Thursday, September 27, 2007

Joseph Addai #29 Autographed Colts Football - Auction

A big shout-out to our World-Champion Colts for sending us an official Colts football autographed by none other than Joseph Addai! Yes, that's gravity-defying-touchdown-flipping Joseph Addai. Woohoo!

The online eBay auction will start on October 8th, and lead up to our Revel with a Cause event on October 17th. Visit www.pinktober.org on October 8th for a link to the eBay auction.

Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Breast Cancer: Can You Separate Fact From Fiction?

I just found out that Comcast and Lifetime have started a "Breast Cancer Hope" inititaive, with resources like Breast Cancer: Can You Seperate Fact From Fiction? There is a lot of myths and outdated information floating around about what can cause breast cancer, but this info-quiz tries to set things straight.

They have also put together a lot on-demand videos about breast cancer, which are quite good. Check them out.

PINK PHOTO

Here is a Pink Photo from Kristi, a 2.5 survivor. Nice Pink Photo with your family!

"This is MY month! I am a 2.5 year Survivor of Inflammatory breast cancer! When I was little and had red hair (before my bald chemo days!) I was told that red heads shouldn't wear pink. But now, I "pink out"! And so do my Co-Survivors, my wonderful husband Bill and my daughter Molly and even my dog Baby!"

Get your Revel with a Cause tickets - 3 Weeks to Go!

Only 3 weeks until the big "Revel with a Cause" charity concert! We are bringing 60's and 70's artists of Gary Puckett, The Association, and The Diamonds to Indy for a night of toe-tapping fun.

Tickets are still available for $75 per person for this fun evening, and the money goes to support Little Red Door's Mammography Assistance Program. Win Win.

Also, we will be awarding the Lawrence H. Einhorn M.D. Award to someone who has made a big impact in the lives of cancer patients in Central Indiana: Robert J. Goulet Jr., M.D. Come and see Dr. Goulet be recognized for his life of service.

We want to hear your Dr. Goulet Stories
If you have a story to share about Dr. Goulet, please share it! Ann Duran,
from 107.9 The Track, is collecting stories of people's experiences with Dr. Goulet. E-mail your story to Ann at aduran@1079thetrack.com.

Thursday, September 13, 2007

Welcome to PINKTOBER.org!

Welcome to the blog for all things PINK in October. The staff at Little Red Door is excited about what's going to happen in the upcoming month, and we want to share it with you! Thanks for stopping by, and don't forget to e-mail us your PINK PHOTO, in a chance to win free tickets to Revel with a Cause.

What is Pinktober?
Pinktober is a Little Red Door initiative that's all about celebrating life, spreading awareness, and going pink in support of the fight against breast cancer. Let's make an impact in the fight against breast cancer in Central Indiana!

Pinktober Fun
Pink Photo of the Day


Dan's wife Trish at the Komen Indianapolis Race for the Cure.
Trish is a 4 year cancer survivor! Thanks Dan. (
dansmusic123@netzero.net)

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Mount Auburn March for the Cure

What: The Mt. Auburn March for the Cure
Date: Saturday, November 3, 2007
Time: Registration starts at 7:00 a.m.,
Race events start at 9:00 a.m.
Place: Mt. Auburn Christian Church, 5894 W. 900 S., Edinburgh, IN 46124 (map)

The Mt. Auburn March for the Cure is celebrating its 3rd year in the fight against breast cancer. Area residents have been making a huge difference by participating in the walk, run and ride. Breast cancer will strike one in seven women. Whether it is your mother, daughter, wife, sister or friend, you will be affected! Being part of the Mt. Auburn March for the Cure is a way to fight back and support The Little Red Door Cancer Agency. Participants may walk, run or ride in honor or memory of a loved one.

The event will begin at 9:00 a.m. and include a 3-mile walk, a 5-mile run, and 10 and 25-mile bike rides. Registration will cost $10, and will be open the morning of the event, starting at 7:00 a.m. All proceeds will go to Little Red Door. Visit the Mt. Auburn March for the Cure blog for more information, or contact the organizer directly. Kim Kingsmith: kimkingsmithevents@yahoo.com

More information
Each year the event has doubled in size. This year organizers are planning for 1,000 participants to run, ride and bike through Shelby County’s beautiful country side terrain, just east of Edinburgh and I65. A goal of $12,000 has been earmarked to assist area women in detection, prevention and cure of breast cancer. Many groups support the effort including: Southern Indiana Surgery Center, Panera Bread, Mt. Auburn Christian Church, Edinburgh, Shelbyville and Franklin Tri Kappa Sororities, The Star Factory Dance Studio, Shelbyville News, Edinburgh Lions Club, Boy Scouts, FFA, Edinburgh Varsity and Junior Varsity basketball and cheerleading teams and more! Local high school groups and churches encourage participation in this worthy effort. All volunteers are a blessing.

Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed to help with this event. Registration, drink stations, and door prize collection are all needed. Breast cancer survivors will be recognized. A balloon release, sponsored by Murphy Parks Funeral Home, Shelbyville will take place.

Make plans to be a part of the Mt. Auburn March for the Cure.

Together we can win this war!

Monday, September 10, 2007

Signed Guitar Auction

On October 17th, Gary Puckett, The Diamonds, and The Association are hitting the stage of the Scottish Rite Cathedral for a rock-awesome night of 60's and 70's hits, including “Then along comes Mary”, “Young Girl”, and “Lady Willpower." These celebrity entertainers will sign a guitar to be auctioned off to the highest bidder!

What: Auction of electric guitar, signed by Revel with a Cause entertainers.
When: October 8th - 16th
Where: Ebay.com (link will be posted here on October 8th).
The Guitar: An Artic White Fender Squire electric guitar. The guitar was generously donated by Sam Ash Music, Castleton IN. More details soon.

E-BAY AUCTION STARTS ON OCTOBER 8th!

All proceeds will benefit Little Red Door's Mammography Asistance Programs.

GO PINK

Submit a photo of you, your family, office staff, or whoever going pink in the fight against breast cancer. I’ll post one photo each day to the PINKTOBER BLOG. And… you could win 2 free tickets to Revel with a Cause on October 17th!



GO PINK TODAY:
  1. Get your friends, family, or co-workers to all wear pink. You could hold a special pink day at the office.
  2. Take a photo of you or your group GOING PINK.
  3. E-mail your photo to mail@littlereddoor.org. Remember to include your name and city, and any extra details about why your are going pink.
  4. Check the website to see your photo online (may take a few days)
PINK PHOTOS


Here is a photo of the Dice Divas! T-shirts read "STOP THE WAR IN MY-RACK."
"We walked in the Relay for Life earlier this year in support of our friend Laura.
We are ready for the "fight!"


This photo of our staff was taken in early June in honor of Pat Anker, one of our long-term board members who is recovering from breast cancer. We sent her the photo and a get well card signed by all the staff as she was recovering from surgery. Pat just finished her radiation and physical therapy this week and is doing really well. She’s been an inspiration to all of us!
~ Anita S. Owen, MSW at Family Service.


"This is MY month! I am a 2.5 year Survivor of Inflammatory breast cancer! When I was little and had red hair (before my bald chemo days!) I was told that red heads shouldn't wear pink. But now, I "pink out"! And so do my Co-Survivors, my wonderful husband Bill and my daughter Molly and even my dog Baby!"





Dan's wife Trish at the Komen Indianapolis Race for the Cure.
Trish is a 4 year cancer survivor! Thanks Dan.

Thursday, September 6, 2007

Revel with a Cause - Oct 17th

Travel back to the 60’s and 70’s with live music from Gary Puckett, The Diamonds, and The Association. With hits like “Then along comes Mary”, “Young Girl”, and “Lady Willpower” these three bands will pack a punch on October 17th at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. Tickets are $75 and can be ordered by calling Little Red Door Cancer Agency at 317-925-5595.

What: Revel with a Cause
Date: October 17, 2007
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Scottish Rite Cathedral
650 N Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN (map)
Tickets: Standard Admission: $75
Patron ticket package: $1,200 for 10 up-front VIP seats. Includes admission to the Meet the Performers Reception following the show, sponsored by the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center.
To Order Tickets, please contact Little Red Door 317-925-5595 or dshelby@littlereddoor.org

The Cause: Money raised will fund Little Red Door’s Mammography Assistance Program, providing mammograms to women who can’t afford them.

Host and Emcee: Ann Duran, from 107.9 The Track

Lawrence H. Einhorn M.D. Award Winner:
Dr. Robert Goulet
If you know someone who has been helped by Dr. Goulet, please contact radio host Ann Duran at 107.9 The Track. aduran@1079thetrack.com

Guitar Auction:
Online E-bay auction of a guitar* signed by all of the artists. Auction begins Saturday, October 6th.

Sponsors:
* Guitar for auction donated by Sam Ash Music, Castleton IN

Illumination - Oct 2nd

Put on those pink boas and see the Indianapolis Artsgarden light up in pink for an evening of hors d’ourves, inspirational speakers, and music. Illumination - Lighting the Way to Breast Cancer Awareness, is a special evening for breast cancer survivors and their friends and family, as well as medical professionals. This free event kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Indianapolis, and is put together by the Indiana Breast Cancer Alliance.

What: Illumination - Lighting the Way to Breast Cancer Awareness
Date: October 2, 2007
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: Indianapolis Artsgarden, Circle Center Mall
20 N Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46204 (map)
Cost: Free