N EWSLETTER
www.womensupportingwomen.org
O CTOBER 2011
This
fall, when
you see geese
heading south for
the winter, flying along
in V formation, you might
consider what science has discovered as to why they fly that way:
as each bird flaps its wings, it creates an
Sue Revelle
uplift for the bird immediately following. By
Executive Director
flying in V formation the whole flock adds at least
71% greater flying range than if each bird flew on its own.
When
a goose falls
out of formation,
it suddenly feels the drag
and resistance of trying to go it alone
and quickly gets back into formation to take
advantage of the lifting power of the bird in front.
When
the head goose
gets tired, it rotates back
in the wing and another goose flies point.
Women
Supporting
Women
2011 - 2012
Board of
Directors
Penny Bradford
(President)
Tina Nichols
(Secretary)
Brenda Hearn
(Treasurer)
Sue Revelle
(Executive Director)
Dean Coffelt
Geese
honk from behind to
encourage those up front to keep up their speed.
Keisha Evans
Finally,
and this is important,
when a goose gets sick, or is
wounded by gunshots and falls out
of formation, two other geese fall out with that
goose and follow it down to lend help and protection.
They stay with the fallen goose until it is able to fly, or until it dies. Only
then do they launch out on their own, or with another formation to catch up with their group.
Judy Herman
“Life expectancy would grow by
leaps and bounds if green
vegetables smelled as good as
bacon. “
~ Doug Larson
May you surround yourself with those who have the
sense of a goose… and stand by you like that.
Have a great month!
- Sue
Janis Foley
Karen Lemon
Cindy Lunsford
Nancy Marasco
Billye Sarbanes
Ann Taylor
Dick VanGelder
MEDICAL NEWS
Test Could Detect Breast Cancers Earlier in
Young, High-Risk African-American Women
Certain cancer signaling pathways that are activated in aggressive
cancer can be detected very early, even in precancerous cells,
among young African-American women at high risk for breast
cancer. This may allow for earlier detection and prevention of
cancer.
she said. "It becomes their primary source of energy and that
allows the cancer cells to grow rapidly."
Although the Warburg effect is normally assumed to be a late
event in breast cancer, previous research indicated that this
process occurs early, even during cancer initiation, in high-risk
African-American women. Because this process is occurring
earlier, the researchers theorized that they could test for it in
young African-American women as a method of breast cancer
prevention.
However, the early activation of these pathways, which are
linked to how the body's cells consume and break down sugar,
also raise the concern that certain conditions such as gestational
diabetes and prediabetes, where the body produces more sugar,
might stimulate precancerous cells promoting a conversion into
cancerous cells.
Seewaldt and colleagues looked at two independent groups of 39
and 38 high-risk premenopausal African-American women. High
-risk women were normally those women who had mothers or
sisters who died from breast cancer at an early age, according to
Seewaldt.
Victoria L. Seewaldt, M.D., presented these study results at the
Fourth AACR Conference on The Science of Cancer Health
Disparities, held Sept. 18-21, 2011, in Washington, D.C.
"We see a lot of very aggressive triple-negative breast cancers
among young African-American women and a very high death
rate, with only 14 percent alive at five years," explained
Seewaldt, professor of medicine and co-director of the breast and
ovarian cancer program at Duke University in Durham, N.C.
"We wanted to figure out why this was occurring among these
women."
"We found that in a high proportion of high-risk AfricanAmerican women these precancerous cells were taking in a high
amount of glucose, and they also had activation of insulin
signaling," she said. "In these women, we would worry that if
they developed gestational diabetes that the condition could
really stimulate precancerous cells."
Luckily, conditions like obesity and gestational diabetes can be
avoided or treated, said Seewaldt.
It was already known that aggressive cancer cells actively
consume glucose and produce lactic acid, even in the presence of
adequate oxygen. Seewaldt and colleagues said this shift toward
lactate production is called the Warburg effect.
"Exercise, weight loss and the diabetes drug metformin provide
important opportunities for preventing aggressive breast cancer
in African-American women. These are things where a
community approach could really make a difference," she said.
