From Loubel Cruz, Pink Ribbons Project:
Friday, October 26th, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Annual Fund Mailing
Pink Ribbons HQ – 1210 W. Clay, Suite 26
Lunch Provided.
(Please enter on Van Buren Street)
Saturday, October 27th
1) Annual Fund Mailing – 9:00 a.m.-Noon
3713 Plumb Street (in West University)
or
2) Tour de Pink Storage Organization – 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Midtown Storage – 1019 W. Dallas Street
Breakfast provided at both locations.
RSVP to Loubel – loubel@pinkribbons.org.
Thanks so much!
From Marsha Yeager:
At our last SOS meeting Rosemary Herron presented the idea of having our annual Christmas party/ornament exchange at "Serenitea." Everyone seemed excited at the prospect of doing something different this year. In order to pursue this idea, we need to have a minimum of 10 ladies to "hold" our reservation. For a flat fee of $15 this cute restaurant will serve us ice tea, a meal, and dessert (includes gratuitity). Therefore, I need to know this week (deadline is Sunday, October 28) if you are interested in attending this evening event scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 11 @ 7 p.m. "Serenitea" is in the Sugar Creek shopping center (where Gerland's is located) by the SW Freeway. Visit the website http://www.sereniteatearoom.com/ to learn more about this pleasant restaurant. Please email me (marshayeager@yahoo.com) or call me @
281 431 0700 to respond. Blessings, Marsha
From Josie Sethi:
The October 24th edition of the Fort Bend Sun will feature interviews with SOS members who attended the book event at Serenitea Tea Room on 10/1/2007. Be sure to pick up your copy! BIG HUG, Josie
From Rosemary Herron:
Emily and I paddled in the 4th Annual Texas Dragon Boat Association Gulf Coast International Regatta today, Sunday, Oct.21st. The race was in Clear Lake. Our team is Pink Phurree.
I still feel the sway of the boat!!!! Blessings, Rosemary
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Welcome to the October edition of the SOS Porch Light!
As survivors everywhere come together in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are reminded of our personal committment to the SOS Support Group as well as the community at large. This was most evident at the recent 2007 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure where several members of our unit were spotted throughout the day. Rosemary Herron (in delicious candy-pink wig) held post at the Komen Education Booth, and walkers/runners Melanie Frederick, Emily Snyder and yours truly were greeted by cheers and smiles at the 5K finish line.
While the events and days in October remain plentiful, it is up to each of us as individuals to set our goals and put forth our best effort in lending our support. If each of us contributed a few hours this month to attend just one event, what a huge difference it would make. Remember in helping others, we also help ourselves.
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SOS SURVIVOR UPDATE
From Julia Kerner:
My surgery went well. I am now recovering. Had surgery on both hands and now I am having therapy twice a week. Will see you at the meeting in Oct. We send our LOVE, JULIA AND MRS. JOSIE
From Marcia Williamson:
Hello Friends: Just wanted to let you know the results of my checkup. There was no sign of cancer in the lymph node so no chemo needed, PTL! They were able to get clean margins, so NO more surgery needed. I will begin Radiation for 6 weeks in a few weeks. We are very thankful. Thanks for all your prayers and support. Love, Marcia
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FYI
Fort Bend Focus:
SOS Sister Janet Ely graces the cover of the October issue of the Fort Bend Focus, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Janet is the subject of a feature article which illustrates the struggle and victory of one woman's cancer journey. Congratulations to Janet on her survivorship and ongoing efforts to raise breast cancer funding and awarness. She is truly an inspiration to us all.
For Your Consideration:
Following a recent book-signing event at Serenitea Tea Room in Sugar Land, several individuals expressed an interest in holding a tea party with SOS members during the holidays. Please give it your consideration and share your thoughts at the next SOS Meeting on October 9th.
Caregivers Needed for Research Study:
The National Cancer Institute (NCI), a federal agency that is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the George Washington School of Public Health, would like to talk to women who are providing care for a family member or friend with cancer. We’d like to learn about your caregiving experience and how you have coped. If you are:FemaleAfrican AmericanBetween the ages of 31 and 80Currently providing care for someone over the age of 20 with cancer, OR you provided care for someone over the age of 20 with cancer at end-of-life within the last year
Please call us toll-free at:1-888-249-0029(Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm EDT)We will ask you some questions about yourself and your caregiving experience. Participating in this study involves a total of 15-20 minutes by phone. If they qualify, eligible participants may be asked to provide additional information about their caregiving experiences in a follow-up telephone interview that will last approximately 45-60 minutes.
Linked File Attachments:Caregiver recruitment flyer
******************************************************* AROUND and ABOUT HOUSTON - Mark Your Calendars!
SOS SURVIVOR GROUP MONTHLY MEETING
Tuesday, October 9th, 7:00pm - 9:00 pm
Holy Cross Episcopol Church (Directions Below)
PINK RIBBONS PROJECT - SPECIAL EVENT
Wednesday, October 10th, 7:00 PM at Brazos Bookstore
2421 Bissonnet, between Kirby & Greenbriar
Tom Batiuk, author of the Funky Winkerbean cartoon, has collected all the comic strips centered around Lisa – a character within the cartoon who battles breast cancer – into one book - Lisa’s Story: The Other Shoe. This is the national release of the book and Pink Ribbons Project is honored to be a part of it. We invite all of you to bring family and friends to celebrate this book and meet this wonderful author.
