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< Back Pink Gala celebrates grant recipients SPECIAL TO THE ENTERPRISE May 27, 2023 Courage, resilience and determination — all this is needed and more for a fight against cancer, a difficult journey which no one should go through alone. Every year, our amazing community comes together to honor that journey at the Thriving Pink Gala. Over 280 attendees and supporters lifted up and lit pink candles together at the beautiful Yin Ranch Estate to recognize the 26 grant awardees, and many other survivors and thrivers in our community. “Our hearts are filled with gratitude for our caring community which supports so many local women and their families,” said Thriving Pink Executive Director Leslie Hunter. All proceeds from the Gala that was held on May 5, 2023 directly benefit Granting Pink, a core Thriving Pink program which provides financial assistance for urgent and immediate needs. “A total of over $278,400 in critical individual grants have been provided since we started seven years ago” shared Granting Pink Chair Rose Cholewinski of SwimAmerica Davis. All recipients are from Yolo County and many are newly diagnosed women referred to Thriving Pink by local medical doctors and nurses. In addition to the much needed financial assistance, Thriving Pink is dedicated to providing a compassionate network of resources ranging from Pink Peers and mentors, to support groups and professionally facilitated educational workshops. Many grant awardees who came to the Gala event were overwhelmed with the incredible love and support from our community. “I work two part-time jobs to support my family. When you see me, please know that you see my faith, my family, my two daughters, and this amazing community. I was 27 years old when I was diagnosed and went through a double mastectomy and treatment. This means so much to me,” shared Maria Del Rio, a grant awardee. Many Local Pink Heroes were recognized as Community Service Awardees and partners at the Pink Gala including Linda Dunn of Bloom Again, the George & Lena Valente Foundation, Dr. Claudia DeYoung of Kaiser Permanente, Tana Toll, RN at Dignity Health, Dr. Alicia Silva of Sutter Hospital, and Yolo County Supervisor Jim Provenza. Health care partners from Sutter Health, Kaiser, Dignity Health, Northbay Health and CommuniCare also joined the special event. A special presentation also recognized Davis Firefighters Local 3494 for their unwavering commitment as Platinum Pink partners of Thriving Pink. “We have been with Thriving Pink from the beginning and it is amazing to see this volunteer driven organization grow over the years. The Pink Team is really making a positive difference for so many and we’re so honored to be part of it,” shared Emily Lo, Davis Fire Department Battalion Chief/Local 3494. A special thank you to our dedicated event committee who made this night so special, including Emma Hunter, our Gala Chair/Co-MC, and Krysten Cholewinski, our Co-MC. The special occasion was made even more beautiful by Kelly Currywood of Circle Z Farms who provided the floral centerpieces as gifts for the awardees. This Gala event’s incredible success, thanks to our generous donors, partners, volunteers, and supporters, has raised over half of the annual amount needed to replenish our Granting Pink Fund. All donations directly help those in Yolo County impacted by breast cancer. To give or donate to Thriving Pink, visit www.thrivingpink.org . Thank you to all our wonderful community partners and sponsors: Pink Gala Presenting Sponsors: Kaiser Permanente Napa/Solano, Dignity Health, Jim & Lucinda Childress, Woodland McDonald’s, Yin Ranch Pink Gala Table Sponsors: Sutter Health, Gayle & Stan Barry, Mary & Harris Liu, SwimAmerica Davis, Mara & Dennis Lindsay, Perfect Union, Brooks Painting, Robert Wiebe & Joni Rubin, James Anderson, FIT House, CC & Regina Yin, Jim & Lori Schilling-Davis, Yolo County Supervisor Lucas Frerichs & Stacie Frerichs, Kaiser South Sacramento. Platinum Pink Partners: Davis Firefighters Local 3494, Woodland McDonald’s, The George and Lena Valente Foundation, In Memory of Ann Murray Paige Hot Pink Partners: Black Bear Diner Davis, Blue Sea Resources Inc & Celeste Hanagan, Cancer Champions, Coleman Fung, JoAnn Stodden, Jim & Lucinda Childress, Brooks Painting & Jeremy Brooks, Kathleen & Paul Hart, Michael & Mary Miller, Vandergriff Brent Family Fund, Zumbathon Team, In Memory of Adrienne Anderson, ARP Mini Grant Yolo County, Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health Bright Pink Partners: Guneet & Bubbly Bajwa, MD, Davis Ace Hardware & Aggie Ace Hardware, Davis Enterprise, Kim Eichorn, Patty & Dave Krueger/Greiner Heating & Air, Jim & Colleen Schneider, NorthBay Health Care, Robert Wiebe & Joni Rubin, SwimAmerica Davis, Lori Schilling-Davis & James Davis, Woodland Sunrise Rotary, Lleyton Yang, Katie and Bryan Bolich, Bobtail Apparel, ACEs Aware Mini Grant, Sutter Health, Davis Food Co-Op, In Memory of Cindy Ditler (partial listing). —Submitted by the Thriving Pink board of directors. 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Active Treatment Thrivers' Circle The Active Treatment Thrivers’ Circle is an emotional support circle for Thrivers from the time of diagnosis through active treatment (i.e. surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy). It provides a safe and supportive place for those in this phase of their breast cancer journey to make meaningful connections with others walking a similar path. Having a circle of support and reassurance that you are not alone can make a big difference on the journey. Learning coping skills, sharing stories, and listening to and learning from others provides many benefits including supporting one’s sense of well-being. View/Download Flyer Thank you to Dignity Health for their generous support and partnership to make this program possible. Meeting Information When: 1st Wednesday of each month 7:00 – 8:00 pm 2026 dates: January 7 February 4 March 4 April 1 May 6 June 3 July 1 August 5 September 2 October 7 November 4 December 2 Where: On Zoom The Zoom link will be provided upon registration and emailed prior to each meeting. Facilitator: Eva Lukas, PsyD, LMFT Oncology Care Navigator for Dignity Health REGISTER HERE

