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< Back Thriving Pink to hold Teen Outreach Event in Davis Robyn Dobson Jun 25, 2024 Local teenager Ainsley DiNunzio said “it was a shock” when she learned her mother had been diagnosed with breast cancer. Luckily for the family, DiNunzio’s mom’s case of breast cancer was mild with a clear path to recovery. She considers herself lucky that her mom’s case was not as severe, but recognized there were many others out there who didn’t have the same luck. Even so, DiNunzio said her mom’s diagnosis was still incredibly isolating. Motivated by her own experience, DiNunzio decided to reach out to local nonprofit Thriving Pink to see what she could do to help, which eventually resulted in the upcoming Teen Outreach Event. The July 13 event, aimed at supporting teens whose families have been impacted by breast cancer, will provide an opportunity for teens to connect, share stories, provide hope, write cards for teens whose moms have more recently been diagnosed and offer guidance to others in similar situations. “I knew that I would have benefitted from something such as this event, because no one really talked about it with me other than my mom, and I know that talking to others who had similar experiences would have helped me,” DiNunzio explained. “The motivation to organize this event was to make sure that other teenagers do not feel alone when someone they know or love gets diagnosed.” In addition to making cards, DiNunzio said the event will have other crafting activities such as possibly creating bracelets or keychains. Refreshments will also be served. Executive Director of Thriving Pink Leslie Hunter said they hope to just create “positive, welcoming space” for teenagers to connect with one another. “Most teens know someone who has had a breast cancer diagnosis, whether it’s their mother, aunt, grandmother, teacher or friend and Ainsley wanted to provide a place for teens to come together with that knowledge that they all know someone that has been impacted by breast cancer,” Hunter said. “This is our first teen meet up in our Thriving Pink office and I think what’s special is that it’s organized by a local teen for teens.” While the event is catered specifically to teenagers, Hunter said that if they feel comfortable, she’s open to welcoming kids from ages 10 to 19. Hunter along with another adult volunteer will be present the entire time at the gathering. “I think the main takeaway is that for teens to know that whatever challenges come into their lives, they are never alone,” Hunter stressed. “There is always support. There’s always a friend or wellness professional who can be there for them.” The Teen Outreach Event will be held on Saturday, July 13 at the Thriving Pink Office, located at 501 2nd St. in Davis, from 4 to 5 p.m. Those interested in participating should RSVP by July 7 by emailing info@thrivingpink.org . Parents or guardians are also free to reach out to Hunter at the same email with any questions or concerns. “It is really important for teens to gather and share their experiences so that they can learn how to cope and how to properly support those around them,” DiNunzio emphasized. “Similar experiences bond people together, and when you are a teenager, it is so easy to feel like everyone else has something that you don’t, whether that is friends, family or security. Teens who go through a family member or friend having breast cancer need to know that there are people out there that will support them. “I hope that this event brings together a community of people who will support each other. I hope that those who come will take inspiration in helping others who might be silently suffering and that they will reach out a helping hand. You never know what someone is going through, so be kind.” For more information about Thriving Pink and the work they do, visit https://www.thrivingpink.org/ . Previous Next

Our Mission—Thriving Pink is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping those in Yolo County impacted by breast cancer to thrive by providing a compassionate network of support and resources in partnership with the community. 2024 Thriving Pink T-Shirt Design Contest Calling All Designers! Located in Davis, CA, Thriving Pink is a compassionate nonprofit dedicated to providing support to individuals in Yolo County affected by breast cancer. Annually, we craft a unique Thriving Pink T-Shirt as a token of gratitude for our generous donors and dedicated volunteers. This year, we're shaking things up with a design contest, and we invite you to join in on the design fun. Open to all, we encourage participation from every age group. For those under 18, designs can be submitted with parental or legal guardian consent. Join us in making a meaningful impact through creativity and community support. Design Requirements Design must incorporate Thriving Pink’s logo and branding - you can download our logo from bottom right side of this page by double clicking or right clicking on the logo and selecting "save image as". Design can only be located on the front and back of the T-shirt — not on the arms. Design should take into account