"One of the hallmarks of really aggressive cancers is that they
start taking sugar, breaking it down and turning it into energy,"
Source: ScienceDaily.com
Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Service at The Richard A. Henson
Cancer Institute at Peninsula Regional Medical Center
In addition to full breast diagnostic services, The Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute at Peninsula Regional Medical Center is pleased
to now offer a Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Service. This service is available by referral and will be conducted weekly, every
Thursday, on the second floor of the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute.
The ideal patient would be a new patient, 35 years of age or older, who is seeking a second opinion. Such issues as breast conservation
versus mastectomy, questions regarding timing of reconstruction, breast cancer with a high risk for mutation or actual mutation,
multiple treatment or prevention options and clinical trial availability will be discussed.
Patients who are referred will be seen by our Multidisciplinary Team: breast surgeon, radiation oncologist, medical oncologist and
reconstructive surgeon.
If you are in need of in this service, please request a referral from your physician or have them call our Breast
Navigators at the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute to set up an appointment at 410-912-5662.
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NUTRITIONAL UPDATE
Spicing Up Broccoli Boosts Its Cancer-Fighting Power
Teaming fresh broccoli with a spicy food that contains the enzyme
myrosinase significantly enhances each food's individual cancer-fighting
power and ensures that absorption takes place in the upper part of the
digestive system where you'll get the maximum health benefit, suggests a
new University of Illinois study.
Spicy Broccoli
"To get this effect, spice up your broccoli with broccoli sprouts, mustard,
horseradish, or wasabi. The spicier, the better; that means it's being
effective," said Elizabeth Jeffery, a U of I professor of nutrition.
In the study, when fresh broccoli sprouts were eaten with broccoli powder,
the scientists were able to measure bioactive compounds in the blood 30
minutes later. When these peaked at three hours, they were much higher
when the foods were eaten together than when either was eaten alone.
Urine samples corroborated the blood results, said Jenna Cramer, lead
author of the study.
It's no secret that many people cook the benefits right out of broccoli
instead of steaming it lightly for two to four minutes to protect its healthful
properties, she said.
"However, this study shows that even if broccoli is overcooked, you can
still boost its benefits by pairing it with another food that contains
myrosinase," she said.
Myrosinase is the enzyme necessary to form sulforaphane, the vegetable's
cancer-preventive component, co-author Margarita Teran-Garcia
explained.
Note what happened with the fresh broccoli sprouts and broccoli powder
eaten in this experiment. The powder doesn't contain myrosinase, but it
does contain the precursor to the anti-cancer agent sulforaphane. Eaten
together, the sprouts were able to lend their myrosinase to the powder. As
predicted, both foods produced sulforaphane and provided greater anticancer benefit, Jeffery said.
Other foods that will boost broccoli's benefits if they are paired together
include radishes, cabbage, arugula, watercress, and Brussels sprouts.
"Here's another benefit of protecting and enhancing the myrosinase in your
foods," Jeffery said. "If myrosinase is present, sulforaphane is released in
the ilium, the first part of your digestive system. Absorption happens well
and quickly there, which is why we saw bioactivity in 30 minutes."
An earlier Jeffery study showed that microbiota are capable of releasing
sulforaphane in the lower gut, but absorption happens more slowly in the
colon than in the upper intestine, she said.
Scientists say that as little as three to five servings of broccoli a week
provide a cancer-protective benefit.
"But it pays to spice it up for added benefits and find ways to make it
appealing so you don't mind eating it if you're not a broccoli fan. I add fresh
broccoli sprouts to sandwiches and add them as one of my pizza toppings
after the pie is out of the oven," Cramer said.
Source: MedicalNewsToday.com
Prep Time:
Cook Time:
Ready In:
5 min
5 min
10 min
Ingredients:
2 cups fresh or 1 (16 ounce) package
frozen broccoli, thawed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
flakes, or preferred spice
salt, to taste
Directions:
1. Rinse and pat dry the broccoli.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over
medium heat, add the crushed red
pepper and heat 1 minute. Cook and
stir the broccoli in the skillet until it
begins to get crispy, 5 to 7 minutes.
Season with salt to serve.
Calories:
Total Fat:
Cholesterol:
61
3.8 g
0 mg
Source: AllRecipes.com
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COMPLEMENTARY CARE
Part of a two-part series, below is information on some of the more popular complementary therapies
available and some important notes regarding them:
Acupuncture
Phytoestrogens
Phytoestrogens are natural oestrogens derived from plants such
as cereals and beans that mimic the effect of oestrogen on the
body. They can be taken in supplement form too.
