Rhode Island Breast Cancer Awareness Month Events
Saturday, October 01, 2011
It's time to go pink in Rhode Island, as Breast Cancer Awareness Month kicks off. Pick your favorite ways to support the cause, in our guide to events.
September 28-October 31: Panera Bread's Pink Promotion
Purchase a Pink Ribbon Bagel, Power of Pink Bagel Pack, or say "Cater Pink" when ordering from the catering menu, and Panera will donate a portion of sales to the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation.
September 29-October 11: Paint the Mall Pink
Providence Place Paints the Mall Pink with an exclusive mall-wide Pink Sale in honor of Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation.
October 1: Yoga for Breast Cancer
11 AM to 12:15 PM, Class 3 in a 6 week program. This class is for all with a special outreach to women of color. Free for survivors, patients and family members. Classes are held at the Providence Healing Arts Studio, 2162 Broad St., Cranston.
October 1: 3rd Annual Northern RI Shades of Pink Auction Fundraiser
6:30pm Club Juventude Luistania, 10 Chase Street, Cumberland. Food & Entertainment $25.00. To purchase tickets or more info contact: Hilda Potrzeba 726-2501 or Sharyn Vicente 726-5239
October 1: Whole Foods Tour with the Hope Bus
Experience Reiki with Norine Laferriere, 10AM to 12PM Waterman St, Providence; 12:30PM to 2:30PM University Heights, Providence; 3PM to 5PM Garden City, Cranston.
October 5: Support Group with Isabel Storey
6:30PM to 8:00PM Support Group with Isabel Storey, at the Pawtucket facility.
October 5: Exercise at Gold's Gym
7:30PM Exercise at Gold's Gym at 1527 Smith Street, in North Providence.
October 5: Rhode Island College Diversity Week
11:30AM to 5PM Join the Hope Bus along with the Women's Cancer Screening Program at Rhode Island College Diversity Week in Providence.
October 5: A Taste of Yoga
3PM to 5PM A Taste of Yoga with Maya Breuer at Rhode Island College Diversity Week.
October 7: Pink Martini Night at Hyatt Regency, Newport
5:30 - 8:30PM For a $20 donation at the door, guests can enjoy delicious Pink Martinis, a complimentary bra fitting, a Beauty Bar makeup station and more, while raising money for the fight against breast cancer. All proceeds from the Stillwater Spa’s third annual Pink Martini Night will benefit Hyatt Regency Newport’s partner, the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation in Pawtucket, to support breast cancer education. The hotel will be lit in pink lights, and the party will feature a cocktail hour, spa treatments, silent auctions and more. Also featured during the special evening is the Boob Project Art Installation by artist Jill Buffington, and Stitches of Hope, a 150-foot pink scarf knitted by local volunteers that will be disassembled into shorter scarves to keep local cancer patients warm during treatments. $20 per person; 851-1234; www.newport.hyatt.com.
October 7: Flames of Hope: Your Passport to Survivorship Conference + Opening Ceremony
The Gloria Gemma Foundation's Flames of Hope weekend begins with Your Passport to Survivorship conference on Friday from 8am to 2pm at the Providence Marriott, with celebrated humorist Loretta LaRoche and Dr. Alice Domar, prominent mind/body health expert. Admission to the conference is $50 or $25 for cancer survivors. The fees include breakfast and lunch.
That evening, the Opening Ceremony for Flames of Hope will take place with a pink ribbon cutting, a healing arts exhibit and unveiling of the 2012 "Celebrate Hope, Celebrate Life" Calendar. The calendar features survivors in scenic areas around the state photographed by renowned Rhode Island photographer Richard Benjamin. NBC10's Health Reporter/Anchor Barbara Morse Silva will unveil the calendar.
October 8: Flames of Hope Block Party, Pink Party, WaterFire
Saturday programming will begin at noon with the Kids & Family Block Party, a family-friendly event presented by Storage America that will include balloon-making, healing arts sponsored by Radiology Associates, and other fun activities.
Celebration Village at Station Park, located across from Providence Place Mall, will include the United Healthcare Zone with merchants, interactive health screenings, and 5K-registration; a Healing Garden Pavilion sponsored by Whole Foods Market; and an Education & Wellness Pavilion presented by RI Medical Imaging with breast health sessions, family friendly cooking demos, and fitness exhibitions.
Saturday evening's Pink Party, presented by ARS, will feature the Edwards Twins, nationally renowned impersonators. Food will be provided by Via Roma Restaurant. A limited number of tickets are available for $50 per person.
