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June 2006 Newsletter
Albie Aware News

Dear Constituents,

Please take a moment to read our enclosed electronic newsletter. Your continued support of our foundation is vital to our success in helping the people of our community facing breast cancer.

PET Scans
If you have not done so in the past, we invite you to look at the website www.ncpic.org to learn more about the benefits of PET scans in the staging and restaging of breast cancer. Please see the following letter of thanks from a woman who was recently a beneficiary of an Albie Aware PET Scan.

September 25, 2006
Board of Directors
Albie Aware Cancer Foundation
3323 Watt Avenue, #258
Sacramento, CA 95821

Dear Board Members:

Everyone who knows me would say “Carol Reilly is never ever at a loss for words” – and yet that’s how I find myself today.

Because of your tireless work and your caring foundation, last Thursday I was given the gift of a pet scan. It is a gift that came from all of you who work so tirelessly for such a worthy cause.

Since my diagnosis in early July until last Thursday September 21st, I have taken my prognosis a bit lightly; being assures by my surgeon that this was non invasive cancer and I would be well again soon – another gift. My faith has sustained me on this journey, however, that morning my thoughts were not about me but those who have passed from cancer and those who have not received a good diagnosis. I have been given a taste now for what can happen when cancer is not caught in its early stages.

While my body was being scanned, I found tears filling my eyes. Not one to cry easily, I listened to what I was feeling. Once again it was two gifts; one of gratitude to the Albie Aware Foundation – the other humility.

Blessings to each of you and thank you for your gracious gift. I will never forget you.

Fondly,
Carol A. Reilly

Note: When you hear the words 1 in 8 women have a lifetime risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer and they are your sister, your daughter, your aunt, your friend…..The above letter you have just read is from “my mother” who was diagnosed two months ago. As her daughter and your Executive Director, my heartfelt and sincerest thanks go to all of our sponsors and donors who made this possible – Cindy Love.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Cookies
Javalicious Deli and Café has special “Albie Aware” cookies available from now until the end of the month. The cost is $2 per cookie and for every cookie purchased, Javalicious will donate $1 to our foundation. The Deli and Café is located at 5493 Carlsen Drive Suite D in River Park and you can contact Loana Sparrevohn at 736-1215 for special orders.

Go Girl Event
Look for more information soon for another “Girl’s Night Out” to be held at Hanger 17 this month. Special drinks, prizes, raffle, and a good time with the girls! August’s Go Girl event held at the Hilltop Tavern August 17th was tons of fun and Albie Aware was presented with a $500 check from owner Donna Nolan. Thank, you Donna. Any donation made this month will receive an extra special surprise! Donation can be mailed to Albie Aware, Inc. 3323 Watt Ave. Suite 258 Sacramento, CA 95821. On line donation will be available in the near future.

Walk, Ride and Golf
The third annual Walk held June 24, 2006 in River Park was a fun event and was enjoyed by all who participated. A special welcome was delivered by Councilman Robbie Waters, there was a fun and energizing warm up with our favorite Pepper Von and special dances by the Step One Hip Hop Dancers, and Sac State Dance Team. A special appearance as this years “Albie Girl” was made by Jennifer Santich, of the Sacramento Kings Royal Court Dancers. Snapshots of the event can be found on page 91 of this months (October) Sacramento Magazine.

Albie Cruisin’ 21 – A fun filled day was held by all who rode and attended this special motorcycle ride sponsored by the Chrome Divas Motorcycle Club. The ride began at Hangtown Harley Davidson in Placerville and went through the scenic Sierras ending at Auburn Harley Davidson. Music was provided by Glasshouse and a delicious BBQ lunch was served. Please look for announcements on next years event to be posted soon.

Golf - Special thanks to the women’s Council of Realtors who held their annual Golf Tournament September 11, 2006 at Teal Bend Golf Course and chose Albie Aware as their beneficiary for the second year in a row. With the hard work of Judie Brooks and her committee a great day of golf, dinner, and raffle were a fabulous success.

Save the Date!
The fourth annual “I’ll Be Aware” Walk will take place next year on September 22, 2007. Please contact 927-1592 if you are interested in a sponsorship or would like to volunteer.

Brochures are here
If you would like copies of our new brochure please email me at cplove@sbcglobal.net and they will be delivered to you free of charge. If you know someone who has recently diagnosed with breast cancer, please make sure they have this information.

Board Application Available
Do you have a special talent or service you could bring to the Albie Aware Board? We are getting ready for our first annual Board retreat in November and are accepting applications from people who are interested in becoming involved with our foundation. Please call me if you or anyone you know might be interested.

Holiday Gift Program
The Albie Aware Holiday Gift Donation Program will send a certificate to the person you choose, saying that a donation was made in their name to our foundation. No gift is too small and your support will help us achieve our goals of Awareness, Prevention, Detection and Treatment. We all have many people on our lists besides our families that we like to recognize during the holidays such as teachers, child care givers, employees, and friends. What a great gift to honor those special people in our lives.

Thanks for your time and your support of our foundation, on behalf of the Board and the people we serve.

Yours truly,

Cindy Love
Executive Director
Albie Aware, Inc.
3323 Watt Ave. #258
Sacramento, CA 95821
916-927-1592