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Wow! What a Year It's Been!

By Becky Olson, President, Breast Friends

We are so excited to be completing our second year on such an awesome note. Since our inception in August of 2000, we have accomplished things beyond our dreams.

Breast Friends, born over lunch at St. Vincent's Hospital in Portland, began as a simple idea of trying to help women, newly diagnosed, with breast cancer. We had no idea that day, where we would go. We had no road map. But we had passion, and lots of it. We were born with the gift of gab, we only needed a message. We were both blessed with a message, surviving breast cancer. It was time to put both the gift and the blessing together.

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Archive of Past Events

Breast Friends Board Retreat
November 3, 2007

Details TBD

Self Regional Healthcare
October 24, 2007
noon

Becky Olson, President and co-founder of Breast Friends will be keynote speaker at this special breast cancer survivor event.

Event will be held at the Arts Center at the Federal Building in Greenwood, South Carolina

Michigan State University
October 16, 2007
7:00 pm

Becky Olson, President and co-founder of Breast Friends will be keynote speaker at this special breast cancer survivor event.

Event will be held at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center in Lansing, Michigan.

Wythe County Breast Cancer Coalition
October 11, 2007
6:30 pm

Becky Olson, President and co-founder of Breast Friends will be keynote speaker at this special breast cancer survivor event.

Event will be held at the Wythefille Meeting Center, Wytheville, Virginia

Lakeland Regional Medical Center
October 5, 2007
2-4pm

Becky Olson, President and co-founder of Breast Friends will be keynote speaker at this special breast cancer survivor event.

Event will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Lakeland, Florida

BMW Ultimate Drive Local Hero Award
September 25, 2007
12noon for lunch, 1pm ceremony

KUNI BMW are honored to present Sharon Henifin and Becky Olson with the BMW Ultimate Drive Local Hero Award for their tireless crusade to fight breast cancer and for their support of survivors and co-survivors. Please join us for a day of celebration at Kuni BMW 10999 SW Canyon Rd. Beaverton OR 97005 on Tuesday, September 25 from 10-6 pm with the local hero presentation at 1:00 pm. There will be 17 beautiful, new BMW’s ready for test drives that day and for every mile driven, BMW of North America will donate $1 to Komen and Kuni will match that by donating a $1 to the local Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.”

Race for the Cure
September 23, 2007
8am

One of the larges Komen races in the country - drop by the Breast Friends Co-survivor tent and pay tribute to someone who helped you get through your breast cancer journey.

Health Expo- Race for the Cure
September 22, 2007
10am - 4pm

Breast Friends will be hosting the co-survivor booth at the Komen Health Expo held at the Convention Center in Portland OR - Becky Olson - Co-founder of Breast Friends will speak at the survivor luncheon. A book signing will follow.

Health Expo- Race for the Cure
September 21, 2007
10am-7pm

Drop by our Co-survivor booth at the Komen Health Expo heald at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland.

Breast Cancer Survivors- Learn to Row
August 7, 2007
5:30-7am

August 7th to September 7th
Tuesday and Thursday
5:30am to 7:00am
Join the crew at Station L Rowing Club
Form your team for the Row for the Cure
Register at http://www.stationlrowingclub.com/
Questions? Kathy@rowforthecure.com

Coffee Creek Women's Prison
July 26, 2007
7:00-8:30pm

Breast Friends will be conducting a seminar for the female inmates at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility in Wilsonville. Becky Olson will be keynote presenter followed by a Q&A.

Jump for the Cause
July 8, 2007
9am - 4pm

Lake Oswego Hunt is hosting a Hunter/Jumper show to help raise funds for Breast Friends.

Sanford Medical Center
June 10, 2007
noon

Becky Olson, President and co-founder of Breast Friends will be keynote speaker at this special cancer survivor event.

Event will be held at the Washington Pavillion in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Eastern Connecticut Health Network
June 3, 2007
2-4pm

Becky Olson, President and co-founder of Breast Friends will be keynote speaker at this special cancer survivor event.

Event will be held at the football stadium in Manchester, CT.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital
June 2, 2007
9:00-2:00

Becky Olson, President and co-founder of Breast Friends will be keynote speaker at this special cancer survivor event.