The Illuminations of Life Ceremony will begin the evening's WaterFire at 6:30pm. The Illuminations of Life Ceremony will take place at Station Park and feature a reflective ceremony of music, a performance by the State Ballet of Rhode Island, and guest speakers. Survivors, friends, and family members will carry lit torches from Station Park to the Waterfire Basin to light the evening's Waterfire. The evening continues with exhibits and activities in Celebration Village, including the TD Bank-sponsored Breaking Boards for Breast Cancer with Mastery Martial Arts at 9pm, and a live concert featuring Santa Mamba. A special edition of the WPRO Morning News with Tara Granahan and Andrew Gobeil -Live from Flames of Hope Village will take place from 5-8pm. The show will be a live broadcast, interviewing sponsors, survivors, and others throughout the evening.
October 9: Flames of Hope: Gloria Gemma 5K
The Gloria Gemma 5K will begin with 8am registration and an event start of 11:15am. For an additional fee, interested participants will have access to Pink Glove Service, sponsored by TD Bank. Pink Glove Service includes free bag check-in, private check-in, free massages before and after the race, and extended breakfast foods. The Pink Glove Service is limited to 200 people. WPRO's Bekah Berger will preside over the 5K opening ceremonies, joined by WEEI's Mikey Adams, Barbara Morse Silva, and WCTK, Cat Country's Jake the Cat mascot. Proceeds of the 5K will support the STAR Program, a new statewide effort to develop rehabilitation protocols and programs for all cancer patients, a program of Oncology Rehab Partners.
October 9: Sunday Evening Pampering Event: The Body Shop
7:00PM Sunday Evening Pampering Event: The Body Shop, Providence Place Mall. Open to Survivors or anyone going through treatment. Hot hand and arm massages, mini facials, treats, goodies and gifts to CELEBRATE everyone who is sharing this event with us.
October 12: Exercise at Gold's Gym
7:30PM Exercise at Golds Gym at 1527 Smith Street, in North Providence.
October 12: Help Whip Cancer at Jacky's Galaxie
5:30PM to 10PM The Hope Bus will be offering Reiki and information at Jacky's Galaxie, 383 Metacom Ave., Bristol.
October 13: Think Pink for Gloria Gemma at McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon
Think Pink for Gloria Gemma at McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon, 52 Pine St, Providence.
October 15: Yoga for Breast Cancer
11AM to 12:15PM Class 5 in a 6 week program. This class is for all with a special outreach to women of color. Free for survivors, patients and family members. Classes are held at the Providence Healing Arts Studio, 2162 Broad St., Cranston
October 15: Miriam Hospital presents "SURVIVING & THRIVING"
8:30AM to Noon Avenues of Healing, Miriam Hospital presents "SURVIVING AND THRIVING" Radisson Hotel, Warwick, RI. Guest Speakers: Cooking demos by Chef Terranova and Mary Flynn, along with panel discussion. To register call 444-4800. Free.
October 15: Pink Event at Studio Exhale
8AM to 11AM Pink Event at Studio Exhale. Outdoor events with vendors, 3 classes, 8AM Basic Yoga, 9:30AM Vinyasa and 11:00AM Zumba. $15.00 donation with all proceeds to The Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation.
October 15: Whole Foods Tour with the Hope Bus
Reiki with Norine Laferriere, 12PM to 2PM 255 Hartford Ave., Bellingham, MA.
October 17: Coffee and Conversation/Support Group on the Hope Bus
10AM to 11AM Come aboard the Hope Bus for Coffee and Conversation with Isabel Storey at South County Hospital's West Entrance. 11:30AM to 2PM Nutrition Class on the Hope Bus Join for a Nutrition Class with Bonnie Seekel of South County Hospital at the hospital.
October 17: Coffee and Conversation with Isabel Storey
10 to 11:30 AM A monthly drop-in support group at South County Hospital that meets aboard the Gloria Gemma Foundation's Mobile Resource & Wellness Center.
October 18: Pilates for Pink
Suggested donation of $10 per class will be donated to Breast Cancer Research Foundation. 9AM Mat Sculpt with Clare. Evolution Pilates & Nutrition, 685 Metacom Ave, Bristol. www.evolutionri.com.
October 18: Mini Spa Day at Roger Williams Cancer Center
11AM to 3PM Come enjoy some free reiki with Nia Giso and free manicures with Jennifer Berube aboard the Hope Bus at Roger Williams Cancer Center, 50 Maude Street, Providence.
October 19: Exercise at Gold's Gym
7:30PM Exercise at Golds Gym at 1527 Smith Street, in North Providence.
October 19: Celebration Tea
11AM to 4PM Breast Cancer Awareness Month "Celebration Tea" at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, 500 High Service Ave., North Providence.
October 20: Pilates for Pink
Suggested donation of $10 per class will be donated to Breast Cancer Research Foundation. 10AM Mat Sculpt with Clare. Evolution Pilates & Nutrition, 685 Metacom Ave, Bristol. www.evolutionri.com.
October 20: South County Hospital Tea at the Hampton Inn
2PM to 4PM South County Hospital sponsoring a tea at the Hampton Inn, 200 Hotel Drive, South Kingston, RI. Guest speakers and raffles. Register with Joanne at 788-3850.
