Share your Gift!

Got a gift? Share it with the community at this year's Pink Party & Community Health Fair. In an effort to explore culturally unique ways of raising breast health awareness, PIAP is looking for talented members of the community to perform during this year's Pink Party. The event will take place on October 9, 2010 in D.C.'s renowned Eastern Market. Since the event is free and open to the public, it will be a great opportunity to both introduce your talent to the community and raise awareness about this fatal disease.

Interested? Contact us at talent@pinkisntalwayspretty.org.

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Volunteers Needed for 2010 Pink Party

P.I.A.P.'s 3rd Annual Pink Party is scheduled for Saturday, October 9, 2010. We're currently looking for volunteers to assist in preliminary planning. This is a great opportunity for those who want to build their resume working with nonprofit organizations. A variety of positions are available.

Only have time to volunteer the day of the event? We have room for you too! The Pink Party is a guaranteed to be an exciting an event with featured artists and performers, all while raising awareness about breast cancer among women of color. All volunteers will receive a commerative P.I.A.P. t-shirt and various other rewards for those who provide extraordinary support to this year's event.

Contact Khaleelah PoRome, event coordinator, for more information.

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Join Team PIAP!

P.I.A.P. is putting together a team of runners, walkers and even sleepers to join forces in the Global Race for the Cure on Saturday, June 5, 2010. Join our team at http://globalrace.info-komen.org/goto/PIAP.

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Happy Birthday Kim!

Today marks the anniversary of Kim's birth and death. We want to sincerely thank you for your support in keeping her memory alive.

To help us celebrate her life, we'd like you to do us a small favor. Kim was an avid music lover. Rarely could you find her without her iPod. A big fan of Hip Hop and R&B, Kim could often be found off in her own little world, happily getting lost in song. No matter she was, when “her song” came on, she would smile from ear to ear and rock her body to the beat of the music. As members of our extended family, we’d like you to take a couple of minutes to celebrate her life with us. Sit back, relax and get lost in the words and rhythm of your favorite song.

And most importantly, don’t forget to fill your day with a smile!

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Winter Volunteer Drive

Please join us at our Winter Volunteer Drive at 2 PM on Saturday, January 30, 2010. We are in need of both one-time and dedicated volunteers. There are a variety of positions we are looking to fill. We look forward to seeing you there! Details below...

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It's Never Too Late to Make a Difference

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 Need You

As we gear up for next year, P.I.A.P. needs your help. We're already developing a planning committee for next year's pink party which was a huge success. We're also incorporating several other events into our calendar this year. So, please, help us make a difference. Volunteer.

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