It is still unclear exactly what effect phytoestrogens have on
breast cells and breast cancer, and because of this it is important
to talk to your specialist or dietitian before changing to a
phytoestrogen-rich diet.
Fine needles are inserted into pressure points in different
parts of the body.
It works on the principle that energy circulates through the
body via channels called meridians, and when blocked we
become unwell. Acupuncture aims to redress the balance.
It is said to relieve pain or inflammation, nausea and vomiting
caused by chemotherapy, and improve mood.
May also be used to treat menopausal symptoms such as hot
flushes.
Herbal Medicine
Warning: acupuncture needles should not be placed
in your arm or surrounding body area if you have had
lymph gland surgery.
Using herbs to promote healing and wellbeing.
Practitioners look at the whole person, including medical
history, lifestyle and symptoms.
Given in different forms such as tea, tincture or capsules.
In the UK the most commonly practised type of herbal
medicine is Chinese herbalism, based on the yin and yang
principle of balancing opposing forces.
Aromatherapy
Uses aromatic essential oils obtained from plants to treat
various problems.
Each oil has different properties and can be used for massage,
added to the bath, or used inhaled from a burner.
Oils can be used on their own or mixed.
Massage oils are diluted into a base and only administered by
a qualified therapist.
Aromatherapy oils can help with the side effects of
chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Warning: some herbs, extracts and supplements can
interfere with conventional treatments. For example,
St John's wort and ginseng should not be taken with
tamoxifen as it may reduce its effectiveness. It is
essential to speak to your specialist or breast care
nurse before taking herbal remedies.
Healing
Warning: essential oils are very powerful so consult a
trained aromatherapist before use. Remember to
mention your medication and ensure massage is
avoided on any areas being treated with radiotherapy.
Channels energy to the whole body and to particular areas
that need healing.
Hands are used to transmit energy, generally without
touching, while you remain fully clothed.
Healing can help you to relax and encourage positive
thoughts about your condition to aid your recovery.
Diet and Nutrition
There is no scientific evidence to suggest that any diet can
prevent cancer or cure it. However, you may find that changing
your diet is a positive step to improve your overall health in the
long term.
Source: BreastCancerCare.org.uk
Be sure to check out next month’s issue for more information on complementary care options.
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SURVIVOR STORY
Gwen Whaley Watson
In Feb of 2005, my husband and I moved back to Salisbury. We
were only back in Salisbury for a few months before I found a
lump in my breast. I was extremely scared and kept checking
myself. Eventually I got myself together and called my doctor,
Dr. Candy Burns, who referred me to Dr. Lischick. During my
appointment with him, he told me that my lump was the size of a
grapefruit. He also told me that I would be fine, if I did everything
he told me to do.
Initially I was not going to tell anyone that I had breast cancer, but
eventually I did. I wasn’t scared when I had my mastectomy since
I had my children and sister with me. Everyone would always ask
me how I was doing. I would say I was fine and make a joke that I
only have what I would call “The Big C.” Everyone would always
think I was crazy for joking about having breast cancer. I would
just tell them that there was no need to cry about it, because I
already prayed. And something said to me, you shall live on - not
die. I know it was God.
My son David helped me a lot when I was going through chemo
and radiation. He left his job in Baltimore and moved back to
Salisbury to help take care of me. He would drive me to all my
appointments. My other son Dwight came back to Salisbury from
Hawaii to be with me for a little while, and my daughter Shaunte
would always come over to check on me. My step-son Jermaine
cut my hair so I would not cry anymore about my hair coming
out. My Pastor Thomas would always say, “You can not keep a
good woman down.” I had a lot of great supporters in my life
when I had cancer.
UNSUNG HEROES
I want to thank my two sons David and Dwight, my daughter
Shaunte, my step-son Jermaine, Dr. Candy Burns, Dr.
Lischick, Pastor Thomas and Women Supporting Women. I
would not have made it without the support from all of you. I
am a survivor of 6 years! Now I volunteer at Women
Supporting Women. They are really good and caring people.
For anyone with cancer: keep your faith in Jesus and stay strong.
