Quick Links:  Make a Donation   Visit our Website!  Galleria Brunch & Fashion Show Upcoming Events March 5, 2011 Vintage Sale at the Orono Hope Chest   March 6, 2011 Eclectic Spalon Grand Opening benefitting the Hope Chest. 6-10pm 2377 Shadywood Rd, Orono, MN.   May 1st, 2011  Galleria Brunch & Fashion Show   June 27, 2011 7th Annual Putt for the Pink Golf Tournament and Teaching Clinic   July 31, 2011 Fillies Race for Hope   For more information  about our upcoming events call Cathy at 952-471-8700 ext 17 or   Latest News - It's tax time! Donate to the Hope Chest stores and we will give you an itemized tax receipt of your donation. It is never too early to think of donating to us. We also pick up your donation free of charge: furniture, lamps, framed artwork, and rugs. Contact us or call our stores: Orono 952-471-8700; St. Paul 651-642-2850.   - Have you "liked" us on Facebook?  We are adding more photos and events to our Facebook page to keep you updated.  Make sure to tell your friends to "like" us too!                                       CLICK HERE TO VIEW Hope Chest E-Newsletter - March 2011 9th Annual Galleria Brunch & Fashion Show Sunday, May 1st, 2011 in the Big Bowl Courtyard, Galleria Shops of Distinction Registration & Brunch Cocktails, 9:30 a.m. Brunch & Fashion Show, 10:00 a.m. - Noon Early Bird Ticket Special! Purchase your ticket before April 1 and you will be entered for a chance to win a weekend overnight stay at the Westin Edina Galleria Guest Moderator: Sue Zelickson Galleria giveaways, Spring fashions, raffle, music, and more! Register for a ticket or a table of 10 today! Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Giving Circles  Your support helped us provide $1,000,000 to breast cancer patients in our community.  We want to introduce our new Hope Chest Giving Circles in appreciation of all your support.  The Hope Chest for Breast Cancer offers the following benefits available exclusively to our individual donors.  All benefits include those for the previous levels as well.  Make a donation today and join our giving circles! Friend of Hope       Contributor $100 to $299 -    Invitation to Hope Chest events Supporter $300 to $499 -    Recognition in the Annual Report Sustainer $500 to $999 -    Complimentary Year of Hope Calendar   Circle of Hope Ray of Hope $1,000 to $2,499 -    Recognition in the Year of Hope calendar -    Invitation for two to an exclusive Circle of Hope event -    20% discount at our retail stores -    Two complimentary tickets to our Putt for the Pink Golf Tournament reception Beam of Hope $2,500 to $4,999 -    Two complimentary tickets to our Putt for the Pink Golf Clinic Star of Hope $5,000 to $9,999 -    Two complimentary tickets to Galleria Fashion Show and Brunch   Hope Chest Founder's Society Leadership Society $10,000 to $24,999 -    Two complimentary tickets to our Putt for the Pink Golf Tournament -    Spotlight in our newsletter Barbara Hensley Founder's Society $25,000+ -    Special recognition opportunities       Host an event to raise funds for women in our communities If you are looking for a way to get more involved think about hosting an event for the Hope Chest. There are many fun ways to raise funds and awareness in the community for the Hope Chest. A few of our latest partnerships: - Orono High School Girls Basketball team had a "Get Your Pink On" night at their basketball game. They had a silent auction and raffle all to raise funds for the Hope Chest. It was a great game and the Spartans won! - Wild River Bar & Grill had a snowmobile ride this past weekend and dinner to benefit the Hope Chest. Even in the freezing cold, they had a great turnout of men and women who want to support breast cancer patients our community. - Eclectic Spalon will be holding their grand opening this Sunday, March 6th to benefit the Hope Chest. If you have an idea for an event or want to get involved contact Cathy Braaten 952-471-8700 ext 17 or cbraaten@hopechest.us Hope Chest Retail Stores   - Is it your turn to host your book club? Host it at the Hope Chest. The Hope Chest stores are a great venue for socially conscious entertaining. From book clubs, birthday parties to networking meetings, let the Hope Chest be your next entertaining venue. - Spring Break is here and we have beautiful dresses, tops, shorts, and sandals. Stop into the Hope Chest and pick up a beach bag and think warm weather!   Each month our newsletter will feature a story of what gave hope to an individual going through a breast cancer journey as illistrated in our 2011 Year of Hope Calendar   March 2011 Story of Hope - Future As I watched my 4-year old twin daughters, I received the call that no woman is prepared for, "You have breast cancer."  A stay-at-home mom with a beautiful family, my husband rushed home as soon as I phoned him with the news.  I remember watching our sweet daughters play and instantly knew that I was going to face this battle head on and win!  Seeing their innocent faces looking at me so full of love and life, I knew they would be a source of hope through this journey.  Once I was feeling good again, my journey took an unexpected turn.  I was diagnosed with a rare side effect from chemo, and at the age of 33 had both of my hips replaced within ten weeks of each other.  Again, the girls and my husband were right there with me cheering me on and giving me hope.  Today, my hope has been the source for hope to other families.  My co-survivors have learned about compassion, love and hope.  I couldn't be more proud!  The future is ours...  Kim                   About Hope Chest for Breast Cancer  Our mission at Hope Chest for Breast Cancer® is to help under-served or financially distressed individuals and their families touched by breast cancer.   How do we help? We concentrate on the following needs: -  Emergency funds that provide rent, utilities, transportation and other needs to women who are unable to work due to the side effects of breast cancer treatment -  "Delivered Meals that Heal" for women and their families so that they can get the essential nourishment that their bodies need during breast cancer treatment -  Early detection education and screening programs that focus on diverse populations How do we raise funds? Through the sale of donated, upscale furniture, accessories, and designer women's clothing at our Retail Stores; through our Foundation fundraising events and programs; and through financial donations.  Visit our retail stores in the Twin Cities located at: 3850 Shoreline Drive in the Orono/Navarre area (952-471-8700) 571 Snelling N. in St. Paul (651-642-2850) Store Hours:  Monday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The stores are registered with the State of Minnesota as professional fundraisers. More information contact us at 952-471-8700 or visit www.hopechest.us.

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