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In Our Conversations
October 2011
One of the most important ways women help women understand breast cancer? Just…by…talking.
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From Passion to Action
September 2011
A good idea, a resourceful woman and a dose of determination. That’s what it takes to make extraordinary things happen.
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100 Women Making a Difference
July 2011
When Today’s Chicago Woman started recognizing “100 Women Making a Difference” 23 years ago back in 1988, we noted that few of our highly accomplished honorees were household names.
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High Tea fuels pinkpower
July 19, 2011
Bright Pink’s fourth annual High Tea celebration at the Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Ct., was dedicated to mothers, sisters and friends who have been afflicted with breast and ovarian cancers, but the mood was anything
but somber.
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Becoming the Face of an Illness
June 20, 2011
Former patients trade privacy for advocacy; helping others, but with a cost in scrutiny
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Be Bright, Be Fit
April 2011
Brighl Pink’s second annual Fit Fest invites kicking, punching and sweat… all in good fun.
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So fun
March 21, 2011
The Redbury in L.A.
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Stars love a bargain
March 7, 2011
These stylish celebs mix their designer wardrobes withj affordable fashion.
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All Things Pink
January 2011
The Party: Bright Pink’s Power of Pink, presented by ZoN Fitness, was held at the Hard Rock Hotel in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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The Power of Pink
November 2010
Breast cancer awareness foundation Bright Pink hosted their third annual Power of Pink event on Thursday, October 7, welcoming over 400 guests to the Hard Rock Hotel.
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Pretty Powerful In Pink
October 2010
Colorful evening helps group promote cancer awareness.
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Me: In Focus – Be ProActive
October 2010
“Find friends who share similar experiences. Be proactive about your own breast health. Know your own risk for breast cancer.”
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Breast Cancer Warriors
October 2010
These Chicago women are committed to making a difference by raising awareness, empowering women and changing lives.
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Tough Choices
October 2010
Susan Gregg Gilmore and her daughter knew they had a genetic mutation that causes cancer. The question was, What were they going to do about it.
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Bright Pink’s High Tea
September 2010
Over 450 guests attended Bright Pink’s 3rd Annual For the Women We Love high tea on Saturday June 27 at the Drake Hotel.
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About Town
August 2010
Chicago’s premier jewelry lovers arrived at David Yurman for an exclusive shopping event, benefiting Bright Pink, an organization that strives to promote the beauty and strength of women.
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Best of the Month
August 2010
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Bright Pink Fit Fest
July 2010
About 100 eager women dressed in pink to get "fit" at Bright Pink’s Fit Fest at the Park Hyatt Chicago on Sunday, May 23.
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Woman About Town
July 2010
Bright Pink Fit Fest – About 100 eager women dressed in pink to get “fit” at Bright Pink’s Fit Fest at the Park Hyatt Chicago on Sunday, May 23. Participants got in shape with cardio hip hop, yoga, pilates and kick boxing classes.
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An Evening of Bridal Luxury
Spring/Summer 2010
Vera Wang Bridal Collection. Exquisite gowns from Belle Vie Bridal Couture.
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Fit Fest 2010
May 2010
Gather your girlfriends and get ready to sweat for cancer. Bright Pink is holding its first-ever Fit Fest at the Park Hyatt on Sunday, May 23 from 10am to 5pm hosted by Kelly Zink, Ashley Bond, Brooke Johnson and Julie Selakovich.
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In the Loop – VIPink
April/May 2010
Lindsay Avner, Leah Drew and Angela Pitton at Bright Pink’s 4th Annual VIPink Event at Cuvee.
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Drink Pink
March 2010
Locals showed their shades of pink at River North club Cuvee on February 28 for VIPink, a benefit bash for breast and ovarian cancer education.
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Top Rated Charity
March 2010
Chicago’s favorite charity’s mission is to educate high-risk young women to take control of their breast and ovarian health by providing education and support.
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CS Magazine Fashion and Home Special
March 2010
Vera Wang Bridal Collection. Exquisite gowns from Belle Vie Bridal Couture.
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CS Magazine Best of the City 2010
January 2010
Age: 27 Background Check: Avner, a “Libra and hopeless romanic”, lives in a condo in River North with her Wheaton Terrier, Brinkley; Claim to Fame: In 2006, at just 23 years old, a healthy Avner volunteered to get a double mastectomy after three generations of women in her family had been diagnosed with breast cancer.
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Where I Hide
November 2009
The artist Marilyn Minter also has a way with glamour, although her approach to the subject-huge photo-realist canvases and video screens of lips, skin, sweat, and glitter-verges on terrifying.
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How to Lower Your Risk of Breast Cancer Today
October 2009
There’s a breakthrough experts can’t stop talking about, and you can use it to protect your health. Plus, the two-minute way to help find a cure.
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Breast Cancer: What You Should Know
October 2009
One in eight women will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives, but the 5-year survival rate is 98% if the disease is caught early, so be sure to visit your doctor regularly..