October 20: Salve Regina University
10AM to 4PM Salve Regina University, Newport. The Hope Bus will be offering Intention bracelets with Renee Brooks.
October 20: Rhode Island Blood Center
7:30AM to 5:30PM Information on the Hope Bus at Rhode Island Blood Center, Providence Donor Center, 405 Promenade St., Providence.
October 21: The PINK Party
6-9PM, The Deck and Dockside, 1 Waite's Wharf, Newport. To benefit Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Dine For a Cure $100 ticket includes dinner & wine featuring current and former NFL Players, "Never in Vegas," Local Celebrities, Silent Auction + More. Rock for a Cure $10 ticket. For more information go here.
October 22: Pilates for Pink
Suggested donation of $10 per class will be donated to Breast Cancer Research Foundation. 10AM Pilates Mat Flow. Evolution Pilates & Nutrition, 685 Metacom Ave, Bristol. www.evolutionri.com. Also 9:30AM Pilates Mat @ Bristol Total Fitness, www.totalfitnessclubs.com, 10AM Pilates Mat @ Dartmouth Total Fitness, www.totalfitnessclubs.com, 10:15AM Pilates Mat @ Seekonk Total Fitness, www.totalfitnessclubs.com.
October 22: Yoga for Breast Cancer
11AM to 12:15PM Class 6 in a 6 week program. This class is for all with a special outreach to women of color. Free for survivors, patients and family members. Classes are held at the Providence Healing Arts Studio, 2162 Broad St., Cranston
October 23: Providence Place Announces "Providence Place Gives"
7PM to 9PM Providence Place announces "Providence Place Gives" Maria Gemma Corcelli is one of the six nonprofit participants to be honored at this event. Advance ticket donation is $20.00 and $30.00 the night of the event. To purchase tickets, please contact Carol at 861-4376.
October 24: Support Group with Isabel Storey
11:00AM to 12:00PM Support Group with Isabel Storey, at the Pawtucket facility.
October 24: Rhode Island Blood Center
11:30AM to 6:30PM Information aboard the Hope Bus at Rhode Island Blood Center, South County Donor Center, 14 Woodruff Plaza, Narragansett.
October 25: Rhode Island Blood Center
12:30PM to 7:30PM Information aboard the Hope Bus at Rhode Island Blood Center, Aquidneck Island Donor Center, Polo Center, 688 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown.
October 26: Exercise at Gold's Gym
7:30PM Exercise at Golds Gym at 1527 Smith Street, in North Providence.
October 26: Rhode Island Blood Center
10AM to 7PM Information aboard the Hope Bus at Rhode Island Blood Center, Warwick Donor Center, 615 Greenwich Ave., Warwick.
October 28: Pink in the Rink
7PM Pink in the Rink. Providence Bruins vs. Norfolk Admirals at the Dunkin' Donuts Center, Providence. Tickets available to survivors. Please call for tickets after 10/9/11.
October 28: Rhode Island Credit Union
12PM to 5PM Come eperience Reiki on the Hope Bus at Rhode Island Credit Union, 349 Smith St., Providence.
October 29: Brighton Collectibles Survivor Breakfast
10AM Brighton Collectibles Survivor Breakfast at Brighton Collectibles, Providence Place Mall. Enjoy hand massages by Aveda, makeup, and goodie bags for all attendees. Register at 861-4376 or email [email protected] by Oct 20th.
October 29: South County Hospital's 5th Annual Women's Wellness Day
9AM to 3PM South County Hospital's 5th Annual Women's Wellness Day, Quidnessett Country Club, North Kingstown. Keynote speakers, Mary Flynn and Nancy Verde Barr with ground breaking information in their highly praised book, The Pink Ribbon Diet. Enjoy lunch and shopping. Reserve your seat today. Advance registration required $40.00 per person, registration must be received by Oct 19th. Call 788-1647 or 788-1273.
October 29: Shri Studio Vibrational Gong Bath
1PM to 3PM Shri Studio presents Vibrational Gong Bath with Stephanie Marisca at 21 Broad Street, Pawtucket. Stephanie is a sound healing artist and gong master who helps facilitate the in-depth healing powers. Register at [email protected].
October 30: 2011 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
8:30AM Temple to Music, Roger Williams Park, Providence. Registration begins at 7:30AM, 3.2 mile walk. Proceeds benefit American Cancer Society. Go here for more information.
October 30: Rhode Island Blood Center
8AM to 2PM Information and Reiki with Nia Giso aboard the Hope Bus at Rhode Island Blood Center, Woonsocket Donor Center, Pavilion Plaza, 2168 Diamond Hill Rd., Woonsocket.
November 21: Coffee and Conversation with Isabel Storey
10 to 11:30 AM A monthly drop-in support group at South County Hospital that meets aboard the Gloria Gemma Foundation's Mobile Resource & Wellness Center.
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