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News from our Board of Directors
-Congratulations Dr. Barbara Bowers for being named one of
-Congratulations Stephanie Laitala and Owl Bookeeping for the powerful article in
To help us with our Wish List contact Cathy at 952-471-8700 ext 17 or
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Hope Chest E-Newsletter - January 2011 |
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The Hope Chest reaches an incredible milestone!
As we reflect on 2010, I want to send a heartfelt Thank You for your support.
In 2011, The Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Foundation is celebrating our 10-year anniversary, which marks a milestone of providing over $1,000,000 in support to more than 2,000 families touched by breast cancer in the Twin Cities area through our emergency assistance, Delivered Meals that Heal, and early detection education and screening programs.
We could not have done it without you. Your support provides hope to breast cancer patients at a time when they need a helping hand. Let this year be better than all the others.
- Barbara |
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2012 Year of Hope Calendar - We want to hear from you. Who or what gave you hope during your experience with breast cancer? Share your story so other women and men can gather strength as they go through their own journey. The Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Foundation is now collecting stories for our 2012 Year of Hope calendar. We want to hear from you. Download this form to submit your story. |
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Each month our newsletter will feature a story off what gave hope to an individual going through a breast cancer journey as illistrated in our 2011 Year of Hope Calendar
January 2011 Month of Hope
"A Village"
Cancer is a powerful word. I felt I was falling down a deep, dark hole. Those first days were difficult and frightening. But I knew on a raw, basic, gut level that I would be alright. Little did I know how valuable those days would be. Realizing I'd found home is what ultimately gave me hope. Having spent a lifetime moving every few years, I'd always felt a bit on the outside, detached. But my cancer experience changed that for me - it was really a gift. The out-pouring of love and caring from family, friends and acquaintances was overwhelming - the dinners, visitors, and neighbors dealing with all the day-to-day routine it takes to run a family, the flowers, conversations, and shared laughter plus tears...incredible generosity. A village rallied around me, there to help with whatever I might need. I am ready to return the favor any moment to this remarkable community that helped me survive. I am home - Jeanne |
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Hope Chest Retail Store News: Orono and St. Paul
- It's so cold and snowy out, and we have just the thing for you to do inside...purge! Look aound at al those furniture pieces you'd like to replace or don't need anymore: artwork, rugs, lmps and home decor. Spread the word to friends an neighbors to donate. Anytime someone is moving, downsizing, redecorating, etc., is the time to tell them about the Hope Chest for Breast Cancer. If you are lucky enough to escape someplace warm soon, stop by for some cruisewear! Valentine's gifts and cards abound as well. There's always a treasure to behold at our stores, so please come and see us.
- Remember - we will pick up the larger items for free. And we now DELIVER the items for a small fee. Call us at 651-642-2850 for more information.
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The Orono Hope Chest store is collecting designer vintage clothing, handbags, and accessories for a special sale! If you have any vintage items (maybe an old Louis Vuitton bag you don't use) to donate, please bring to our Orono store by February 15th. We normally don't take vintage pieces, but have been receiving some very special items, so we thought we'd collect them for a special event. So go through that old jewelry box or back closet and see if there are any gems to support the Hope Chest! This should be a very fun event. Stay tuned for more information. | | |
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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 and 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 for women with a 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; Foundation fundraising events and programs; and 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 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(Orono now open till 8:00 p.m. on Thurs. & opens at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday)
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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