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< Back Davis’ FIT House holds benefit spin class for breast cancer awareness month GERARDO ZAVALA Nov 1, 2022 With Breast Cancer Awareness Month coming to a close, Davis’ FIT House chose to hold a Survival of the FITest PINK Spin Class Saturday – a benefit ride that donated all proceeds to the nonprofit organization Thriving Pink. “Thriving Pink provides support for those diagnosed with breast cancer and to their families as well,” Caryn DeMoura, event coordinator and spin instructor, emphasized. “They have made a huge impact in the community and FIT House is proud to be a part of their community this year and past years.” The event was a success, with 15 people attending the outdoor spin class that featured four instructors and a DJ raising $1,600 for the Yolo County nonprofit. DeMoura noted that Royal Guest House partnered with FIT House this year to benefit Thriving Pink. “We are all thankful for this wonderful community who continue to show up and support each other through the hard and good times,” she stressed. Blanche McNaughton, co-owner of FIT House, noted that the business and Thriving Pink have always had a close relationship because they shared the same building before the nonprofit outgrew the small office. She argued that it’s important to support Thriving Pink because of what they do for local women. “They actually give to women of Davis… and you can see it enriches their lives right now in a time that’s really challenging for these women,” she highlighted. “They’re experiencing something most of us can’t even relate to and we feel it’s important that it gives back to women in our community.” FIT House Davis is located at 302 G St. in downtown Davis. To learn more about the business and upcoming events, visit fithousedavis.com . Leslie Hunter, executive director for Thriving Pink, noted that the nonprofit and FIT House have partnered on several events in the past, especially in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “We appreciate the support of the FIT House owners, instructors and clients who continue to volunteer for Thriving Pink,” Hunter highlighted. “They are a special Davis business who have supported our efforts since Thriving Pink was formed six years ago.” Joni Rubin, chair of the Thriving Pink Board of Directors, argued that “the statistics are daunting,” with one in eight women in the United States diagnosed with invasive breast cancer throughout their lifetime and an estimated 3.8 million survivors. “This is a disease that impacts all of us,” she stressed. “Everyone can help by increasing awareness around prevention and early detection and also by helping to support those in our community who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.” Rubin noted that increasing awareness can help to reduce stigma and fear while also promoting early detection and prevention. “If breast cancer is caught early, the outcomes are quite positive,” she explained. “The five-year survival rate for localized invasive breast cancer is 99%, according to the American Cancer Society.” “For those of us who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, October can be a particularly difficult month with all of the reminders of our disease but seeing the level of community-wide support throughout Yolo County is a powerful and inspiring message that we are not on this journey alone.” Rubin encourages people to be more proactive about early detection and prevention and can do so by first trying to notice any changes in our bodies. “I have heard many stories of women finding their breast cancer themselves because they noticed a change – maybe a lump or a change in their skin texture – and they didn’t ignore it,” Rubin remarked. “Anyone can stop by the Thriving Pink office to pick up materials in both English and Spanish on breast self-exams.” Additionally, Rubin said regular mammogram screening exams are important for early detection noting that “the earlier breast cancer is caught, the better the outcomes.” “During COVID there was a big drop off in mammograms, so we encourage people to return for their recommended screenings,” she emphasized. “In California, the Every Woman Counts program provides free breast cancer diagnostic screening for those with financial need.” Although October is breast cancer awareness month, Rubin stressed that breast cancer continues day in and day out. She encouraged people to stop by the Thriving Pink Office between 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, or Friday to speak with one of its volunteers about breast cancer and to find support for the time of their diagnosis and throughout their survivorship. “It is our hope that no one in Yolo County will ever go through breast cancer alone or without the support that they need to thrive,” she continued. “Thriving Pink serves those impacted by breast cancer in Yolo County with no cost programs and services.” The nonprofit’s new office is located at 501 Second St. in Davis. For more information, visit thrivingpink.org . Previous Next

