July 10, 2009
This picture appeared in our office last week and has quickly become our favorite picture ever. It might be one of our favorite things ever, in general.
Loubel Cruz, Associate Director
The reasons we love this picture are countless, but here are a couple:
1. Loubel makes that exact same face pretty much every day.
2. The doll in the picture looks strikingly similar to Programming Coordinator and “Loubel-Wannabe” Kate Bizzell, doesn’t she?
3. If you know Loubel, you know she’s on time. And clearly she was on time back when she was 2 years old.
What do YOU like about this picture?
July 7, 2009
Looking for something to do with the kids this summer?
Have a lemonade stand!
What? Drink Pink! is an awareness program from Pink Ribbons Project. It is an opportunity for kids and families to spread breast cancer awareness through the summer fun of a lemonade stand.
Where? Anywhere! You can choose where to set up your lemonade stand. Some good places are sporting events, community events, your front yard, and in front of businesses (but be sure to ask the owner first!)
When? Anytime! Lemonade stands can be set up as many times as you want all summer starting June 1. Be sure to take pictures to enter our Drink Pink! contest. The Most Original Lemonade Stand design winner will be announced at Tour de Pink 2009 on September 13. To enter, email pictures to Kate@pinkribbons.org.
Who? Anybody! This is a great event for the whole family.
Why? Everyone needs to realize the importance of good health–at any age.
How much? Free! Pink Ribbons Project will supply you with pink lemonade and breast cancer awareness materials.
If you are interested in having a Drink Pink! Lemonade stand, give us a call at 713.524.PINK (7465) to set up a time to pick up your Drink Pink! Kit—including lemonade, cups, breast cancer awareness materials, and instructions.
June 26, 2009
We can’t possibly pick ONE picture to describe Tour de Pink, but we do love this beautiful picture taken by Tim Hansford. To see the rest of our pictures, visit our Photo Gallery here.
Join us for the 5th Annual Tour de Pink bike ride on September 13, 2009. To register and for more information, visit www.tourdepink.org.
Last year, we had over 2100 riders and raised over $500,000. We had fabulous weather, enjoyed a great and safe bicycle ride, raised lots of funds, and enjoyed a day of music out at Prairie View A&M University. This year will be even better and bigger!
June 25, 2009
Want to be a part of Pink Ribbons Project but you just aren’t sure how? Join Pink Partners!
Pink Partners are ambassadors and stewards of Pink Ribbons Project, will be our new and longtime dedicated volunteers, and who, through their support, help us grow and flourish. Pink Partners are committed to promoting and fostering the growth and community of the Pink Ribbons Project as it continues along a strong and abundant stage of development.
In other words, we love our Pink Partners!
On Tuesday, we had a gift-bag stuffing party at the home of one of our new co-chairs. We were overwhelmed with the amount of donated toiletries we received. Our Pink Partners helped us to stuff all the goodies into gift bags that will be handed out to the women receiving screening on the UTMB Mobile Van that we help staff. (See Pink Pic of the Week below!) We wish we could show you some pictures of our bag stuffing party, but there are none because we were having so much FUN!!
Director of Principal Gifts Ann Anderson spoke to us about how much of an impact the Mobile Van makes on our Greater Houston Community, and then drove away with well over 100 goody bags to give out!
Can you imagine going to the doctor for a screening and leaving with a gift bag? We are pretty confident we will be making someone’s day!
If you are interested in becoming a Pink Partner (so you can come to more fun parties like this one!!), please call 713. 524.PINK (7465). Membership for 1 year is $50, and Lifetime membership is $1,000.
June 18, 2009
Recently, we have been hitting our Pink Ribbons Project Board of Directors over the head with social media!
A month ago, we hosted a Social Media Training at Rice University for our Board, our Advisory Board, and our “Pink Partners.” We all became facebook friends, followed each other on twitter, and had a grand time!
This week, we had our Annual Board Retreat and focused on our evolving Marketing Plan. We took a few minutes to encourage them to join twitter, facebook, and read our blog!
Do you enjoy social media? What do you consider to be the easiest to use? What is the most practical?
June 11, 2009
In 2008, Pink Ribbons Project began a very special partnership with the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). As part of the Pink Power program, Pink Ribbons Project granted$50,000 to UTMB in Galveston to staff the Mobile Mammography Unit for 3 months. The mobile unit had to be garaged when it arrived shortly after the devastation of Hurricane Ike.
In honor of our brand new “Pink Picture of the Week“, here are Pink Ribbons Project staff and board members, as well as members of the UTMB staff at the Mobile Van.
In March, April and May of 2009, the Mobile Van was able to screen 202 women. The UTMB Breast Cancer Screening Services are available at Hospitals, Clinics and through the Mobile Van. There are 12 Regional Maternal and Child Health clinics located in 10 Texas counties. For more on UTMB, visit their website here.
June 4, 2009
All the studies agree! Women MUST exercise in order to increase the chance of surviving breast cancer if diagnosed. American Cancer Society also recommends exercise as a tool to lower the risk of breast cancer. To read a complete article about a recent study about fitness, breast cancer rates and survivorship, click here.
Speaking of exercise…Pink Ribbons Project staffer Kate is taking on a new challenge- the 100 push up challenge! Who wants to join her?
Kate
The purpose of the program is to be able to do 100 push ups in a row at the end of a 6 week training progam. If you want to join in on the challenge, email kate@pinkribbons.org or just comment below. Learn all about the prorgam and the initial test here: http://hundredpushups.com/.
Ready, set, PUSH UP!
May 26, 2009
Just in time for summer! We love this recipe because it is very high in Vitamin C and Potassium.
Honeydew Kiwi Smoothie
- 2 cups cubed honeydew melon, frozen or well chilled
- 1 ripe kiwi
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 1 Tbsp. agave nectar (or honey)
- 2 mint sprigs, optional, for garnish
In blender, whirl melon, kiwi, lime juice and nectar until smoothly blended. If using frozen melon, divide smoothie between 2 tall, narrow glasses. If using chilled melon, pour smoothie into glasses filled with ice cubes. Garnish each glass with mint sprig, if desired, and serve immediately.
Makes 2 servings.
Per serving: 120 calories, 0 g. total fat (0g. saturated fat), 32 g. carbohydrate,
2 g. protein, 3 g. dietary fiber, 35 mg. sodium.
May 14, 2009
Have you tried this drink below?
We are a little slow to jump on the Kombucha bandwagon, but now we are on with full force! This stuff is incredible for you, and does amazing things like help with:
digestion
metabolism
immune system
appetite control
weight control
liver function
body alkalinity
anti-aging
cell integrity
healthy skin and hair
For more about Kombucha, visit the website: http://www.gtskombucha.com/.
What we love MOST about Kombucha is that the creator, GT Dave, was inspired to create this product based on his mother’s battle with breast cancer. He found that this tea greatly helped his mother, and went on to make sure that it was available to everyone!
So, go out today and buy one. Better yet- support another Houston non-profit and buy it from Houston’s Buyers Club: http://www.houstonbuyersclub.com/. Let us know what you think!
May 12, 2009
Happy National Women’s Health Week!
From Women’s Health.gov, it is important to:
- Getting at least 2 ½ hours of moderate physical activity, 1 hour and 15 minutes of vigorous physical activity, or a combination of both each week
- Eating a nutritious diet.
- Visiting a health care professional for regular checkups and preventive screenings.
- Avoiding risky behaviors, like smoking and not wearing a seatbelt.
- Paying attention to mental health, including getting enough sleep and managing stress.
