Last month I told you about how many women we assisted in 2010 and where your money went. This month I thought I would share a few of their stories.

We began assisting Sandra in 2009. She was originally diagnosed in 2006 when she was 32 and her daughters were 2 and 9. Her husband had to take family leave from his job when her cancer worsened. We assisted with food, gas and Wal-Mart cards. Sandra passed away this month and we helped pay for final expenses. Please pray for comfort for this family.

We have been assisting Melissa since 2003. She was diagnosed when she was 29 and her daughter was 6 months old and her son was 9. Her husband left while she was in treatment. We assist with $500 a month toward housing and $250.00 a month towards food. Melissa’s platelets have stopped producing and Melissa is now getting blood every week. She is very sick and needs your prayers.

We began assisting Johanna in 2009. She was originally diagnosed in 2007 just before her baby was born and her older daughter was 10. Her husband has been by her side through everything. He has missed a lot of work to take care of Johanna and the baby. Johanna has now moved onto hospice. Please keep this family in your prayers.

We are currently assisting 5 women who are living at Grandma’s House of Hope. These women were either homeless or 1 small step away when they were diagnosed. We pay their $500 program fee or help with other needs. All of these women worked and lost their jobs shortly before or after they were diagnosed.

Every year at least 10 of the women we are assisting die from their breast cancer. In December of 2010, Danere, age 28, passed away. She was a fine young woman with her whole life ahead of her. Her family is devastated.

These are just a few of the 400 plus women we assist each year. What we do makes a huge difference in their lives,

Thank You,
Faye

2010 was another truly amazing year; we assisted over 450 women, one man and one family with a 10 year old daughter fighting breast cancer. We spent close to $300,000 on patient needs. Food was over $165,000. Housing was over $64,000, Medical Expense was over $8,500, Final Expense was over $2,500, Transportation (gas cards, etc.) was over $15,000, Social worker was over $9,000, scholarships were over $3,000, utilities for clients were over $4,000 and clothes, school supplies, etc were over $9,000.

We still assist primarily in Orange County and the Long Beach area, which extends from Whittier to San Pedro. We also do one- time emergency assistance in the Inland Empire and San Diego County.

We are truly grateful to everyone who supported our families.

Love, Faye

ANNUAL CLIENT CHRISTMAS PARTY

WE ARE IN NEED OF TOYS, GIFT CARDS, ETC. FOR OUR ANNUAL CLIENT CHRISTMAS PARTY.

This is my favorite event. A time to visit with new women and women we have been helping for years. We celebrate their being here and are grateful they had one more year with their children. Last year’s party was attended by 180 clients, family members and helpers.

Each child gets a nice gift from Santa and the older children get a small gift and a gift card. The mom’s each get a gift bag with new items just for them.

This year we have 35 moms and one dad we have invited. We also have 30 teens and 40 children under 12. Five of the under 12 children are babies, not even walking yet. We also have a mom who is due in February who could use new baby items.

Please call 714-898-8900 or 562-795-0100 to see about dropping off toys or gift cards. For some of our families this is the only Christmas they will have. For others it will be the last they have with their mom. You can make this Christmas brighter for them!

Thank you, Faye

Upcoming Events

2010 Eat Drink Pink OC

November 20, 2010

EAT DRINK PINK! is an ALL PINK food and music event to benefit breast cancer awareness and research. This event will bring together the best restaurants, bakeries, and eateries to compete for the best PINK-themed savory foods and desserts. Official Yelp.com Front Page Event! * THIS IS AN ALL AGES EVENT * For guests 21 & over, we will be providing wristbands at the door upon your arrival and will be serving pink cocktails!

A portion of the proceeds from EAT DRINK PINK! will be donated to Breast Cancer Angels. THIS IS A FREE EVENT!! RSVP with your email address at http://eatdrinkpink.com for free entrance! Full sampling and voting passes will also be available for $10 at the door. Come hungry as there will be food trucks and food available for purchase throughout the evening! LIVE DJ sets all night long Nylon Pink and Stereofix will be headlining the the event as our official live music acts! Eat Drink Pink will also be Nylon Pink’s official EP release party for the OC! For more info, please visit: http://eatdrinkpink.com/

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Andi Bowman’s Holiday Luncheon & Boutique

Torrance Marriott

Sunday, November 21 (SOLD OUT)

To sponsor or donate please call Andi at 310-433-4493.