different body types — word placement matters! Design can include Thriving Pink’s Taglines: #HelpingLocalThriversSurvive #NoTeDejas, #PinkTeam Design can include Thriving Pink’s Programs: Mentoring Pink, Partnering Pink, ProspeROSA, Granting Pink Design can include other words of empowerment and encouragement Design should be cost effective in producing the T-Shirt, including recommended colors and materials Design must be appropriate for all genders Design must be 100% original & not use any copyrighted materials or purchased images Submission Requirements Submissions, including your Application and High Resolution Design in PDF, PNG, Word or JPEG, should be emailed to info@thrivingpink.org or dropped off at our office during regular working hours (M,W,F 10-4) by 11:59 pm on June 30, 2024 Late entries will not be accepted. Maximum of 3 design submissions per person. Winner will be notified by July 15, 2024. Thriving Pink will be granted full access to the selected design, without compensation.* *The winning designer will receive a $50 gift card and a Thriving Pink water bottle, and will receive recognition on our various communication channels (website, email blasts, Instagram, Facebook). There is no other compensation associated with this competition and Thriving Pink reserves the right to reuse the design in other media. The artist grants Thriving Pink royalty-free permission to use the art in any manner, including all associated uses, reproduction, and distribution. Thriving Pink retains the option not to select any of the submissions in the final production of a T-shirt. Judging Criteria 1. Creativity/aesthetics 2. Feasibility - cost effectiveness & production readiness 3. Impact - connection to Thriving Pink mission You can learn more about Thriving Pink by visiting our website , our Instagram , and/or our Facebook Page. You can also contact us directly to learn more about our work and discuss ideas at info@thrivingpink.org . Logo for download: If you are having trouble downloading, please email emily.spencer@thrivingpink.org and we will send you the png. Application for download: HERE Flyer for download: HERE NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY STATEMENT: Thriving Pink is an equal opportunity organization and employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive, and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and community.

< Back Winters goes pink for breast cancer awareness Winters Express Oct 5, 2023 Organizations, officials, and residents are striving to increase awareness about resources for breast cancer awareness in the Winters community this October. Many of the endeavors are spreading the importance of early detection screenings as well as raising funds to donate to breast cancer research. Many businesses will have a breast cancer awareness window cling placed in their store windows and multiple youth sports teams will be sporting pink socks, bows, jerseys and more this month in support of breast cancer awareness. Pink Out event Winters High School seniors Hailey Landazuri Estrada and Bianca Dyer-Gonzalez are hosting the 2023 Pink Out event on Oct. 20 to bring breast cancer awareness to Winters during the Winters High School football game. The outreach campaign is part of their senior capstone project and is in collaboration with the Thriving Pink nonprofit. The event takes place during the WHS home football games scheduled for Oct. 20 at Dr. Sellers Field. The junior varsity game starts at 5:30 p.m. and the varsity team kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Stay up to date on the status of the capstone project on Instagram @whspinkout24. Joni Rubin, Thriving Pink board chair, said they are hosting events across Yolo County this month in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Yolo community can support their efforts by purchasing a Breast Cancer Warrior shirt at the Pink Out event in Winters, attending a Lavender Care class at Capay Valley Lavender, creating a seasonal flower arranging class at Esparto’s Circle Z farms, or bidding on auction items such as a Seka Hills’ Olive and Wine tasting event at the Thriving Pink office. A full list of all of the ways to participate and make a difference in the lives of the breast cancer community, view a calendar of October events online at thrivingpink.org/pinktobercalendar . Winters PD pink patches Winters Police Department has once again launched its Pink Patch program. The Irwindale Police Department started the Pink Patch Project in 2015 and Winters PD has participated in it since October 2017. Since then, the community has helped Winters PD raise $5,197 for the UC Davis Clinical Brest Cancer Program at the UCD Comprehensive Cancer Center through the Winters PD Pink Patch Program. The UCD Comprehensive Cancer Center offers imaging, prevention strategies, genetic counseling, risk assessment, and specialty physician-patient care to local women. Funds from the proceeds go directly to fund breast cancer research, treatment and education. Winters PD Pink Patches and a limited supply of T-shirts can be purchased at the Police Department, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Checks can be made payable to "Winters Police Department" with "Pink Patch Project" in the memo line. Patches are $10 and T-shirts are $20. Winters PD encourages community members who are sporting their pink patches to share their pictures on social media and tag the Winters PD social account or to email pictures to tips.winters@winterspolice.org to help spread the word. More information about the Pink Patch Project is available on the Winters PD social media accounts and online at pinkpatchproject.com . Previous Next

