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Fighting Breast Cancer
Celebrating her Victory
More than 90 people joined Amy Ward last
month in staging a surprise party to
celebrate her sister’s victory over breast
cancer. Ward, who had already lost one
sister to the disease, says she wants other
women with breast cancer to feel hopeful
about their chances of survival.
Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon
Clark Memorial Hospital will be sponsoring
their annual Breast Cancer Awareness
Luncheon featuring Ronald Wright, M.D. as
keynote speaker. The luncheon will provide
an opportunity for women to learn vital
information about the disease.
WHEN October 5, noon-1:30p.m.,
style show, 1-1:30p.m. (Must RSVP)
WHERE 300 Spring (on corner of Spring and
Chestnut), Jeffersonville, Ind. TICKETS Free CONTACT (812) 283-2079.
Breast Cancer Survivors’ Dinner
The event, sponsored by the Kentucky Cancer Program, attempts to bring all breast
cancer survivors together for a celebration of survivorship.
WHEN October 10 @ 5:30p.m. WHERE Buckhead Mountain Grill, Jeffersonville, Ind.
TICKETS Free (need to RSVP and be a breast cancer survivor)
CONTACT (502) 852-6318.
Women’s Imaging and Breast Cancer Round Table
Join Floyd Memorial’s highly trained group of experts for a round-table discussion on
breast health and a tour of their new Women’s Imaging Center. The discussion will be
moderated by Cathy Zion, publisher of Today’s Woman.
WHEN October 7 @ 9:30a.m. WHERE Floyd Memorial Hospital COST Free
CONTACT (800) 476-8723 or www.floydmemorial.org to register.
Race for a Cure
The Susan G. Komen Foundation, dedicated to eradicating breast cancer as a life-
threatening disease, will have their annual Race for a Cure which provides funding for
research grants, education, screening and treatment projects in communities around the
world. WHEN October 14, 6:30-9:30a.m. WHERE Waterfront Park TICKETS $20, prior to
Oct. 4; $25, Sleep-in for the Cure (for those who can’t attend); COST $25,
Oct. 5-13; $10, children 12 and under. CONTACT (502) 584-CURE (2873).
Pink Ball Tournament
The inaugural event — for women only — will be hosted by the Louisville Metro Dollars for
Scholars. The non-profit grassroots organization provides scholarships, academic
support, and educational access for youth and adults from low and medium income. Part
of the proceeds from the event will go toward setting up scholarships for children of breast
cancer victims.
WHEN October 16 @ 8a.m. WHERE Glen Oaks Country Club
TICKETS $150 CONTACT www.LouMetroDFS.org to register on-line.
Take Aim Against Cancer
Get involved in the first annual golf outing to benefit the James Graham Cancer Center at
the University of Louisville. WHEN October 16, 11:30a.m.-6p.m. WHERE Persimmon
Ridge. COST $300/golfer. CONTACT (502) 562-8021 or www.browncancercenter.org.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk allows the American Cancer Society to
continue its mission to put an end to breast cancer and to diminish suffering for those
afflicted by the disease. The American Cancer Society fights breast cancer on all fronts:
research, education, advocacy and patient services.
WHEN October 22, 1-3p.m. (rolling start) WHERE Waterfront Park
COST Free CONTACT (866) 333-9255, (502) 584-WALK (9255) or
makingstrideslouisville@cancer.org.
Celebrating her Victory
More than 90 people joined Amy Ward last
month in staging a surprise party to
celebrate her sister’s victory over breast
cancer. Ward, who had already lost one
sister to the disease, says she wants other
women with breast cancer to feel hopeful
about their chances of survival.
Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon
Clark Memorial Hospital will be sponsoring
their annual Breast Cancer Awareness
Luncheon featuring Ronald Wright, M.D. as
keynote speaker. The luncheon will provide
an opportunity for women to learn vital
information about the disease.
WHEN October 5, noon-1:30p.m.,
style show, 1-1:30p.m. (Must RSVP)
WHERE 300 Spring (on corner of Spring and
Chestnut), Jeffersonville, Ind. TICKETS Free CONTACT (812) 283-2079.
Breast Cancer Survivors’ Dinner
The event, sponsored by the Kentucky Cancer Program, attempts to bring all breast
cancer survivors together for a celebration of survivorship.
WHEN October 10 @ 5:30p.m. WHERE Buckhead Mountain Grill, Jeffersonville, Ind.
TICKETS Free (need to RSVP and be a breast cancer survivor)
CONTACT (502) 852-6318.
Women’s Imaging and Breast Cancer Round Table
Join Floyd Memorial’s highly trained group of experts for a round-table discussion on
breast health and a tour of their new Women’s Imaging Center. The discussion will be
moderated by Cathy Zion, publisher of Today’s Woman.
WHEN October 7 @ 9:30a.m. WHERE Floyd Memorial Hospital COST Free
CONTACT (800) 476-8723 or www.floydmemorial.org to register.
Race for a Cure
The Susan G. Komen Foundation, dedicated to eradicating breast cancer as a life-
threatening disease, will have their annual Race for a Cure which provides funding for
research grants, education, screening and treatment projects in communities around the
world. WHEN October 14, 6:30-9:30a.m. WHERE Waterfront Park TICKETS $20, prior to
Oct. 4; $25, Sleep-in for the Cure (for those who can’t attend); COST $25,
Oct. 5-13; $10, children 12 and under. CONTACT (502) 584-CURE (2873).
Pink Ball Tournament
The inaugural event — for women only — will be hosted by the Louisville Metro Dollars for
Scholars. The non-profit grassroots organization provides scholarships, academic
support, and educational access for youth and adults from low and medium income. Part
of the proceeds from the event will go toward setting up scholarships for children of breast
cancer victims.
WHEN October 16 @ 8a.m. WHERE Glen Oaks Country Club
TICKETS $150 CONTACT www.LouMetroDFS.org to register on-line.
Take Aim Against Cancer
Get involved in the first annual golf outing to benefit the James Graham Cancer Center at
the University of Louisville. WHEN October 16, 11:30a.m.-6p.m. WHERE Persimmon
Ridge. COST $300/golfer. CONTACT (502) 562-8021 or www.browncancercenter.org.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk allows the American Cancer Society to
continue its mission to put an end to breast cancer and to diminish suffering for those
afflicted by the disease. The American Cancer Society fights breast cancer on all fronts:
research, education, advocacy and patient services.
WHEN October 22, 1-3p.m. (rolling start) WHERE Waterfront Park
COST Free CONTACT (866) 333-9255, (502) 584-WALK (9255) or
makingstrideslouisville@cancer.org.