< 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

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 Thriving Pink, Winters Healthcare partner to provide breast cancer resources Amelia Biscardi Mar 22, 2024 Thriving Pink received a $64,000 grant from Dignity Health. This grant is specifically for its ProsperROSA program which is collaborating with the Winters Healthcare clinic to provide support for women in the area. Thriving Pink is a Yolo County nonprofit agency that focuses on supporting breast cancer fighters and survivors. Its ProsperROSA program focuses on education, screening and supporting the Latina community. According to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, every two minutes a woman in the U.S. is diagnosed with breast cancer, making it the most common cancer. One of the ways that ProsperROSA helps is by identifying women within communities like Winters who are considered high risk for breast cancer. Then they can get those considered high-risk earlier screenings and even genetic testings. Thriving Pink provides these genetic tests in collaboration with UC Davis Health. Rosa Gutierrez, a Population Health Coach at Winters Healthcare, explained how breast cancer hit closer to home for her. “We lost someone very close to us — like a cousin of mine — a couple of years ago to breast cancer. She was so young, she was 40,” Gutierrez said. “That kind of was an awakening for my family and we kind of all (...) made the effort to go get screenings and our genetic testing done.” Gutierrez has been volunteering and helping with Thriving Pink for a while now and started helping at a mammogram event. She notes that those who aren’t aware of the reality of breast cancer don’t always realize how important screenings can be. “I understand that sometimes patients may not know or may not know the power that education is or like, the power of screening and the importance of it,” Gutierrez said. “Sometimes just educating them on what they are being tested for. And also encouraging them to go get their screenings.” Thriving Pink prioritizes outreach in the local communities in a myriad of ways. Jodi Rubin, Chair of Thriving Pink’s Board of Directors, shared insight on working within Winters. “We do outreach in Winters and generally around breast cancer,” Rubin said. We (have) worked with some of the students at the high school. We did their capstone project on breast cancer. So you know, we do outreach in the community and we have a relationship with Winters.” One of the ways the two organizations have been working together is through a provision from Thriving Pink of their comfort bags. “Honestly, the moment when someone is diagnosed like you’re telling them for the first time that they have breast cancer, it’s big,” Gutierrez said. “It’s a big thing to take in. (...) There’s just so many emotions going through their mind in the moment and you show up with this cute little bag and there’s all these little nice resources in there, reminding them that they’re not alone.” Winters Healthcare uses Promotoras to reach the Hispanic community. Promotoras are community members trained in health care education who work to get the word out. Thriving Pink plans to support that with their grant and community assistance. One of the things the Promotoras can do is encourage early screenings. Additionally, they support those who are uninsured with resources to get medical care paid for. Rubin said they encourage women to get mammograms and act as a connector to get them tested. “We identify women who need mammograms, we can connect them either with mammogram clinics or with Every Woman Counts California,” Rubin said. “(It) has funding for mammograms for women. So we will try to identify people who have not been screened.” For Gutierrez, who ended up getting tested early — it was a big deal. “I remember being terrified to find out. I thought about that test forever,” Gutierrez said. I didn’t want to do it. But like, when I realized, how important it was for us to be educated, and yeah, education is power, right? It’s a big tool.” While the grant is new and Thriving Pink is working on the groundwork, they plan on continuing their mission to support those who have had or who are at risk for breast cancer. Gutierrez recommends any member of the community who is worried about breast cancer top come in and make an appointment at Winters Healthcare. “Feel free to ask questions, it doesn’t hurt really to get the information,” Gutierrez said. Gutierrez also notes that a lot of Winters Healthcare staff are bilingual and hopes that makes Spanish speakers more comfortable there. Winters Healthcare public hours are available online at wintershealth.org/contactus . “When you go into a facility and you see a familiar face, or you see someone who speaks your language, it helps,” Gutierrez said. “And it helps you feel more comfortable and like, you open up more, right? So that’s our hope with our patients that they see someone who speaks their language and we can help them navigate the resources.” Rubin said they can support those with breast cancer with a myriad of resources. “Our vision is that no one goes through breast cancer alone,” Rubin said. “We’re super committed to making sure that we are out and connected.” Some of the other resources Thriving Pink provides for those with or recovering from breast cancer are workshops, both in person and over Zoom as well as events and support groups. For more information, send an email to prosperosa@thrivingpink.org or info@thrivingpink.org . Previous Next

