CAROLINA BREAST FRIENDS
Impact Report FISCAL YEAR JULY 2019 - JUNE 2020
Until there's a cure, there's care.
FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR This has been a year of transformative
As we move forward, we will focus on
growth and change.
the expansion of programs and services, while taking a deeper dive
Working towards a world where every breast
into our development plan. Raising
cancer Survivor has a place to turn - for
money during a time of so many
personalized support - continues to fuel our
unknowns requires creativity and
purpose. Every financial contribution and
flexibility. But our goal of offering free
every volunteer hour makes a difference in
programs to benefit Survivors’ well-
what we do. The Pink House kept going
being cannot be lost.
when the Covid-19 Pandemic hit. We converted all CBF programs to virtual
We reached 3,185 Survivors through our
platforms, reaching more Survivors than
programs – none of which would be
before. We continued matching newly
possible without YOU; our donors,
diagnosed women and men with mentors.
volunteers, sponsors, Board members,
We continued to send comfort care items.
Advisory Council, and Survivors.
Little did we know how much our pre-Covid,
Gratefully,
record-breaking fundraising events would
Lynn Erdman
be so crucial - carrying us through the year.
The
mission of Carolina Breast Friends is to embrace the breast cancer community
in a positive environment. We provide resources and education through fellowship and mentoring during any stage of the journey.
Exude
Ensure
Exemplify
Build
Model
Care
Diversity
Excellence
Respect
Integrity
MISSION MOMENT
"Meeting Tami at the beginning of my journey was necessary. Tami showed me what strength is, she showed me that I would be ok, and she gave me encouragement." Dana McSwain
When we got Dana's call, we dove into finding a
Dana has long, beautiful dark hair, and she knows the chemotherapy she is taking to fight her breast
creative
solution
cancer will cause her to lose all of it. That alone can
children
while
be hard to cope with, but Dana's concern had more
reached out to one of our volunteers, Tami, who has
to do with her family. She has 2 young daughters,
a
ages
them
breast cancer Survivor herself. Tami was not working
having to watch her lose all of that hair. To help ease
in a salon and had been very careful about potential
their experience, she wanted to get her hair cut short
exposure to the virus. She was happy to help and
before
agreed to cut Dana's hair outside, with the love and
2
and
she
5,
and
started
she
was
losing
it
worried
about
altogether.
In
normal
times, Dana might just have gone into a salon with
cosmetology
SERVING
SURVIVORS
Tami Griffith The driveway haircut was not the first call Tami answered from the Pink House. She is a breast cancer Survivor with more energy than 3 people combined and has volunteered at many events, representing CBF and raising awareness about breast cancer.
She has also become
one of our most supportive and dedicated Mentors, reaching out to women who are newly diagnosed with breast cancer, becoming their friend and letting them know they are not alone.
would
keeping
license
help
safety
and
also
top
Dana of
and
her
mind.
We
happens
to
support of her family standing right beside her.
her request. But these are not normal times.
SURVIVOR
that
be
a
OUR IMPACT
300
PROGRAMS PROVIDED SERVING
3,185
"I have received such benefits and support from the Pink House, if you ever have someone dealing with breast cancer or survivorship it is a wonderful resource open to all with no cost. It has made such a positive physical and emotional difference in my life.�
SURVIVORS
The Support Program. Connecting Survivors together through classes, Survivor's groups and The Nothing Pink Genetic and La Casa Rosada Spanish programs.
The Education Program. Connecting Survivors with educators, medical doctors, health care professionals and financial specialists, that help with navigating a cancer diagnosis.
The Wellbeing Program. Addressing the mind-body needs of breast cancer Survivors through exercise, yoga, hands-on therapy and mindfulness sessions.
The Nutrition Program. Teaching Survivors the science of nutrition and the importance of healthy eating for longevity through cooking classes and specialist-led sessions.
The Self-Image Program. Providing Survivors with self-care techniques tailored to their unique needs, including wig-care tips, skin care, make-up, and more.
REACHING MORE SURVIVORS VIRTUALLY DURING THE PANDEMIC
A breast cancer diagnosis presents overwhelming challenges and unknowns, but we do meet with blessings along the way to support us. One of greatest blessings for me has been a “free ticket” to the Pink House, regardless of age, gender, race, cultural background or economic status.