Event will be held at the Holiday Inn in Mansfield, MA

We Will Because We Can Bike Ride 2007
June 2, 2007

Part of the Cancer Community Renewal Project

Vernonia Or, Celebrate and support women coping with breast cancer.

Raise awareness & funds to promote regular phsical activity and adventure based support programs.

Please visit: www.wewillbecausewecan.org to find out more information, register, volunteer or donate.

Dana Farber Cancer Institute
June 1, 2007
noon

Becky Olson, President and co-founder of Breast Friends will be doing a book reading at Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
May 13, 2007

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
8:30am - 12pm
South Park Blocks
1875 SW Park Ave
Portland, OR 97205

Since 2000, Making Strides has been the American Cancer Society's rallying cry to raise awareness and dollars to fight breast cancer. When you raise Making Strides contributions, you support the American Cancer Society's programs that fight breast cancer on all four fronts: research, education, advocacy, and patient services. Hope starts here.

Joy Of Life dinner, dance, auction
May 5, 2007
6:00pm-Midnight

May 5, 2007, Breast Friends is having its first annual Joy of Life fund raiser. This dinner, dance and auction will raise funds for the important work to be done. We are proud to announce that Helen Raptis, co-host for A.M. Northwest, has agreed to be the emcee for this very special evening to be held at the Oregon Zoo. We have many other special plans for the event you will not want to miss.

Trinity Health Foundation
April 26, 2007
noon

Becky Olson, President and co-founder of Breast Friends will be keynote speaker at this special breast cancer survivor event.

Event will be held at the Davenport River Center in Davenport, Iowa

Natural Health & Wellness Expo
April 21, 2007

Moving You Forward to benefit the Clara Jean Foundation

Natural Health & Wellness Expo
5k Breast Cancer Walk
Saturday, April 21, 2007
Esther Short Park, Downtown Vancouver, WA

St. Charles Medical Center
April 12, 2007
11:00am - 2:00pm

Becky Olson, President and co-founder of Breast Friends will be keynote speaker at this special breast cancer survivor event.

Event will be held at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend, Oregon

Issues After Breast Cancer
March 10, 2007

This is a one day premier conference for breast cancer survivors, their friends and their families. This unique conference, presented by professionals, offers participants the opportunity to attend educational sessions on the most current information on breast cancer and breast health.

"Stars of the New Year"
December 31, 2006
8pm

Come join the best New Years event this year at Pala Fashion Lounge, Portland Or. Dec 31st. The show promises an exciting evening with "Stars of the New Year" Presented by Chelsey Pickthorn of WildEye Productions and Pala Fashion Lounge, a meet and greet some Hollywood look a-likes. Watch them strut their stuff on the blue carpet while a portion of the proceeds will benefit Breast Friends.

Breast Cancer Survivor Celebration
November 12, 2006

Breast Cancer Survivor Celebration- Wenatchee Wa. Becky is the key note speaker, celebrating life with humor and inspiration

Breast Cancer Survivor Celebration
October 28, 2006

Breast Cancer Survivor Celebration- Pomona Ca. Becky is the key note speaker, celebrating life with humor and inspiration

Breast Cancer Survivor Celebration
October 20, 2006

Breast Cancer Survivor Celebration- Knoxvillw Tn. Becky is the key note speaker, celebrating life with humor and inspiration

Breast Cancer Survivor Celebration
October 12, 2006

Breast Cancer Survivor Celebration- Peoria Illinois. Becky is the key note speaker, celebrating life with humor and inspiration

Breast Cancer Survivor Celebration
October 2, 2006

Breast Cancer Survivor Celebration- Rock Valley Iowa. Becky is the key note speaker, celebrating life with humor and inspiration

Race for the Cure
September 17, 2006
7:30am-11:30am

Health Expo-Race for the Cure
September 16, 2006

Health Expo located at the Convention Center Friday 8-7pm & Sat 9-5pm

Health Expo-Race for the Cure
September 15, 2006

Health Expo located at the Convention Center Friday 8-7pm & Sat 9-5pm

Relay For Life of Battle Ground WA
August 19, 2006

Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs of your American Cancer Society. During the event, teams of people gather at schools, fairgrounds, or parks and take turns walking or running laps. Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times.
Located at 104 W Main St Battle Ground, WA