< 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

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.

Scrip Program—Help Thriving Pink thrive as you shop at Nugget Market or Food For Less. Nugget Market offers a wonderful program that gives a percentage of your grocery purchases to Thriving Pink. It’s an easy enrollment process and there is no charge for participating. Farm Fresh To You Fundraiser We are proud to partner with Farm Fresh To You to offer you a unique and convenient way to eat healthfully! With each delivery of fresh, organic produce and natural grocery items you receive, Thriving Pink will earn 10% back when you add promo code PINK to your account. For new subscribers: Get 20% off your first 5 deliveries when you enter the promo code THRIVINGP (see more details in the below flyer). You can also add the promo code PINK to donate 10% of the proceeds from your subscription purchases to Thriving Pink. For current subscribers: Help out Thriving Pink earn 10% back from your subscription purchases by adding the promo code PINK to your account! We thank you for your support!

Chris Thriving Warrior I’m a mother, wife, friend, and a nurse who goes to Zumba to dance and de-stress. I happened to meet Mary Liu, the founder of Thriving Pink, at a Zumbathon benefitting the organization. So when a routine mammogram in January 2019 revealed a lump, she was the first person I reached out to. The breast cancer diagnosis truly made my life “messy”. I had five surgeries in 2021 and 2022. I believe early detection saved my life. “I never thought I would be a recipient of Thriving Pink’s resources,” says Chris. The non-profit organization has allowed me to meet many warriors and thrivers. I join everyone on the monthly Saturday morning walks and connect via Zoom to the Monday workshops. I have learned more about breast cancer life through the Pink Speaker series as well as meditation, mindfulness, Yoga, Reiki, seasons of survivorship, worldwide clinical trials and so much more. My favorite part of the workshops is the “check-ins” at the end where the simple “how are you doing” goes a long way. In addition to the medical plan I have with my team of doctors and medical personnel, I now also have a healing plan. This story and photo was developed in partnership with @KLJ Studios in Woodland.