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2nd Annual After Turkey Tournament

November 28, 2010 1:00-4:00 pm at El Dorado Park

(REGISTER NOW)

It only takes $20.00 to enter and includes lunch, tee, courts, balls, and tons of fun. Entry fee made payable to: Eddie Jorge (310-387-0122). Have your supporters make a straight donation or support your wins in the tournament. Every dollar donated will go toward helping someone and is fully tax deductable. Sign up today!

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Breast Cancer Angels Annual Christmas

Luncheon and Boutique

Waterfront Hilton Saturday, Dec. 4th

(SOLD OUT)

Breast Cancer Angels Christmas Luncheon & Boutique will be at the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort 21100 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. Shop 10:30am-12:30pm & Lunch will follow. Trend Offset Printing is donating the cost of the luncheon. All proceeds will benefit women in treatment and their children!

Our Christmas Wish for Gift Cards:

Toys R Us, Fashion Island, Bath & Body, Tiffany’s

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Client Holiday Party

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Breast Cancer Angels host this private event for the families that we assist.We are in need of toys and gift cards for this event. To donate a gift to this event please call us at (562) 795-0100.

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Claus for A Cause Holiday Fundrasier

Holiday Season

“Claus for a Cause” provides a heart warming presentation of Santa and Mrs. Claus when available. Santa will hear your gift wishes, pose for pictures, and pass out gifts. Santa and Mrs. Claus add a special touch to your holiday get together and you can feel good knowing that your donations are going to support Breast Cancer Angels.

Reservations/More call (714) 842-8793

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Femme Metale Jewelry That Rocks!

Femme Metale (Leslie Homan) has a passion for fashion, Rock & Roll and precious metal and has created a unique piece of jewelry for us. This rocking winged ribbon is in honor of all whose lives have been forever changed by Breast Cancer. 20% of sales will go to Breast Cancer Angels. Will be available in 8 weeks. Pre order now!

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(Your Name Here) Hosts An Angel Party

Date: COMING SOON

Breast Cancer Angels relies on your “Angel Parties” to help us raise funds. If you have a great idea and want to host an event please call us. We need your help!

Thank you so much to all our Angels Here on Earth.

Angels Here on Earth

Thank you for fundraising for us!

We couldn’t do it without you!

Brighton in Corona Del Mar

Thank you so much to the Angels over at Brighton. Through their Power of Pink fundraiser and support we have received the first donation of $1150 raised for Breast Cancer Angels.

Letter from Faye
Hi to all you Heavenly Angels!

Thank you for your continuing support. It is such a blessing for me to open the mail and see the love pour out. The bad news is our individual “Angels” are now under 400. The weak economy is affecting all of us. The good news is that a lot of individuals and groups stepped up and did fundraisers for us. Thanks to everyone’s effort we are still able to meet the need. You are all awesome!

Love,
Faye
 
Upcoming Events & Fundraisers

September 25, 2010 Golf Tournament to honor Gail Moreno
Tournament registration is now full. Please call to RSVP for the celebration

Asset Planning is sponsoring a golf tournament in honor of Gail Moreno to support Breast Cancer Angels.  This event will take place at 10am at the Little Recreation Golf Course (9 hole) in Long Beach and is limited to about 50 players.

Gail has a memorial bench placed on the 6th hole of the course so we will play in her memory and the proceeds all go to her favorite charity, Breast Cancer Angels. There is a celebration at 2:00pm following the event that is being planned and non-golfers are more than welcome to attend just the celebration. 
 
October 1- 31, 2010 Kickoff Party on Saturday, October 2 at 10am Brighton’s 2010 Fundraiser
 
Brighton’s 2010 Power of Pink Campaign Reminds Us to Love and Protect the Women in Our Lives. For each bracelet sold at the Corona Del Mar location, 890 Avocado Ave., #A11 Newport Beach, Brighton will donate $10 to Breast Cancer Angels.