Cambridge
Sue Todd, Facilitator
October 25
Survivor Meeting
“Osteoporosis after Breast Cancer”
Christ Episcopal Church
6:30 PM
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MEETINGS AND EVENTS
October 1
Dressage Schooling Show
WinAway Farm
W ICOMICO C OUNTY C HAPTER N EWS
1320 B ELMONT A VENUE , S UITE 402
S ALISBURY , M ARYLAND 21804
410-548-7880
Willards, MD
October 6
Survivor Meeting
“Breast Cancer: Long-Term
Post-Operative Issues and Care”
Dr. David T. Walker
MidAtlantic Surgical Group
Salisbury Office
7:00 PM
October 8
Walk for Awareness
Winterplace Park
Salisbury, MD
8:30 AM
October 15
Cycle for Awareness
In the Sea Gull Century
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD
October 15
Scrap Pink
Hebron Fire Hall
Hebron, MD
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
October 18
Knitting Class with Cindy DuBuque
Salisbury Office
1:00 - 2:00 PM
October 18
Sobo’s Dining Out for WSW
Sobo’s Wine Beerstro
O FFICE H OURS :
M ONDAY - F RIDAY , 9:00 - 4:00
(P LEASE CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT AFTER 3:00 PM )
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we’ve got lots of events lined up to help us continue
to provide awareness, education and support to all those who are affected by breast cancer here
on Delmarva:
Peninsula Dressage Schooling Show - Saturday, October 1, Peninsula Dressage will host a
Schooling Show at WinAway Farm in Willards, MD to benefit Women Supporting Women.
For more information, contact Amy Schine at [email protected] or 410-430-8267.
Survivor Meeting - Dr. David T. Walker of the MidAtlantic Surgical Group will present a
program on long-term post-operative issues and care at our survivor meeting at our Salisbury
office on Thursday, October 6. If you’ve ever had any type of breast surgery, you won’t want to
miss this informative meeting.
Walk for Awareness - Join us for our special 10th Anniversary Walk at Winterplace Park on
Saturday, October 8 to honor survivors and raise awareness and support for Women Supporting
Women. More information on page 8
Cycle for Awareness - For the first year ever, we are hosting a team in pink at Salisbury
University’s Sea Gull Century bicycle ride, Saturday, October 15. More information on page 8
Scrap Pink - On Saturday, October 15, Hebron Fire Hall will be filled with happy scrappers
laying out their creativity to benefit Women Supporting Women. For more information,
contact Lisa Fritts at [email protected] or visit www.croppingcafe.com.
Knitting Class - Whether you’re a seasoned pro, or just learning what those pointy things are,
there is a place for you in Cindy DuBuque’s knitting class in our Salisbury office the afternoon
of Tuesday, October 18.
6:00 - 10:00 PM
Sobo’s Dining Out for WSW - Once again, Sobo’s is hosting a Women’s Wine Group
evening of indulgent food and drink on Tuesday, October 18 to benefit Women Supporting
Women. More information on page 9
October 29
Purina Pink 50 Open House
Bryan and Brittingham
Purina Pink 50 Open House - Bryan & Brittingham in Delmar, DE will have lots of
activities at their open house on Saturday, October 29, as well as several other events to benefit
Women Supporting Women. More information on page 9
Salisbury, MD
Delmar, MD
October 29
Music, Food, and Tasting
Evolution Brewing Company
Music, Food, and Tasting - Come help us “Keep it Local” at a relaxing event at Evolution
Brewing Company in Delmar, DE on Saturday, October 29 to benefit Women Supporting
Women. More information on page 9
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Drive to Donate - For every test drive taken during the entire month of October, Courtesy
Chevrolet Cadillac will donate $10 to Women Supporting Women. More information on page 7
Wicomico County Chapter
Staff Members
Think Pink - Trinkets, in the Twilley Center, will donate $1 for every pink item sold in the
month of October to Women Supporting Women. More information on page 7
Delmar, MD
Sue Revelle,
Executive Director
Marly Lynk,
Director of Community Relations
Carlos Mir,
Director of Fund Development
Joyce Trolian,
Secretary
Pink Ribbon Cards - Giant Food and all of the Gordy Tiger Marts in or near Salisbury will
