IN THE PINK September 28, 2010

“In the Pink”

 Lovegrove creates art to benefit National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and partners with “Partners for Breast Cancer Care” of Lee County

Each year in October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Leoma Lovegrove surrounds herself with hot pink paint. This year, at her new location in Sanibel  Lovegrove will create a Pink Rock Garden to memorialize those who have succumbed to breast cancer. She will also stock her signature coconut postcards, painted with slogans of encouragement to be mailed to those who are undergoing treatment or slogans (I.e. nuts to cancer) of congratulations for survivors of breast cancer. The coconuts are free to anyone currently undergoing treatment. Otherwise, they sell for ten dollars with proceeds going to the cause.
Other items for sale are  pink wall signs made from recycled materials, and sets of note cards that include artwork contributed by past visitors to the gallery. In addition to all that….she has created miniatures canvases with a number on them and swarorski crystals to represent the number of survival years. A creative way to celebrate the survivor’s success of being cancer free. She has also painted a pink chair with the lyrics “Pink” from Aerosmith. The chair has been posted on Lovegrove’s face book and has a price tag of $20,000 . 100% will go to PFBCC because they are so low on funds. Lovegrove is hoping for a celebrity to purchase the chair.

All proceeds benefit PARTNERS FOR BREAST CANCER CARE of Lee Co. They are really hurting for money and a wonderful organization.
You can contact Janet Darnell at 454-8583 and their website is
http://www.PfBCC.org/

Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens
(opening October 9th)
1101 Periwinkle Way
Sanibel, FL  33957

PINK FIRETRUCKS AT COCONUT POINT MALL September 27, 2010

HERE COME THE DERBY GIRLS! September 17, 2010

CHARITY FOOTBALL GAME FOR SUSAN G. KOMEN April 21, 2010

Medics of Lee County (Team Siren) against the Lee County Sherriff’s Office Charity football game for the Medics of Lee County (Team Siren) against the Lee County Sherriff’s Office, and this event is strictly volunteer only and 100% of proceeds and donations go towards the Susan G. Komen foundation to support breast cancer awareness. The football game is on Saturday, April 24th. Kickoff is at 3pm, gates open at 2:30pm. Tickets are available at the door. It’s $4 for everyone 10 and up, and kids under 10 are free. There will be food and kid friendly entertainment, even a half time show. The game will be at South Fort Myers High School, the address is 14020 Plantation Rd, Fort Myers for more contact 239-425-7319 Fred Jackson LCEMS

‘DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES’ STAR JAMES DENTON TO HOST LEE MEMORIAL EVENT March 1, 2010

 

The Lee Memorial Health System Foundation announces that star of ABC television’s “Desperate Housewives” James Denton will make a very special appearance in Southwest Florida on Saturday, March 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at The Club at Renaissance located at 12915 Renaissance Way in Fort Myers.

Denton, who plays the character of Mike Delfino on the highly popular show, lost his mother to breast cancer and is committed to raising awareness and funds for cancer programs.  Denton has local ties to Southwest Florida and is lending his fundraising support to programs and treatments at Lee Memorial Health System’s Regional Cancer Center.

Denton will host the exclusive benefit at the clubhouse of the upscale community of Renaissance to help raise awareness and funds for low-income and indigent women’s cancer care here in Southwest Florida.

Tickets are $200 per person and include meet and greet with James Denton, gourmet buffet dinner, cocktails and dancing to Ernie Cantu & The Bunche Band.  Live and silent auctions will include a luxury trip to Napa Valley to stay at the Tuscan-inspired Villagio Inn & Spa and enjoy dinner at famed “Redd”, show-stopping jewelry from the Judith Ripka collection, items from high-fashion retailers including Saks Fifth Avenue, Mallie Montgomery and Coach.  Also included will be a gourmet chocolate-making class and autographed memorabilia from some of the biggest stars in sports and entertainment.

For reservations, please call the Lee Memorial Health System Foundation office at 239-985-3550.

February 24, 2010

DINNER WITH DON SHULA October 29, 2009

FAMED COACH DON SHULA TO HEADLINE LEE MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM FUNDRAISER

LOCAL INDIGENT WOMEN’S CANCER CARE TO BENEFIT

The Lee Memorial Health System Foundation will host an exclusive reception and dinner with legendary coach and mentor Don Shula on Thursday, Nov. 12 at Shula’s Steak House in Naples. 

The “Evening with Don Shula” will include cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and full gourmet dinner with wine pairings.  Naples Mayor Bill Barnett has partnered with the Lee Memorial Health System Foundation on the event and will serve as the evening’s Master of Ceremonies. 

