As 2009 winds to a close, we want to take this opportunity to thank you for your support of Pink Isn't Always Pretty, Inc. This time last year, my family and I were still in shock at the prospect of a new year without our beloved Kimmy. In an effort to make the new year more meaningful, and with the help of a few close family friends, we have made this a monumental year for both our family and the organization we humbly began in Kim's honor.
We began by putting together a dedicated and well-rounded team of individuals to serve as members of the board of directors. We then incorporated and officially filed for 501c(3) status. And just 54 days after incorporating, we hosted the 2nd Annual Pink Party to raise awareness in the Virginia, D.C. and Maryland metropolitan area. Since then, we've built partnerships with several organizations including Army of Women, a joint project by the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation and the Avon Foundation, and F.O.R.C.E., an organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals affected by hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. These accomplishments would not have been possible without your support.
Since the beginning, our goal has been to work diligently to fulfill the dire need for a greater focus on breast cancer as it effects communities of color across America. Through our 5 tenets of early education, support, wellness, expression and quality of life, we have set an ambitious goal that will make a lasting impact in the prevention of breast cancer and provide a network of resources for those affected by the disease.
Somewhere in America today, a young woman of color has heard of the new study suggesting that women should wait until age 50 to get mammograms. The study generated a great deal of controversy over how to effectively manage the average woman's risk of breast cancer. Yet the information stands in stark contrast from what we know to be true for women of color: they are not average. Before this announcement, women of color would already be 34% more likely to die of breast cancer. Unfortunately, for this group of women, having breast cancer at a younger age is markedly more significant.
This is a reality that we must face squarely. With our tenet of early education we are prepared to spread the message cross communities of color that this statistic holds a different truth for us. But we need your help. A simple donation of $25 or $50 will go a long way in educating young women of color on the importance of early detection in the fight against breast cancer.
We know that in this holiday season many pockets are stretched. However, we hope that you can join us in giving the gift of life and hope to those who need it. It's never too late to make a difference. End the year with the bang!
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We began by putting together a dedicated and well-rounded team of individuals to serve as members of the board of directors. We then incorporated and officially filed for 501c(3) status. And just 54 days after incorporating, we hosted the 2nd Annual Pink Party to raise awareness in the Virginia, D.C. and Maryland metropolitan area. Since then, we've built partnerships with several organizations including Army of Women, a joint project by the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation and the Avon Foundation, and F.O.R.C.E., an organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals affected by hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. These accomplishments would not have been possible without your support.
Since the beginning, our goal has been to work diligently to fulfill the dire need for a greater focus on breast cancer as it effects communities of color across America. Through our 5 tenets of early education, support, wellness, expression and quality of life, we have set an ambitious goal that will make a lasting impact in the prevention of breast cancer and provide a network of resources for those affected by the disease.
Somewhere in America today, a young woman of color has heard of the new study suggesting that women should wait until age 50 to get mammograms. The study generated a great deal of controversy over how to effectively manage the average woman's risk of breast cancer. Yet the information stands in stark contrast from what we know to be true for women of color: they are not average. Before this announcement, women of color would already be 34% more likely to die of breast cancer. Unfortunately, for this group of women, having breast cancer at a younger age is markedly more significant.
This is a reality that we must face squarely. With our tenet of early education we are prepared to spread the message cross communities of color that this statistic holds a different truth for us. But we need your help. A simple donation of $25 or $50 will go a long way in educating young women of color on the importance of early detection in the fight against breast cancer.
We know that in this holiday season many pockets are stretched. However, we hope that you can join us in giving the gift of life and hope to those who need it. It's never too late to make a difference. End the year with the bang!
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