CNY

Breast Cancer

Community
Resource Guide
2015 - Version 1

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2015 Annual Events
Local Stores that carry
Survivor Gifts
Organizations for Patients
Support Groups

Thank you to the Oneida Fire Department for their

Pink T-Shirt fundraiser, which has raised the dollars
to print this breast cancer resource guide.

T-shirts are still available! Stop in to the

Oneida Fire Department and purchase yours
today! All proceeds benefit this publication!

www.facebook.com/Oneida-City-Fire-Department-264559703594417/

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from the editor

When I was first diagnosed with breast cancer in late 2013, I was
overwhelmed with information that was thrown my way all at
once.
It would have been great if someone handed me one publication
that included all the resources I would need, but instead I received
them piece-meal and ended up throwing pamphlets, business
cards and books in a box.
Now that I have completed my active cancer treatments, I am
looking to give back and offer my support. I always knew we had
a strong community of breast cancer survivors and supporters,
but I had no idea how to reach them or find out where and when
all these events were happening so I could take part.
I hope you find this resource guide to be helpful. Two things
to remember... One - please feel free to pass it on so others can
support and reach out. Two - please check back often for the
newest version of this guide. As soon as I get information on
events and/or organizations, we will update the guide. The
version number is located on the cover.
If there are organizations or events that should be listed, please
feel free to reach out to me!

Get social
with us!

@CNYHopeChest

Shelly

Shelly Straub
Survivor, Breast Cancer & Skin Cancer
President, Hope Chest for Charity

Cover photo courtesy Lucia Camarda.

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Local
Support Books &
Events 12 Groups08 Blogs 11
CNY Breast Cancer Resources
2Sisters4Life

Positively Pink Packages

American Cancer Society

Rose & Co

Non profit education & awareness in inner city

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Fundraising and Awareness

Hair studio

Cancer Connects

Roses for Breast Cancer

Carol M. Baldwin

Saint Agatha Foundation

CLASP
Legal Services
Dazzle Boutique

Shades of Inspiration

Lady Jane Boutique

StoryBook Photography

Non-profit

Breast Cancer Research Fund of CNY, Inc.

Products

Mastectomy Boutique

Look Good Feel Better

American Cancer Society program

Old Wicker Mill

Breast Cancer Novelty Gifts

Onondaga County Cancer Services

Free Mammograms & resources

Pink Tutus For A Cure

Annual Fundraising Event

Pink Tie Guy

Non profit fundraiser for Susan G Komen CNY

Products

Non-profit organization

Empowerment Organization

St. Josephs Lymphedema Program

Lymphedema
Photography

Stupid Dumb Breast Cancer

Fundraising and Awareness

Susan G. Komen CNY

Non-profit organization

Syracuse Bicycle

Breast Cancer Awareness Ride

The Molly Project

Photography

Upstate Cancer Center

Hospital

YMCA

Livestrong

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SUBMIT
Submit your event, product, book, blog or organization
The CNY Breast Cancer Community Resource Guide includes local organizations and events,
as a resource guide for the newly diagnosed and for survivors who want to get involved in the
community.
We welcome everyone involved in the cny breast cancer community to submit relevant information
for this guide. We are not a news publication so save the press release for one of our communitys
outstanding magazines or newspapers.
No, its not too late. We continually publish new versions when additions are made.
To submit your information, kindly email shelly.straub@outlook.com with advertisement, logo, etc.
Please make sure to include who you are and what you do for the breast cancer community here in
Central New York, along with any necessary links.
Ad should be 4 x 5 in size and all graphics and text should be 300 dpi at full size.
This publication is offered as a free download and you can pick it up any Hope Chest for Charity
event.
Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Thank you!
Shelly Straub
Survivor
http://www.hopechestforcharity.com

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Carol M Baldwins A Run For Their Life Annual Event 2014

Lucia Camarda, Mandy & Peter Svegl

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support groups
Pink Therapy Breast Cancer Survivors Group
Meets the 4th Tuesday of each month
5:30 pm
Marley Education Center, 765 Irving Ave., conveniently located on University Hill, minutes off
the East Adams St. exit of Route 81 north and south.
Free parking for attendees is available in the Marley Education Center garage (garage is beneath
the building and entrance is located at the corner of Irving Ave. and University Pl.)
To register, please call 315/472-2464 or complete the online form. Click this link:
http://www.crouse.org/services/breast-health-center/breast-cancer-support-group/
Warrior Wellness, SDBC
Classes meet The 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month
9:30-10:30 am
Towne Fitness Center 311B Towne Center Dr, Fayetteville, New York 13066
Support group but not your typical one. We laugh, exercise, talk and share our feelings in a fun
setting.
To register, please email stupiddumbbreastcancer@gmail.com
http://www.stupiddumbbreastcancer.com/warrior-wellness/

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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Event 2014

Pictured (L): Terry Kapilla, 24 year survivor
(R) Shelly Straub, 1 year survivor
Please feel free to submit your event
photos to shelly.straub@outlook.com.

