Upcoming Events
We have lots of exciting events coming up! Click here for a complete listing of all events! Click the event titles below to be linked to more information.
April 10
Broadwalk on the Boardwalk
9 am
CAMP Rehoboth
Rehoboth Beach, DE
April 13
14th Annual Breast Cancer Update
8:30 am
Dover Sheraton
Dover, DE
April 30
Legend Pink Balloon Gala
7 pm to midnight
Hockessin Memorial Hall
Hockessin, DE
April 30 - May 1
Annual Treasure the Chest Yard Sale
FruitFlowers
Wilmington, DE
May 5
24th Dover Mile
5 to 8 pm
YMCA of Dover
Dover, DE
May 9
Starboard Golf Tournament
Salt Pond Golf Course
Bethany Beach, DE
May 20
"Save Second Base" Night with the Wilmington Blue Rocks
7:05 pm
Frawley Stadium
Wilmington, DE
May 22
Second Annual DE-feet Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk
9 am
Tanger Outlets, Seaside Location Rehoboth Beach, DE
June 4
Second Annual Endeavor Lodge #17 Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show
June 6
Bear Trap Dune Pink Classic Golf Tournament
June 18
Go Pink Breast Cancer Walk at Tall Pines
8 am
Tall Pines Camp Ground
Lewes, DE
June 22
Legend Classic Golf Tournament & Silent Auction
11 am to 6 pm
Cavaliers Country Club
Newark, DE
New events are always being added. Check our calendar for complete listings.
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Emile Henry Pink Pie Dish
 When you purchase a "Bake for the Cause" pink pie dish, Emile Henry will donate 10% of the proceeds to the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition. This non-stick, non-worry ovenware can help you create and serve your most healthy and savory entrees or most decadent deserts. Click here to purchase one today!
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Great Stuff
Sip & Shop
A personalized shopping experience for you and your girlfriends at Great Stuff!
Want to make your friends or co-workers feel really special?
Let the ladies at Great Stuff help you create a unique and fun shopping experience. Reserve the entire shop just for you and your friends.
Call Dale or Pam at 302-478-7890 today for more details. Do something special for your friends while contributing to a great cause!
If you have a question about volunteering at the shop or making a donation, please call the number below.
Great Stuff Savvy Resale
3619-A Silverside Road
(Talleyville Center at Concord Pike & Silverside Rd.)
Wilmington, DE 19810
302-478-7890
www.greatstuffresale.com
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Greetings!
Welcome to the second edition of our e-newsletter Advocacy in Action! Spring has sprung and DBCC has lots of great events coming up! Look down the left-hand column and check out all the different events from golf tournaments to walks to yard sales to ball games! You can also scroll down and sign up for the 14th Annual Breast Cancer Update or the Second Annual DE-feet Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk at the Tanger Outlets! This e-newsletter has articles about our programs and services, our wonderful volunteers, medical news, event recaps, announcements and more! And don't forget to read the article from our resale shop, DBCC's Great Stuff, about using color in your spring wardrobe. We encourage you to give us feedback about the articles and information. You can follow and comment on our blog, "like" and comment on our Facebook posts, follow DBCC on Twitter and "retweet" to your followers, view our event photos on Flickr, and even use the link at the bottom of this page to let others know about DBCC. Thanks for reading!
Vicky Tosh-Morelli and Caitlin Dalik
Information Services Team
Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition
866-312-DBCC
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Education & Outreach in the Latina Community
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DBCC held VIDA!, a Latina breast health forum on Saturday, March 19 in Georgetown. This free educational event featured speakers about breast cancer treatment, prevention, and survivorship as well as free health screenings by Beebe Medical Center. Click here to read about this event and the upcoming volunteer training that will be presented in Spanish.
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Register Today for these Upcoming Events!
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Spring is here and DBCC is gearing up for some great events! Be sure to read the list in the left column of upcoming events.
The 14th Annual Breast Cancer Update
On Wednesday, April 13, DBCC will hold its 14th Annual Breast Cancer Update entitled Steps in the Right Direction: Reducing Your Risk for Breast Cancer. Th is free one-day symposium will be held at Dover Sheraton from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. This year's speakers will present the best available evidence on nutrition, physical activity, genetic factors, Vitamin D, hormonal treatments, and surgical approaches. Contact Hours are available for nursing professionals. For more information and to register for this event, click here. The Dover Mile On Thursday, May 5, join DBCC for the 24th Dover Mile presented by the Colonial Rotary Club of Dover. DBCC is forming a team of survivors and friends to walk this one-mile walk in pink t-shirts. In order to be included in this fun event, entry forms and payment must be mailed to DBCC's Dover office by April 25. Click here for the entry form and for more details. The Second Annual DE-feet Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk On Sunday, Ma y 22, the Second Annual DE-feet Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk will be held at the Tanger Outlets in Rehoboth. This all-ages, family friendly event will include a 5K timed run, 5K Walk and 1-Mile Fun Walk. There will be music, a Kids Corner, prizes and much more! Sign up today! Invite your friends, family and co-workers to join your team or donate to your fundraising page. Click here to visit the new DE-feet Breast Cancer 5K website and read more about the event and registration. |
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Volunteer Spotlight: Merry Jones
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A special Q & A with DBCC Volunteer and Peer Mentor Merry Jones of Dover!
Click here to read about how Merry helps DBCC and what she enjoys about it!
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Great Stuff: Spring Fashion Tips
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Spring has sprung and where better to find some great pieces to add some color to your wardrobe than Great Stuff?
Read an article written by Great Stuff's Pam Hague about how to add color to your look and how to match colors effectively. To read the full article and see some great photos, click here.
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Medical News: Health Care Reform
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Recent Health Ca re Reform has people asking how it will affect breast cancer survivors and coverage for those who need to have annual mammograms. DBCC's Education & Outreach Coordinator Chelsea Michael answers these questions and provides some great resources about the changes in health care. Read more here.
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Event Recap: Southern Lights of Life 2011
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The 2011 Southern Lights of Life on Saturday, February 19 at Dover Downs raised over $189,000 and had over 600 attendees thanks to all the wonderful support from our volunteers, board members, partners and sponsors. The event was quite a success and guests were wowed by the performance by Shirley Alston Reeves. Still nothing stole the show quite like the annual fashion show featuring our wonderful breast cancer survivor models. If you missed the event, be sure to check out event photos by Bev Michel Photography at the right.
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DBCC expands Peer Mentor Program to
Union Hospital
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 The Peer Mentor Support Program has expanded to Union Hospital in Cecil County, Maryland. To read about the Union Hospital Peer Mentor Training and upcoming trainings, please click here.
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DBCC receives Delaware Academy of Medicine's Executive Director's Recognition
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 The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition was presented with the Delaware Academy of Medicine's Executive Director's Recognition. To read more about the award, click here.
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Thank you for reading and supporting DBCC in the fight against breast cancer!
Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition
111 West 11th Street, Suite 3
Wilmington, Delaware 19801
866-312-DBCC
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