Play for the Cure
August 19, 2006
August 19

August 19-20, 5th annual Softball Tournament for Breast Cancer Awareness held at the Wallace Sports Complex 200 Glen Creek Rd. NW Salem Or 97304

Invitation for survivors to come and throw out the 1st pitch. For more information call 503-581-9922- x128 or sign up at www.ywcasalem.org

Relay For Life of Sellwood
August 11, 2006

Relay For Life of Beaverton
August 5, 2006

Becky is speaking at the luminarium at 10pm.

Relay For Life of West Clark County/Vancouver WA
July 22, 2006

Relay For Life of Tigard
July 22, 2006

Relay For Life of Forest Grove
July 21, 2006

Relay For Life of Estacada
July 21, 2006

Relay For Life of Milwaukie
July 15, 2006

Gresham Ford & It's Me partner for Breast Friends
July 15, 2006
11-4pm

Learn-Shop-Make a New Friend
Fundraising event at It's Me 2041 NE Burnside St, Gresham Or.

Gresham Ford located at 1940 E Powell Blvd, Gresham Or will give Breast Friends $10.00 for each test drive.

Buy a car and Gresham Ford will give Breast Friends $100.00 (This goes on if you say you want donation to go to Breast Friends)

Relay for Life-Gresham
July 14, 2006

Relay For Life of Portland
July 14, 2006

Eat to Beat Breast Cancer
July 10, 2006

Monday, July 10, Eat to Beat Breast Cancer talk from 5-7 p.m at Project Quest, 2901 E. Burnside, Portland.

FREE event. No reservations are necessary. Please feel free to bring support people. There will be plenty of food to sample.

Please call Jo Brody, HEP Manager, (503)238-5203 with questions about either program or for directions.

Healing Journeys Free Seattle Conference
July 8, 2006

Seattle Conference
Meany Hall - University of Washington
Seattle, Washington
July 8-9, 2006

www.healingjourneys.org

Relay For Life of Lake Oswego
July 8, 2006

Relay For Life of Hillsboro OR
June 24, 2006

Relay For Life of Canby
June 23, 2006

Relay For Life of Wilsonville
June 23, 2006

SW Wash Medical Center-Vancouver
June 22, 2006

Becky spoke at Breast Cancer Event

Mollala Breast Cancer Event
June 17, 2006

Becky spoke at Breast Cancer Event

Relay For Life of Molalla
June 16, 2006

Relay For Life of Troutdale
June 16, 2006

Relay For Life of East Clark County/Camas WA
June 10, 2006

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
May 14, 2006

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer gives cancer survivors the chance to meet others who have stared the enemy in the face and prevailed. Survivors of all ages, stages, and background take part in the walk.

11th Annual Women's Health Conference
April 22, 2006
8:30 am - 4:30pm

Sponsored by OHSU located at the Oregon Convention Center, Keynote speaker Pepper Schwartz, PhD

Admission $35.00 includes lunch
Visit www.OHSUwomenshealth.com or call 503-494-0515 or email cwh@ohsu.edu for more information

Making Art, Creating Community series
April 15, 2006

Making Art, Creating Community series at the Healing and Empowerment Program at Project Quest.

WHAT: CLAY MASKS: express yourself with clay, glaze and embellishments!
WHEN: March 18, April 9 and April 15
WHERE: Project Quest, 2100 SE Belmont, Portland.
COST: $20. Scholarships available.
RESERVE: YES!! Limited Space Available. Call Jo Brody, HEP Manager,
(503)238-5203.

Making Art, Creating Community series
April 9, 2006

Making Art, Creating Community series at the Healing and Empowerment Program at Project Quest.

5K Breast Cancer Walk-Esther Short Park
April 8, 2006

Fifth Annual Breast Cancer 5K Walk and Natural Health Expo hosted by Clara Jean Foundation. Explore the benefits of Exercise and Nutrition for Breast Cancer prevention, treatment & recovery. For more information www.clarajean.org or email 5Kwalk@clarajean.org

Making Art, Creating Community series
March 18, 2006

Making Art, Creating Community series at the Healing and Empowerment Program at Project Quest.