Gayle Norman Barry Overcoming Challenges About 1 in 8 U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. While that fact sinks in, you think about the people in your life. Chances are you know someone who has had to deal with breast cancer or you may have fought this battle at some point in time. If you are ever diagnosed, at some point in your journey with breast cancer, you can reach out for support and include Thriving Pink on that list. Thriving Pink is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to helping those in Yolo County who have been impacted by breast cancer. Their services and resources help those facing breast cancer, and those who have conquered their cancer, to thrive with network of compassion and partnership. As chair of the Mentoring Program and a board member, I am really passionate about giving back to help others through this difficult time in their life by sharing my story and doing my best to provide encouragement and support. INTERESTING FACT #1 I grew up in Bozeman, Montana and I am still a partner in my family’s cattle and wheat ranch that was originally settled by my great grandfather. Yolo County with its focus on agriculture is a perfect fit for me. INTERESTING FACT #2 I have my annual mammogram every year, yet found a painful lump in my breast nine months later. It was discovered that I have the most aggressive form of breast cancer (triple negative) that is harder to treat with a low survivor rate. Yet five years later, I am free of cancer and grateful I can help others navigate through the very individualized experience of breast cancer. Initially, I kept quiet about my diagnosis because I didn’t want to overstep or assume others would be open to hearing my story. Then I realized that there were others also going through a challenging and difficult journey, and I started to openly share my struggles and experiences. You can’t predict who gets cancer and who doesn’t or who suffers a more severe case and who doesn’t. Everyone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer asks themselves why it happened to them. And many times, there is no answer to that question. INTERESTING FACT #3 My diagnosis in the spring of 2017 forced me to take a hard look at my life and reassess my priorities. I decided to take a step back, focus more on my family, and fortunately, after I was done with chemo, radiation, and surgery, I was able to move to beautiful Yolo County. My family loves the area, and my daughter even volunteers for Thriving Pink after reading about the good work we do in the newspaper. I felt that my family was more scared than I was. I was determined to be brave for them—I have always been a fighter! I feel like a warrior that will beat breast cancer. Want to know about Thriving Pink? 1. The most important part of Thriving Pink is the realization that no one is in this alone. There are other survivors always willing to reach out and lend a hand. I found chemo to be tiring and, from talking with others, realized that I needed to take it one step at a time and fight each battle as it comes. I feel stronger now and continually learn more every day. Everyone is different and may need different services or resources. Some may want to talk about their experience during the process, while others find it difficult talk about even 20 years later. 2. Whatever you need, Thriving Pink has it! Go outside for a walk with others? Check! Peer-to-peer mentoring? Check! Zoom meet ups? Check! A speaker series to keep up with experts in the field? Check! Financial resources for those in need? Check! There is even the Stitches of Love group who sew quilts and seat belt pillows for those who need them. Comfort bags? Check! Workshops, an annual retreat, and a spring gala? Check, check, and check! An emerging outreach in Spanish? Check again! Not bad for a local, volunteer-driven organization. 3. Five years from now, Thriving Pink strives to provide services and resources to an even larger group through expanded outreach. For now, they hope the Pink Gala and other programs offered by Thriving Pink will be a way to connect with the local community. Though the survival rate for breast cancer and the treatments offered are better than ever, the diagnosis still feels like devastating to those who hear it. Fortunately for those diagnosed in Yolo County there is a place to go to find a group of women who understand and are there to help in every way from the initial diagnosis throughout your entire journey. A strong base of support can have positive lifelong impacts. This story and photo was developed in partnership with @KLJ Studios in Woodland.

