Over 62,000 people came to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and 42, 000 registrants participated in the race. It was one of the most successful Revlon Run/Walk events ever in the seven year history of this race. Over $4 million dollars was raised to benefit breast and ovarian cancer research, programs and services.

 WIN Against Breast Cancer was one of the top ten teams with 335members and raised over $28,000 for this event. We would like to thank everyone who registered with our team, who helped volunteer in our booth, at The Davis Group, and those who raised more money than ever before. And of course, to those individuals who you remembered by walking or running in memory of or in honor of, as they are our inspiration.

We look forward to seeing you at next year’s Revlon Run/Walk for Women. 

The following tips have been written to help a breast cancer patient prepare for surgery and to get through the surgical experience as smoothly as possible.

• Make sure any necessary paperwork for state disability is in order so that your claim can be processed as soon as possible. It may be useful to obtain a copy of the “American with Disabilities Act.”

• Discuss using a Fleet’s enema at home pre-operatively with your doctor. Pain medication can cause constipation; ask your doctor about taking a mild laxative if this occurs.

• Talk to your doctor before surgery about what type of bra you might need after surgery. (Bring a few different bras with you to your appointment to show your physician.)

• Ask a member of your health care team to show you ahead of time what a drain looks like and explain drain care to you before your surgery.

• Talk to your doctor or nurse about getting a temporary prosthesis for use after surgery.

• Make some meals ahead of time and freeze them for later use.

• Leave all jewelry and all but a few dollars at home. 

With the passing of Lori Robinson-Logan on May 5, 2000, we have lost a dear friend and one of our Breast Buddy Volunteers.

Lori was a remarkable woman who gave of her herself unselfishly. She was an inspiration and kind to all she met. Her community benefited from her volunteerism and commitment to helping those who were in need of a kind word, encouragement or her tremendously warm smile.

Lori will always be with us as we continue to reach out to help others with breast cancer. She will truly be missed and we are thankful that we were able to have known her. 

OPEN HOUSE & OFFICE SHOWER! (We’re registered at Office Depot & Staples) Our new Main Office address is here.

Please join us for our official ribbon-cutting ceremony with Covina Mayor Chris Christiansen on Wednesday, September 6, 2000, 4pm—7pm. Refreshments will be served. RSVP 626-332-2255. All shower gifts are tax-deductible donations! 

   When you’re diagnosed with breast cancer, you have a lot to think about and a lot to learn. And the sheer amount of information available can be overwhelming. Fortunately, there is now a way to gather the information that is most relevant to you and your situation.

 The makers of NEUPOGEN®(Filgrastim) have developed a special, customized support program for women who are receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer: the Amgen Cancer & Chemotherapy Educational Support System™(A.C.C.E.S.S.). The information you receive is targeted to your lifestyle and your breast cancer. The goal of the program is to help you meet each challenge as it arises, from what you expect from your treatments—including nutrition guidelines and pain management—to the countless other issues that crop up. Like how to talk to your family and coworkers about your cancer experiences. How to manage your career and cancer. How to adapt your lifestyle so that you can continue to live a satisfying and fulfilling life.

 When you participate in A.C.C.E.S.S., you will also have the opportunity to participate in research to increase the understanding of breast cancer, chemotherapy and its effects on women’s lives. If you participate, you’ll be asked to provide information about the care you receive and your overall experience throughout your cancer treatment.

 This is an exceptional opportunity to add significant, real-world information to an expanding body of knowledge and make the experience of having breast cancer a little easier for the next generation. Your contribution will be priceless and confidential.

For more information, please contact us. 

  As you may be aware, the Breast Cancer Research Stamp is a two-year pilot that is coming to an end as of July 28, 2000. Stamp sales have generated over $14 million to date for breast cancer research. The awareness raised has been priceless.

WIN ABC has been working diligently over the past few months to see that this stamp continues to exist so that it may keep raising the critically needed dollars to help find a way to cure and ultimately prevent breast cancer. There are three bills, S. 2386 in the United States Senate, H.R. 4069 and H.R.4437 in the House of Representatives that will ensure the stamp’s existence for another two years.

You may go here on the internet for an up-to-date report on the status of each bill. Just type in the bill number(s) to find the current cosponsors. If your legislators are not on this list, we ask that you contact them via telephone, fax and/or email and urge them to support S. 2386 in the Senate and H.R. 4069 and H.R. 4437 in the House of Representatives, bills that reauthorize the Breast Cancer Research Stamp.

Use the following website directories to find your federal legislators’ telephone numbers: here and here. It is urgent that we contact the legislators who are not cosponsors right away!

  Remember that time is running out on the Breast Cancer Research Stamp. If our efforts do not succeed, the stamp will cease to exist this July 28th and so will the critically needed funds for breast cancer research.