Breast Health: After a Cancer Diagnosis
March 16, 2006

Breast Health: After a Cancer Diagnosis

What Every Woman Needs to Know!
You are invited to attend this free educational presentation by
Nathalie Johnson, MD, Medical Director of Legacy Cancer Services and
Breast Health Centers and Marci Reed, RD, Dietician, Legacy Cancer
Services, as they discuss:
-Early Detection
-Treatment Options After Diagnosis
-Talking With Your Physician
-Healthy Eating and Lifestyle Strategies
Thursday, March 16 7-8:30 p.m
Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital Room C&D
Pre-Registration-please call 360-487-3500

Issues After Breast Cancer Conference
March 11, 2006
8:00 am- 4:30 pm

Issues After Breast Cancer Conference will be held again this year. Join us on Saturday March 11, 2006. 8:00 am- 4:30 pm, the keynote speaker will be Musa Mayer.

OHSU Health Fair
March 4, 2006

Details to Follow

Reducing Disparities Through Collaboration- Cancer
March 3, 2006

Details to Follow

Mind/Body Group: Skills for Coping
February 21, 2006
6-8 p.m

Mind/Body Group: Skills for Coping is a 4 week class on Tuesdays, beginning Tue. February 21 from 6-8 p.m at Project Quest, 2100 SE Belmont, Portland.

Cost may be reimbursed by Health Insurance. Komen
scholarships and sliding scale available. Reservations required. This starts soon, so please all to sign-up by Feb. 14. Call Jo Brody at Project Quest (503)238-5203.

Harness your own unique healing skills to help you during or following breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. Learn and apply powerful mind/body coping and healing methods in this practical and supportive group. Our guide and experienced group facilitator, Osteopath Dr. Wendy Neal, will be sharing her wealth of knowledge with participants who will learn such tools as meditation, mindfulness, guided imagery/visualization, progressive relaxation for pain and stress
management, breath work and dream work.

Wire and Beaded Jewelry Workshop
February 18, 2006
10 a.m -1 p.m

Project Quest, 2100 SE Belmont, Portland. This event costs $10. (scholarships are available)
Reservations Required. Please call Jo Brody at Project Quest (503)238-5203.

This is our 5th art workshop in the "Making Art, Creating Community" series at HEP. We will be making wire and beaded jewelry using simple
tools and techniques. Our teacher will be Gloria Kelman, a professional jewelry designer and teacher with many years of experience to her name!

Young Survivors Gathering
February 12, 2006
7pm

Project Quest, 2100 SE Belmont, Pdx. This event is free and open to friends and family support givers.
Reservations not required, but please call Jo Brody at Project Quest (503)238-5203 to tell us you'll be there!

The Young Survivors Networking and Support Group
February 12, 2006
7pm

The Young Survivors Networking and Support Group will be meeting on Sunday, February 12 at Project Quest at 7 p.m. Please join us for an evening of community and support. Dr. Wendy Neal, HEP Osteopath and Medical Director will be on hand to facilitate the meeting. We are still working out how this program will be run, and when, so please join us with your suggestions and hopes for this ongoing, monthly meeting of Young Survivors (women 40 and under living with breast cancer). Please visit youngsurvival.org for more information on issues, stories and medicine and politics of breast cancer impacting Young Survivors.

Beaverton Relay for Life Kickoff
January 25, 2006
7-8:30 pm

Cedar Hills Crossing Atrium

Lymphedema Talk
January 24, 2006
5:30pm-7:30pm

Workshop at Project Quest 2100 SE Belmont St Portland Or 97214 5:30pm-7:30pm
503-238-5203 for more information

New Seasons Nutritional Tour
January 19, 2006
7pm

January 19 at 7 p.m at the New Seasons on SE Division

Breast Friends Volunteer Appreciation
December 10, 2005
Brunch TBA

Breast Friends wants to celebrate another fabulous year and thank all the people who helped with that acheivement. We are having a brunch at the home of Susie Ail 5670 SW Elm Beaverton Or 97005
Home tel: 503-292-6277