once again be selling and displaying pink ribbon cards in their stores for $1 donation to Women
Supporting Women in the month of October. More information on page 8
Academy d’Cuisine - Chef Jim Hughes of Restaurant 213 in Fruitland is offering a fine dining
experience, complete with a cooking class, every Monday in November. Spaces are limited, so
register today! More information on page 7
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Purchase Pink Ribbon Cards for only $1 at all
Gordy Tiger Mart locations in or near Salisbury:
Salisbury Exxon
501 W Salisbury Parkway
Autumn Grove Tiger Mart
1801 Autumn Grove Court
Tiger Mart
2403 N Salisbury Boulevard
Delmar Tiger Mart
8600 Ocean Highway #4
Purchase Pink Ribbon Cards for only $1
at Giant Food in Salisbury:
751 S Salisbury Boulevard
Waverly Shopping Center
Salisbury, MD 21801
410-742-1343
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MEETINGS AND EVENTS
October 5
OC Gems Red Hat Society
Fashion Show
Fager’s Island
W ORCESTER C OUNTY C HAPTER N EWS
T HE E UNICE S ORIN C HAPTER
10026 O LD O CEAN C ITY B OULEVARD , S UITE 4
B ERLIN , M ARYLAND 21811
410-641-2849
O FFICE H OURS :
T UESDAY - F RIDAY , 10:00 - 4:30
Ocean City, MD
October 7 - 9
Shop for a Cure
Victorian Charm
Berlin, MD
October 8
Pink Paddle
Ayres Creek Adventures
Berlin, MD
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
October 9
Cut-A-Thon
Robin Walter Salon & Day Spa
Ocean Pines, MD
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
October 14
Candlelight Ceremony
Main Street
Berlin, MD
6:00 PM
October 19
Survivor Meeting
Berlin Office
6:30 PM
October 26
SHRM Golf Tournament
Rum Pointe Golf Course
Berlin, MD
12:00 PM - Registration
1:00 PM - Shotgun Start
Special “thank yous” go out
this month from the Worcester
chapter to the Ocean City Elks
Lodge #2645 for donating
$2,000, and for donations from
Dot Kaufman, who is
celebrating 12 years as a
survivor, Josephine Moluski,
Debbie Bowman in honor of
the Schoolhouse Quilters and
Ginny Reister in memory of
Kathy Mathias and Debbie
Miculinic.
Worcester County Chapter
Staff Members
October is here and it is time to “Turn the Town Pink” in Berlin. We are tying one on - pink
ribbon, that is - every lamp post in downtown Berlin this month to promote breast cancer
awareness and to honor our survivors. Tons of the Berlin merchants and businesses will be
showing their support too by decking out their windows in pink and offering special
merchandise, discounts and sales with a portion of the proceeds being donated to WSW.
On October 14, as part of Berlin’s Second Friday event, WSW will hold our second candlelight
ceremony in memory of those we have lost to breast cancer, in support of our survivors, and to
continue to promote education and awareness. This year we will gather at the farmer’s market
parking lot on Main Street at 6:00 PM and walk with our candles down to the Atlantic Hotel for
a brief ceremony. Please join us for the ceremony and then stick around for the Second Friday
fun at all of the businesses that are supporting WSW.
OC Gems Fashion Show - The Ocean City Gems chapter of the Red Hat Society will hold its
annual Red Hat luncheon and fashion show to benefit WSW on Wednesday, October 5 at
Fager’s Island, 60th Street and the bay in Ocean City. Members of the Ocean City Gems will
model fashions from Dress Barn in West Ocean City and Bruder Hill in Berlin and accessories
from Hattitude in Middletown, Delaware. There will be door prizes, 50/50 raffle and lunch.
Tickets are $45. Call Nancy Howard at 410-524-1881.
Shop for a Cure - Victorian Charm, located on Main Street in downtown Berlin, will hold its
annual Shop for a Cure weekend to benefit WSW from October 7 to 9. During that weekend,
Victorian Charm will donate a portion of the proceeds from the sale of select merchandise to
WSW in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Stop in today to see all Victorian
Charm has to offer.
Golf Tournament - Swing into action this fall at the Eastern Shore Society for Human
Resource Management’s (SHRM) golf tournament to benefit WSW in memory of Becky
Schumaker.
