volunteering!

Hello my Bookends! The call is out--we need volunteers for the Race Space!We usually volunteer on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, so those dates this year are:Tuesday, Oct. 6 or Tuesday Oct. 13 Thursday Oct. 8 or Thursday Oct. 15 Please let me know as soon as possible which dates would work the best for you, and I will call Emily S. back with everyone's names. Pinkingly yours, Judi

other ways to volunteer for Komen

3 ways to help out:
*Pasta Party needs to more silent auction items.
*Fitness Program will have a meeting of leaders on August 25.
170 are currently registered to participate. Kick-off is September 7.
*Survivor Luncheon is looking for door prizes.

Other activities:
*Three Miles of Men has been getting lot of questions. They can also be followed on Facebook and Twitter. 148 are presently registered for Three Miles of Men. They think this weekend at Dickey-Stephens Park will be a great opportunity to recruit more men to register. Anthony Lucas will be there part of the time.Registration reported that the bibs are in. They will be set up to register at the Travelers games this weekend. Race Space will be in Pleasant Ridge Town Center beginning October 2. 2600 are now registered.
*Skate for the Cure is September 13 from 1-4 with the ice show at 2:30 featuring Steven Evans, Novice Silver Medalist US Championship. This should be a great show.
*We have teamed up with Premium Refreshment (formerly Clear Mountain Water) to bring you Coffee for the Cure, our very own coffee. Bags will be $10 and will be sold in various retail outlets and at the Boutique. It should be ready by October 2. There will also be opportunities for tastings in various locations--definitely at the Pasta Party, Race, Survivor Breakfast and Survivor Luncheon.
*Put a Fork in It has 36 restaurants lined up to participate and is negotiating with several others. This list can be found online at www.komenarkansas.org and clicking on Komen Race for the Cure, Race Information and Put a Fork in It. Posted by Jill at Three Miles of Men
Don't forget to recruit the guys in your life:Three Miles of Men (3MOM) is gearing up for another successful year. To help keep participants and racers informed about all of the activities, as well as get the word out to others who have not previously been involved, 3MOM has joined the electronic age on both Twitter and Facebook.Twitter: www.twitter.com/3MilesOfMenFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Komen-for-the-Cure-Arkansas-3-MIles-of-Men/103721563041?refFollow all of the news and announcements related to 3MOM with one or both of these and encourage your guys to join too.Also, Matt has contributed to the Race blog with a post about 3MOM.If you have questions, let me know and I'll put you in contact with Matt Propst, 3MOM Chair.

DATES TO REMEMBER:
Fitness program Starts Sept. 7 at War Memorial Stadium
Mondays & Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
September 12, 2009 Pink Martini Party
September 24, 2009 Runway for a Cause
October 2, 2009 Race Space Opens Pleasant Ridge Town Center
October 9, 2009 Three Miles of Men Tailgate Party at Diamond Bear
October 16, 2009 Pink Duck Walk The Peabody Little Rock
October 16, 2009 Pasta Party Dickey-Stephens Park 6:00-9:00 p.m.
October 17, 2009 16th Annual Komen Arkansas Race for the Cure® Downtown Little Rock

Information for a Monday morning......

New message about the Arkansas RFTC; things are starting to gear up as, it's less than 2 months from now!

Don't forget--TEAM DEADLINE IS THIS FRIDAY, AUGUST 28th; PLEASE TURN EVERYTHING IN BY 3PM TO EITHER WENDY OR ME.

Also, Pasta Party tickets are still available--get 'em while you can!

And, TODAY is Carolyn Ashcraft's birthday--stop by and wish her a happy day!
Also today, our "new" employee, Emma, is back--stop by and say hello to her too!

Happy Monday!!

reminders! reminders!

Hello my lovely Pink Racers!

Just a little reminder that ONE week from today, August 28th, (which is also Pay Day! YEAH!)
is the Registration Deadline for both the Race for the Cure and ordering team tee shirts.

Registration for the Race:
$26 for online registration; Komen will send your tee & race packet directly to your house.
Even if you can't be there on Race Day, you can still register and get your Komen shirt and be Pajamaware!
$25 offline registration; you will need to fill out and SIGN a registration form, and give it to either me or Wendy, along with your money.