< Back Students lead efforts to educate on breast cancer Crystal Apilado Oct 17, 2024 Winters High School students Karen Covarrubias Lopez and Kendra Cabrera are combining their passion for community outreach and education with their Senior Capstone Project by hosting a Pink Out football game on October 18, aimed at raising awareness and funds for breast cancer research. The event will serve as a powerful visual demonstration of the statistics surrounding breast cancer, where 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed in their lifetime. “We feel it would be more impactful to show it instead of just say it,” said Covarrubias Lopez, explaining why they chose this particular approach for their project. The duo aims to normalize conversations about breast cancer and stress the importance of awareness for both men and women. Pink Out game Join them this Friday at the Dr. Sellers Football Field on Oct. 18 for the Pink Out game. Junior varsity kicks off at 5:30 p.m. and varsity follows around 7 p.m. As part of their project, Covarrubias Lopez and Cabrera sold Pink Out T-shirts, with all proceeds going to Thriving Pink, a local nonprofit supporting breast cancer survivors and education. Thriving Pink will also have a booth at the game, offering resources and information to attendees. In addition, Solano Pink Heels will make a special appearance with their signature Christine Pink firetruck, helping to further spotlight the cause. In a unique fundraising effort, the pair is introducing the “Pipe It Up” challenge. During the game, attendees can drop change through connected PVC pipes that run from the bleachers to the field, symbolizing the flow of support from the community to those affected by breast cancer. The WHS cheer squad is also getting involved, with a special entrance and halftime routine to further boost the Pink Out spirit. Personal connections Both Covarrubias Lopez and Cabrera have personal motivations for taking on this project. Cabrera said she lost an aunt to the disease when she was young. “I was too young to understand then, but as I got older, I started to realize more and wanted to learn,” she said. Cabrera’s experience sparked her desire to educate herself and others about breast cancer, especially the importance of self-exams. Covarrubias Lopez, too, has personal ties to the cause, mentioning how her mother’s friend lived with breast cancer. “I wanted a project that would be impactful,” she said. “Not only am I learning, but I’m also teaching others, and I think that’s really important.” For Covarrubias Lopez, bringing awareness to a subject that can sometimes feel uncomfortable to discuss is key. Community outreach Beyond the Pink Out game, they have extended their outreach efforts into the broader community. On Oct. 21, the duo will help host a class as part of Thriving Pink’s Prospa Rosa program, specifically designed for mothers and daughters. The session, held in the Margaret Parsons Room, will provide educational resources on breast cancer in Spanish, with English translators available. The goal is to bridge the information gap in bilingual communities and emphasize the importance of early detection. Learning, spreading awareness One of the most surprising lessons both girls have learned during their project is that breast cancer can also affect men, a fact they hope to share more broadly. “I had no idea,” said Cabrera. Both students emphasize that their journey of learning and sharing doesn’t stop with the project. “I still want to learn more about it,” Cabrera said. “I’m still going to the meetings to learn more.” To follow updates on the Pink Out game and their other initiatives, visit: instagram.com/whs_pinkout2024 . Previous Next

< Back Breast Cancer Awareness 2023: PINKtober calendar THRIVING PINK BOARD OF DIRECTORS Oct 11, 2023 The Pink Team of volunteers at the local nonprofit Thriving Pink is committed to supporting the breast cancer community throughout the year, and in the month of October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Many of the women know first-hand how difficult this journey is because they have personally experienced this diagnosis at one point in their lives as well. “We are dedicated to help others impacted by breast cancer,” says Joni Rubin, Thriving Pink board chair. “We believe in community partnerships and welcome everyone to join our Pink Team. Thriving Pink is the only nonprofit in Yolo County which focuses on serving and supporting local breast cancer survivors.” In addition to annual financial grants to help local breast cancer survivors/thrivers with immediate and direct needs, such as medical care, Thriving Pink also provides wellness and educational workshops led by medical professionals, peer mentorship, and professionally facilitated support groups at no cost to the community. Throughout the month of October, Thriving Pink is reaching out to the local business community to seek their support and partnership in a PINKtober campaign. Many embrace this cause, and want to give on a local level because they have seen many local cancer survivors/thrivers who have directly benefitted from Thriving Pink. “We are proud to partner with Thriving