< Back Thriving Pink holds open house to celebrate launch of ProspeROSA ROBYN DOBSON Mar 7, 2023 Thriving Pink recently hosted an open house to celebrate the launch of ProspeROSA, a program aimed at providing outreach and support to the Latino and Spanish speaking breast cancer community. Founded in 2016, Thriving Pink is a volunteer-driven organization in Yolo County that focuses on supporting local breast cancer patients and survivors through programs, financial grants, workshops and renewal retreats. “ProspeROSA aims to provide culturally appropriate education, mentoring and resources in Spanish,” said Alicia Silva, ProspeROSA lead and board member. “We are excited to welcome our Latino community to the new office as a their office and home base.” Thriving Pink board members welcomed the community to their Davis office on Saturday for the event, connecting breast cancer Thrivers (“Guerreras” or Warriors) and supportive community members. “It was a beautiful event,” Silva said. “Thrivers were given hand fans with personalized inspirational messages and a rose to signify ProspeROSA.” The Thriving Pink Office and Community Room, which will now serve as the home to ProspeROSA, recently celebrated its official opening with a ribbon cutting in December. The headquarters, located at 501 2nd St. in Davis, serves as a place for individuals to connect, build community, check out books and other resources in Spanish or English and participate in programs, according to Board of Directors Chair Joni Rubin. Thriving Pink received funding for ProspeROSA through the Yolo County American Rescue Plan Mini Grants Program. These small grants allocated by supervisors were awarded to programs or projects that provide for a community benefit, offering opportunities within each district separate from the county’s larger ARP allocation process. Sheila Allen, deputy to District 4 Supervisor Jim Provenza, was in attendance at the open house and spoke about the importance of ProspeROSA. Previous Next

< Back Thriving Pink, a group of extraordinary volunteers, with guest Joni Rubin, on Imagining Yolo Davis, Oct. 13, 2023 Pieter Pastoor Oct 14, 2023 Thriving Pink has a very simple mission: "Our vision is that no one goes through breast cancer alone, whether newly diagnosed or in long-term survivorship." On today's Imagining Yolo Davis , Joni Rubin explains the extraordinary group of volunteers who make it all happen. Joni, chair of the Davis nonprofit's board of directors , "has more than 30 years of experience as a healthcare and wellness leader, innovator, and educator. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008, Joni relied on the support of family, friends, colleagues, and community throughout her journey. Paying it forward, Joni is a strong advocate for the breast cancer community. She leads our outreach efforts, supports our mentorship programs, and is also a Pink Peer and mentor to many in our community." Listen to the program here: https://kdrt.org/audio/thriving-pink-group-extraordinary-volunteers-guest-joni-rubin-recorded-oct-13th-2023 Previous Next

< Back Programa ProspeROSA de Thriving Pink proporciona recursos sobre cáncer de seno Angela Underwood Apr 10, 2024 Thriving Pink trabaja para conectar a las mujeres con apoyo Thriving Pink, es el recurso del Condado Yolo para la lucha y supervivencia de pacientes con cáncer de seno, trabaja arduamente para oscurecer el tono del color asociado con la enfermedad generalizada. "Un diagnóstico de cáncer de seno puede conllevar importantes desafíos físicos, emocionales, espirituales y financieros," dijo Joni Rubin, presidenta de la junta directiva. "Nuestra visión en Thriving Pink es que nadie pasará sola por el cáncer de seno." Citando altas estadísticas de cáncer de seno, con una de cada ocho mujeres diagnosticadas, Rubin dijo que el apoyo y los recursos de la comunidad son muy importantes a lo largo del camino con el cáncer de seno. Según Rubin, muchos pacientes de Winters reciben las subvenciones financieras del programa "Granting Pink" del grupo, y añade: "Queremos asegurarnos de que cualquier persona que pueda beneficiarse de nuestro apoyo sepa acerca de nosotros y pueda participar en nuestros programas y servicios sin costo." Los talleres educativos, las caminatas mensuales y el programa "Pink Peer Mentorship" también benefician a los residentes de Winter. El programa "ProsperRosa" de Thriving Pink apoya a las comunidades latinas y de habla hispana en Winters con programas de extensión virtual para las comunidades rurales del Condado Yolo. "Cada mes, tenemos dos talleres educativos en Zoom que están abiertos a cualquier persona," dijo Rubin, y agregó que los temas incluyen avances en el tratamiento del cáncer y el bienestar posterior a la curación. “Se nos ha unido gente de lugares tan lejanos como Nueva York y Canadá." La cirujana y presidenta de ProspeROSA, Alicia Silva, quien creció en Woodland, dijo que le apasiona brindar apoyo y educación a la comunidad hispana/latina que enfrenta el cáncer de seno. "Ser diagnosticado con cáncer de seno ya es bastante difícil sin tener que añadir desafíos lingüísticos y recursos limitados," dijo Silva. "Nuestro objetivo es ayudar a las latinas y sus familias en su camino con el cáncer de seno." El grupo recientemente agregó un “Cafecito” mensual y una caminata en Woodland para personas de habla hispana para complementar las caminatas mensuales en el área de Davis, además de brindar asistencia a la comunidad incorporada y rural de Yolo Occidental. “Hacemos charlas sobre cáncer de seno, detección temprana y reducción de riesgos en todo el condado para grupos locales como RISE en Esparto y Empower Yolo en Knights Landing," dijo Rubin. "También participamos en eventos comunitarios