Ordering Team Tee Shirts:
Prices are as follows for the team shirts (these are separate shirts from those you will get from Komen):
Sizes S - XL: $9.25 + tax (about $10)
2XL: $10.25 + tax (about $11)
3XL: $11.25 + tax (about $12)
4XL: $12.25 + tax (about $13)
We need to have a minimum order of 24 shirts to get these prices; so far we have about 20 orders.

If you don't think you can register for the race, but would like just the team shirt, we will still take your tee shirt order!
If you don't want a team tee shirt, but want to just register for the race, we will still be happy to take your $$ as well!

If you are paying by check, we will need separate checks for these, as the team tee shirts are being purchased from Image One, a company approved by the local Komen affiliate.

Remember, if you have *any* questions, Wendy & I will be happy to help get answers for you.

OOH, and don't forget, if you want to register for the FREE fitness program, I think there is still time! When you register online you will see the link for registering for the program. That will start September 7th (Labor Day) at 6:30pm at War Memorial Stadium.
Go BOOKENDS!!!

Thanks so much!
Pinkingly yours,
Judi & Wendy

mamma mia! what a great idea!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAMMA MIA! PRESALE TO BENEFIT THE ARKANSAS AFFILIATE OF SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE $5 from every ticket sold from Thursday, August 27 – Sunday, August 30 will go to support breast cancer awareness in Arkansas LITTLE ROCK, AR – Celebrity Attractions is teaming up with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and the Arkansas affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure to raise funds during a 4-day MAMMA MIA! ticket presale event to find a cure for breast cancer. Five dollars from every ticket sold will go to the Arkansas affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure to help in the fight against breast cancer. A check will be presented to the organization on opening night of MAMMA MIA! at the Robinson Center Music Hall on October 6th. ABOUT SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The Arkansas Affiliate of Komen for the Cure is working to better the lives of those facing breast cancer in the local community. Through fund raising events like this, the Arkansas Affiliate has invested over $8.5 million in community breast health programs in our 63 county service area. Up to 75% of the net proceeds generated by the Arkansas Affiliate stays in Arkansas. The remaining income goes to the national Susan G. Komen for the Cure Grants Program to fund research. For more information, call 501-202-4399 or visit www.komenarkansas.org. ABOUT MAMMA MIA! Seen by over 40 million people around the world, Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus’ global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! is celebrating 7 sold-out years at the Winter Garden Theatre on Broadway, and is currently playing a record-breaking engagement on its National Tour in the United States. The original West End production has played more than 4,000 performances, an international tour has played in more than 40 foreign cities, and the blockbuster feature film adaptation, produced by Judy Craymer and Gary Goetzman, is the most successful movie musical of all time grossing $600 million worldwide. Inspired by the storytelling magic of ABBA’s songs from “Dancing Queen” and “S.O.S.” to “Money, Money, Money” and “Take a Chance on Me,” MAMMA MIA! is a celebration of mothers and daughters, old friends and new family found. PRESALE INFORMATION Proudly welcomed by the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, MAMMA MIA! will play the Robinson Center Music Hall for 3 performances only October 6th – 8th. All show times are at 7:30pm. Presale tickets are $62, $52, $37 & $22 and may be purchased via phone (501) 244-8800, in person at the Celebrity Attractions ticket office, or online at www.arkansasonline.com/mammamia. Use password: KOMEN. Discounts are available for groups of 20 or more by calling Celebrity Attractions Group Sales at (501) 492-3314. Little Rock’s engagement of MAMMA MIA! is the opening production to the 2009-2010 Celebrity Attractions Broadway Season which also includes LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE with Melissa Gilbert, STOMP and THE WIZARD OF OZ. We are pleased to have American Airlines and KATV as sponsors for this spectacular season! For more information on Celebrity Attractions’ Broadway Season and MAMMA MIA! in Little Rock, visit www.CelebrityAttractions.com. For more information on Susan G. Komen for the Cure, visit www.komenarkansas.org. For information about MAMMA MIA! around the world, go to www.mamma-mia.com. # # # Kirstin Swindler Celebrity AttractionsMarketing Press PromotionsO: 501.492.3316 F: 501.244.9680300 S. Spring Street, Suite 100, Little Rock, AR 72201www.CelebrityAttractions.comSummer Office Hours: M-Th 7:30-4:30; F 7:30-Noon
2009-2010 Broadway SeasonMAMMA MIA! October 6-8, 2009LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE starring Melissa Gilbert as 'Ma' November 3-5, 2009STOMP February 16-18, 2010THE WIZARD OF OZ June 21-23, 2010

