Wow! This year is flying by! There is alot going on around here, so be sure to get out your calendar!
FREE YOGA FOR CANCER PATIENTS CONTINUES ON WEDNESDAY MORNINGS AT 9AM AND SATURDAY MORNINGS AT 10AM AT THE JACKSONVILLE BEACH LOCATION! Please RSVP each week to sallie@jaxinthepink.net which sessions you will attend as a courtesy to our instructors. They donate their time.
FOR INFORMATION ON OTHER LOCATIONS WHERE FREE YOGA IS OFFERED TO CANCER PATIENTS, VISIT www.christinaphippsfoundation.com.
Two BIG CHEERS for two of our Jacksonville staff. Sandi Lundin and Juliann Gaus-Graeser passed their certification examinations and are now Certified Mastectomy Fitters! This required 500 fitting hours, taking courses and passing the exam. Good work, ladies! We are now proud to have 5 certified fitters on the In the Pink staff.
Congratulations to Marty Millard, the Head Coach of our Jacksonville Dragon Boat Club for being chosen for the USA DRAGON BOAT TEAM!! Marty will be on the Senior B (Over 50) Mixed Team. This is a huge accomplishment. We are very proud of you.
If you are interested in learning to paddle, join the Jacksonville Dragon Boat Club! We have teams for everyone, regardless of age or fitness level. We also have one team, the Mammoglams, that is made up of all breast cancer survivors! This is a great way to have fun and exercise with other women who understand your journey. For all people interested in any team, call Marty Millard at 904-536-3475 or for more information, visit www.jacksonvilledragonboatclub.com. Stop by the new Jacksonville Dragon Boat Training Center at Beach Marine to see the new facility. It is in the building just east of Nipper’s Grille. Get bit by the dragon!
THIS MONTH:
August 1, 2015: One Musical Note tribute to cancer survivors. The Jacksonville Landing. 10am-2pm.
August 9, 2015: Save the Ferry Bike Ride, 9am-Noon, Mellow Mushroom in Jacksonville Beach. More information at http://www.stjohnsriverkeeper.org/events/rising-tides-save-the-ferry-bike-ride. $20 to participate…for a great cause!
August 15, 2015: Join the party to celebrate Marty Millard’s 2015 Team USA Dragon Boat participation. Let’s give him a big send-off!!! Join us at Taco Lu’s at 11:30am…wear your USA colors!!!! Marty will be competing in the World Championships in Welland, Canada from August 19-23.
August 29, 2015: Come to the River Ruckus festival at Riverside Arts Market from 10am-4pm. Stop by our Jacksonville Dragon Boat Club tent and visit or just hang out and watch our dragon boat exhibitions at 11am and 3pm. This is a great festival with lots of entertainment. http://www.stjohnsriverkeeper.org/events/river-ruckus
SAVE THE DATE:
SEPTEMBER 1-2, 2015: PLEASE TAKE PART IN THIS! FROM SEPTEMBER 1ST AT NOON UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2ND AT 11:59AM, YOU CAN HELP IN THE PINK BY TAKING PART IN THE GIVING CHALLENGE!!! IF YOU EVER WANTED TO MAKE A DONATION TO IN THE PINK, NOW IS THE TIME!!!! All donations are 100% tax-deductible and will be matched up to $250!!!! In other words, if you give $50 during this 24-hour period, In the Pink will receive $100. If you give $1000, In the Pink will receive $1250…wow, now that is incredible! To participate or learn more about this opportunity, visit http://www.givingpartnerchallenge.org . We appreciate your participation!!!
September 10, 2015: Trike Races at Citi to benefit In the Pink and Malvai Washington Kids Foundation.
September 26, 2015: Third Annual Fidelity Investments Jacksonville Dragon Boat Festival at the Jacksonville Landing from 8am-5pm. For more information, www.jacksonvilledragonboatfestival.com . Form a team or join one of ours!
September 27, 2015: Join us for Bonna Brew at Riverside Arts Market. More information to come!
October 3, 2015: The 8th Annual Pink Ribbon Symposium at Thrasher Home Conference Center. 8am-1pm.
October 10, 2015: Think Pink Motorcycle Run. http://www.thinkpinkinoctober.com
October 15, 2015: Jaguars Wives & Women Event “Meet me at the 50…for women who love the game” to benefit In the Pink. More information to come!
October 18, 2015: Jaguars vs. Texans at 1pm at Everbank Field. In the Pink will be honored and presented with a check!
November 20, 2015: Join us for a very special evening! In the Pink is partnering with Love Brigade and Julie Ryan Photography to present “Walk of the Warriors,” a fashion show featuring cancer survivors of all types. Jesse Ball duPont Center, 40 East Adams Street, Jacksonville. 6:30 pm Cocktails, 7:30 pm Show. $50 General Admission, $75 VIP. Proceeds to benefit In the Pink. More information to come!