locales, como el Festival de la Almendra (Almond Festival) en Esparto." María Del Rio, sobreviviente de cáncer de seno y profesional de la salud mental, es voluntaria de ProspeROSA y detalla cómo “un diagnóstico de cáncer de seno, o cualquier diagnóstico de cáncer, se siente como si alguien se hubiera escapado de ti." “Especialmente cuando tienes 27 años y llevas una dieta saludable y un régimen de ejercicio," dijo Del Rio sobre su propia historia. Creo que cuando recibes un diagnóstico, solo quieres sobrevivir y entras en este modo de supervivencia en el que necesitas sobrevivir para ver crecer a tu hijo y estar presente para él." Del Río dijo que todavía está aprendiendo del cáncer de seno como sobreviviente y lo calificó como un proceso de por vida. “Aprendemos a vivir una nueva normalidad y a ser defensores de la salud de las mujeres y la concientización sobre el cáncer de seno. Creo que mientras estaba recibiendo quimioterapia lo que me ayudó fue mi fe, mi familia y la determinación de superar la quimioterapia y no dejar que eso me detuviera." Del Rio dice que se ofrece como voluntaria para contribuir a la comunidad hispana/latina y ser parte de un gran equipo que brinda defensa, educación, empoderamiento y sanación comunitaria. “La comunidad latina en Woodland es muy rica en cultura y unión," dijo Del Rio. "Es agradable ver a la comunidad apoyarse mutuamente en momentos difíciles." Del Rio espera crecer con la comunidad hispanohablante de ProspeROSA. "Es muy importante que todas las comunidades tengan acceso a los servicios y prosperen independientemente de sus orígenes," dijo Del Rio. Rubin, quien también es sobreviviente, dijo que ofrecerse como voluntario y compartir su experiencia con el cáncer de seno es parte del proceso de curación. Rubin, que fue diagnosticada con cáncer de seno en etapa tres hace 15 años, dijo: "Conectarme con personas que habían recorrido este viaje delante de mí realmente me ayudó durante mi tratamiento, y ahora puedo hacer lo mismo por otros." “Me permite pagarlo," dijo Rubin. El otoño pasado, el grupo trabajó con los dos estudiantes del último año de Winters High School en su proyecto Capstone para crear conciencia en la comunidad sobre la detección temprana. “Durante el mes de Octubre de concientización sobre el cáncer de seno, participamos en el partido de fútbol Pinkout del Winters High School, hicimos actividades de divulgación empresarial en el centro y recibimos una proclamación del Ayuntamiento Municipal de Winters," dijo Rubin. El grupo también entrega bolsas cómodas para pacientes recién diagnosticados a todos los sistemas de salud locales, incluido Winters Health Care. "Winters Health Care también es uno de nuestros socios, junto con UC Davis, en una subvención que recibimos del Common Spirit Health que brinda educación y extensión sobre el cáncer de seno a la comunidad latina, incluida la educación sobre el riesgo genético y el apoyo a las pruebas genéticas," dijo Rubin. El grupo también es miembro de la Cámara de Comercio de Winters (Winters Chamber of Commerce) y está trabajando para asociarse con la Asociación Empresarial del Centro de Winters (Winters Downtown Business Association). "Siempre estamos abiertos a formas adicionales en las que podamos hacer correr la voz sobre Thriving Pink para ayudar a cualquier persona en Winters que experimente el cáncer de seno en cualquier etapa de su viaje," dijo Rubin. Para obtener más información sobre Thriving Pink y el programa ProspeROSA, visite www.thrivingpink.org . Previous Next

< Back Applications open for Thriving Pink grant program ROBYN DOBSON Dec 23, 2023 Local nonprofit Thriving Pink is now accepting grant applications for their Granting Pink Program. Granting Pink provides grants for individuals being treated for breast cancer in Yolo County, supplying direct support for immediate and essential needs including medical care, rent, groceries, treatment and prescriptions. According to their website, Thriving Pink awarded $64,000 to 35 local breast cancer survivors last year. Since 2017, Granting Pink has helped over 200 individuals. “I am so proud of our Yolo county community which ensures Thriving Pink can continue to do this good work,” said Rose Cholewinski, Granting Pink chair and owner of SwimAmerica-Davis in a press release. “We have distributed a total of over $260,000 to help many in Yolo County who are fighting this disease that has taken too many loved ones.” Individual grant applications are now available on the website at www.thrivingpink.org in English and Spanish, and can be submitted until Jan. 31, 2024. Individuals can also nominate a friend, neighbor or family member, and fill out the straightforward application on their behalf. “The generosity and personal support provided for those of us who receive these generous gifts makes Thriving Pink unique in this community,” said Martha Ozonoff, a past grant recipient who volunteers her time as a Thriving Pink board member to help the community. Tatum Clinton-Selin, another grant recipient, had just moved to the area from the East Coast, away from her family, when she found a lump during a self-exam. “I was not even old enough for a mammogram when I was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in March 2021,” Clinton-Selin shared. “In the past eighteen months, I went through surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. I am thankful for Thriving Pink and the great support from this caring community.” Thriving Pink also provides Pink Peers for newly diagnosed women, and open workshops facilitated and led by medical providers and other professionals: Pink Speaker Series: 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., 2nd and 4th Monday each month. Virtual Workshops with topics including wellness, treatment options, and support group settings. Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Group: 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m., Tuesdays, Jan. 16, 23, 30 and Feb. 6. Facilitated in-person by Pam Cordano MFT with group sessions at the Thriving Pink Office & Community Room (501 2nd St., Davis Downtown) For more events, visit the website calendar at www.thrivingpink.org and RSVP to info@thrivingpink.org . Donations can be made in honor or memory of a loved one at www.thrivingpink.org , or a check can be mailed to Thriving Pink, P.O. Box 72314, Davis, CA 95617. If you or someone you know would like to volunteer or needs support for a diagnosis of breast cancer, please contact Thriving Pink at info@thrivingpink.org . “Until there is a cure, Thriving Pink is committed to its vision that no one will go through breast cancer alone,” said the press release. “Together, we are building a stronger community. Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season, and a bright and healthy New Year.” Previous Next

< Back Two Yolo County organizations awarded grants totaling $94,000 from Dignity Health ROBYN DOBSON Jan 14, 2024 Dignity Health recently announced the distribution of $1,060,274 to 15 community-based organizations in Sacramento and Yolo Counties to improve the health and well-being of vulnerable and underserved populations. Every three years, Dignity Health and health system partners conduct a Community Health Needs Assessment in each county to determine the most pressing health priorities. The 2022 community assessment indicated that having access to mental and behavioral health and substance-use services are key priorities, as well as having access to basic needs such as housing, jobs and food, according to a press release from Dignity Health. “A core element of our mission is giving back and we take pride in sustaining our support for organizations that go the extra mile to address the diverse needs of our community,” said Dignity Health Community Health and Outreach Manager, Phoua Moua. “These collaborations empower us to take on the intricate health and human challenges faced by our community.” Two Yolo County community partnership projects were selected, totaling $94,000 in community grants. The first selected program was Thriving Pink ProspeROSA: A Collaborative Breast Cancer Outreach, Education and Program Model. Thriving Pink was awarded $64,000. 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. ProspeROSA addresses the need for breast cancer education, screening and support among Latinas in the county by deploying Tu Historia Cuenta, an evidence based promotores education program that connects those at high risk to screening. The program also offers support, education, navigation and resources for breast cancer patients and survivors. ProspeROSA connects the Latino and Spanish-speaking community with information to resources including important genetic testing, free mammograms and breast cancer support. Thriving Pink Board Chair Joni Rubin said they were excited to get the grant award, emphasizing how important outreach and education are for everyone, especially those in the Latino community. Approximately one in 10 Latina women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. According to Rubin, those in the Latino community are also four times less likely to get genetic testing. Rubin also mentioned how grateful they were for their partners, as it allows them to reach more parts of the community and further their goals for the program. “I think this will advance our goals for ProspeROSA tremendously,” Rubin said. “This also really allows us to further enhance the connections with our partners. This will be really transformative.” Collaborators include the UC Davis Office of Community Outreach and Engagement Comprehensive Cancer Center and Winters Healthcare. To learn more about Thriving Pink and ProspeROSA, visit https://www.thrivingpink.org/prosperosa or email prosperosa@thrivingpink.org . Yolo County Public Defender CARES was awarded $30,000 for their Resilient Futures Fund. This project targets incarceration and poor health function as a causal loop for many indigent individuals who are accused of crimes and struggle with social determinants of health. Resilient Futures Fund helps to remove financial barriers to success by partnering with agencies who represent and/or provide services to justice impacted clients. Collaborators include the Yolo County Conflict Panel and Yolo County District Attorney’s Office – Restorative Justice Partnership. “I find ongoing inspiration in the inventive and unique solutions crafted by our community partners to address the expanding needs of our community,” said Michael Korpiel, Greater Sacramento Market president of Dignity Health. “Through our investments in these organizations, we aim to cultivate a sense of belonging and comprehensiveness. Our objective is to provide the community with the necessary resources and support essential for leading healthy, prosperous lives while also minimizing the likelihood of significant future health interventions.” Previous Next