Pink for the fourth year in a row,” said Mike Neider, the manager at Davis Ace Hardware. “Our employees and customers are eagerly anticipating another Round-Up event for Thriving Pink this October.” “I support Thriving Pink each PINKtober.” shared Sevgi Leno, the owner of Balance Point Pilates. “I have seen first-hand from my pilates clients what the group does and how much it matters.” Join us to Shop Local & Give Local to support Thriving Pink: October: Davis Food Co-Op. Round-Up for Thriving Pink. October: Davis Ace Hardware. Round-Up for Thriving Pink. October: Woodland Police Dept. Purchase Pink Badges in lobby for $10. Proceeds donated. October, Mon/Wed/Fri, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Thriving Pink Office & Community Room, 501 Second St. in Davis. Bid on silent auction items. All funds donated. October, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Circle Z Farms. 20% of flower proceeds donated. Email circlezfarmers@gmail.com . October: Kohakutou Candy (Sophia Chiang). Email Soph@yahoo.com . Proceeds donated. Oct. 2, 5-7 p.m.: Woodland McDonald’s Thriving Pink Night, 55 W. Court St. One-third of all sales donated. Oct. 6, 8:30-11:30 a.m.: Sister City Bi-National Breast Cancer Walk, Beamer Elementary School, Woodland. Join local teachers, students, and representatives from Woodland City Council and Mexico. Oct. 8, 3-4 p.m.: Avid Reader Bookstore, Reading by Jan Adrian, “Surviving & Thriving with Cancer for 30+ Years”. Oct. 9, 7-8 p.m.: Pink Speaker Series. Tina Hsiech presenting the role of the oncology pharmacist. Email info@thrivingpink.org . Oct. 13, 5-8 p.m.: 2nd Friday Art About at Thriving Pink Community Room (501 Second St., Davis). Photography exhibit with Sue Peri, local artist/thriver. Oct. 13-15, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Sassafras Beauty. Wear pink to receive 5% off all purchases. Percentage of proceeds donated. Oct. 14, 10:30–11:30 a.m.: Pilates For Pink, Visit balancepointpilatesdavis.com Oct. 20, 1-4 p.m.: Lavender Care Class, Capay Valley Lavender, A third of proceeds donated. Visit www.capayvalleylavender.com . Oct. 20, 12-4 p.m.: The Wardrobe, Davis, 20% of all sales donated. Oct. 20, 5:30 p.m.: FITHouse, Davis, Spin Class. www.fithousedavis.com/events-programs/ Proceeds donated. Oct. 20, 7 p.m.: Davis High School Football Game. Tackle Cancer. Fundraiser. Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m.: Winters High School Football Game. Fundraiser. Oct. 20, 2-10 p.m.: Sudwerks Brewery, Davis. Portion of sales donated. Oct. 21, 10 a.m.: Davis Breast Cancer Awareness Walk at Northstar Pond, parking at 3500 Anderson Road. Oct. 23, 7-8 p.m.: Pink Speaker Series. Virginia Pier, physical therapist of oncology, presenting on pelvic health, intimacy, and breast cancer. Email info@thrivingpink.org . Oct. 24, 4-8:30 p.m.: Dos Coyotes Night on W. Covell, Davis, present flyer on restaurant’s Google Calendar for donation to PINKtober. Oct. 27, 7-8:30 p.m.: Zumbathon at Get Fit Davis Sport. Visit www.thrivingpink.org . Oct. 29, 3 p.m.: Circle Z Farms, Flower Arrangement Class. $50. Proceeds donated. Email circlezfarmers@gmail.com . Proclamation presentations by Davis City Council, Woodland City Council, Winters City Council, and Yolo County Board of Supervisors . We also appreciate the early support from Jim & Lucinda Childress, Davis Firefighters Local 3494, the George and Lena Valente Foundation, Brooks Painting, and Mary & Harris Liu (Golden Arch Enterprises). “We are very grateful to this generous community, and want to thank all the early supporters of the Thriving Pink PINKtober campaign,” shared Gayle Norman Barry, PINKtober chair and Mentoring Pink program chair for Thriving Pink. “We welcome everyone to get involved. What’s raised here, truly stays here.” For more information about PINKtober events or if you are interested in hosting a fundraiser for Thriving Pink, please email info@thrivingpink.org or visit https://www.thrivingpink.org/give/ . Previous Next

< Back ProsperRosa program provides resources for underserved breast cancer community Angela Underwood Mar 28, 2024 Thriving Pink, Yolo County’s resource for fighting and surviving breast cancer patients, works hard to darken the shade of the color associated with the widespread disease. “A breast cancer diagnosis can carry significant physical, emotional, spiritual and financial challenges,” Joni Rubin, board of directors’ chair, said. “Our vision at Thriving Pink is that no one will go through breast cancer alone.” Citing high breast cancer statistics, with one in eight women diagnosed, Rubin said community support and resources are so important throughout the breast cancer journey. According to Rubin, many patients from Winters receive the group’s Granting Pink financial grants, adding, “We want to make sure that anyone who might benefit from our support knows about us and is able to participate in our no-cost programs and services.” Educational workshops, monthly walks, and the Pink Peer Mentorship program also benefit Winter’s residents. Thriving Pink’s ProseROSA program supports the Latina and Spanish-speaking communities in Winters with outreach programs virtually for Yolo