HERS Breast Cancer Foundation :: Bras for Body & Soul

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The HERS Breast Cancer Foundation, a 501(c)(3) a non-profit organization, provides programs and services supporting the needs of women and families affected by breast cancer in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Bras for Body & Soul is a specialty bra shop and extended services for all women, including women who have had breast surgery, in order to make a positive difference in women's lives.

Third Annual Keep Abreast - Walking Together for Her - 2002

September 28, 2002

The HERS Breast Cancer Foundation wants to thank everyone who participated in our Third Annual KEEP ABREAST--Walking Together for Her event on September 28, 2002.

100% of the proceeds from this event stay in our local community. We consider this to be "The Event That Walks With You All Year" because even after the event itself is over, the HERS Breast Cancer Foundation staff and volunteers are present to women and families all year.

Our opening ceremony started with the traditional Circle of Breast Cancer survivors, who each shared their name and number of years as a Survivor. Each Survivor was given a white dove to hold, all of which were then released for a beautiful flight above the crowd.

Over 600 walkers, runners, volunteers and attendees enjoyed the magnificent view and surroundings. First-place finishers included:

Ages 11-17:	Chuck Durham and Laura Herrera
Ages 18-35:	Steven Boesch and Candy Alcosiba
Ages 36-55:	Michael King and Sr. Lilly Fitzpatrick
Ages 56+:	Don Reed and Brenda Gambina

KEEP ABREAST 2002 raised $46,000, plus $115,000 in goods and services generously donated by businesses throughout the Bay Area. Their support helps make this event such a success. And it would not be possible without our awesome volunteers!

Event Producer: Dr. Cheryl A. Maloney, Executive Director/HERS Breast Cancer Foundation
Event Manager: Chris Pollard
Lead Volunteers: Dr. Tricia J. McMahon and Elaine Skloot
Goody Bag Items and Site Management: Debbie and Al Rizotto
Prizes: Michelle Carroll
Registration and Set-up: Loretta and Jim Amaral
Honorary Co-Chair/Picnic Sponsor: Bernie and John Dutra
Honorary Co-Chair/Master of Ceremonies: Fil and Tony Gelfuso
Hope for HER flags and Footprints: Erica Herron
Web/Print Media: Lisa Stambaugh
Massage: Julian and friends
Music: Patty and Abigail
Sound: Steve at Oakland Audio Visual Services

We were especially proud of our high school volunteers from American High School and Mission San Jose High School.

Also, many thanks to Irvington High School faculty, staff and students for their participation as runners/walkers and for raising $1,000!

We would like to thank our generous sponsors, including:

Presenting Sponsor: Fremont Bank Foundation
Washington Hospital Healthcare System
ANG Newspapers
Seagate
Borders
Pennysaver
REI
Disc Makers
KPMG
96.5 KOIT Radio
Active.com

Local businesses donated breakfast treats for participants arriving early in the morning.

Honorary co-chairs Fil Gelfuso and Bernie Dutra take the stage to welcome everyone to this year's event.

Tricia, Cheryl and Lawrence Wong of Mission Peak Striders

Each Survivor was given a white dove
to hold, all of which were then
released for a beautiful flight
above the crowd.

Warm-up exercises get everyone ready to go...

Michael Amaral sang "Impossible Dream," as we begin the Opening Ceremonies.

Afterwards, Assemblyman John Dutra generously treated all participants to a hot dog BBQ with all the trimmings.