Granting Pink—We provide financial grants to help the Yolo County breast cancer community with immediate and direct needs. Until there is a cure, we are committed to our mission to help others throughout their breast cancer journey. Granting Pink We provide financial grants to help the Yolo County breast cancer community with essential needs. Until there is a cure, we are committed to our mission to help others throughout their breast cancer journey. Grant Eligibility: Anyone diagnosed with breast cancer who lives in Yolo County and has not received a prior grant from Thriving Pink can apply. You can also nominate someone diagnosed with breast cancer by applying on their behalf. Funding and Criteria: A Granting Pink Committee evaluates eligible applications based on diagnosis and treatment plan, financial need, and other special circumstances. Since 2017, Thriving Pink has awarded over $350,000 in individual grants to 259 local breast cancer survivors, giving recipients the freedom to use funds as they need most, from medical care and prescriptions to rent, groceries, or transportation. Applications Available Starting Applications Due By Applicants Notified of Status Grants Awarded at Granting Pink Weekend Grant Recipients Invited to Attend Gala September 1, 2025 January 31, 2026 February 19, 2026 March 7 & 8, 2026 April 17, 2026 (Gala Event) To apply to Granting Pink for the 2026 cycle, fill out an online application via Google Forms or download a PDF version of the form (both linked below). More detailed instructions can be found in the application. Granting Pink Applications are now Closed for the 2026 Cycle Please contact us with any questions. Need Immediate Assistance? Our Pink Petals Program provides financial support for small, immediate needs to Yolo County residents who are newly diagnosed with breast cancer or are in active treatment (surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy) and have not previously received a grant from the Pink Petals or Granting Pink programs. Up to $150 in the form of a gift card(s) may be received. Limited funds are available each year. For more information, please contact us . Thank you! Investing in the health and well-being of our community benefits us all. We could not accomplish our goal of supporting local breast cancer survivors (thrivers) without the support, involvement, and amazing dedication of our program chairs, board members, donors, volunteers, and community partners.

< 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 Cholewinski is the 2024 Davis Citizen of the Year Rebecca Wasik Dec 28, 2024 Rose Cholewinski is known for her involvement in an array of organizations and projects in the Davis community. Her hard work and dedication is why she has been named the 2024 Davis Citizen of the Year. The Citizen of the Year Award is an annual award given to a Davis resident that has exemplified outstanding service to the community over time. “I have been around Davis for a bit, since 1978, and have been fortunate to know many of the tireless volunteers that make Davis the community it is,” said Cholewinski’s nominator Chuck Cunningham. “Rose is definitely one of those special individuals that is deserving of Citizen of the Year.” You may recognize Cholewinski from a number of different community organizations - the most likely being Swim America Swim School, which she owns. Cholewinski has over 25 years of teaching and coaching experience and founded the AquaStarz synchronized swimming team. The Davis AquaStarz were established in 1999. The AquaStarz Founder’s Award is given each year through donations to an individual who has demonstrated hard work and determination through commitment, fun, teamwork and a positive, upbeat attitude. Recently, Cholewinski and her Swim America staff provided a free, eight-week course of swim lessons for young children in the Knight’s Landing community as a way to help the kids learn life saving skills. In 2022, the United States Swim School Association honored Cholewinski for her work in the local community and nationally with the United States Swim School Association Humanitarian Award. According to the organization’s website, “This award is given periodically and seeks to recognize members of the U.S. Swim School Association who have provided outstanding service to others, demonstrating empathy, selflessness and commitment. The Humanitarian Award seeks to encourage good works among the members of the U.S. Swim School Association, particularly good works that impact children, learning to swim, safety, community and families.” Thriving Pink Cholewinski makes an impact out of the water too. She is a founding board member of local nonprofit Thriving Pink and has served as the Granting Pink Chair since 2017. According to Thriving Pink Executive Director Leslie Hunter, Cholewinski’s leadership has allowed the organization to partner with local businesses and her efforts to raise funds to support newly diagnosed patients have been invaluable. At the eighth annual Pink Gala, Cholewinski was honored with the 2024 Community Service Award for her work. Under her coordination, over $300,000 in individual financial grants have been awarded over the past eight years to support breast cancer patients. “Rose's compassion drives her to be successful as a nonprofit volunteer, always showing up with positivity to lead others,” remarked Hunter. Citizens Who Care/YoloCares As a Citizens Who Care board member, Cholewinski helped oversee its 2018 merger with YoloCares, a local nonprofit hospice organization. Cholewinski continues to be a board member with YoloCares, advocating for respite care for family caregivers. “Rose is a valuable member of our Board of Directors, offering strategic planning insights and remaining an advocate for the caregiver support component of YoloCares,” said YoloCares CEO Craig Dresang. Sunrise Rotary/Natalie’s Corner For many years, Cholewinski has been an active member of the Davis Sunrise Rotary, serving as president in 2018 and 2019. In 2023 and 2024, she organized a “Touch a Truck” event for kids and their families, benefitting the Officer Natalie Corona Memorial (Natalie’s Corner) and Make it Happen Yolo, which provides underserved transition age youth (generally between ages 18 and 24) in Yolo County who are transitioning into independent living situations with furniture, household goods and resources to furnish their first home. Alongside the City of Davis, the Davis Joint Unified School District and the National Touch a Truck Organization, Cholewinski worked with public agencies, contractors, farmers and more to assemble a wide variety of trucks, tractors, backhoes, garbage trucks and more for kids to climb, blow horns and have fun exploring. Through sponsorships and gate receipts, in conjunction with the Davis Sunrise Rotary, $70,000 was donated to Natalie’s Corner and $15,000 to Make it Happen. “Rose embraced Touch A Truck with enthusiasm, involving many members of our club,” stated 2023-2024 Davis Sunrise Rotary President Brodie Hamilton. “We were pleased to be able to contribute in a meaningful way to two very worthy local causes.” Chamber of Commerce In addition to her many other endeavors, Cholewinski has also served on the Davis Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, including a time as president in 2016. "I am deeply honored and humbled to be selected as the Citizen of the Year," Cholewinski told The Enterprise. "I have loved this community since I moved here in 1987 and my plan is to keep serving in a variety of ways while always giving my attention to water safety as my number one focus. This community has always been a source of inspiration, challenge, energy, success, warmth and kindness. I am grateful for the opportunity to give back to our community in meaningful ways. Thank you to everyone, all those who have been part of the SwimAmerica team, past and present, and to all the committees and Boards of Directors with whom I have served. It’s been a meaningful journey and I’m not finished…yet." 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