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Books & Blogs

Positively Pink HOPE
Positively Pink Hope, Healing Resources from Breast Cancer to Breast Health places
power in your hands and acts as a guide for hope. This resource book provides breast cancer patients and their families the resources and support they desperately need at the time
they most need it.
Free Download: http://www.positivelypinkpackages.org/Healing_Resource_Book.pdf
A Tale of 2 Boobies: One Year With Cancer
From diagnosis to surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and hormone therapy drugs,
this is what One Year with Cancer looks like.
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PHGOUB2

A Tale of 2 Boobies BLOG

http://www.ataleof2boobies.com/
Stupid Dumb Breast Cancer BLOG
http://www.stupiddumbbreastcancer.com/

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2015 ANNUAL EVENTS

January
3RD ANNUAL SDBC RIDES FOR CANCER - An indoor Cycle event - Jan 11, 2015 - Fayetteville - Stupid
Dumb Breast Cancer - https://www.facebook.com/events/721361287929147/

March

PINK OUT - March 2015 - Rain Lounge, Syracuse - Stupid Dumb Breast Cancer https://www.facebook.com/stupiddumbbreastcancer/events

May
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER ANNUAL GALA - May 09, 2015 - Verona, NY - Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer
Research Fund of CNY, Inc. - http://findacurecny.org/events/baldwin_events.php
KOMEN CENTRAL NEW YORK RACE FOR THE CURE - May 16, 2015 - NYS Fairgrounds - Susan G. Komen
- http://komencny.org/

July
GILLIE GIRL TRIATHLON - July 19, 2015 - Camillus, New York - Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research
Fund of CNY, Inc. - http://findacurecny.org/events/baldwin_events.php

August
TEED OFF AT CANCER - August 2015 - Pompey - Stupid Dumb Breast Cancer
https://www.facebook.com/stupiddumbbreastcancer/events
BADASS BBQ FOR BREAST CANCER - August 2015 - Liverpool - Hope Chest for Charity
http://www.hopechestforcharity.com

2015 ANNUAL EVENTS

September
AIMING FORE THE CURE - September 20, 2015 - Verona, NY - Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research
Fund of CNY, Inc. - http://findacurecny.org/events/baldwin_events.php
SERVING FOR THE CURE - September 20, 2015 - Vernon, NY - Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research
Fund of CNY, Inc. - http://findacurecny.org/events/baldwin_events.php

October

SYRACUSE BICYCLE BREAST CANCER AWARENESS RIDE - October 03, 2015 - Erie Canal Path / Green
Lakes State Park - Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund of CNY, Inc. http://findacurecny.org/events/baldwin_events.php
MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER - October 18, 2015 - Clinton Square - American Cancer
Society - http://www.makingstrideswalk.org/syracuse
A RUN FOR THEIR LIFE - October 2015 - Manley Field House - Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research
Fund of CNY, Inc. - http://www.cmbarunfortheirlife.com/

November
LADIES NIGHT - November 2015 - Minoa - Stupid Dumb Breast Cancer https://www.facebook.com/stupiddumbbreastcancer/events
2014 Making Strides event

Carol Baldwin is a crusader. After being diagnosed in

1990 she was determined to beat breast cancer. Once
she received a clean slate from her doctors, she made
it her goal to help other women that were fighting
against the disease. At the time, early detection of
breast cancer had gained momentum. Carol felt it was
time to move to the next step - to find a cure. That
is why the mission of the Carol M. Baldwin Breast
Cancer Research Fund is to support medical research,
and her slogan is, "Together we will find a cure."

The Central New York affiliate of Susan G. Komen for

the Cures promise is to save lives and end breast cancer
forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care
for all, and energizing science to find the cures.

http://komencny.org/

http://findacurecny.org/

2Sisters4Life is a non profit organization geared to keep

Breast Cancer Awareness in the inner city community
through education and being a resource connection.

CNYs leading men have joined the fight against breast

cancer, raising funds & awareness as Pink Tie Guys!
This program supports Susan G. Komen CNY.

https://www.facebook.com/PinkTieGuyCNY

http://www.2sisters4life.com/

Available to anyone that has been diagnosed with

cancer regardless of cancer type or treatment and
free to cancer survivors, LIVESTRONG offers a
free, 12-week family membership in hopes that
the survivors support system helps to integrate the
survivors transformation and return to wellness.