137 137 MENTORS MATCHED
860
COMFORT BAGS AND PILLOWS DELIVERED
749 WIGS, BRAS AND PROSTHESES GIVEN
CONTRIBUTIONS
91% 91%
SPECIAL EVENTS
Foundations Corporations 3% 9%
4%
3RD PARTY FUNDRAISERS
1% GRANTS
Individuals 88%
4%
TRIBUTES, EMPLOYEE GIVING & OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS
DONOR SPOTLIGHT Middleton Meyers
MIDDLETON MEYERS
is committed to
helping their communityspecifically supporting the local
Their contributions to Over the Edge, Pink Boots Ball, and Dancing with the Stars have been vital in increasing the number of services we provide and the Survivors that we serve. We are breast cancer community.
grateful for their continued support and are lucky to have such a dedicated partner year-round.
THE MASCIA FAMILY
IN HONOR OF GIGI
The Mascia Family have been supporters of the Pink House for numerous years – generously donating, contributing to our events, honoring loved ones with memory bricks, and volunteering their time. They have watched several very close friends and family members fight against breast cancer. Many are now Survivors, but others lost the fight. The Mascia Family’s most recent donation came in honor of their dear friend Gigi, who passed away
“She was a true fighter, a 3 time cancer Survivor. Maybe it was because of what she survived that her outlook on life was always bright, and lucky for us, her positive glow haloed many of our lives. Our family will always remember and cherish our memories with her.“ on Friday, October 9th. They said,
Their contribution in memory of Gigi will help the many women battling breast cancer find the help and comfort they need to keep fighting strong.
Apparo Impact Project for the Pink House Carolina Breast Friends was using an
Increased Operating Efficiencies
outdated telephone system with direct
Remote voicemail and call
lines and no capabilities for transferring calls, remote
transfer capabilities increase
voicemail access, or conference dial-in.
flexibility and functionality for staff.
We turned to Apparo for help because we needed an upgraded system that would allow us to work more
Decreased Expenses
efficiently and serve Survivors more efficiently.
Apparo scoped a Community Impact Project for CBF
$1,000 annual savings on phone/internet service
and matched us to a volunteer team. The Rodgers Builders team worked with individual volunteer Scott
improved.
Moses, to update the wiring in the Pink House to allow for the installation of the new updated phone system, which was graciously donated by Rodgers Builders.
Service to Constituents Auto-attendant when office is
The team also negotiated to receive a reduced rate for
closed gives peace of mind to
phone service and assisted the Pink House staff with set
Survivors, knowing when to
up and training for the new system.
expect a call back; Ability to
Little did we know how truly needed this upgrade would be for our operations during the Covid-19 pandemic.
100 TOTAL HOURS DEDICATED TO THIS PROJECT BY THE VOLUNTEER/APPARO TEAM
leave private voicemails provides comfort to those with urgent needs.
$17,600 PROJECT MARKET VALUE (HOURS, HARDWARE & COST SAVINGS)
35X VALUE DELIVERED ON THE NONPROFIT'S INVESTMENT
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
DONATE SPONSOR
VOLUNTEER
OR FUNDRAISE
We welcome everyone in our community
Sponsor a special event such as Pink
CBF accepts donations all year round.
Boots Ball, Dancing with the Stars,
We also encourage you to check with
to volunteer at one of our many local
Founder's Day or our new golf
your employer regarding matching
events, regardless of whether you are a
tournament.
donations.
cancer Survivor or not.
We are eager for sponsors and corporate
Fundraisers help support CBF's Survivor
We have a wide range of volunteer
donors to help us spread our mission and
services, outreach projects and the Pink
opportunities, from short one-time
programs to men and women all over the
House. Visit our fundraiser page to see
events to ongoing projects. We can
Charlotte metro area and beyond.
how you can host your own fundraising
match you with a volunteer job that will
activity to benefit CBF.
match your interests and available time.
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Carolina Breast Friends, Inc. is qualified as a charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to CBF are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
SURVIVOR SERVING SURVIVORS
Connie Lewis Mrs. Connie Lewis has been an amazing volunteer since she was diagnosed 3 years ago. From the first day she came to visit CBF, she immediately felt at home.