County’s rural communities. “Each month, we have two educational workshops on Zoom that are open to anyone,” Rubin said, adding topics include cancer treatment developments and post-healing well-being. “We have had people join us from as far away as New York and Canada.” Surgeon and ProspeROSA Chair Alicia Silva, who grew up in Woodland, said she is passionate about providing support and education to the Hispanic/Latino community facing breast cancer. “Being diagnosed with breast cancer is difficult enough without added challenges of language and limited resources,” Silva said. “We aim to help Latinas and their families through their journey with breast cancer.” The group recently added a monthly “Cafecito” and Walk in Woodland for Spanish-speaking thrivers to supplement monthly walks in the Davis area, as well as providing outreach to the incorporated and rural community. of Western Yolo. “We do talks about breast cancer, early detection and risk reduction throughout the County for local groups such as RISE in Esparto and Empower Yolo in Knights Landing,” Rubin said. “We also table at local community events, such as the Almond Festival in Esparto.” Breast cancer survivor Maria Del Rio, a mental health clinician, volunteers with ProspeRosa, detailing how “a breast cancer diagnosis is, or any cancer diagnosis, feels like someone pulled a rug from under you.” “Especially when you are 27 years old and have a healthy diet and exercise regime,” Del Rio said of her own story. I think when you get a diagnosis, you just want to survive, and you get in this survival mode that you need to survive to watch your child grow up and be present for her.” Del Rio said she is still learning from breast cancer as a survivor, calling it a lifetime process. “We learn to live a new normal and be an advocate for women’s health and breast cancer awareness. I think that while I was undergoing chemotherapy what helped me was my faith, family, and determination that I was going to get through chemotherapy and not let it stop me.” Del Rio says she volunteers to give back to the Hispanic/Latino community and be part of a great team providing advocacy, education, empowerment, and community healing. “The Latino Community in Woodland is so rich in culture and togetherness,” Del Rio said. “It is nice to see the community support each other in moments of hardship.” Del Rio hopes to grow with ProspeRosa’s Spanish-speaking community. “It is so important for all communities to have access to services and thrive regardless of their background,” Del Rio said. Also a survivor, Rubin said volunteering and sharing one’s breast cancer journey is a part of the healing process. Diagnosed with stage three breast cancer 15 years ago, Rubin said, “Connecting with people who had walked this journey ahead of me really helped me through my treatment, and now I am able to do the same for others.” “It allows me to pay it forward,” Rubin said. Last fall, the group worked with the two Winters High School seniors on their Capstone project to raise community awareness for early screening. “During October Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we participated in the Winters High School Pinkout football game, did downtown business outreach, and received a proclamation from the Winters City Council,” Rubin said. Thriving Pink supported two Winters High School seniors in the Capstone project to bring awareness to breast cancer through a Pink Out football game. The group also delivers comfort bags for newly diagnosed patients to all local healthcare systems, including Winters Health Care. “Winters Health Care is also one of our partners, along with UC Davis, in a grant we received from Common Spirit Health that brings breast cancer outreach and education to the Latina community, including education on genetic risk and support for genetic testing,” Rubin said. The group is also a member of the Winters Chamber of Commerce and is working to partner with the Winters Downtown Business Association. “We are always open to additional ways that we can get out the word about Thriving Pink in order to support anyone in Winters experiencing breast cancer at any point in their journey,” Rubin said. For more information about Thriving Pink and the ProsperRosa program, visit www.thrivingpink.org . Previous Next

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< Back Events throughout Yolo County to support Thriving Pink this October ROBYN DOBSON Oct 6, 2022 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and local organization Thriving Pink is hosting a sizable calendar of events to spread awareness and information about the impacts of breast cancer. Thriving Pink is a nonprofit organization focused on helping those in Yolo County impacted by breast cancer by providing a network of support and resources. Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among U.S. women, with one in eight women in the U.S. being diagnosed with breast cancer in the course of their lifetime. Men are affected, too, with 1% of diagnoses being male. Throughout October, community members interested in supporting the organization or those a part of the breast cancer community can get involved in the various events, including a Zumbathon fundraiser, a Thriving Pink meet and greet and online workshops. “This is a super busy month for us,” said Joni Rubin, board chair. “One because we are really trying to go around and get the word out about awareness about breast cancer but then also the support that is available to people who are diagnosed with breast cancer.” Thriving Pink will be opening an office in Downtown Davis this month in order to offer workshops, support groups and easy access to materials. “It will be a gathering place for our community,” Rubin emphasized. The Woodland Police Officers’ Association, in partnership with the Woodland Law Enforcement Assistance Foundation, will be selling pink patches for the entire month. Patches are $10, with all proceeds going to Thriving Pink, and can be purchased from the Woodland Police Department lobby Monday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m. The Davis Food Co-op and Davis ACE Hardware will be hosting a “Round-up at the Register” for the entire month of October. Customers are asked to round up their purchase to the next dollar, with the extra cents being donated to Thriving Pink. Residents looking to combine their daily exercise while also supporting the organization can participate in three fundraisers being held around Davis. On Oct. 15, Balance Point Pilates Studio, located at 760 5th St., will be holding a “Pilates for Pink” fundraiser at 11:30 a.m. Those interested can sign up on the Balance Point Pilates’ website at https://balancepointpilatesdavis.com/ . On Oct. 22, Mirror Image Dance Studio, located at 2121 Second St., will be holding a Jazzercise fundraiser at their studio in Davis and online via Zoom. For details, visit www.facebook.com/jazzercisedavis/ or email jazzercisedavis@gmail.com . All fitness levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. Finally, a Zumbathon fundraiser will be held both in-person and online at Get Fit Davis Sport, located at 1809 Picasso Ave., from 7 to 8:30 p.m. “A big part of this is thanks to our local businesses sharing this information, so it is just blanketed across our community,” Rubin said. Other events this month include: -Woodland Luna Vista Rotary members and Thriving Pink volunteers will be visiting businesses in downtown Woodland and Davis to ask them to put up Thriving Pink window clings to show support for the breast cancer community. – Circle Z will donate a percentage of their flower sales throughout the month. Flowers can be purchased at Lucy’s Cafe & Farm Pantry at 16850 Yolo Ave. in Esparto. -Oct. 8: Thriving Pink will receive a financial grant from the Woodland Sunrise Rotary at the annual Salmon and Tri-tip Barbeque at the Yolo County Fairgrounds beginning at 6 p.m. -Oct. 11: Yolo County Board of Supervisors Breast Cancer Awareness Month proclamation. -Oct. 15: Thriving Pink meet and greet at Matchbook Winery, 12300 County Rd. in Zamora, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. -Oct. 15: Breast Cancer Awareness Walk at Woodland Community College, 2300 E Gibson Rd., at 10 a.m. -Oct. 18: Davis City Council Breast Cancer Awareness Month proclamation at 6:30 p.m. at the Davis city offices. -Oct. 22: Morning walk with local dignitaries at 10 a.m. in Northstar Park, located at 3434 Anderson Rd. in Davis. -Oct. 24: Zoom Workshop on integrative oncology from 7 to 8 p.m. Email Thrivingpink.org for the Zoom link. Rubin emphasized that they are always looking for more people to join their organization as they look to expand their services. “We are overwhelmingly a volunteer-run organization and people can sign up to volunteer,” Rubin highlighted. “There are a lot of different volunteer opportunities from making comfort bags to doing outreach to serving as peer mentors if people had breast cancer to helping us with translation in Spanish. We have a whole long list of ways people can volunteer.” For more information and ways to support Thriving Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, visit https://www.thrivingpink.org/ . Previous Next

< Back ‘Pinktober’ events throughout Yolo County to support Thriving Pink and breast cancer awareness Robyn Dobson Oct 4, 2023 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and local organization Thriving Pink is hosting a host of events to support the community and raise awareness. Thriving Pink is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization that aims to support and serve those in Yolo County impacted by breast cancer by providing a network of support and resources. “Breast cancer impacts all of us, our families, friends, neighbors and co-workers, and we all need to be aware of this disease, our individual risks, what we can do to reduce our risks and resources available for support,” said Joni Rubin, Thriving Pink board chair. “Awareness is the key to early detection and treatment.” Founded in 2016, Thriving Pink has been a longtime advocate of local breast cancer patients and survivors through their tireless work to provide programs, workshops, renewal retreats and financial grants through their Granting Pink program. Throughout “Pinktober,” community members interested in supporting the organization