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On October 29, 2011, Bosom Buddies of Arizona honored Wilma Clifford, Vice President of Finance, with its Dee Courtwright volunteer of the year award at its annual volunteer  appreciation luncheon. President, Becky Chase, “Wilma is one of our greatest assets. Along with her duties as treasurer, she has worn many hats. She has represented Bosom Buddies at many community events, been our unofficial photographer, assembled packets, mailed numerous packages, performed countless other duties, and donated countless hours to Bosom Buddies.  It is an honor to be working with her.

Also honored at this year’s luncheon was Susanne Stacy, Bosom Buddies Community Donations manager, who was honored with  the  Spirit of Caring Award and Steve Davis, Walgreens store manager and community leader, who was honored as Advocate of the Year.

This year’s luncheon held at Scottsdale Gainey Ranch Golf Club was our most successful appreciation luncheon , with 130 people in attendance.  Our speaker Michelle May MD, did a great presentation on “Eat Mindfully, Live Vibrantly “, her “prescription for optimal health of the body, mind, heart, and spirit.” Attendees received a copy of her book. “Eat What You Love Love What You Eat”

Bosom Buddies honored its cadre of over 50 volunteers:  our board of directors, our hotline/office call volunteers, our breast cancer support group facilitators, our community health fair volunteers, and specialty  events volunteers.  Along with our volunteers special recognition was given to our corporate partners: Sterling and Baxter, STS Arizona Consolidation Inc. Frys Stores, Purina Mills, Walgreens, and Savers.

The equine community has been very supportive of the breast cancer community. Bosom Buddies was honored to be the beneficiary of the proceeds from the second annual Purina Mills Pink 50 Benefit Trail Ride.  “We are thrilled to be selected as the recipients of this trail ride. Even though I could not attend due to a scheduling conflict, my husband Bill Chase was there to represent this wonderful organization. It is certainly a case of women helping women.”, states President, Becky Chase. “The $3000 in proceeds from this ride , will help us continue to provide valuable services to those diagnosed with breast cancer. We are very grateful to Stephanie Maclean, of Purina Mills, and all of those in the equine community who donated valuable products and services to make this trail ride such a success.

Bosom Buddies-AZ Annual Appreciation Luncheon

Honoring our Volunteers, Survivors, Corporate and Individual Supporters and Friends

Presentation of the Dee Courtwright 2011 Volunteer of the Year Award.

Saturday October 29 10:45 AM-2 PM Gainey Ranch Golf Club 7600 Gainey Club Dr. Scottsdale AZ

Menu: Garden Salad, Rustic Rolls and Butter, Choice of Entrée-Grilled Coulette Steak with Green Peppercorn Sauce or Eggplant Napoleon, Scalloped Potatoes, Seasonal Fresh Vegetables, Key Lime Tart or Fresh Fruit Cup, Coffee, Decaf, Hot and Iced Tea.

Tickets $25 per person. Guests are welcome. RSVP to Becky Chase at 602-265-2776 or info@bosombuddies-az.org by October 9^th

Key note Speaker Michelle May MD, “Eat Mindfully, Live Vibrantly” Attendees will receive a complimentary copy of Dr May’s book “Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat”

September 13^th Lula Stephens will present findings from the National Breast Cancer Coalition Conference at East Valley Support Group

September 17^th Dr Jerry Kato will speak on Her2Neu and ER+ Breast Cancers at Scottsdale Support Group

October 11, Suzanne Keefe of Genomic Health will speak on Oncotype Dx testing for the treatment of breast cancer  at East Valley Support Group

October 15 Maulik Shah MD will speak on Women’s Heart Health at Scottsdale Support Group

November 3^rd Steve Schmerhorn will speak on acupuncture at West Valley Support Group

November 8^th Dr Donald Curtis will speak on foot Care at East Valley Support Group.

December 13 Dr Rimma Finkel will speak on Reconstructive Surgery for Breast Cancer at East Valley Group

Kathleen Zeitz and Karen Lewkowitz, Arizona Advocates for the National Breast Cancer Coalition and Bosom Buddies of Arizona, honored for long time advocacy work at the Vice President’s Mansion hosted by Dr. Jill Biden; Met with AZ Delegation on Capital Hill

Phoenix, Ariz. — May 13, 2011 — Bosom Buddies of Arizona, a Phoenix-based non-profit breast cancer support, education and advocacy group, today announced that two members, Kathleen Zietz and Karen Lewkowitz, recently spoke at the National Breast Cancer Coalition’s (NBCC’s) 19^th Annual Advocacy Training Conference held in Washington DC on April 30-May 3, 2011 and received recognition for their long time advocacy work at the Vice President’s Mansion hosted by Dr. Jill Biden. Approximately 40 women from around the nation were honored for their work with the NBCC.  Dr. Biden and NBCC President Fran Visco spoke about the need for urgency and innovation to speed up progress in eradicating breast cancer- a strategy found in Breast Cancer Deadline 2020®. Breast Cancer Deadline 2020 was launched last year to as a declaration that all research and policy decisions surrounding breast cancer should be made and guided with the goal of ending the disease by January 1, 2020.

Following the 3-day training conference, advocates, activists and breast cancer survivors, including Ms. Zietz and Ms. Lewkowitz and other Bosom Buddies members, took part in NBCC’s Annual Lobby Day where they visited all ten offices of Arizona members of Congress to ask them to support Breast Cancer Deadline 2020 and the Accelerating the End of Breast Cancer Act.

“Bosom Buddies is proud to be on the forefront supporting the efforts of Breast Cancer Deadline 2020, an innovative strategy for eradicating breast cancer,” said Becky Chase, president of Bosom Buddies of Arizona. “Bosom Buddies has been a active member of the NBCC since its inception and has a long standing history in the breast cancer advocacy movement. We will continue to support the NBCC’s initiatives and fight to help the thousands of Arizona woman affected by breast cancer. We can wait no longer.”

About the National Breast Cancer Coalition

The National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) is dedicated to ending breast cancer by January 1, 2020 through the power of grassroots action and advocacy. NBCC supports increasing funding for breast cancer research that monitors how those funds are spent; expands access to quality health care for all; and ensures that trained advocates influence all decision making that impacts breast cancer. Join NBCC, learn more and take action visit www.breastcancerdeadline2020.org.

About Bosom Buddies of Arizona

Bosom Buddies of Arizona is a 28-year old non-profit organization comprised of caring volunteers who have personal experience dealing with the challenges of breast cancer. Our mission is to provide support through the sharing of common experiences and knowledge. Since its inception, our organization has helped thousands of patients, survivors and caregivers affected by this disease by offering informational and emotional support through monthly breast cancer groups, a 24/7 hotline and educational programs. Our goal is to assure women are not alone in their journey through breast cancer. For more information, visit www.bosombuddies-az.org.