To Brighton, the Power of Pink represents the power that each one of us has to make a difference in the lives of the women who mean so much to us. Anyone can be diagnosed with this disease – not just the elderly and middle-aged, but thousands in their 20s and 30s. In the U.S. alone, an estimated 240,000 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed this year; 11,100 under age 40. Each year, 40,000 women die of breast cancer – 1,100 are under age 40. The bracelet, which retails for $55, will be available from October 1st to October 31st. For more information visit www.brighton.com

October 9 & 10, 2010 pm-6pm YaYa’s Creating Art for A Cure Fundraiser
 
Ya Ya’s Boutique and ARTLIFE are presenting a 2-day event (Saturday October 9 & Sunday October 10) from 2pm-6pm. The event will take place at Ya Ya’s Boutique in the EL Segundo Plaza @The Edge section. (700-d Allied Way El Segundo, CA 90245). There will be 7 artists from ARTLIFE with live art demonstrations, art display , jewelry design and more. Each artist has a unique talent so there will be something for everyone. In addition to the ARTLIFE artists there will also be Ya Ya’s own designers which total to 30+. A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to Breast Cancer Angles.

For more info call Parisa Moayedi and Maria Vivit 310-615-1928 or visit http://www.yayaboutique.com

November 21, 2010 Andi Bowman’s Holiday Luncheon & Boutique 
 Get a jump start on Holiday shopping at this great event held at the Torrance Marriott (2635 Fashion Way, Torrance, CA). Get your tickets now! Also- gold party at event. Bring your gold to earn $ for you and Breast Cancer Angels. RSVP on Facebook (Click Here) or Email Andi RSVP Holiday Lunch or call 310-433-4493
 

December 4, 2010 Holiday Boutique & Luncheon

Please save the date for our Breast Cancer Angels Christmas Luncheon & Boutique to be held at the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort 21100 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA.

Tickets will go on sale October 1. We only have space for 400 and this event sells out. Trend Offset Printing is donating the cost of the luncheon. All proceeds will benefit women in treatment and their children! Our Christmas Wish for Gift Cards: Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, Chico’s, Victoria Secret , Toys R Us, Fashion Island, Bath & Body, Best Buy & Tiffany’s

Boutique Vendors
Addington Confections, Beauty Society Diva, Bed Head Pajama’s, Bistro Blend, By Andi B, Designer Details, Designs by Veronica, It’s An Necessity ,It’s In The Bag, Jacquline “B”, Just Cashmere, Linda Kourie Designs, Moonlite, Traci Stewart Nuts, Treasured Accessory, Try-Mi. Check out the Events Page on our website for the link

Congratulations to Maurice

Congratulations to Maurice who won the $500 Shopping Spree at South Coast Plaza at our Summer Event. Thank you again to everyone that participated. 

Sundried Tomato Bistro & Cafes served fabulous hors d’oeuvres and dinner and the best dance band ever “Splash” entertained. Together we raised over $50,000 through ticket sales, concessions, raffles, silent & live auction and donations.

Thank you so much to Anthony & Holli for sponsoring this event and to everyone that volunteered, donated an item, purchased a raffle ticket, bid on something fun or bought a ticket to enjoy the party.

The photo disc got lost in the mail- as soon as we have the replacement we will post the photos soon

On Saturday, September 25th Asset Planning will be sponsoring a Golf Tournament in honor of Gail Moreno to support Breast Cancer Angels.

This event will take place in the early afternoon at Little Recreation Golf Course (9 hole) in Long Beach and is limited to about 50 players. Most people walk this little gem of a course but carts are available too. It is not an executive course so you will use all the clubs in your bag & driver too.

Families, kids and all are welcome to play so please invite golfing friends. It will be stoke play for those that want to play that way and scramble for those that want to play for fun or if you have not touched a club in years!

Gail has a memorial bench placed on the 6th hole of the course so we will play in her memory and the proceeds all go to her favorite charity, Breast Cancer Angels. The cost is expected to be about $50 to enter.