The outing takes place on Wednesday, October 26 at Rum Pointe Seaside Links in Berlin. For a
$100 entry fee, golfers can enjoy 18 holes of play on the championship course, golf cart with
GPS, range balls and an awards ceremony with a buffet. There will plenty of prizes, including a
chance to win $20,000 toward a new car from Pohanka by making a hole-in-one, golf packages,
and a 50/50 raffle too. Registration begins at noon with a shotgun start at 1:00 PM. Ladies and
mixed teams are welcome to play. The tournament will be held rain or shine.
Visit the ES SHRM website at http://easternshore.shrm.org for registration and sponsorship
information.
Amazing Bras for a Cause - WSW’s first Amazing Bras for a Cause event has been a rousing
success so far, and there is still time to cast your vote by making a $1 donation. The bras will be
on display at Bruder Hill, 25 Commerce Street in Berlin through Saturday, October 7. Vote as
many times and for as many bras as you want.
Debbie Heiland,
Administrative Assistant
Thank you to the 22 local businesses, groups and individuals who made bras in support of
WSW. We will award our four “Pink Bra” trophies to the winners on Friday, October 14 as
part of Turn the Town Pink. Prizes will be awarded for people’s choice for business and
individual categories, best design for the title of the bra and best overall creative design.
Betty Holland,
Facilitator
See pages 11 and 12 for more events!
Rota Knott,
Coordinator
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Pink Paddle - There is still time to sign up for Ayers Creek Adventures’ annual Pink
Paddle the pristine marshes of Ayers Creek in Berlin on Saturday, October 8 beginning
at 9:00 AM. The paddle will last until about 11:30 AM and will be followed by a post
paddle party until 2:00 PM. All paddle participants receive a Pink Paddle T-shirt,
goodie bag and admission to the post paddle party.
Non-paddlers can just come for the food and fun at the post-paddle party with live
music by Troy Mawyer, J&J’s Brick Oven Pizza, pink ribbon cupcakes from Baked
Desserts Café, prizes and games.
Call 443-513-0889 to register for the Pink Paddle or post-paddle party.
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Pink Kayak Raffle - Buy your tickets
now to win an awesome pink kayak
being donated by Ayers Creek
Adventures. Raffle tickets are just $5
and are available at the Berlin office.
Raffle proceeds benefit WSW. The
winning ticket will be drawn on
October 8 at the Pink Paddle. Stop by
the Berlin office to purchase your raffle
tickets today!
Breast Cancer Awareness Cut-A-Thon - Kim King, Laurie Heller and the staff of Robin Walter Salon and Day Spa on Manklin
Creek Road in Ocean Pines are holding their 3rd annual Breast Cancer Awareness Cut-a-thon to benefit WSW on Sunday, October 9
from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Held in memory of Kim’s mom, Christine Whaley, the event includes 50% off selected services, like
wet haircuts, manicures and seated chair massage, silent auction, door prizes and much more. There will be a raffle for a makeover, a
bake sale, a DJ and WSW pink ribbon boutique items. Call Robin Walter Salon and Day Spa at 410-208-2576 for more information.
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MEETINGS AND EVENTS
October 1
Drive Out Breast Cancer Walk
Midway Toyota
Pocomoke, MD
October 1
Horse Show
S OMERSET C OUNTY C HAPTER N EWS
T HE K ATE T AWES C HAPTER
609 W EST M AIN S TREET , U NIT 103
C RISFIELD , M ARYLAND 21817
410-968-9131
O FFICE H OURS :
T UESDAY - T HURSDAY , 10:00 - 3:00
Queen Hive Farm
Atlantic, VA
October 17
Horse Show
Queen Hive Farm
Atlantic, VA
October 20
Survivor Meeting
“Different Types
of Breast Cancer”
Crisfield Office
6:30 PM
October 28
Kate Tawes Memorial Crab Feast
H. Glenwood Evans & Son
Crisfield, MD
6:00 PM
Happy fall season and Breast Cancer Awareness month from the Kate Tawes Chapter! We are
gearing up for our busy upcoming month of October:
Queen Hive Farm Horse Show - The Queen Hive Farm in Atlantic, VA has added a Pink
Pleasure Class to benefit Women Supporting Women in their Fall Horse Show Series, running
October 1st and October 17th. For more information, please visit: www.queenhivefarm.com or
contact Jennifer Cording at 757-854-1320.