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month Gets Beautiful
October 2009
You can also support Bright Pink, and your designer shopping addiction, by logging on to LuxGoddess.com, a shopping site that offers discount on designer duds as well as online coupons from favorite fashion sites.
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Woman About Town
June 2009
Bright Pink’s 2nd annual For the Women We Love High Tea
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Chicago’s Top 30 Singles
February 2009
"How do you define most eligible?" was question we recently grappled with here at TCW. What makes a person more "eligible" than another?
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Reader’s Choice Issue: Best Charity
February 2009
Because October is breast cancer awareness month, the disease is constantly on Chicagoans minds and in their hearts during October.
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In the Genes
February 2009
By the time my great-grandmother and my grandmother were diagnosed with ovarian cancer, nothing could be done to stop it.
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Start Talking
December 2008
Founded by 25-year-old breast cancer survivor Lindsay Avner, this site provides resources for young women at high risk for breast arld ovarian cancers.
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VIP Scene
November 10, 2008
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Breast Health Handbook
October 2008
WHO SHOULD HAVE THE TEST Women with a strong family history of breast or ovarian cancer.
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Fighting for a Cure
October 2008
‘When I was 11, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. I was sure she would die-that’s what happened to her mom, her grandmother, and seven other women in her family,’ says Avner, who took bold action to break the cycle.
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Key Choices in Chicago Happenings
September 2008
Heads up! I hear that Lindsay Avner will be doing her largest event of the year.
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The Naturals
July 2008
Two days after I graduated from the University of Michigan, I found out that my mom had tested positive for the breast cancer gene.
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The Chicago Social Agenda
June, 2008
Join Bright Pink on June 29 for High Tea at The Drakee as we honor The Women We Love, Bright Pink is a non-profit organization that empowers young women at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer to be proactive with their health.
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Pink and White Ball: Raising Breast Cancer Awareness
February 2008
Law school events are a beautiful thing. It’s a night out on the town sponsored by the law school.
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Women to Watch
February 4, 2008
Three generations of women in Avner’s family were struck by breast cancer.
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Awareness is Bright Pink
January 2008
Three years ago, Lindsay Avner was a bright, beautiful and healthy 22-year-old who had found her niche working as a marketing professional.
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Ohio Native’s ‘Bright Pink’ Idea
October 2007
Lindsay Avner created group for young women at high risk for breast cancer
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Fighting Chance
October, 2007
I have always been a fearful person. As a child, I wore a life preserver to dangle my feet in the shallow end.
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Be Bold, Be Beautiful, Be Bright Pink
October 2007
Vivacious sex and the city character Samantha Jones, played by actress Kim Catrall, never lost her sense of humor or sexuality. Even as she faced difficulties induced by breast cancer, Jones was a pillar of strength.
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Bright Idea
September 2007
Two years ago, Lindsay Avner, 25, had a double mastectomy. Today, she helps young women at a high risk of breast cancer through her charity, Bright Pink.
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Gift Guide
October 2007
OK!’s guide to the hottest products, with proceeds of sales supporting charities dedicated to fighting breast cancer.
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Bright Pink Family Brunch Benefit
October, 2007
On August 19, Manny’s Delicatessen turned bright pink for cancer awareness.
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Chic Charities
August 2007
Those yellow "Live Strong" bracelets made popular by Lance Armstrong helped a good cause and all, but they never did much for anyone’s fashion ensemble.
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Fighting Breast Cancer
August 2007
Manny’s Coffee Shop on South Jefferson, one of our favorite delis, will be the site of the Aug. 19 Bright Pink breast cancer and ovarian cancer benefit family brunch for $35.
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Star Spotting
August 6, 2007
Alfonso Ribeiro spent the evening sipping on fruity Nuve drinks at the Be Bright Pink Young Hollywood event, where Constantine Maroulis bought a $350 watch from ICE.com , with a portion of proceeds going to Bright Pink.
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944 Magazine
August 2007
L.A’s A-list guests and Bright Pink came out to raise money and create awareness in support of the fight against breast cancer.
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Susan G. Komen for the Cure Announces Members of New National Advisory Council for Young Women
June 2007
Susan G. Komen for the Cure has announced members of its
newly formed Young Women’s National Advisory Council, or YW.
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You Tell Us
May 2007
I was moved by Lindsay Avner’s story "My Scariest Choice as a Woman because I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer when I was 19.
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Real-Life Reads: My Scariest Choice as a Woman
March 2007
When Lindsay Avner, now 24, found out she was at very high risk for breast cancer, she took a drastic step to prevent it.
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Weary of cancer’s dark cloud, young woman strikes 1st
October 2006
Lindsay Avner cannot remember a time when breast cancer wasn’t a part of her life. Her mother, grandmother and great-grandmother all battled the disease.
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Woman chooses breast op to avoid cancer
October 24, 2006
She didn’t have breast cancer, but it was in her genes.
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