THE TEXAS KOMEN COMMUNITY CHALLENGE
The Komen Community Challenge is on a cross-country road trip, bringing our special brand of pink ribbon activism to 25 cities with a rallying cry to "close the gap" in funding for cancer research. Help us say it loud and clear in Texas! Come listen to live music, eat BBQ and wear pink in support of Proposition 15! Our rally will feature inspirational speakers, a chance to meet and mingle with other breast cancer advocates survivors, community leaders and public officials from across the state and, of course, a call for all Texans to vote YES on Proposition 15 for the Cure on November 6th!We have made great strides in the fight against cancer, but we cannot lose momentum. We must continue to invest in finding the cures. Proposition 15 will create $300 million dollars a year for cancer control, prevention and research in Texas. We must make Texas the global leader in the fight to end breast cancer forever.
What: The Texas Komen Community Challenge - rally, live music, free BBQ
When: Wednesday, October 10, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Where: Stubbs BBQ and Wallercreek Amphitheater - Downstairs Bar and Patio
801 Red River, Austin, Texas 78701
Who: You and your friends and family - Make sure everyone wears pink!
THE JANET ELY TENNIS INVITATIONAL Thursday, October 11, 2007 SOS members are invited to attend the Raffle drawing at 9:00 pm Sweetwater Country Club Outdoor Courts Sugar Land, TX
THE FACES BEHIND BREAST CANCER BOOK-SIGNING EVENT Don't miss the opportunity to purchase your copy and have itsigned by the author, photographer and many of the book's participants.Friday, October 12, at Saks Fifth Avenue, Galleria location, Houston.Sponsored by Cellcosmet of Cellap Switzerland, in conjuntion with SAKS. 12:00 - 4:00 pm
2007 PINK ROSE BRUNCH & FASHION SHOW
Methodist Cancer Center Special Event
October 13, 10:30am - 1:30 pmThe Junior League
1811 Briar Oaks Lane, HoustonFree Admission.
Limited Space. Register at 713-790-2700
MARNIE ROCKS SHOPPING EVENT - YSC
HoustonJoin 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
Houstonwww.marnierocks.com
GREATER HOUSTON AREA BREAST HEALTH SUMMIT
Sponsors: Houston Affiliate Susan G. Komen for the Cure and The Rose
Thursday, October 18, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
United Way Community Resource Center 50 Waugh Drive, Houston, TX
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 Information: www.cancer.org/stridesonline Email: strides_houston@cancer.org
Phone: 877-606-WALK
THE FACES BEHIND BREAST CANCER BOOK-SIGNING EVENT Sat. November 3 - Houston, TX Borders Books - River Oaks location 3025 Kirby Drive1 1- 4 pm.
THE FACES BEHIND BREAST CANCER BOOK-SIGNING EVENT November 4 - Houston, TX Borders Books - The Woodlands 9595 Six Pines Drive 1 - 4 pm
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 ShursenPhone: 713-745-0266
Email: cshursen@mdanderson.org
PRETTY IN LIVING PINK GALA - YSC HoustonAnnual 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 pmWarehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel Street, Houston
THE FACES BEHIND BREAST CANCER BOOK-SIGNING EVENT Thur. November 15 - Austin, TX The Book Woman 918 West 12th Street 7pm 512-472-2785
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. The final 2007 meeting is November 20th.
For weekly updates and additional events, please refer to: http://pinkcrusader.blogspot.com/ ******************************************************** Directions to Holy Cross Episcopal Church: From the corner intersection of Hwy 6 and Hwy 59: Continue South on Hwy 59. Exit at Grand Parkway-Texas 99. You will go by an H.E.B. grocery store on the right as you turn right at a traffic light to get on the Grand Parkway. Proceed to the next traffic light (River Park Drive). Turn left. You will be facing the church. Go through the next intersection (traffic light at Texas 99) and park in the church parking lot. The address is 5653 West River Park Drive. If coming from New Territory: Go to the intersection of New Territory Blvd. and Texas 99. Turn South on to Texas 99. River Park Drive is one intersection (traffic light) past New Territory Blvd. Turn right at that intersection. If coming from 90A: Turn at intersection of 90A and Texas 99 (Grand Parkway). Go South on Grand Parkway, passing Sand Hill Blvd. and New Territory Blvd. Next intersection is River Park Drive. Turn right. Church is right there.
******************************************************** This concludes this month's issue of the SOS Porch Light. We encourage you to share your thoughts, suggestions, photographs and topics of interest with all members for future editions of the newsletter. Comments may be posted directly to the blog or by email to JosieSethi@aol.com ********************************************************* THOUGHT OF THE MONTH:
"The strongest oak of the forest is not the one that is protected from
the storm and hidden from the sun. It is the one that stands in the open where it is compelled to struggle for its existence against the winds and rains and the scorching sun." - Napoleon Hill
Until next month, take care and stay well!
Josie Sethi, Editor & Survivor JosieSethi@aol.com