There is a dinner/buffet following the event that is being planned and non-golfers are more than welcome to attend just the dinner portion.

Please email us if you would like to participate in this fun event and once we get a better idea of how many want to play we’ll send out another invitation with all the details. If we have enough signed up, we can do a shotgun start.

Thank you,

Heather

Now Collecting School Supplies

Saturday, August 14 is the 2nd Annual back to school event. The event will provide much needed backpacks, school supplies and gift cards for shoes and clothing to school age children of our clients. If you would like to participate please give us a call.

Monetary donations should be sent to

Breast Cancer Angels

6889 Andrew Way

Cypress, CA 90630

If you would like to purchase supplies – they can be dropped off at

Breast Cancer Angels

3722 Catalina Suite B

Los Alamitos, CA 90720

** please call first to make sure we are in the office.

Thank you!

Events & Fundraisers

Save the Dates

9/25/10 Golf Tournament to Honor Gail Moreno in Long Beach

11/21/10 Andi Bowman’s Holiday Luncheon & Boutique- Torrance Marriott

12/4/10 Holiday Boutique & Luncheon- Waterfront Hilton

Past Events Details & Photos Coming Soon!

8/5/10 Lakewood Women’s Golf Club Tournament

8/1/10 Swim 2010 & BBQ

7/31/10 Summer Event at Ocean Institute

Dear Angels, We would like to thank you for your ongoing support. Please know that 100% of your donation will be used to financially assist women in treatment for breast cancer, and their families. It will be used for food, housing, medical costs and much more. We are the only group that financially assists women with advanced breast cancer, often for years. We assist in Orange County and the surrounding areas.

This year housing is our biggest priority. We are seeing families facing foreclosure and eviction due to the drastic change in income that comes from not being able to work. It often takes months to get food stamps and SSI, if they qualify. Most of our families are living on less than $1,200 a month. Last year we assisted over 400 clients and their families and the need continues to grow. The youngest mom we are currently assisting is 25 with 2 children under 2. We are also assisting several senior women who cannot afford their co-pays.

Our organization began in 2000 and is a volunteer group effort. We could not exist without the help of wonderful “Angels” like you.

Thank you for your continued support,

Faye C. Dietiker, Director Breast Cancer Angels

Angels Here on Earth & Angel Parties

Angel Party to Honor Jean Bulicz

Thank you to everyone that attended the Angel party to honor Jean. We shared food, memories and another $400 was donated in her memory.

Andi Bowman’s Holiday Party

WOW! What can we say? We are so blessed to have this amazing women share her talents with us. She organized a wonderful event with great good; fun shopping that raised over $5,000. Thank you Andi and attendees for being Angels.

Brighton of Corona Del Mar Plaza Power of Pink Fundraiser

A BIG thank you to Brighton! Breast Cancer Angels was selected as the sole charity to receive $10 from each sale of a special bracelet and I.D. holder at the Brighton Collectibles at the Corona Del Mar Plaza location. We want to thank everyone that purchased this special bracelet and supported Brighton. We are so pleased to be included for this event and we look forward to the next one.

Maria McDonald & Huntington Beach Newcomers

Special thank you to Maria McDonald and the Huntington Beach Newcomers for over $400 donated.

Olive Garden

Thank you to Olive Garden in Cypress, CA for selecting Breast Cancer Angels for your holiday gift of $1000. We appreciate your hospitality!

Roosters Foundation of OC

Thank you to the Roosters for the $475 donation from their wonderful October event.

Women’s Council of Realtors

Thank you for your generous $1000 gift from your women to help our women. We appreciate your continued support. Call us today with your ideas and we can get you started!

Who We Help

We first started financially assisting J.R. in 2003. She was only 31 with 5 children under 18. She was too ill to work and we assisted the family until she went into remission in 2004 and returned to work. She is now 37 and has been back in treatment since early 2009. She has 4 children under 18 still living at home. They are good students and a real help to their mom. She does not have a car and depends on the kindness of neighbors to get to treatment. She is now in reduced rent housing and we assist with food cards and Wal-Mart cards. Please keep her in your prayers.

