Breast Cancer Alliance

Breast Cancer Alliance Hands Across the Avenue Walk

Breast Cancer Alliance — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:40:34 +0000

Join the Breast Cancer Alliance and presenting sponsors Starwood Foundation with Westin Hotels & Resorts and Omnicom Group, Inc. in the third annual Hands Across the Avenue walk to fund advances in research and promote breast health. The entry fee is $20.00 (children under six are free). The walk will be led by Grand Marshall Donna Moffly, Editorial Director, Moffly Publications and Co-founder of Greenwich Magazine, and followed by a celebration honoring breast cancer survivors, their families and friends. Team entries are encouraged. Bring family and friends and join us in the walk and in the fight.

McArdle’s Sales Days to Benefit the Breast Cancer Alliance

Breast Cancer Alliance — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:36:50 +0000

Get ready for the ninth annual McArdle’s Sales Days, during which McArdle’s will generously donate 15 percent of every purchase to the Breast Cancer Alliance to fund breast cancer research, education and outreach. The Sales Days start Thursday, April 24 and continue through Saturday, April 26. Owner James McArdle III has been a tireless supporter of the
Alliance through this annual event. “We strongly believe in giving back to our community. We hope that doing our part will plant hope for breast cancer patients and their families,” he says.

Be sure to sign up for the popular raffle for one year’s worth of McArdle’s “Bouquet of the Month,” featuring seasonal plants artfully arranged.

McArdle’s Florist and

Garden
Center is an outdoor and indoor living center featuring a vast array of flowers and plants, along with fountains, pottery and garden sculpture to complete your decorating.

Store hours are 8-5:30. McArdle’s is located at

48 Arch St.

, off I-95 at Exit 3, in
Greenwich. Ample parking is available. Please call 661-5600 for more information.

Breast Cancer Alliance Holiday Boutique

Breast Cancer Alliance — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 16:26:29 +0000

Come enjoy the Holiday Gift Boutique at the Greenwich Country Club and know that your purchases will benefit the Breast Cancer Alliance. Nearly 50 vendors of unique accessories, clothing, home decor, books, children’s and specialty gifts will make finding holiday presents easy and fun. Shop at the preview party on Tuesday evening, 6-9 pm, plus all day Wednesday, 9-5 pm. Come for a buffet dinner on Tuesday night - call 861-0014 for details.

Raffle Tickets to Benefit Breast Cancer Alliance

Breast Cancer Alliance — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 15:12:29 +0000

Now’s your chance to buy a raffle ticket to benefit the Breast Cancer Alliance. Tickets are $25 each and the funds raised go to support the Alliance’s research, education and outreach programs. The 16 prizes include fashion, gourmet, travel, music, fitness and home design offerings donated by area merchants and friends. Winning tickets will be drawn at the Breast Cancer Alliance Annual Benefit Luncheon and Fashion Show on Friday, October 26th - you need not be present to win. Tickets are available by calling the Alliance office at 203-861-0014.

Fall events planned at Breast Cancer Alliance

Breast Cancer Alliance — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 16:50:05 +0000

After a nice relaxing summer, the Breast Cancer Alliance is gearing up for its busy season of fall activities. We are preparing for our Annual Benefit Luncheon and Fashion Show, sponsored by Richards of Greenwich and featuring guest speaker Brian Williams, which will take place on October 26. In addition, we are looking forward to the Holiday Boutique, set for November 27, 6-9 pm (including a dinner) and November 28, 9 am to 5 pm. Call the Alliance at 861-0014 to reserve dinner on Tuesday evening. There will also be a special shopping night at Richards on Thursday, November 29, from 6-pm. Richards will donate a percentage of every sale to the Breast Cancer Alliance so plan to shop that night.

Breast Cancer Alliance thanks Walkers

Breast Cancer Alliance — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 14:33:06 +0000

Thanks to all those who participated in the second annual Hands Across the Avenue walk. The event raised nearly $50,000 to help fight breast cancer.

Photo by Helen Neafsey, Greenwich Time

Breast Cancer Alliance Hands Across the Avenue Walk

Breast Cancer Alliance — Thu, 03 May 2007 16:45:46 +0000

Remember your mother’s breast health for Mother’s Day

Breast Cancer Alliance — Thu, 03 May 2007 16:33:44 +0000

Give your Mom the gift of good health this Mother’s Day. Remind her to schedule her mammogram and to perform breast self-examinations monthly.

Junior Committee Fashion Show

Breast Cancer Alliance — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 15:37:05 +0000

The Breast Cancer Alliance Junior Committee will hold a fashion show fundraiser at Richards of Greenwich on Sunday, May 6 at 10:30 a.m. 20 GHS girls and boys will model clothing from Vineyard Vines and Richards, and the event will feature brunch and a silent auction along with the show. Tickets are $75, $100, $300 and $500 and are available by calling 861-0014. Tickets will also be sold at the door subject to availability. Proceeds from the event will help fund a Breast Cancer Alliance grant in 2008.

Annual Benefit kick-off begins

Breast Cancer Alliance — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 17:05:40 +0000

As of April 11, planning for the Breast Cancer Alliance Annual Benefit luncheon is officially underway. Benefit co-chairs Sharon Phillips and Cathy Dann have ably organized the many tasks and goals involved in such a undertaking, and the many volunteers involved in the event are taking on their assignments with unbounded energy and enthusiasm. We thank all those who are supporting us - we couldn’t do it without you. We look forward to seeing the results of everyone’s hard work on Friday, October 26!