She attended all programs, became
friends with many other survivors and was always ready to volunteer
- from filling inspiration jars, comfort
bags, answering phones to organizing the wigs, bras and storage closet. Connie has become a consistent helping hand (and heart) even during a Pandemic! "Ms. Connie" is passionate and dedicated about what she does here for CBF and we couldn't be more grateful! As if her time wasn't enough, she rallied friends and family, raising $1,000 during the month of October, to help those walking through our doors.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS IMPACT PARTNERS
Through the generous support of so many in our community - the Pink House mission is made possible. We offer our sincere thanks and heartfelt gratitude to all who help, support, encourage, and empower those in our community who are affected by breast cancer.
Program Volunteers
Dancing with the Stars (DWTS)
Laura Coleman – Strength Training & Pink House Kitchen Rita Horton – Healing Touch Melanie Lanese – Oncology Massage Peggy Scannell – Myofascial Release Effie Spurlin – Lymphatics Renuka Hari – Lymphatics Richard White, MD & Lejla Hadzikadic, MD Doctor in the House William Williams – Be You, Be Beautiful Kelly Kashmer – Nothing Pink Carrie Williams – Nothing Pink Magbis Love – La Casa Rosada Lorna Espinal – La Casa Rosada April Davis – Yoga Carlye Guido – Restorative Yoga Alison Pulito – Guided Meditation & Restorative Yoga Barbara Saul – Reiki Irania Patterson – Transformative Writing Stu Cojac – Jewelry Making Mary Hollins – Card Making
2020 Stars Auguste Olson Coach Rick Stack David Buffie Jamie Satterfield, MD Julie Gray Lisa Sherrill Liz Moran, MD Mary Margaret Beaver Sandy Hamilton Stephen Wilson
Community Volunteers Denise Antonacci Salon
Tom Lane-Brady Tracy Curtis Vanessa McPherson Sprague, MD
LPL Financial New York Life Insurance Company North Mecklenburg High School Volleyball Team
DWTS Event Partners
Paul Mitchell School
Claire Talley, Co-creator & Founding Member
Queens University
Felipe Edmiston, Co-creator & Founding Member
Sigma Chi Fraternity (UNCC Chapter)
Shana Fox, Founding Member
Simplicity Organizers
Pamela Young, Production Manager
UNCC Wells Fargo Center for Community Engagement Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority (Winthrop and UNCC Chapters)
Volunteer Instructor Spotlight: Laura Coleman A certified personal trainer - with a certification in Precision Nutrition - her mission is to help people with (or recovering from) cancer exercise safely and eat healthy. Laura has been a committed volunteer at the Pink House, helping Survivors develop programs to fit their individual needs and goals.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS $1K+ DONORS
Accord Health
Dean & Alex McQuarrie
Julie Layn
Philip & Amy Blumenthal
Action Plus Ideas
Deanna Valeo
Karen Perry
Polished
Alan Moore
Dee Schwab
Kasey Scannell
Preeti & Vinay Deshmukh
Albemarle Foundation
Denise Antonacci Salon
Katheleen Brungard
Preston & Patty Stone
Alex & John Ketner
Diane L. Peery
Kathryn Kissam
Procurri
Alliance Driveway Solutions
Dickens-Mitchener & Associates, Inc.
Kathy Cope
Patel Pulak, MD
Allied Caster & Equipment Co.
Don & Susan Sherrill
Katrina Trotter
Randall & Lisa Riggins
Amelia Abbott
Donna Spurrier
Keith & Letty Stoneman
Ray Dlugos
American Home Title
Dot Yandle Financial Services, LLC
Kelly & David Burkholder
Reece Chilton
Amy Kerr
Doug & Rebecca Brown
Kelly Kercher
Ricardo & Vikki Desoto
Andrea Acosta
Dr. & Mrs. Robert Fitch
KHI Management, LLC
Rich & Debbie Hodde
Andrew Blumenthal & Stephanie Baumann
Dr. Gary & Victoria Frenette
Kim Smith
Rich and Bennett, LLC
Andrew Plepler
Dr. Jamie & Sharon Satterfield
Kimberly Lineberger
Richard Olson
Anita Goodesign Inc.
