Best Ways to Go Pink This Month

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Monday, October 04, 2010

GoLocalProv Lifestyle Editor Andrea E. McHugh

On October 8th and continuing through the morning of Sunday, October 11th, the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation's Dresses That Cure Boutique will be offering dresses and accessories for $20 or less, with all proceeds benefitting the Foundation and breast cancer programs at the Westin Hotel in downtown Providence. Dresses range from casual to formal and have all been donated by people who want to see their gently used - and sometimes new - dresses go for a good cause. The event is free and open to the public.

“Your Passport to Survivorship,” a conference open to survivors, caregivers and staff from all area hospitals, takes place on October 8th from 9:30 am-4:30 pm (registration begins at 8 am). Click here to register.

From October 8-14 shoppers at Providence Place are encourage to sign a Pink Promise card and become educated on tips for breast health. For each Pink Promise signed, Providence Place will donate $1 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Signed pledges will be on display at The Pink Promise Zone throughout the week.

On October 9th, Nordstrom at Providence Place will host Nordstrom Fits America, an event that invites women to come in for a complimentary bra fitting from a certified fit expert. For every bra purchased, $1 will be donated by Nordstrom and $1 by participating brands to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. To RSVP, click here.
 

Visit Vera Bradley at Providence Place October 9th-18th, purchase the cheery, reusable Eco-Chic Foundation Shopper Tote (in new Twirly Birds Pink) for only $12 (no additional purchase required) and $3 will be donated to the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer, which concentrates its efforts on supporting cutting-edge breast cancer research. Vera Bradley also donates 10% of the net proceeds from sales of their breast cancer awareness colors to the Foundation and other breast cancer projects and services that provide free mammograms, meals and transportation, medical equipment and more. Click here to find local retailers.

The Second Annual Gloria Gemma 5K Run/Walk/Dog Walk on October 9th at 10am kicks off the 5th Annual Flames of Hope...A Celebration of Life. The run/walk is open to runners, and walkers--leashed dogs welcome!

Join the Gloria Gemma Breat Cancer Resource Foundation on October 9th for the 5th Annual "Flames of Hope™…A Celebration of Life" Event in Providence. The evening festivities begin at 5:30 pm at the RI State House with the enormously uplifting Flames of Hope Torch Parade and the lighting of the RI State House in Pink to celebrate National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A VIP Party will be held in the Flames of Hope Village beginning at 6pm. For more information on event festivities or to purchase tickets for the VIP Party, call 861-HERO (4376).

The Stillwater Spa at the Hyatt Regency Newport is hosting their 2nd annual Pink Martini Night on October 15th from 5-8pm to honor the fight against breast cancer. Enjoy pink martinis, chair massage, hand treatments, bra fitting, make-up touch ups and will walk away with the spa amenity bag. Guests will receive complimentary valet parking and can purchase a luminary in celebration of a loved one for the luminary lighting ceremony. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the RI Chapter of the American Cancer Society Making Strides for Breast Cancer. RSVP by calling 851-3225.

Women & Infants Hospital will offer a free talk, “Digital Mammograms: Don’t Be Camera Shy!” by Ekaterina Tsiapali, MD, who will discuss digital mammograms, the importance of annual screenings, and the role other diagnostic tools play in early detection of breast cancer at the Women & Infants’ Medical Office Building in East Greenwich on October 19, at 7pm. To register, call 276-7800, ext. 114, or visit womenandinfants.org.

"Pink In The Rink," a Providence Bruins game on October 29th will benefit the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation. With each ticket you order, you will also receive a pink t-shirt. All 100 level tickets are $20 and all 200 level tickets are $15 with $5 from every ticket purchased going to the fundraising efforts.

Save the date for the 3rd Annual Gloria Gemma Survivor Fashion Show November 13th at Twin River Casino.
 

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