Paint it Pink Mandala Project
December 10, 2005
10am-2pm

$10.00 workshop at Project Quest 2100 SE Belmont St Portland Or 97214 10am-2pm
503-238-5203 for more information

Eat to Beat Cancer Talk
November 8, 2005
5:30pm-7:30pm

Free workshop at Project Quest 2100 SE Belmont St Portland Or 97214 5:30pm-7:30pm
503-238-5203 for more information

Insurance Professionals of Yamhill County
November 2, 2005
11/02/2005 5:45pm

A buffet dinner at Jake’s Deli, 1208 S. Baker, here in McMinnville. Our social time begins at 5:45, dinner will begin at 6:15 and our program will begin at 6:45, this allows for about 45-60 minutes for your program.

New Volunteers Meeting
October 29, 2005
12:30pm-2:00pm

Join us at the Beaverton Library, Community Room

Get to know us better and see where your skills can help Breast Friends do even more in the community.

St. Alphonsus Medical Center - Boise Id
October 22, 2005

This event will be held at Boise State University Student Union, Jordan Ballroom. Becky Olson, public speaker and author is also president and co-founder of Breast Friends. Becky will share her humorous and inspirational story of how she survived breast cancer, twice! For more information, please contact Gail Baird at 208-367-3198

Lake Oswego Farmers Market
October 15, 2005
8am-1pm

Breast Friends will have a booth at the Lake Oswego Farmers Market to give out our information and sell our breast cancer merchandise

Pink October - Lodi, CA
October 12, 2005

This free event will host Becky Olson, public speaker and author. Becky is also president and co-founder of Breast Friends. Becky will share her humorous and inspirational story of how she survived breast cancer, twice! For more information, contact Rena Mathews at 530-821-4721.

Pink October - Yuba City, CA
October 11, 2005
7:00 pm

This free event - held at the Fremont-Rideout Cancer Center will host Becky Olson, public speaker and author. Becky is also president and co-founder of Breast Friends. Becky will share her humorous and inspirational story of how she survived breast cancer, twice! For reservations call 530-751-4245.

Brighton Collectibles Breast Cancer KickOff
October 1, 2005
10/01/2005 8am

Starting on October 1st, you can purchase a piece that is both a Breast Cancer Awareness Bracelet and a Watch - so the value of the piece is exceptional. With each purchase from the Washington Square and the Tanasbourne store, you will also be helping to make breast cancer a disease of the past -Brighton will donate a portion from the sale of each bracelet/watch to Breast Friends for the second year.

Sail for the Cure - Portand, OR
September 25, 2005

Keynote speaker, Becky Olson, is a professional speaker and author of "The Hat that Saved My Life. Becky is also president and co-founder of Breast Friends. Becky will share her humorous and inspirational story of how she survived breast cancer, twice! This event will be held at the Portland Yacht Club. Funds raised will benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation. For more information contact Tamara at 503-807-9155

Special Friends Celebration - Omaha NE
September 24, 2005

This annual celebration for breast cancer survivors will be held at Harrah's Hotel Ballroom in Omaha. Becky Olson, public speaker and author of "The Hat that Saved My Life," is also president and co-founder of Breast Friends. Becky will share her humorous and inspirational story of how she survived breast cancer, twice! For more information call 402-390-0100.

Race for the Cure
September 18, 2005
7:30am -9:30am

Join Breast Friends Team online

Race for the Cure Health Expo
September 17, 2005
9am-5pm

Survivor Luncheon & Fashion Show
September 17, 2005
12-2pm

Race for the Cure Health Expo
September 16, 2005
8am-7pm pm

Breast Friends Board Meeting - tbd
August 23, 2005
6:00-8:00 pm

Monthly board meeting. Location to be determined

Longaberger Basket Fundraiser
August 20, 2005
08/20/2005 10am-12pm

Play for the Cure - Softball Tournament
August 20, 2005

All day both Saturday and Sunday, Newberg Or
Call for more information 503-581-9922 x128

Native Peoples Circle of Hope
August 6, 2005
08/06/2005 10am- 9pm

:A Gathering of Flutes" located at Mt Hood Community College gymnasium

Breast Friends Board Meeting - Newport Bay Rest
July 26, 2005
6pm-8pm

Breast Friends Board Meeting, Newport Bay 10935 SW 69th (Pacific Hwy) Dinner Available

Komen Race for the Cure Team Captains Kick off
July 9, 2005

Becky Olson is the motivational speaker at Susan G Komen Race for the Cure two team captain kick off events. They are 6/18/05 and 7/9/05. The June event is held in Portland at the Old Spaghetti Factory and the July event will be held in Vancouver also at the Old Spaghetti Factory.