Dr. Jewell Carr
Kimberly Zeitvogel
Richard Worrell
Anna Salib
Dr. Nicholas & Keri Clavin
Kitty & Bobby Weaver
Rick & Ronnie Fairclough
Anne B. Moore Carlson
Dr. Russell & Lynn Salton
Kristi Speckman
Rob & Greta Hord
Anne Kennedy & The Dowd Foundation
Drs. Jen Woodward & Allison Bickett
Kristin Varlas
Rob & Lindsay Carter
Anne Scott Hatcher
Drs. Julie & Jonathan Fisher
Kyle Blumenstock
Robert Lesley
Annie Sullivan
Drs. Michael & Anitha Leonard
Lance & Dena Regar
Robin Gershen
Antioch Elementary
Drs. Tom & Elaine Pacicco
Laura Bowles
Rodgers Builders, Inc.
AR Workshop Charlotte
Durso Capital Management
Laurie & Oliver Lloyd
Roger O'Connell Insurance Agency Inc.
Arthur Spencer
Ed Weisiger, Jr. & Betsy Fleming
Lawrence Fleishman
Russell Ranson
Athena & Steve Bradway
Elizabeth Simmons
Lea Anne Harrelson
Ryan Livingston
Aubrey Grier
Elliott Dorsey
Lee Cooney
Sandra Brewer
Auguste Olson
Eric & Nadia Meredith
LeighDeux
Sanjeev & Tanu Gulati
Bank of America
Five One Five Shop LLC
Leslie Culbertson
Scott & Gracy Wooster
Ben & Kimie Silver
Frankie Simmons
Lily Iatridis
Scott & Katie Tyler
Bernard Hodges
Gail B. Wilkins
Lindsay Hance McCullough, AIA
Sellers Orthodontics
Beth & Jason Monastta
Gary Babcok
Lisa Herran
Shane & Cameron Wagner
Beth Harrelson Consulting, LLC
Gene & Vickie Johnson
Lisa Jones
Shannon Rogers
Betsy Fleming
George W. & Ruth R. Baxter Foundation
Liz Shea Designs
Sharonview Federal Credit Union
Bill & Jo Ellen Buffie
Grant Harbrecht
Lynn & David Erdman
Shelley Hough
Bill & Robin Branstrom
Greg Lowe
Lynn Furgurson
Sheri Newman
Bill Lowry
Greg Pappanastos
Marcie Pantzer
Shippen Browne
Bob Hillis
H&L Management, LLC
Marcus Smith
Shirley Jackson
Bourne Partners
Haley Poole
Margaret Hamner
Show Pros Entertainment Services of Charlotte, Inc.
Brad & Michelle Howington
Hall Foundation, Inc.
Maria & Bryant Owens
Simon Newman
Brice & Kristy Oldham
Harker LLC
Mark Erwin
Simona Gaudio
Burgeon Real Estate, LLC Joshua M. Beaver MMBR
Heather Manos, MD
Mark McCall
Smoky Bissell
Calli Wirsing
Henry Higdon
Mark Voci
Sonic Automotive
Cardinal Innovations Healthcare
Hillary Lacouture
Marsh & Amy Spencer
South Atlantic Conference of SDA
Caren Wingate
Hirofumi Nakato
Martha Ogburn
Southeast Radiation Oncology Group
Carl Showalter
Howard & Margaret Bissell
Martin Hengar, MD & Amina Ahmed, MD
Speedway Motorsports
Carl Stutts
Hull & Chandler PA
Mary & Jeff Zients
Stacey Moore
Carol Bankerd
Hunstad Kortesis Bharti Cosmetic Surgery
Mary B. Thigpen
Stacy Eversole
Carol Lowe
Infinity MedSpa + Wellness
Mary Hamid
Stan Brookshire
Carolina C. Christenbury
Intercon
Mary Macon
Stephanie Ansaldo
Carolina Facial Plastics
Isabel Roberts
Matthew & Carolyn Vanderberg
Stephanie Lane
Carolyn McMahon
James Horton, MD & Kathleen Reardon, MD
Maura Leahy-Tucker
Stephen & Laura Philipson
Cary Street Partners
James & Nina Jackson
MedShift
Stephen Healy
Cat Grimmett
James Lotakis
Melissa Herriott
Steve Bradway
CBD Industries, LLC
Jane Eudy
Meraki Luxury Salon, LLC
Strategic Search Solutions, Inc.