PINK

don't forget to wear pink on Fridays now!!!

are ya hungry??

Pasta Party
NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR!!
DICKEY-STEPHENS PARK
Join us at our NEW location this year for the 2009 Pasta Party!Home to the Arkansas Travelers during baseball season, Dickey-Stephens Park will be the location for this year's Pasta Party
When: Friday, October 16, 2009Where: Dickey-Stephens Baseball Park, North Little Rock (directions below)Tickets: $20
Tickets available online when you register for the Race. You can also purchase tickets if you are registering offline (paper forms) with a team. Talk to your team captain.
Music will be provided by The Rockets and the food will be provided by Romano's Macaroni Grill.
Click here to purchase tickets!
Directions to Dickey-Stephens Park:
From I-40 Follow I-40 east into North Little Rock. Merge onto I-30 west and take to the Broadway exit. Turn right off the highway and follow Broadway six blocks to the ballpark. From I-30 (south of Little Rock) Follow I-30 over the Arkansas River and into North Little Rock. Take the Broadway Exit and make a left off the highway. Follow Broadway six blocks to the ballpark. From I-30 (north of North Little Rock) Follow I-30 west into North Little Rock and exit at the Broadway exit. Make a right off the highway and go six blocks to the ballpark. From I-630 Exit highway at Broadway in downtown Little Rock and go north. Drive through Downtown on Broadway and take over the Broadway Bridge and the ballpark is to the right at the end of the bridge.

WOW!!!!

Check this out:

Team Number of Gifts:
9
Team Dollar Amount Raised:
$181.00
Team Progress for 50090 The Bookends
Goal:
$150.00
Achieved:
$181.00

WOW!!! we have gone past our goal of $150!!! Due to your wonderful generosity, we have shot past our goal.
And not everyone has registered yet! So, ahem, all you late bloomers, the goal has been raised to $200---that's only $19. Can we make it?? Stay tuned for the next episode of All My Lovely General Bookends who are Bold and Beautiful and seeking the Guiding Light......

Hey--are YOU ready?

Fitness Program
New this year! Join other Race participants by implementing a healthy lifestyle for yourself. We are offering a six week run/walk clinic that can help prepare you for the Race. The program will be offered on Monday and Thursday nights preceding the Race. Beginning September 7 and will be held at War Memorial Stadium from 6:30 - 7:30 PM. Registration will be limited to 500 women and you must be registered for the Race to paricipate. Virtual participation is available. You MUST register for this program online. This program is sponsored by Weight Watchers of Greater Arkansas.
Go to the Komen website for more info And then get those running/walking/bunny slippers ready for racin'! Woo HOO! don't forget--the Race is TWO months from yesterday.....the countdown has begun.....

2 Weeks

Don't forget--
TWO weeks from today is the deadline for *both* Race Registration and ordering Tee shirts!! :)

Have any questions? you can email either of your co-captains, call us, or better yet, come by and ask in person!

And, on a TOTALLY different subject, don't forget to go to www.arkansasonline.com/pets and vote for OSCAR for Cutest Dog! He's the scruffy Little Orphan Annie Sandy-looking dog...he's a sweetie! You have to register to vote, but you can make up a fake name & other info with your email. (You didn't hear me say that!!! LOL!)
have a great weekend!