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< Back Breast Cancer Awareness 2022: Our pink team — Thriving Pink SPECIAL TO THE ENTERPRISE Oct 12, 2022 We invite you to join the Thriving Pink Team which is dedicated to helping breast cancer survivors thrive. Serving Yolo County, we provide a compassionate network of support and resources in partnership with the community. Our volunteers come from all different background — community leaders, business owners, health professionals — and those diagnosed with breast cancer. Thriving Pink is volunteer-driven and the leading nonprofit in Yolo County with this steadfast mission. Core programs include Mentoring Pink with support groups, health and wellness workshops and pink peer mentors. Granting Pink provides financial grants to help with immediate and essential needs. Partnering Pink partners with local businesses, organizations and individuals to further our mission and programs. Until there is a cure, we will continue to work together to make a difference in the lives of those that are battling this disease. “I am honored to serve as a strong advocate for this community,” said Joni Rubin, Chair of the Thriving Pink Board. “No one should go through breast cancer alone. It is so personally rewarding to serve as a Pink Peer to many, lead our outreach efforts and support our mentorship programs.” “Thriving Pink is a volunteer-driven organization,” said Leslie Hunter, Thriving Pink Executive Director. “We truly appreciate our dedicated board and committee members: Joni Rubin, Kelly Currywood, Denise Rose, Gayle Barry, Andrea Mayer, Dr. Alicia Silva, Martha Ozonoff, Katie Minke, Holly Davis Rodriguez, Rose Cholewinski, Linda Dunn, Sandy Walsh, Emma Hunter, Patti Hadrava, Lori Walters, Mara Lindsay, Emma Hunter, Sue Peri, Mary Yin Liu and many others. Several are breast cancer survivors who know first-hand how this diagnosis impacts the family and loved ones. ” A special thank you to our amazing community partners who sustain our mission and programs. Platinum Pink — Davis Firefighters Local 3494, Jim and Lucinda Childress, Harris and Mary Liu/Woodland McDonald’s and the George and Lena Valente Foundation. Hot Pink — Black Bear Diner Davis, Jeremy Brooks/Brooks Painting, JoAnn Stodden, Kathleen and Paul Hart, Michael and Mary Millie, Vandergriff Brent Family Fund, Zumbathon Team and in Memory of Adrienne Anderson. Bright Pink — Aggie Ace Hardware, Davis Ace Hardware, Guneet and Bubbly Bajwa, The Chan Family, Davis Enterprise, Kim Eichorn, Patty and Dave Krueger/Greiner Heating and Air, NorthBay Healthcare, Anthony and LaRease Profaci/Colavita, Robert Wiebe and Joni Rubin, Lori Schilling-Davis, Jim and Colleen Schneider, Sinor Mengali Group at Guild Mortgage, CC and Regina Yin/The Yin Ranch, In Memory of Cindy Ditler and In Memory of Ann Murray Paige. Many supporters give to honor friends, family members and loved ones. “I serve as a volunteer and donate to Thriving Pink because it is truly a local nonprofit organization which directly helps individuals and families impacted by this disease,” said Mara Lindsay. “I am also a breast cancer survivor/thriver, and it means so much to me to be able to help others through this difficult journey.” Board members, volunteers and supporters are also excited to share the announcement of the new Thriving Pink Office and Community Room, located on the first floor at 501 Second St. in Davis. The location features a kitchen, two interior office spaces, a spacious living room and reception area for community workshops and meetings, and a large TV for hybrid gatherings. The Pink Team is also planning to include a resource library and a therapist/counselor at the location who specializes in helping those impacted by breast cancer. “This is truly a passion project to honor the legacy of so many individuals and families who care about Thriving Pink’s mission and this wonderful community,” said Mary and Harris Liu, the new owners of the building. To join the Pink Team and support Thriving Pink’s programs and events, please visit www.thrivingpink.org or email info@thrivingpink.org . — Thriving Pink Board of Directors Previous Next