Category Archives: Heroes In My Book

Taking A Bite Out Of Life

Posted on October 28, 2012 by

A few weeks ago was the PinkAid/Ralph Lauren fashion show at Mitchell’s in Westport, CT where, in addition to professional models, 20 fabulous Breast Cancer survivors,

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Tanzania’s New Room To Read

Posted on June 22, 2012 by

Hi everyone – I received this e-mail this morning from The Room To Read team in London. My husband and I have the privilege to support some very special charities we hold near and dear to our hearts. We made … Continue reading →

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BIGGEST ANNOUNCEMENT EVER! The Very First Pink Pom-Pom Project Crafting for Cancer Center

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

Hello everyone! Guess what? Well, two things: First, I have moved back to the United States – no worries, Brits, we are still connected with our support systems though out London and hope to continue our floating Stitch & Bitches … Continue reading →

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CHEERS TO TEARS

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

Something I did not anticipate yesterday was the amount of tears shed over the two awards we gave out to the most fantastic volunteers in the world – Mary Jane & Carol! They were great tears and tears of JOY!

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October 5th 2011: One Year On – Thank You Alex For Your Inspiration

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

Thank you Alex for your inspiration…written by Jeffrey, Alex’s husband Moscow has always left me with a somber feeling, and this feeling is no more pronounced than in October, Red October, the month when fall fills the air with chilling … Continue reading →

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TODAY!!! We Prance For Breast Cancer Awareness!

Posted on October 2, 2011 by

Please join us in the Kensington Gardens Park/Hyde Park at Kensington Palace Gate Entrance at 11am for the first annual Prancing Pooch Parade. Our precious pooches, Honey and Candy, are hosting their very first event with pom-pom corsages and treats! … Continue reading →

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We Are Survivors

Posted on September 29, 2011 by

I am back in the hospital, Room 310 (yes I am here once again!) waiting to be released from my latest ordeal associated with breast cancer. From last Saturday, I had developed a terrible infection in my left breast which caused … Continue reading →

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WE NEED MORE KNITTERS!

Posted on September 25, 2011 by

HELP!!!!!!!!!!! WE NEED YOU! Because October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month we are hoping to double our amount of free hats and comfort accessories to breast cancer patients all across London! We are looking for knitters! We need hats, scarves, … Continue reading →

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Finest Cell Work Around

Posted on July 11, 2011 by

“Instead of smashing up your cell you can channel your aggression in a positive way. I usually spend about two to three hours an evening doing tapestry work. It helps you realize there are alternatives to committing crime.” – Pete, … Continue reading →

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Gems Hampshire School Charity Clubs Box

Posted on July 8, 2011 by

Well what a successful project we have had with the Year 1 children, 40 of them ages 5 to 6 years, from Gems Hampshire school in Chelsea! Please give a big round of applause for they accomplished exactly what we … Continue reading →

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