BBC News article

Drug 'attacks cancer stem cells'

Some 16,000 chemicals were tested by researchers
A compound that appears to target the master cells which help breast cancers grow and spread has been discovered by US scientists.
In tests in mice, salinomycin killed breast cancer stem cells far more effectively than some existing drugs, and slowed tumour growth.
The drug, a farm antibiotic, has yet to be tested in humans, the journal Cell reports.
But UK experts warned a human version could be some years away.
This is one of the biggest advances we have seen this year in this area of research
Dr John StinglCancer Research UK Cambridge Research Institute
The reasons why, even following powerful chemotherapy, some cancers can grow back, are not fully understood.
Many scientists believe a key role lies with stem cells, which can be resistant to conventional chemotherapy, remaining to 'seed' new tumours and drive their growth.
The drug's potential was identified by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, who tested 16,000 existing chemical compounds against breast cancer stem cells in the laboratory.
Those which performed the best were then tried in mice, and compared to existing drugs such as paclitaxel.
Salinomycin appeared to be 100 times better at killing the cells in a test tube, and treated cells were much less likely to start new tumours when injected into mice.
When given to mice with tumours, the growth of the cancer slowed.
However, the researchers stressed that it was too early to know if similar successes could be achieved in human cancer patients.
"Many therapies kill the bulk of a tumour only to see it regrow," said Professor Eric Lander, from MIT."This raises the prospect of new kinds of anti-cancer therapies."
'Very early research'
Dr John Stingl, group leader in mammary stem cell biology at Cancer Research UK's Cambridge Research Institute, said: "This is one of the biggest advances we have seen this year in this area of research. These scientists have demonstrated that it's possible to selectively target the rare cancer stem cells that drive tumour growth.
"This research also introduces a completely new way of identifying cancer drugs. The challenge for the future is to bring this class of drugs to the clinic and to identify the patients that are likely to respond to them."
Dr Alexis Willett, head of policy at Breakthrough Breast Cancer, added: "There is evidence that stem cells may enable breast cancers to form and grow.
"This research provides a clue as how to identify these cells and how they might be targeted and destroyed. "It's important to remember that this is very early research and it will be some time before it is clear whether this leads to an effective breast cancer treatment."

congratulations!

Dear judi,

Congratulations, Nancy, on a well deserved honor!
I wanted to share with you an exciting announcement that once again demonstrates the leadership of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® in the global battle against breast cancer.
Yesterday, our founder, Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker, was honored at a White House reception, where she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom – our nation's highest civilian honor.
Nancy joined a prestigious group of medal honorees that includes Desmond Tutu, Senator Edward Kennedy, and physicist Stephen Hawking.
This honor, coupled with Nancy's appointment by the World Health Organization as an Ambassador for Cancer Control, is an extraordinary recognition of Komen for the Cure's impact across the country and around the world. In just one generation, Nancy's leadership and vision has enabled Komen to invest more than $1.3 billion into research, education and community health programs across the United States and beyond our borders.
These investments have brought new treatments, better outcomes and better support for millions of women and men in the United States facing a breast cancer diagnosis.
Around the world, almost a decade of Komen's work with governments and health leaders is bearing fruit in the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Latin America and Africa – low and middle-income areas of the world where the need is very great and resources for women are very scarce.
Nancy Brinker will be undertaking significant cancer challenges in her role with the World Health Organization. Fortunately, 27 years doing the tough work, at the forefront of the breast cancer movement, has prepared her – and Komen – for the challenges ahead.
Regards,
Hala ModdelmogSusan G. Komen for the Cure® Advocacy Alliance

forget?

Hola Members!
Did you think your co-captains had forgotten you lately?
Oh no--not us! Wendy & I LOVE our team.
We know everyone has been busy lately with all sorts of activities--I know I've had doctor appts. & family visiting; Wendy has had family reunion activities; and we realize that this is the time of the year that everyone is gearing up for getting ready to go back to school, for end of the fiscal year reports, sports, shopping, vacations, etc. (And this week we have TWO birthdays--Sarah L. & Amber G! Happy birthday ladies!)
We just didn't want you to forget to RFTC registration! The deadline for both registering for the Race and ordering your Team tee Shirt is AUGUST 28, 2009. Mark your calendars so you don't forget! And for those of you who have already registered AND given an extra donation to Komen, **Thank you so very much**!! Your generosity is so appreciated.
If you need extra forms, or more information about the race or the team shirts, please contact Wendy or me--we'll be happy to help you!
thanks again for being on our Team--we think it's the BEST team ever!
Your Co-Captains,
Wendy & Judi

volunteer and have a ball!