< Back Thriving Pink: A new home for expanding programs SPECIAL TO THE ENTERPRISE Sep 2, 2022 Our home has always been in our community;to serve, support and advocate for the needs of those diagnosed with breast cancer in Yolo County. We are committed to showing up wherever we can make a meaningful difference. Sometimes at educational workshops, wellness seminars, and community outreach programs.Other times at local hospitals, with walking groups at the park, in the homes of those who are newly diagnosed, and more recently, in the virtual world via Zoom. We will soon have a new home, a real place for gathering, which will be the heart of our community in so many ways. Starting in October 2022, Thriving Pink will be opening a new office and community room at 501 Second Street in downtown Davis. The Pink Place will serve as a gathering place for our entire Thriving Pink community. The location is open and spacious on the first floor with an integrated private office, meeting space, kitchen, and resource library. It will accommodate in-person and hybrid virtual meetings, and includes an outdoor patio area as well. “We are really excited to see this dream come true,” Thriving Pink founder Mary Yin Liu said.“Our programs are growing and expanding after seven years, and we care deeply about our community.This will be a wonderful home and place for our community and volunteers to gather, and provide meaningful support.” Thriving Pink plans to host an Open House with a Pink Ribbon cutting at their holiday reception in early December. As we near the end of summer, the Thriving Pink team also plans several special events to provide unique opportunities for connection and support for the community. “Our workshops are open to the entire community. We welcome everyone to join us,” said Leslie Hunter, Thriving Pink’s new executive director. All of Thriving Pink’s programs and services are provided at no cost to the community. To RSVP to attend a workshop or volunteer to support Thriving Pink’s programs, please email info@thrivingpink.org . Sept. 10 , Thriving Pink Volunteer Day: Creating and assembling care-related items for comfort bags which will be distributed to local hospitals and to newly diagnosed survivors. 7-8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12: Dr. Melissa Williams “Advances in Breast Cancer Research and Treatment” 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17: Morning Walk at Northstar Pond (Parking at 3500 Anderson Rd, Davis) 7-8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26: Presentation by Breast Cancer Prevention Partners to focus on cancer prevention by reducing exposure to toxic chemicals and radiation linked to the disease. Sept. 24-25: Thriving Pink Annual Renewal Retreat. This is an annual retreat weekend for individuals in Yolo County newly diagnosed with breast cancer offers meaningful support and resources. The retreat is professionally facilitated and thoughtfully planned by pink peers who have been on the same journey through a cancer diagnosis. Thriving Pink honors, celebrates, and supports those who are impacted by breast cancer. The local nonprofit organization provides individual financial grants to help with essential needs, including medical and quality of life care, educational workshops and wellness seminars facilitated by medical providers, and a pink peer mentoring program for those who are newly diagnosed. “The most important part of Thriving Pink is the realization that no one is in this alone,” said Gayle Norman Barry, who serves as chair of the Mentoring Pink program for Thriving Pink. “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 can take this one step at a time and fight each battle as it comes. 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 through the entire journey. I am really passionate about helping others to provide encouragement and support.” Chris Pineda, a local nurse, grant recipient, and Thriving Pink volunteer, said, “I was inspired by Gayle and appreciate the support. I now have a healing plan in addition to my treatment plan.” — Submitted by Thriving Pink board of directors. Previous Next

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< Back Survivors encourage screens for breast cancer detection Aaron Geerts, Express staff writer Oct 5, 2023 Numbers don’t lie, and they bring with them the devastating truth that one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. As dire as this may seem, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and with it comes a pink storm of love, support, advocacy, education and inspiration to give those living with this deadly disease to fight. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, in 2023, an estimated 297,790 women and 2,800 men will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. On average, every two minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in the US with about nine percent of all new breast cancer cases in the US diagnosed in women younger than 45 years old. Given these daunting statistics, the nonprofit Thriving Pink is helping those afflicted with breast cancer by offering a wide variety of services from financial programs and education workshops to mental/emotional support and community outings. One of the biggest lifesaving causes the organization advocates for is early screenings. “It’s incredibly important to participate in early screenings. So, mammograms are important, and people should talk to their doctor about when they should start their screenings. There’s been a drop off in mammograms since COVID, it’s very important to get that done but they don’t prevent breast cancer. But, they pick it up early and if breast cancer is caught early, it really is curable and treatable,” said Joni Rubin, a breast cancer survivor and chair on the board of directors for Thriving Pink. “I believe screening guidelines are changing nowadays, but I want to emphasize how important it is to talk to your healthcare provider. So, screenings might start at 40, but if you’re at higher risk for breast cancer, they might start you earlier.” Some of the most common risk factors for developing breast cancer that one should be aware of are age, family history/genetic mutations, reproductive history, having dense breasts, radiation exposure, hormone replacement therapy, lack of physical activity, being overweight or having obesity after menopause, drinking alcohol and smoking. Proof of early detection’s effectiveness can be found in the statistics. When caught in its earliest stages, the five-year survival rate is at 99 percent. Going hand-in-hand with advancements in early detection and treatment is the fact that women who receive regular screenings for breast cancer have a 26 percent lower breast cancer death rate than women who don’t receive screenings and there’s also been a 43 percent decline in breast cancer deaths over the past 30 years. Winter High School Spanish teacher and breast cancer survivor, Patricia Cisneros is living proof of early detection’s lifesaving effectiveness. “I was first diagnosed in 2018 with breast cancer. Normally, you get yearly mammograms and six months prior to my diagnosis there was nothing concerning at all. In that time, it went from nothing concerning to stage one. If I had waited until I was 50 for a screening which is what most women were doing, my story could have been completely different,” said Cisneros. “It’s been a roller-coaster ride where I get checked every six months. Come this January, it’s the five-year goal of every person with this type of cancer where they tend to say you’re ‘cured.’ So, at the moment I’m just in remission and that five-year mark is important.” For Cisneros, developing a dark sense of humor helped immensely to boost her morale in the fight against cancer. She also fuels her fire in the fight against cancer through – somewhat macabre – art. To learn more about how to help in the fight against breast cancer, visit Thriving Pink’s website at www.thrivingpink.org and sport the color pink all October long. Previous Next

< Back Thriving Pink Hosts Asian-Inspired Garden Tour for Breast Cancer Awareness Month Sep 22, 2025 Community invited to peaceful stroll through Huei's Garden in Davis to support local breast cancer survivors DAVIS, CA – September 3, 2025 – Thriving Pink invites the community to experience the tranquility of Huei's Garden during a special tour on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 12:00-4:00 PM at 234 Luz Place in Davis. The Asian-inspired garden offers visitors a peaceful stroll where nature, harmony, and community come together. Hosted by the generosity of Huei Young, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the event provides an opportunity for reflection and connection while supporting those impacted by breast cancer in Yolo County. "Huei's Garden provides a beautiful, contemplative space that perfectly embodies our mission of helping people thrive," said Leslie Hunter, Executive Director of Thriving Pink. "Gardens have a special way of bringing people together and providing comfort during challenging times, and this tour offers our community a unique opportunity to support those impacted by breast cancer while experiencing the peace and beauty of this tranquil place." Since 2016, Thriving Pink has served as Yolo County's sole nonprofit providing support and resources to help those impacted by breast cancer thrive. The garden tour is one of many PINKtober activities in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Garden Tour Details: Date/Time: Saturday, October 4, 2025, 12:00-4:00 PM Location: Huei's Garden, 234 Luz Place, Davis, CA Suggested Donation: $20 RSVP: Advance RSVP is required but all are welcome. www.thrivingpink.org/donate (A suggested donation of $20 supports Thriving Pink's programs.) To learn more about Huei’s Garden, visit http://www.hueis.garden/ About Thriving Pink Thriving Pink is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping those in Yolo County impacted by breast cancer to thrive by providing a compassionate network of support and resources. During October, Thriving Pink hosts programs and fundraising events to raise awareness and funds for our mission. Services and programs are available in Spanish. For more information, visit www.thrivingpink.org . Previous Next

< Back PINKtober Walk set for Saturday, Oct. 19 Oct 18, 2024 PINKtober Walk set for Saturday, Oct. 19 The annual event is put on by Thriving Pink. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and local organization Thriving Pink is set for its annual PINKtober Walk, which aims to support breast cancer survivors during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Previous Next