7th Annual Kate Tawes Memorial Crab Feast - The 7th Annual Kate Tawes Memorial
Crab Feast is scheduled for Friday, October 28th at 6:00 pm at H. Glenwood Evans & Son in
Crisfield. Tickets are now on sale: $40.00 per person includes all the crabs, corn, hot dogs,
cheese balls, and Smith Island cake you can eat plus beer, wine, and soda. Tickets can be
purchased at the Crisfield WSW office, Jane’s Accents in Crisfield, or at the office of Scott
Tawes, CPA at 10840 Market Lane in Princess Anne. Tables will be reserved with paid tickets
in advance only. Come out and enjoy an evening of good food, music, and fun. Hurry and buy
your tickets because they will go fast!
Wine Tasting - Plans are still in the works for our upcoming Wine Tasting sponsored by our
chapter, Dr. Sidney Barnes of McCready Hospital, and Fred and Diane Burley of Crisfield. Both
Dr. Barnes and the Burleys are wine makers and have generously volunteered to provide their
wine for a wine tasting. The date of this event is tentatively scheduled for Friday, November 18th.
Please stay tuned for more information to follow in our November newsletter.
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! - Our chapter would like to thank the following
volunteers who braved this year’s Crab Derby and helped us work our boutique table: Bev and
Tom Beckett, Lottie Jackson, Theola Rodriquez, Gail Sawicki, and Marty Vandergrift. Thank you ALL
for your devotion to WSW and for helping us raise $555.45. We couldn’t have done this
without ALL of you!
Jean Campbell of Crisfield,
happy winner of the pink
bicycle raffle, drawn at the end
of the Crab Derby!
Thank you to all who
purchased a ticket to win this
fabulous prize, and to Gunter
Hardware for donating this
beautiful bicycle, which helped
us raise $184.00.
Somerset County Chapter
Staff Members
Linda Wilmer,
Coordinator
Paula Holmes,
Assistant Coordinator
Cindy Abbott,
Facilitator
Thank You for Your Donations - Thank you to the Crisfield Lioness Lion’s Club and the
Princess Anne Lion’s Club for their generous donations. Special thanks also to John Wesley Cullen for
his $15.00 “In Loving Memory” donation for Mary Ellen Cullen Maddrix.
In Loving Memory Donations - Our chapter is now receiving “In Loving Memory” donations
for Mary Ellen Cullen Maddrix, of Marion Station, who went to be with the Lord on September
10, 2011. In lieu of flowers, her family has requested that donations be sent to the Crisfield
Chapter of WSW. If you are interested in mailing in an “In Loving Memory” donation for Mary
Ellen, please mail it to 609 W. Main Street, Unit 103, Crisfield, MD 21817.
Survivor Recipe Cook Book - Our chapter would like to create a “Survivor Recipe Cook
Book,” publish it internally, and sell the books at our events and through our boutique. To
make this happen, we need your help! We are asking all Kate Tawes survivors to start looking
through their recipes, select their favorites, and either bring them in or email them to our
office. Along with your recipes, we would like to publish “Survivor Stories” and “Unsung
Heroes” articles in the cook book. Linda or Paula will be happy to help you create your story or
you can type or handwrite your own. We would also love to have a photo of you to include
with your story and recipe. Photos can be taken in our office if you do not have a current one.
Our goal is to have the recipe book finished and ready for sale by December. If you have any
questions please call us at 410-968-9131. All recipes can be emailed to
[email protected]. We hope to see those recipes soon!
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DONOR THANKS
In Memory of
Mary Ellen Cullen Maddrix
John Wesley Cullen
Civic
Crisfield Lioness Lions Club
Eastside Memorial VFW Post #2996
Delmarva Lady Cruisers
Miata Owners On Delmarva
Nanticoke River Swim & Triathalon
Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645
Princess Anne Lions Club
Wednesday Night Ladies Bowling
League of Ocean Lanes
In Memory of Kathy Mathias
Ginny Reister
Eastern Shore Distributing
In Memory of Debbie Miculinic
Ginny Reister
In Memory of Gil Vastine
Donald & Lynn Cathcart
Dr. & Mrs. Frank Colligan
David R. Hart
Timothy Laur
John & Linda Riggen
Charles & Saundra Stapleton
SPONSORS
Courage
Apple Discount Drugs
Break Time Sports Grill & Pub
In Memory of Kim Scott
Craig’s Pharmacy
Bob & Keisha Evans
Gordy Tiger Marts
General Donations
Joanna Anderson
Anonymous
Mary Anne George
Dennis & Patricia Farrell
Walter & Sharon Haddock Jr.