Center City Dental
Jane Perkins
Meredith Pochick
Stu & Lynne Cojac
Center for Facial Plastic & Laser Surgery
Jared & Kiran Smith
Middleton Meyers
Susan Coe
CharBar7 & The Dunstan Group
Jay & Marietta Murphy
Mike & Carol Lenhart
Technology Farm, Inc.
Charles & Peggy Dickerson
JE Dunn Construction
Mike & Libba Gaither
Ted & Rhonda Duncan
Charlotte Checkers Hockey, LLC
Jeff & Brandi Parker
Mike & Magdalena Hague
Terri Lane
Charlotte Plastic Surgery
Jeff Tuckel & Christina Murphy
Mike & Maria Mascia
The Andover Group at UBS
Charlotte Radiology
Jeffrey Conner
Mike Tuttle
The Cotty Family
Chiott Custom Homes, Inc.
Jennie Hauschka
Miller Street Dance Academy, LLC
The Earl N Philllips Jr. Family Foundation
Chris & Sherry Ebel
Jennifer Box
Monica & Cecil Farringtown
The Home Depot
Christen Scott
Jerry & Beverly Moore
Morrison Smith Fine Jewelers
The Nichols Company, Inc.
Clair Campbell & Associates
Jim & Patricia Mattox
Movement Foundation
The Papanastos Family
Claude & Sandy Hamilton
Joan Wright
Myers Park Country Club
The Scout Guide
Clay Burleson
Joanne Berwind
Natalie Stewart
The Talbot Beard Langrall Group of Wells Fargo Advisors
Cloninger Auto Group
JoBrent Austin-Diehl
Neil Sessoms
Thomas Kenan
Concepcion Gonzalez
Joe & Kathy Borrelli
Nishita Patel
Tim & Joyce Gilland
Conrad Helms
John & Amy Hines
Norelli Law
Tom & Mary Coker
Craig & Sandy Buffie
John & Anna McCoy
Novant Health
Triad Foundation
Crissie Taylor
John & Bonnie Benedum
Offit Kurman
Trina Turk
Cross Fit Rock Hill
John & Chris Parker
Paige Burgess
Ty & Jane Branham
Dale & Larry Polsky
John Clay & Cathy Bessant
Pam P. Phipps
Vanessa Sprague, MD
Dan Warren
John Hosmer
Patrick M. Moody
Vicky Mitchener
Darren & Candy Bing
John J Murphy
Patsy & B.D. Farmer
Virginia Lafar
David & Katie Phipps
John Stubbs
Paul & Margaret Porter Foundation
Voci Med Spa
David & Liz Shuford
Jonathan Ishee
Paul Mitchell Charlotte
Warren & Crystal Turnipseed
David & Tammy Medlock
Josie Shuford
Paulette & Ron Sherrill
Watts & Leigh Humphrey
David Singletary
Julia Merck
Pete Green
Whit & Katherine Weeks Mulford
Davinci Jets
Julie Bolt
Peter & Vicki Fetherston
William B. Lovett
Davis Ligon, DDS
Julie Gray
Peyton Gehron
William Harmon
Phil & Kim Philips
Wyatt Tucker
LEADERSHIP THE PINK HOUSE TEAM
Lynn Erdman Executive Director
Amber Tracewell
Brittany Garrett
Leslie Verner
Michelle Russell
Charmaine Tyson
Senior Director of Development
Director of Development,
Director of
Director of Marketing
Operations
Outreach & Education
Programming
& Communications
Manager
& Volunteers
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bob Hillis Board Chair
Kristin M Jackson
Beth Harrelson
Shane Wagner
Kate Demick-Handy
Vice Chair
Immediate Past
Development
Secretary
Board Chair
Pamela Phipps Programs &
Terrie Reeves
Katie Tyler
Michelle Corbett
Communications,
Treasurer
At Large
Survivorship
Michele Arias
Keri Clavin At Large
Marketing & PR
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Kathy McDonough
Mary Lou Babb
Gary Frenette, MD
Carol Ann McLamb
Emma Best
Leigh Goodwyn
Janice Moore
Bonnie Benedum
Magdalena Hague
Nancy Norelli
Peter Capizzi, MD
Kelly Helms
Moira Quinn
Gracie Coleman
Debbie Hodde
Daniel Shama
Chris Ebel
Shelby Jenkins
Claire Talley
Eleanor Erhart
Barbara Maida-Stolle
Peter Turk, MD