Don Shula, an iconic NFL figure, lost his wife to breast cancer and works extensively through his own foundation to raise funds for the cause.  Shula rarely makes personal appearances on behalf of other charities, but was very moved by the care low-income and indigent women are receiving at Lee Memorial Health System’s Regional Cancer Center in Fort Myers.  Coach Shula will greet guests, sign autographs and will speak at the event delivering an “Everyone’s A Coach” motivational speech.  The speech will discuss applying winning sports strategies to the corporate world and our personal lives.  Coach Shula will also take questions from the audience on the state of the NFL today and his history-making 1972 “Perfect Season” with the Miami Dolphins. 

Silent and live auctions will include hand-signed memorabilia from some of the greatest heroes in sports including Tiger Woods, Tom Brady, Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Dan Marino, Johnny Unitas and Jason Taylor.  Guests will also have the opportunity to bid on a hand-signed guitar from all of the members of The Rolling Stones, original works of art by Darryl Pottorf and the opportunity to attend the 2010 Masters at Augusta and the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada. 

“We are honored to have Coach Shula headline this truly special evening to benefit women who are battling cancer in our community and are in need of care,” said V.P. Oncology and Chief Foundation Officer Sharon MacDonald.  Added, Jeannie Cummings, Director of Development, Lee Memorial Health System Foundation, “Coach Shula is a hero to generations of sports fans, we are truly grateful for his willingness to help raise awareness of the many women who, without our safety-net Health System’s programs, would not have anywhere to go to receive life-saving care. We hope the community will stand with us in our quest to deliver excellence in medical care to all those in need.” 

The event is being held on Thursday, Nov. 12 from 6-9 p.m at Shula’s Steak House in Naples.  Tickets are $500 per person.  Sponsors of the event are Mercedes-Benz of Naples, who will showcase a selection of their 2010 models, and Florida Gynecologic Oncology.

Seating is limited and reservations can be made by calling 239.985.3550.

Saks Fifth Avenue’s “Key to The Cure” October 13, 2009

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE KEY TO THE CURE KICK-OFF TO TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15th

The Lee Memorial Health System Foundation and Saks Fifth Avenue at The Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers will host the annual “Key to the Cure” weekend beginning this Thursday, October 15, with a special evening kick-off from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

The kick-off evening on Oct. 15 will include refreshments and light hors d’oeuvres, entertainment and a spectacular showcase of the latest in fall and holiday fashions.  The annual Humanitarian Awards will also be presented to members of our community who have made an outstanding commitment to the fight against cancer.  Guests at the event will have the opportunity to purchase balloons as a charitable donation and cash the balloons in for prizes ranging from designer handbags and shoes, fine fragrance and beauty products, spa treatments, trips and travel and gift certificates to some of the area’s finest restaurants and retailers. 

The weekend continues as 2% of all sales from October 15-October 18 at Saks Fifth Avenue at The Bell Tower Shops will be donated to local women’s cancer programs.  All net proceeds from the Key to the Cure kick-off celebration and the percentage of weekend sales will be directed toward women’s oncology programs and treatments at Lee Memorial Health System’s Regional Cancer Center. 

Admission to Saks Fifth Avenue’s “Key to The Cure” kick-off celebration is free of charge and the refreshments and hors d’oeuvres are complimentary.  Call the Lee Memorial Health System Foundation office at 239.985.3550 for more information.

PINK TIE BLUES October 6, 2009

LEE MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION TO HOST

INAUGURAL “PINK TIE BLUES” EVENT ON OCTOBER 18

LOCAL CANCER PROGRAMS TO BENEFIT

Lee Memorial Health System Foundation announces that the Pink Tie Blues Event, with Honorary Chair Sunny Lubner, will take place on Sunday, Oct. 18 from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center located at 2301 First Street in Fort Myers.

The Bunch, featuring Ernie Cantu, will provide entertainment and culinary delights will be provided by Lee Roy Selmon’s and Irresistible Confections. Total Wines will provide the evening’s cocktails. 

Local celebrities and artists have created personalized “pink ties” which will be up for bid in the evening’s silent auction. The event will champion women’s cancer care at Lee Memorial Health System’s Regional Cancer Center. 

Tickets are $75 per person and include a $25 Red Salon gift certificate with each ticket purchased. 

To purchase tickets to the Pink Tie Blues Event, please call the Lee Memorial Health System Foundation office at 239.985-3550.

TREK WOMEN BREAST CANCER AWARENESS RIDE September 30, 2009

 

The ride is Saturday October 10^th 10am starting from Paradise bicycles : 4391 Colonial blvd. Ft Myers

Cost is $25, with all the money going to the The Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Looking for 50 riders for a great cause

Information and registration: on the web at www.paradisebicycle.net

This is a ride, not a race: which will be a choice of either 10 or 25 miles routes on safe roads, led by the store team

You can register on line or at the store on the day of the ride.  For additional information, you can call 239-939-0511