Breast Friends Board Meeting - Newport Bay Rest
June 28, 2005
6:00pm-8pm

Breast Friends Board Meeting, Newport Bay 10935 SW 69th (Pacific Hwy) Dinner Available

Komen Race for the Cure Team Captains Kick off
June 18, 2005

Lady of Lourdes Medical Center - Lafayette LA
June 7, 2005
5:30 - 6:30 pm

Topic is Thriving Through Breast Cancer. Becky Olson, national speaker and author of, "The Hat That Saved My Life," will be keynote speaker. Olson is also president and co-founder of Breast Friends.

This free event, co-sponsored by a grant from Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center Foundation, is open to cancer survivors, their friends and family. Contact Karolyn at 337-289-4822 for more information

Susan G. Komen Mission Conference, Washington DC
June 5, 2005

The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation’s Eighth annual Mission Conference, A Promise in Action, showcases the breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment projects supported by the Foundation’s grant programs. The 2005 conference will highlight how recent advances in breast cancer can be integrated at the local level to improve quality of care for those touched by the disease. Presentations will cover the broad spectrum of breast cancer issues including prediction, prevention, detection, staging, treatment and survivorship. A variety of general and breakout sessions will encourage an educational exchange between advocates, researchers, breast cancer survivors and other health professionals.

Survivor advocates will be invited to pair up with Komen research post doctoral fellows to promote discussion on key aspects of breast cancer research, survivorship and advocacy. At the end of this conference, attendees will recognize a variety of opportunities for addressing breast health and breast cancer. Breast Friends' co-founder and executive director, Sharon Henifin will attend this event.

Breast Friends Board Meeting - Newport Bay Rest
May 24, 2005
6pm-8:00pm

Breast Friends Board Meeting, Newport Bay 10935 SW 69th (Pacific Hwy) Dinner Available

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
May 15, 2005

Call Laura at (503)795 3940 or Laura.Potter@cancer.org if you are interested in leading a team for the walk

Relay for Life - Fundraiser - Macon, GA
April 30, 2005
Noon - 2:00

Becky Olson, president and co-founder of Breast Friends will be keynote speaker at this annual event to help raise money for American Cancer Society.

Breast Friends Board Meeting
April 23, 2005
1:30-3:30pm

Looking for interested Board & Committee Members, please join us at Beaverton Library, 5th & Hall

OHSU Women's Health Conference
April 16, 2005
8:30am-4:30pm

10 years of celebrating women's health with Keynote speaker Judith Reichman, M.D, go to www.OHSUwomenshealth.com for registration and more information.

Russian Oregon Social Services
November 5, 2004
evening - TBA

held at the R.O.S.S. office, 4033 SE Woodstock, Portland, OR. this educational event focuses on the importance of breast health to Russian women. Contact Nelly at 503-777-3437 for more information.
Sharon Henifin of Breast Friends to participate as a speaker.

St. Bernard's Medical Center-Jonesboro, Arkansas
October 15, 2004
Keynote Address

Keynote presentation to the Breast Cancer Survivor Celebration luncheon at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Roots of Strength-Native American
October 2, 2004
All day

Regional Conference for Native American Cancer Survivors-Family Members,Caretakers,Medical Providers. Held at Kah-nee-ta High Desert Resort, Warm Springs, OR. For more information contact CeCe Whitewolf at 503)245-2253.