< Back Local Surgeon to Lead Free Workshop on Breast Cancer Prevention and Action Oct 20, 2025 Board Director Dr. Alicia Silva to share latest statistics and actionable prevention strategies DAVIS, CA – October 20, 2025 – In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Thriving Pink will host a free virtual workshop presented by Alicia Silva, MD, FACS, on Monday, October 27, 2025, from 7:00-8:00 PM. The presentation, titled "Beyond the Pink Ribbon: Breast Cancer Facts, Prevention & Community Action," will cover the latest breast cancer statistics, practical prevention tips, and actionable ways community members can support breast cancer survivors and prevention efforts. Dr. Silva is a local board-certified general surgeon that specializes in breast surgery at Sutter Health in Davis and Board Director with Thriving Pink. She has previously presented educational talks on breast cancer for the Ventanilla de Salud at the Mexican Consulate in Sacramento. "Breast Cancer Awareness Month is about more than wearing pink—it's about empowering our community with knowledge and tools to make a real impact," said Leslie Hunter, Executive Director of Thriving Pink. "Dr. Silva's expertise as both a surgeon and a leader in our organization makes her uniquely qualified to help people understand not just the facts, but how we can all take meaningful action." The workshop will provide attendees with evidence-based information about reducing breast cancer risk and concrete ways to support the breast cancer community in Yolo County. Participants will leave with practical steps they can take to make a difference in breast cancer support and prevention efforts. This free virtual event is open to the public and is part of Thriving Pink's PINKtober recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There are many events and activities throughout the month designed to raise awareness, provide education, and build community support for those impacted by breast cancer. Event Details: When: Monday, October 27, 2025, 7:00-8:00 PM Where: Virtual via Zoom Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87917038340 For more information, visit www.thrivingpink.org or email info@thrivingpink.org . About Thriving Pink Thriving Pink is a volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and Yolo County's leading resource supporting the local breast cancer community. Programs include Granting Pink financial assistance, Thrivers' Circles support groups, and ProspeROSA, offering culturally relevant services in Spanish. Tax ID #81 -2972130. Previous Next