how to form your own team.
 
*** When you register, please select NBCC when asked "How did you hear about Lee Denim Day?"***
 
Money raised from this event will go towards the National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) and the BCA.



Breast Cancer Alliance of Greater Cincinnati (BCA) PO Box 42505 Cincinnati, OH 45242 513-530-0545
Editor: Conrad Neumann
email: bcacincy@yahoo.com
web site: www.bcacincy.org