Roots of Strength-Native American
October 1, 2004
All day

Roots of Strength-Native American
September 30, 2004
3 days - all day

Race for the Cure
September 19, 2004
8:00 am

Waterfront Park - Portland, OR. To join our team, contact our office at 503)598-8048

Komen Health Expo
September 18, 2004

Visit our booth at the Komen Health Expo. This annual event is held at the Convention Center in Portland, OR

Susan G. Komen Survivor Luncheon
September 18, 2004
Keynote address

Becky Olson will be a featured speaker at the Komen Survivor Luncheon to be held at the Convention Center in Portland, OR. Call the Komen office for ticket information.

Komen Health Expo
September 17, 2004
All day

Visit our booth at the Komen Health Expo. This annual event is held at the Convention Center in Portland, OR

Pacificorp - presentation
September 9, 2004
11:-00-1:00pm

Health Fair focusing on Breast Cancer - to raise awareness about breast cancer. 825 N.E. Multnomah St., Portland, OR, Room 1075E.

Hearthstone Retirement Living
August 22, 2004
4 - 5 pm

Becky will be sharing her personal story about the blessing of breast cancer.

Fundraiser for American Cancer Society
August 21, 2004
3 - 5 pm

Becky and Sharon will be telling the Breast Friend's story at this fundraising event for the American Cancer Society

Insurance Women of Portland
August 18, 2004
6:00 PM

Becky will be the keynote speaker at this month's dinner event. She will speak about Breast Friends and will sign copies of her new book.

Komen National Conference
June 29, 2004
New York

Komen National Conference
June 28, 2004
New York

Komen National Conference
June 27, 2004
New York

Summer Institute
June 18, 2004
all day

This combined agency event brings together all the latest information in the field of breast cancer education and community outreach. Held at the Monarch Hotel in Clackamas, OR. For more information - contact Ederlinda at 503-731-4273

Summer Institute
June 17, 2004
All day

Survivor Celebration
June 2, 2004
6:30 pm - Oregon Equestrian Center

Survivor celebration to invite new volunteers to join us in forming our volunteer match program. This new program will be created from the funds received as a Komen grantee. Please call Sharon at 503)349-3846 or Becky at 503)309-8188 for details and to RSVP.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
May 16, 2004
Downtown Portland - Park & Harrison - 9:00am

Join us in the American Cancer Society walk against breast cancer.

AM Northwest
May 10, 2004
9:00am-10:00am

Join us as we make a guest appearance on KATU TV "AM Northwest" show. This show will discuss breast cancer issues in an effort to promote the American Cancer Society's "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer." Guests will include a doctor, survivor from OHSU and Becky Olson, President and Co-founder of Breast Friends.

Oregon Partner for Cancer Control
April 28, 2004
9:00am - 12 noon

Aloha Foursquare Church
April 22, 2004
6:00 PM

Inspirational presentation to the women's ministry.
Held at New Hope Church, Aloha, OR

Susan G. Komen - Issues After Breast Cancer
April 17, 2004
All day

Visit our booth at this event - sponsored by Susan G. Komen. It will be held at the Oregon Convention Center.

Fashion Show - Seattle, WA
April 3, 2004
7:00 pm

"a Parisian spring" Fashion Show
Benefit for breast cancer.
ME Salon - 602 2nd Ave. Seattle, WA.

All local Northwest designers participate in this event to benefit breast cancer patients. Proceeds go to Breast Friends.

Russian Women Outreach
March 18, 2004
7:00 pm

Question and answer session about breast cancer provided to women of Russian descent. Services provided through an interpreter

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer-B'fast
March 18, 2004
7:30 AM

American Cancer Society gears up for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer at this breakfast event. Call the ACS-Portland to reserve your seat.

Komen Race for the Cure
September 14, 2003
September 14, 2003

Downtown Portland Join our team

Woman Tree
August 26, 2003
7:00pm

Join Becky Olson and Sharon Pickthorn from Breast Friends, an organization that "helps women survive the trauma of breast cancer.one friend at a time."

LOCATION: Located at 2641 NE Alberta St, the corner of 27th. free to the public, however donations are welcome.

DESCRIPTION: Becky Olson will take us through a humorous look at surviving breast cancer. She will discuss the importance of taking care of yourself and making time to do the important things in life. Sharon Pickthorn will discuss the goals of Breast Friends and how family, friends and co-workers can act as valuable support systems for women who are survivors of breast cancer.