Kelowna: Hope For The Breast - CIBC Run for the Cure

Kelowna

Hope For The Breast

Every day, 70 Canadians will hear the words “you have breast cancer.” 

Our team started when three of us heard those words and then connected through our own diagnoses. Ranging in age from 33-43 we were all told we were 'too young' and not to worry about breast cancer. Turns out we weren't too young and we would all go through chemotherapy, surgery and radiation. Since then our team has grown. Friends, family, friends who have family members diagnosed with cancer have joined our cause. 

This year, we are proud to partner with Bust’n Loose, Kelowna’s breast cancer survivor dragon boat team. Bust’n Loose aims to raise awareness about breast cancer, support research initiatives and survivors all while having fun! Founded in 1998, Bust’n Loose have been carrying out this mission ever since. The few of us that were in Kelowna were excited to find out about the team and even more excited to join up and start paddling with them in 2021. Being around other survivors and thrivers is an amazing opportunity and we are honoured to have them join us this year for the run. 

Sadly, some of the people we met along the way are no longer with us as their cancer progressed. So we will keep fundraising and we will keep running. Running for a cure so the women and men diagnosed with stage four cancer can have a long future ahead of them and easier access to the medications and treatments they need.

Through the generosity of our supporters, in the last 3 years Hope for the Breast (formally Fake Eyelashes) has been able to raise over $20,000 for metastatic breast cancer research. By partnering with Bust’n Loose, we hope to meet (or exceed!) our goal of $7500 in 2024! Thank you so much for stopping by and your kind generosity. We invite you to join us at the Run for the Cure event in Kelowna or sign up in your home community on October 6, 2024! 

Did you know that just $100 could fund two hours of life-saving research in a world class laboratory? Your contribution could lead to the next breakthrough!

Together, we can change the future of breast cancer.

Thanks in advance for your support!

 

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Fundraising honour roll
Thank You to my Donors!
Alice Zaporosky
$45
Andrea's Dad 💗💗💗
$102
Angela Carolei
$90
Anonymous
Anonymous
$102
Anonymous
$102
Anonymous
Anonymous
$51
Barb Kirkland
$145
Brenda Naka
$45
Cathy Schwarz
Cheryl
$102
Coach
$51
D Skirda
$51
Debbie Hurda
$51
Diana Facciotti
$45
Donalie Banman
$102
Doris Tress
$102
Edith Chambers
$102
Gema Rodriguez Perez
$100
Happy Campbell
In memory of John "Jack" Foster
$100
Irma Stevens
$153
Irma Stevens
Janet Skubiak
$100
Janice Benoit
$102
Janice Kulhawe
$45
Joanne Lloyd
$102
John Simkins
$306
Jolene Funke
$102
Julia Cancela
$45
K. Walton
$50
Kara Aylard
Karin
$102
Karin Patterson
$100
Kathy Rozek
$20
Kim
$51
Laura
$50
Laurie Juda
Linda Groff
$100
Linda Sprangers
$153
Lori Pierson
$105
Lynn Russo
$45
Lynne Heidt
$153
Mark McKay
$100
Melanie Lorimer
$145
Michelle Tinling
$50
Mike and Shirley Willison
$51
Morgan and Colten
$255
Mr. Wendy McLeish
$150
Mrs. Cathy Holowaychuk
$153
Mrs. Christine Berry
$45
Mrs. Judy Cameron
$100
Mrs. Sue McKenzie
$50
Ms. Denice Evanishin
$51
Ms. Janice Benoit
$102
Ms. Laurie Horning
$50
Pat McPhee
$51
Patricia Cecconi
$51
Patricia Tinling
$204
Philippa Douglas
$45
Reeny
$20
Rich n AM
$51
Rose P
$50
Ruth
$50
Sally and Mac
$51
Sandy McKay
$100
Sara
$51
Sarah & Shawn
$125
Shannon & Nick
$55
Sheryl Witthoeft
$102
Steve Berry
$45
Wendy Arding
$51
Wendy Crawford
$102
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