or those a part of the breast cancer community can get involved in the various events, including breast cancer awareness walks, a flower arrangement class, a silent auction and a Zumbathon fundraiser. “Partnerships with local businesses have given us the visibility and support to take our message, outreach and services to the entire community,” emphasized Leslie Hunter, executive director. Thriving Pink will be holding a Pinktober silent auction. Community members can stop by the Thriving Pink office at 501 2nd St. in Davis at any point during the month to bid on four special silent auction items. Prizes include a three-day, two-night stay at a townhouse in Avila Beach and a Séka Hills mill tour and olive oil/wine tasting for ten guests. Other prizes include a handmade quilt crafted by local volunteers and a one-of-a-kind artist’s proof titled “Daisys” from Tim Collom. Those interested in bidding can also do so by emailing info@thrivingpink.org or during the 2nd Friday Art About on Oct. 13 from 5 to 8 p.m. The Davis Food Co-op and Davis ACE Hardware will be hosting a “Round-up at the Register” for the entire month of October. Customers are asked to round up their purchase to the next dollar, with the extra cents being donated to Thriving Pink. The Woodland Police Officers’ Association, in partnership with the Woodland Law Enforcement Assistance Foundation, will be selling pink patches for the entire month. Patches are $10, with all proceeds going to Thriving Pink, and can be purchased from the Woodland Police Department lobby. On Oct. 6 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Beamer Elementary School, residents can join representatives from the Woodland City Council, Woodland’s sister city La Piedad in Mexico, Beamer students, teachers and families and other community members for the Sister City Bi-National Walk for Breast Cancer. A different awareness walk will also be held on Oct. 21 at Northstar Pond, located at 3500 Anderson Rd. in Davis. “As a breast cancer survivor, I can tell you that the generosity and support we receive from the local business community lets me know that I am not alone in my journey. There is an entire community with me,” Rubin said. Other events this month include: -Circle Z Farms will be donating 20% of flower profits to Thriving Pink during the entire month of October. Flowers can be purchased at Lucy’s Cafe & Farm Pantry at 16850 Yolo Ave. in Esparto or by contacting circlezfarmers@gmail.com or (530) 591-2501 for special orders. -Kohakutou Candy will be donating October proceeds to Thriving Pink. -Trifecta Beauty, located at 1411 W Covell Blvd. in Davis will donate $1 per customer to Thriving Pink. A tip jar for Thriving Pink will also be available as well as $10 off lymphatic facials. -Oct. 8: Book reading and signing by Jan Adrian, author of “Coloring Outside the Lines: Surviving & Thriving with Cancer for 30+ Years,” at Avid Bookstore, 617 2nd St. in Davis, from 3 to 4 p.m. -Oct. 13 – 15: Wear pink and get 5% off purchases from Sassafras Beauty, 1441 W Covell Blvd. in Davis, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. A percentage of all sales will also be donated to Thriving Pink. -Oct. 14: Pilates for Pink at Balance Point Pilates, 760 5th St. in Davis, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. -Oct. 15: Lavender Care class at Capay Valley Lavender, 20472 Rd. 79 in Capay, from 1 to 4 p.m. Thriving Pink will receive 33% of class costs. -Oct. 20: Shop at The Wardrobe, 117 D St. in Davis, from 12 to 6 p.m., when 20% of sales will go to Thriving Pink. -Oct. 20: Winters High School football game, 909 Grant Ave. in Winters, at 7:30 p.m. A portion of Pink Out sales from the night will be donated to Thriving Pink. -Oct. 20: FIT House Fundraiser at FIT House, 302 G St. in Davis, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. -Oct. 24: Dos Night – Dos Coyotes Fundraiser at Dos Coyotes Border Cafe, 1411 W Covell Blvd. & 2191 Covell Blvd. in Davis, from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Present the event flyer (found on Thriving Pink’s Google Calendar) when purchasing meals & Thriving Pink will receive a portion of evening sales. -Oct. 27: Zumbathon fundraiser at Get Fit Davis Sport, 1809 Picasso Ave. in Davis, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. -Oct. 29: Flower arrangement class at Circle Z Farms at 3 p.m. A $50 class fee will be paid upon arrival at Circle Z Farms on the day of and all proceeds will go to Thriving Pink. “Our vision is that no one in Yolo County will go through breast cancer alone, whether they are newly diagnosed or in long-term survivorship,” Rubin explained. “Our goal during the month of October is to get the word out so that anyone who has had a breast cancer diagnosis knows that there is a community of support available. We also raise the bulk of our funds during the month of October, enabling us to provide no-cost services and programs for anyone in Yolo County impacted by breast cancer.” For more information and ways to support Thriving Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, visit https://www.thrivingpink.org/ . Previous Next

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