| The Power of Positive Pinking
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| October, 2007
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Greetings!
When I completed my breast cancer treatment at the end of 2004, I envisioned an organization whose mission was to empower women in achieving a healthy survivorship. One of the ways in which we do this is through our survivor database. We developed the first national online searchable database of breast cancer survivors. Women across the country are connecting with each other and learning from each other's breast cancer journeys. Although most websites are supported by a large amount of advertising, www.Pink-Link.org accepts no advertising. We didn't want our members to be bombarded with unending promotions to buy this or buy that. So, we are supported solely by generous donations by individuals and corporations. If you like the fact that we have no advertising on our website, please consider making an end of the year donation to Pink-Link. We are a recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and your donation is tax deductible to the exent the law allows. If you need any further information about our tax status, or would like to discuss a donation, please don't hesitate to contact me. In the meantime, I wish you a happy and healthy October! It's Breast Cancer Awareness month, so there's lots of "pink" items to buy to help support further research in finding a cure and expanding awareness across the country. I hope you're feeling well both physically and mentally and are enjoying the supportive services provided on the Pink-Link website. Vicki Tashman Founder Pink-Link |
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Announcing the Emerald Dream Ball and National Search for 12 Breast Cancer Survivors
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| In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, the Emerald Dream Team, headed by Lana Fuchs of Lana Fuchs Couture, in association with Vicki Tashman, founder of Pink-Link, is pleased to announce a national search for 12 women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and have a compelling story to tell. The women chosen will be whisked away, with a guest, to Las Vegas on December 26th, all expenses paid, for a week of absolute pampering and fun. During their week long stay, the women will each get complete makeovers, a new wardrobe and much more! Their week will end with a New Year's Eve Ball thrown in their honor which has been named The Emerald Dream Ball. Click here for more information and to submit an application. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit Pink-Link!
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October Contest
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If you've ever experienced "Chemo Brain" then this product is for you! PositScience, a company located in Northern California, has generously donated 5 of their Brain Fitness Program, valued at $395. Pink-Link member Cate Stasio describes the benefits of the program in an article posted on the Pink-Link website. Click here to read her article.
To enter the contest, please write your answers to the following questions:
1. What mental function has been compromised as a result of your chemotherapy?
2. What do you hope to gain from doing the Brain Fitness
Program?
There are no right answers, so the winners will be chosen randomly and notified by October 31st. Good Luck!
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Forever Young
by Lianne Avila, MA
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If you were like me after
Breast Cancer, I was physically and emotionally drained. I felt like I had lost my youth. I had lost all my hair and gained 25
pounds. I was determined to get my
health back and lose the weight I had gained.
Here are 5 tips that not only
helped get me back on my feet but also helped me change my life.
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Read the article
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Eating for Your Lifestyle
by Janice Baker,
Pink-Link Dietician
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If you have decided on your nutrition goals and know what
you are supposed to reach them, congratulations! But how do you keep up with healthy eating
habits in the "real world"? With our
busy lives, here are some tips to help you keep on track
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Read the article
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Information for Survivors
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| Living Beyond Breast Cancer, www.lbbc.org, is a great organization that strives to keep breast cancer survivors informed. They are holding their annual Fall Conference and Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, November 17th in Philadelphia. They will discuss the state of Breast Cancer, What We Know, What We Need to Know. If you'd like to attend and for more information, please click here.
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The Young Survival Coalition is hosting a telephone seminar entitled, "Caring for Your Bones When You Have Breast Cancer" on Friday, October 26th. For more information and to register for this event, please click here.
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Good Things for Pink-Link
We are excited to announce some new additions to our online store! Now
you can shop and earn money for Pink-Link at the same time!
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Check out the T-Shirts donated by Pink-Link partner, FHI Heat. You too can wear pink!
With the holidays around the corner, now you can buy all the cards you need on the Whoopzie Daizie website, www.whoopziedaiziecards.com. Put in discount code "PinkLink" and receive 10% off your purchase. And, Pink-Link earns a portion of the proceeds! Click here to read more about the website.
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Pink-Link Expands to
South Africa!
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| We have many members outside of the United States! Currently, we have 18 South African breast cancer survivors as part of our database! Vicki Tashman was recently interviewed by SPICE, a popular news site in South Africa.
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Click here to read the article
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Search and Earn Money for Pink-Link!
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| Here's a new easy way to raise money for Pink-Link. Just
start using GoodSearch.com as your search engine and online shopping
mall. Every time you search the Internet or make an online purchase at
one of their partner merchants, GoodSearch makes a donation to Pink-Link and it's powered by Yahoo! so you get
great search results! Don't forget to put Pink-Link in the "Who do you Goodsearch for" box BEFORE you search!
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October Featured Member
Priscilla DiBlasi
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| In our September Power emailer, we highlighted an article written by Andrea Roane on WUSA Channel 9 News concerning Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Priscilla emailed us her story and wanted to reassure IBC survivors that the news isn't as bad as what's portrayed in the media.
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Read Priscilla's Story
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Buy 2 FHI Heat T-Shirts in our online store and receive a free custom made Pink-Link pin! Our pin has 2 pink ribbons linked together denoting the connections between our members.