Save The Date – Upcoming Events

March 3: Financial Planning Workshop

Attend this free seminar to plan your living legacy and learn how to help your family discover and plan for what’s really important. Time: 7:00-8:00 pm, Location: HB Central Public Library To Register: Call Edie Mermelstein, Attorney at Law 714-639-4686 or Cynthia Alston, Investment Consultant 714-639-4686

March 7: Oscar Party

Join Us On The Red Carpet For A Fun-Filled Oscar Party on Sunday, March 7 at 4:45pm at Sundried Tomato Bistro in San Clemente at Talega. $35 per person includes Generous Appetizer Buffet and Cocktail of Your Choice! 100% of Proceeds Benefit Breast Cancer Angels. Prizes will be Awarded for Most Winning Votes and Best Dressed Oscar Party Attendees! Bring your completed ballot http://oscar.go.com/media/2010/pdf/OSCAR_BALLOT.pdf to the Party! RSVP to : holli@sundriedtomatocafe.com ( mailto:holli@sundriedtomatocafe.com ) Flier  click this link http://www.hightech-pr.com/sundriedtomato/2010_02_16/2010_02_16.html

May 1: Taste of Long Beach, Craft Fair & Concert at Grace Presbyterian

May 8: 4th Annual Roll For A Cure hosted by the OC Roller Girls

July 31:Summer Event at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point, CA

If you have additional dates to add please let us know.

Breast Cancer Angels in the News

The Huntington Beach Independent wrote a nice story on February 10 about Heather Shelton (who helps us in the office) and the OC Roller Girls and their charitable work with local nonprofits and Breast Cancer Angels was mentioned. Way to go ladies! Keep in mind their Roll For A Cure is in May and we are all looking forward to that.

Hello Everyone,

Well another year has come and gone and we have reached our 10-year mark. It was Christmas of 1999 when we made our first deliveries of food and gifts to 8 women in treatment and March of 2000 when we applied for our non-profit status. Since that time we have grown from 6 Angels to over 500 Angels.

In ten years time we have financially assisted over 1500 women and 2 men. Hundreds of children have been fed, clothed and sheltered with your dollars. We have helped provide stability in a chaotic time.

Over the past ten years we have been part of the lives of 134 women who have lost their battles. In some cases we were there when they died. We have seen awesome miracles along with the loss. We are assisting several women who have continued to battle for 5, 6, 7 years and are still here raising their children. They continue to send thank you cards to us for not abandoning them in their time of need. We are their hope and they are our reward.

This past year was tough financially. Some months we just did not know how we could continue without turning women away. Each month my faith was renewed and the “miracle of the loaves & fishes” came to pass again and again. We were able to pay out over $270,000 in total client needs. We had a terrific Back to School Picnic and an awesome Client Christmas Party! Our families got to come together, share their stories and make new friends.

The “Angel House” has been home to 9 women. Most of these women come to us at the start of their battle, but at the end of their life. They are often diagnosed through emergency rooms and their breast cancer is already advanced to stage 4. We do what we can to make their lives more comfortable and to slow down the progress of the disease.

None of what happens in the office or the “Angel House” is possible without your help. You are all amazing! Some of you have been with us for 10 years, some a shorter length of time but you are all making a huge difference to our women in treatment and their families.

We are still a small organization doing big work. We exist on a shoestring budget and depend on volunteers.

I would like to give special thanks to Anthony & Holli Lienau and Trend Offset Printing for continuing to support our work. They have been a blessing for nine years. We are grateful to them for the fundraisers, the overhead donations, the Client Christmas Party, the Angel House, the beautiful office space and so much more.

Jim & Ann Steinmetz also deserve special mention. Year after year they get dressed up as Santa and Mrs. Claus and go out to raise money for us. In 2008 they raised over $20,000 and we thought with the economy 2009 would be half that, but surprise! They raised over $22,000. They are truly amazing.

This year we received dues and donations from our “Angels” of over $150,000. We received an $11,000 housing grant from the Downey Short Foundation and $10,000 from Diversified Thermal Services.