Dot Kaufman (12-Year Survivor)
Laura Mitchell
Carolyn Parsons
Virginia Sacilotto
Karen Wilson
In Memory of Rena Williams
Allen D. Williams
In Honor of Mary Anne George
Jane Roach
In Honor of
The Schoolhouse Quilters
Debbie Bowman
Josephine Moluski
JOKE OF THE MONTH
Midway Chevrolet GM
Pocomoke, MD
Richard A. Henson
Cancer Institute
Peninsula Regional
Medical Center
Robin Walters Salon & Day Spa
In Memory of Christine Whaley
Rommel’s Ace Hardware
Eunice Sorin
State Farm Insurance
Julie Case, Karen Davis, Gamee Elliott
Hope
Herl’s Bath and Tile Solutions
Kitty’s Flowers
Outback Steakhouse
of Salisbury
An old man sits down in the confessional at the church, and says,
"Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned."
The priest says, "Tell me of your sins, my son."
Peninsula Imaging
Pink Ribbon
The old man says, "Well, Father, I'm 90 years old; I've been
married to my wife for 70 years, and in all that time I've always
been faithful. But last night, I made love to two beautiful 19-yearold girls... We did it three times!"
Atlantic General Hospital
The priest says, "I see. Tell me, how long has it been since your
last confession?"
Cato Gas and Oil Company
Ayers Creek Adventures
Bryan & Brittingham
Pepsi
The old man says, "Oh, I've never been to
confession. I'm Jewish."
Pole Power Studio
The priest says, "So what are you telling me
for?"
World Gym
And the old
everybody!"
man
says,
"I'm
Victorian Charm
telling
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RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Our endowment through the
Community Foundation of the
Eastern Shore has reached
$15,219.22
If you wish to contribute to this
fund, please contact our office
for more information.
Thank you!
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If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter, wish to
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WISH LIST
If you happen to have any of the following
that you would like to donate,
we would greatly appreciate your help:
Cell phones, print cartridges, iPods, and
PDAs for recycling
Sofa table for entranceway
Volunteers to answer phones and/or
input data in office
Volunteers to make pink ribbon pins
Wigs for survivors
Yarn for knitting
FREE
Manicures for Survivors at
Del-Mar-Va Beauty Academy
Stop by the Salisbury office for your coupon.
Yoga for Survivors
Fridays, 1:00 - 2:00 PM at MAC, Inc.
First class is FREE!
Call 410-742-0505 x144 for information.
When you shop on line, first visit:
www.marketamerica.com/wsw
Women Supporting Women
will receive up to 35% cash back
every time you make a qualifying purchase!
They're wild & crazy those CraZy LadyZ! - CraZy LadyZ! boutique in West Ocean
City hosted a bon voyage party on September 13 for all of the “crazy cruisers” headed
out on an exciting Eastern Caribbean cruise to help raise funds for Women Supporting
Women. CraZy LadyZ! owners Louise Reardon (left) and Jan Patterson-Hohman (right)
threw a bon voyage bash at M.R. Ducks aboard their Duck-an-eer boat in Ocean City.
M.R. Ducks & Landmarks Marketing provided complimentary food and drinks and a two
-hour cruise. Unlike on Gilligan’s Island, they made it back! Also pictured
are employees Lorraine Murphy (second from left) and Mary Price who will also be
"crusin’." More than 50 cruisers will set sail on September 25 headed for a week-long
adventure and fun in the sun - stopping at Turks and Caicos, Half Moon Cay, and
Freeport. While each cruiser is making a donation to Women Supporting Women, a
local breast cancer support and awareness organization, so are CraZy LadyZ! and
Cruise One Travel. Their goal is to raise $4,000. We wish them fair winds and calm
seas!