From: Emily Story [mailto:Emily.Story@baptist-health.org] Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2009 4:32 PMTo: Emily StorySubject: Volunteer opportunity at Travs game - 8/21-8/23 Our friends at Dickey-Stephens Park are allowing us to register people for the Race for the Cure during an entire home game weekend! And, to make it even better, if you register at the game for the Race, you get into the game for free or are given a voucher for a free game at a later date. We are looking for volunteers to help us sign people up as well as help with the I AM THE CURE prize wheel. Shifts:Friday, August 21 - 5:45 until the crowd dies downSaturday, August 22 - 5:45 until the crowd dies downSunday, August 23 - 4:45 until the crowd dies down If you are interested in volunteering for one of these shifts, please let me know. And, once the registration is over, you will be able to go into the game for free and watch the rest of the game! Thanks for all you do for Komen! Remember, this year's race is October 17th emily Emily StoryArkansas Affiliate ofSusan G. Komen for the Cure(501) 202-4399(501) 975-2502 fax904 Autumn Road, Ste 500Little Rock, Arkansas 72211www.komenarkansas.org Helpline: 1-877-GO KOMEN

tinkled pink

Komen ArkansasRace for the Cure®Team Info
Tinkled Pink Posted: 31 Jul 2009 09:02 AM PDTTinkled Pink is a unique, fun, affordable sponsorship opportunity for the 16th Annual Komen Arkansas Race for the Cure®. For only $100, a business, school, team or individual can sponsor a port-a-potty at the Race.
This is a great way to advertise your organization with an opportunity to reach 46,000 racers, volunteers and supporters. Where else can you reach so many for so little?
You can visit the website for the registration form and to see a few of the past potties. The form includes guidelines and other information.
In case you missed them, here are a couple of fake potties decorated for the Team Captain Party.








You can mention that I referred you. Diane and Katherine are giving a prize to the committee member that recruits the most Tinkled Pink Sponsors.
Have fun,Jill

KomenLink: An extraordinary honor‏

KomenLink: An extraordinary honor‏
From:
Susan G. Komen for the Cure® (enews@komen.org)

August 2009


In the News
An extraordinary honorOn July 30, an extraordinary honor was given to our Founding Chair, Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker. She was selected to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor our country bestows, for her work in launching Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and building the organization into the leader of the global breast cancer movement. Congratulations!College scholarships awardedA parent’s death from breast cancer can wreak financial havoc on a family and dash any dreams that children may have had to attend college. That’s why we created the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® College Scholarship Award, designed specifically for the children of women or men who have lost their battle with breast cancer. This year, we congratulate Lin Ling, Samantha Muilenburg, Asimina Trigonis and Heather Zurek for being selected as our 2009-2010 Susan G. Komen for the Cure® College Scholarship Award recipients.Updates on HER2 positive breast cancerDid you know that approximately 20 percent of women with breast cancer have what is called HER2 positive disease? Eric Winer, M.D., our chief scientific advisor, discusses the progress that has been made in HER2 positive breast cancer treatments and the striking advances that will be made in the years ahead.
What's Up?Programs that make an impactDid you know that 75 percent of the funds raised at the first-ever Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure®, will be granted to support high impact breast cancer programs that draw upon community-based organizations and larger institutions in the National Capital Area? See how you helped us make an impact. Are you being social?Are you a member of a social network, such as Facebook or Twitter, and want to join in and show your support for a world without breast cancer? See how easy it is to communicate, share your stories and interact with us on a variety of social Web sites.
Supporting Our Cause

InFUZED with hopeFUZE raises funds and awareness for the breast cancer movement with its line of Empower beverages.

Brushing up on breast cancerCause Care, LLC supports the Komen Promise with the Smiles for Hope™ toothbrush.

Pink powerDell demonstrates its commitment to discovering and delivering the cures with its Pink Promise PC.

Non-leisure readingMeredith turns magazines into money for the cause through its Read for the Cure® program.

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