This year we had several groups and individuals hold fundraisers for us. The O.C. Roller Girls donated over $6,600. Minx Fashion Show made $4,000, Andi Bowman held a wonderful Christmas Boutique and donated $5,400 to us, Rob & Patty Goodin held a Classic Car Event and raised close to $3,000, Eddie & Lee Jorge held an After Turkey Tennis Tournament and raised over $3,400, New Attitude Beauty Salon held an open house fundraiser and raised close to $2,000 for us, the 5th graders at St. Anthony’s Elementary School in Long Beach held a bake sale and raised $300. The Girls on the Run, a group of girls from Wrightwood, made beautiful greeting cards as a fundraiser and donated $345.00. Some of our Angels gave donations in the name of friends or customers instead of giving gifts. As you can see, everyone was being creative and used their talents to make a huge difference in the lives of our families.

The Summer Event was fabulous last year and raised over $55,000. SAVE THE DATE FOR THIS YEAR, JULY 31ST, OCEAN INSTITUTE, DANA POINT!

The Christmas Lunch was the best ever; we made over $40,000 and had lots of new Angels sign up.

There will be a Taste of Long Beach, Craft Fair and Concert on May 1st at Grace Presbyterian Church, which will benefit Breast Cancer Angels. SAVE THE DATE!

We can all be Angels here on earth, we just need to reach out and offer our hearts!

Thank you,

Faye

Mailings Note:

We will be doing our mailed newsletters less often due to the cost of postage. Please let me know if you need additional return envelopes for your monthly dues. 2009 Tax letters went out last week. If you have any questions give us a call.

Angel Parties- Host Your Own!

An Angel Party is only limited by your imagination. Be creative! We depend on your events to continue to provide the services we do. From a simple idea to something elaborate. We need you! It can be something you are already doing. Just add the cause and go! We will provide the host (ess) with a banner, brochures, a basket full of bracelets and a special gift for the hostess. The rest is up to you! Check out some ideas:

Baby and Kids’ Resale, Bachelor/Bachelorette Auction, Bake Sale, Barbecue Contest, Board Game Tournament, Business Fundraisers, Car Wash, Chili Cook-off, Coffee House Poetry Slam, Cooking Class, Dog Wash, Doggie Parade, Drive-in Movie, Head Shaving, Ice Cream Social, Karaoke Night, Local Celebrity Auction, Local Series of Poker, Miniature Golf Marathon, Movie Marathon, Pancake Breakfast, Pawfect Art Show, Pizza Night, Golf Tournament, Spaghetti Dinner, Theater Night, Tractor Pull, Trivia Night, White Elephant Raffle, Winery or Brewpub Tour, Woman Fashion Show.

Call us today with your ideas and we can get you started!

Angel Here on Earth

Lori Frankin

Did you notice the wonderful shopping area at the Christmas Luncheon? Have you thought to yourself how amazing the raffle prizes are decorated? Perhaps you have wondered how all that happens? We have Lori Frankin to thank for sharing her amazing energy and talents with us. She works all year long to put together donations, vendors and much more for our Holiday Luncheon and Summer Event.

Lori was diagnosed with Stage II Breast Cancer in 2001. She had 6 cycles of chemotherapy followed by 5 weeks of radiation. She says the hardest part of it all was having her daughter Lauren who then was only 11 years old see her mom so sick.

Lori met Faye back in 2003 at a membership drive — and she heard Edie Mermelstein speak about how Breast Cancer Angels had helped her friend with rent, food & clothing. The fact that 100% of the proceeds go to women in treatment really got Lori’s attention. This month she celebrates 9 years in remission of her breast cancer!!! Thank you Lori for all you do for us!

Who We Help

S.I. is a young mom we have been assisting since August of 2009. She has three children under 6 and a Stage 4 diagnosis. Her husband lost his job before she was diagnosed and their house was fast approaching foreclosure. We were able to help keep them afloat with utility assistance, food cards, Target cards and gasoline cards.

Their eviction date was January 31st, 2010. She had just finished her first round of chemo treatments and was resting at home after her breast surgery when her husband died of a massive heart attack on January 10th.