The Saint Agatha Foundation was founded in 2004

to provide support, comfort and care to breast cancer
patients. We help individualsparticularly the
under-insured and uninsuredin the Central New
York area by providing financial assistance to cover a
range of costs for treatment and recovery.

http://www.saintagathafoundation.org/

http://www.syracuse.ymca.org/programs/healthy-living/fitness/livestrong.html

Look Good Feel Better is a free nationwide program

helping women with appearance-related side effects of
cancer treatment.

http://lookgoodfeelbetter.org/

Ann Marie
Giannino-Otis and
her Stupid Dumb
Breast Cancer. A
facebook page for
information on
events and staying
breast informed.

https://www.facebook.com/stupiddumbbreastcancer

Men and women need to get regular health care

screenings. The Cancer Services Program Partnership
can help. The Partnership offers free breast, cervical,
and colorectal cancer screenings and diagnostic
services for those without health insurance.
http://www.ongov.net/health/cancerscreening.html

The Dazzle Boutique at Upstate Hospital carries a

wide variety of Cancer Awareness items that help give
back to the cause!
https://www.facebook.com/DazzleUpstate

Upstate University Hospital is known as the regions

most comprehensive resource for cancer care. The
Upstate Cancer Center offers the most advanced
outpatient treatment, clinical research studies, and
support services all in one convenient location.
Cancer treatments, cancer research, education, and
prevention provides hope and inspiration. The Cancer
Center has received strong support from patients,
families, caregivers and the community.
http://www.upstate.edu/cancer

Pink Tutus for a Cure is an annual silent auction

fundraising event that was founded in 2012 by
Danny Espinoza and Scott Chambers. All proceeds
are proudly donated to the Carol M. Baldwin Breast
Cancer Research Fund of CNY, Inc.
http://pinktutusforacure.com/

Syracuse Bicycle is hosting their 7th Annual Breast

Cancer Awareness Ride on Saturday, October 3rd, at
Green Lakes State Park in Fayetteville, NY. Participants
can choose between three great ride options: a 10-mile
family-friendly ride on the Erie Canal Path, a 25-mile
or a 50-mile road ride on a scenic, flat loop north of
Green Lakes State Park. Proceeds from the event will
benefit the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research
Foundation of Central New York.

CancerConnects is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization

which provides programs and services to help facilitate
the cancer journey for patients throughout Central
New York. We empower cancer patients and survivors
via connections to community resources, support and
guidance.

http://www.cancerconnects.org/

http://syracusebicycle.com/events-3/breast-cancerawareness-ride/

For over three decades, The Olde Wicker Mill has

brought you incredible gifts, home decor, fashion,
collectibles, furniture, items for your gardens and so
much more! We carefully select items for you that are
fun, functional and affordable - thats our philosophy
through and through.

http://www.oldewickermill.com/

This is a non-profiting fundraiser where the proceeds

support charities and organizations. Formerly Roses
for Breast Cancer: STUCK for a Cure.

http://www.rosesforbc.org

Positively Pink Packages

The Molly Project was founded in Central New York

to coordinate free, on-location photography sessions
for women whose lives are being redefined by cancer
or terminal disease.
http://themollyproject.org

Lady Jane Boutique has been providing Central

New York women with post-mastectomy and
post-reconstruction breast prosthesis, bras, lingerie,
and swimwear since 1986.

http://www.ladyjaneboutique.com/

Positively Pink Packages and Rose & Company Hair

Design of Fayetteville are pleased to offer free head
shaving and wig cutting services to local breast cancer
patients. You can bring your wig in for cutting and
styling. Rose & Co. does not sell wigs, however there
are a limited number available to patients who are not
able to afford them.
http://roseandcompanyhairdesign.com/giving-back/

Some treatments for breast cancer can cause decreased

flexibility and strength, pain and even increase your
risk for lymphedema, a disorder of the lymphatic
system where blockage and swelling occurs. Breast
cancer related lymphedema can appear within a few
days, months or years following cancer treatment. Left
untreated, it can become worse.
Our Lymphedema and Breast Cancer Recovery
Program, supported in part by a grant from the
CNY Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation, is unique to St. Josephs and can reduce
your risk for lymphedema following treatment for
breast cancer.
http://www.sjhsyr.org/breast-cancer-recovery

The Cancer Legal Advocacy & Services Project is a

joint project of Legal Services of Central New York,
Inc. and the Frank H. Hiscock Legal Aid Society.

http://www.lscny.org/

Hope Chest for Charity is a not-for-profit all volunteer

organization which raises funds to provide real
dollars to real individuals in crisis, as well as creating
awareness for causes that effect our Central New York
community.
http://www.hopechestforcharity.com

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