09.12.11 Cayman Students Support Foundation   In the last few months the Breast Cancer Foundation has received tremendous support from students in Grand Cayman. Students from three different schools and off all ages have collected funds for the good cause. The year 3 students at St. Ignatius Catholic School was one of the three schools raising funds. Their teacher Susan Jerrard took them to Camana Bay to see the illustrator and children's author Loren Long read his new book 'Otis and the Tornado'. Whilst talking, Loren showed the children how he began thinking of how to make Otis the tractor look 'human'. He demonstrated by drawing illustrations on large pieces of paper. After the show Ms Jerrard asked Loren if he would care to donate one of the illustrations for charity. He very kindly agreed and signed and dated the illustration. Gordon Hewitt from Island Art and Framing donate the frame and the kids started selling tickets within the school. In total they raised an incredible CI$ 325 for the artwork. The Key Club at the Clifton Hunter High School organised several events to raise funds. “My Keyclubbers and I wanted to give back to all women and men who suffer from the tragic disease of breast cancer in Cayman,” explains Sabrina Greene, President of the Clifton Hunter Key Club. “We raised CI$ 200 by hosting a Halloween themed bake sale and a raffle at our school,” she continues. The children at the Cayman International School organised a ‘Wear Pink’ fundraiser and collected CI$ 635.50 for the Breast Cancer Foundation. “We were surprised by the overwhelming support of the children of Cayman,” says James Bovell, director of the Breast Cancer Foundation. “We are delighted to see that the awareness for Breast Cancer is already a topic in our schools. Awareness and early detection are one of the key players when it comes to fighting Breast Cancer.” If you would like to make a donation to the Breast Cancer Foundation, please contact us via e-mail: info@breastcancerfoundation.ky or call Janet or Heather on 949 4822.

11.10.11 Auction to Fight Breast Cancer Fourth Breast Cancer Gala Dinner   With the fourth annual Breast Cancer Gala Dinner in a few days, excitement is rising as the list of live and silent auction items continue to grow. As in previous years, all proceeds of the upcoming Breast Cancer Gala Dinner and its auctions will be donated in the form of grants to patients assistance and other breast cancer related projects by The Cayman Islands Cancer Society and The Lions Club of Tropical Gardens. Funds from years past have helped fuel strategic local initiatives such as the local cancer registry, financial aid for breast cancer patients, early detection and breast cancer awareness initiatives. This years generosity towards the auction has been immeasurable with over 50 items including; Jewelry, boat charters, resort stays, watersports vouchers, makeover packages, private shopping experiences, artwork, spa visits and restaurant certificates. The live auction will feature a list of extravagant and coveted luxuries such as; a photo shoot by Melissa Wolfe, Blackbeard’s wine tasting, dinner party for six at your home by Mise En Place, a Cartier diamond necklace, a Christmas performance by The Singrays, a Philip Stein watch donated by Island Companies, a shopping experience at Sand Angels, a private yacht charter by Cayman Luxury Charter and a Spa Package from Silver Rain Spa and more.  The Gala will be held at the Ritz-Carlton, on Saturday October 15th, 2011. The Breast Cancer Foundation hosts the fundraiser, with platinum sponsors Chrissie Tomlinson Memorial Hospital, HSBC, Maples and RE/MAX Cayman Islands.  

06.09.11 Visit us at the Cancer Fair Saturday, September 10th - 8.30am-2pm - Marriott Beach Resort Come out and visit our booth at The Cayman Islands Cancer Society Cancer Health Fair at the Marriott Ballroom on the 10th of September from 8.30am till 2pm. At the free event, members of the public can learn more about the cancer risks they face and how to minimise them. The Breast Cancer Foundation will be one of thirty exhibitors at the event. We provide information about the work of the foundation and how you can get involved. Every attendee will also have the chance to purchase a ticket to the upcoming Breast Cancer Gala Dinner, which is held on Saturday, 15th of October. Other booths at the event include restaurants and stores that promote health foods and stalls offering health screenings for body mass index, blood pressure, bone density and cholesterol. At another booth, medical students will interview people about lifestyle, eating and exercise choices to help people assess their cancer risks and advise them on how to lower their risks. Twelve physicians will be on hand at the fair to answer questions and give out advice. They come from near and far - Baptist International, Johns Hopkins, Oncology Referral Network of America, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami Health System, Chrissie Tomlinson Memorial Hospital and the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority. The health fair, which is held every two years, will cover a wide range of cancer-related topics and will address all kinds of cancers, including lung, bone, melanoma, thyroid, colon and pancreatic cancers, with specialists in those fields holding individual 20-minute seminars for the public.