We are now in the process of trying to help her find affordable housing for herself and the children. She has no other family that can help out. The neighbors have been great watching the children and picking things up at the store. Eviction has now been pushed back to the end of February but the prospects of finding housing look pretty grim. Please keep her and her family in your prayers.

Save The Date – Upcoming Events

February 2 Angel Party in memory of Jean Bulicz

May 1 Taste of Long Beach, Craft Fair & Concert at Grace Presbyterian

May 9 4th Annual Roll For A Cure hosted by the OC Roller Girls

July 31 Summer Event at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point, CA

If you have additional dates to add please let us know.

Breast Cancer Angels in the News

We had a nice mention in 944 Magazine about Orange County Charities. Read the article here www.944.com/articles/occharities

Past Events

Claus for A Cause Holiday Fundraiser

Thank you to Jim & Ann Steinmetz for all their “Claus for a Cause” fundraisers! This season they raised over $22,000 for our clients by providing the most professional and heart warming presentation of Santa and Mrs. Claus. You two are really amazing!

An Evening with Santa- Fun and Fundraiser

Thank you Laura Baker for putting on a fun event on Sunday, December 6, 2009. This family-focused event had fun activities for children, Hot Cocoa and Snacks, Gift Bags and more and our own Mr. & Mrs. Claus from Clause for a Cause donated their time!

New Attitude Salon Holiday BeDazzled Open House Fundraiser

On Sunday, December 6, 2009 guests enjoyed holiday shopping with 11 unique vendors while enjoying great hospitality! Thank you to New Attitude Salon in Los Alamitos for organizing this wonderful fundraiser to raise close to $2,000 to benefit Breast Cancer Angels.

Holiday Donations & Inkind Gifts

Thank you to everyone for your continued generosity. We had many gifts, toys, clothes and other items dropped off for our Client Christmas Party and we really appreciate it!

(C) 2010 Breast Cancer Angels

Breast Cancer Angels Here on Earth 
Once again I am in awe at all we have accomplished during the past year. Without us, women and children would be going hungry and in some cases homeless due to breast cancer. Your funds provide financial assistance and the blessing of knowing someone cares. We are fast approaching 10 years since we ventured out to become “Angels Here on Earth” and what an incredible journey it has been. I am looking forward to next year and pray that you all have a wonderful holiday season and a very blessed New Year.

Love,
Faye

Client & Families Holiday

Thank you so much to everyone that donated toys and holiday gifts for our Moms and families.  Thank you to everyone that came by to share cookies and help wrap the gifts. We received blessings in abundance for our families. Sunday we enjoyed friendship, Santa passed out gifts, Moms shared smiles with each other while they made beautiful wreaths and we were reminded of what a group of Angels can do to make the season a little brighter.   Check out the photos on our Face Book Fan Page please tag your photos so we can share!

Upcoming Events

(Your Name Here) Hosts An Angel Party Date: COMING SOON

Breast Cancer Angels relies on your “Angel Parties” to help us raise funds. If you have a great idea and want to host an event please call us.  We need your help! Thank you so much to all our Angels Here on Earth. (562) 795-0100

Angels Here on Earth! Thank you for fundraising for us! We couldn’t do it without you!

Breast Fest A Night of Support Friday, November 20, 2009 
Thank you Dickie Copeland, Michelle Garcia, Cami Hernandez, Allison Kutsunai,  Maria Martirez & Kelly Ng. These students from Cal State University Fullerton planned an Art Show, Cocktail Party & Raffle to benefit Breast Cancer Angels at Crosby’s in Santa Ana. They mixed, mingled and enjoyed local young artists’ interpretation of “real women” to raise funds for our clients.

After Turkey Tennis Tournament November 29, 2009
Participants had fun, food and plenty of great tennis while raising funds for Breast Cancer Angels.  We are so grateful for everyone that turned out for fun in the sun at this awesome event! Thank you Eddie and crew for raising $3,050!

Breast Cancer Angels Christmas Luncheon & Boutique December 5, 2009 in Huntington Beach, CA Please tag your photos on our Facebook fan page so we can share!
 
Tickets sold out! Vendor space was full and we all had a wonderful time! Thank you to our musical guests Grace First Presbyterian for the lovely bell choir. Craig Fundyda for his piano playing.

Thank you to City National Bank, Designer Details, Designs By Veronica, Sylvia Evans, Mary Ann Anderson, Lori Franklin, Haven Day Spa, Mary Hamer, Antoinette Homan, Wally Luciano, Maria McDonald, Rascals To Rebels, Jeannine Rowe, Ann Steinmetz, Pat Swan, Trend Offset Printing and Judy Telep for donating raffle items.

Thank you so much to Lori Franklin for assembling all of the raffle items and coordinating the vendors and volunteers. Thank you to Diane Shrake for her creative assistance. Thank you to our volunteers Cindy Berham, Marsha Esparza, Paige Garcia, Christina Jacob, Keyanus Price Kristina Rutherford, Cindy Rhodes, Heather Shelton, Liz Spanos that helped with check in, selling raffle tickets and everything else to make this event a success! Thank you to Edie Mermelstein for sharing her story and inspiring us.

Thank you to our vendors Addington Confections,Bistro Blends, Cookie Lee, Designer Details, Designs by Veronica, Haven Day Spa, Heather Kent Jewelry, It’s In The Bag, Jacqueline “B”, Just Cashmere, Michelle & Jolie Scribner, Over the Top Gifts, Stockings & Stuff, Terry’s Stylish Pets, The Treasured Accessory & Twigs for the amazing shopping.

Thank you to everyone that purchased tables and raffle items, made donations, renewed their angel membership, became an angel or invited friends to become part of the Breast Cancer Angels family.

Thank you to our Angels Anthony & Holli Lienau & Trend Offset Printing for hosting this amazing event. Their incredible generosity impacts so many lives. With the help of these two Heavenly Angels we assisted over 400 women and their families this year.

Breast Cancer Angels Holiday Gifts

NEW Breast Cancer Angels Scarves now available!
We received many compliments on our pink ribbon scarfs. They are available online and we also have the scarf with a pink or white background. These are sold for $10.99 and the entire sales price goes back to us.

CLICK HERE to check out our new online store (The link is also on our website home page.) You can purchase online and we will mail your item or you can call us and we can save it for you to pick up. If you would like to discuss a donation to keep the store running- please let us know.

Holiday Specials from Juliette’s Beauty Society
Consider Juliette’s Beauty Society gift certificate for a facial and makeup for a loved one, friend, neighbor and or home-bound family or friend and $10 will be donated to Breast Cancer Angels. Please see attached flier below or CLICK HERE for website for more information. Thank you Juliette!

Santa at Rascals to Rebels This Week
See attached flier below for information or visit their website CLICK HERE
Tuesday at Huntington Beach from 3pm – 5pm & Wednesday at Rossmoor from 3pm – 5pm & Thursday, December 17th, Huntington Beach will be hosting their annual holiday Sip N Shop.  Come enjoy good food, drinks and discounts all day long.  Door Prizes for the first 15 shoppers.

Breast Cancer Angels in December 2009 issue of Coast Magazine
There was a wonderful article on page 24 about Jim & Ann Steinmetz of “Claus for a Cause” and how the idea of Jim becoming Santa was born. As you know they provide a heart warming presentation, hear your gift wishes, pose for pictures donations go to support Breast Cancer Angels. Reservations Call (714) 842-8793. READ ARTICLE HERE

New Resources for Angels 

Need Holiday Help?
Leslie Klein is upbeat and willing to help with your pets, errands and companion needs. She is offering great big discounts according to your personal situation. She lives and works in the South Orange County and is a lovely lady with great big heart!  Please contact her at Klein Family Pet Sitting Cell 714-305-1120 or  Kleinfam@cox.net

Cleaning for a Reason – Help for Women in Treatment
If you know a woman currently undergoing Chemo, please pass the word to her that there is a cleaning service that provides FREE housecleaning – 1 time per month for 4 months while she is in treatment.

All she has to do is sign up and have her doctor fax a note confirming the treatment. Cleaning for a Reason will have a participating maid service in her zip code area arrange for the service. CLICK HERE  Please pass this information on to bless a woman going through Breast Cancer treatment.