October = Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Here are two simple ways you can contribute to finding the cure:  WHITE & WARREN.To raise awareness and funds, White + Warren has asked the JLP to spread the word about its 11th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Month Pink Collection. For the month of October, 50% of the proceeds from these exclusive pink cashmere items will be donated to WOMEN AT RISK, a program that enhances the lives of women at high risk for and with breast cancer through research, education and support. Please visithttp://www.whiteandwarren.comMAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCERThe JLP Done in a Day Committee would like to invite all JLP members to take part in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, a non- competitive walk taking place the morning of Sunday, October 19.Where: Manhattanville College, Purchase, NYWhen: Sunday October 19Time: Registration 8 to 9am Walking begins 9:30-10:30amLength: 5 miles (children and strollers are welcome)If you would like to sign up for the walk please log onto:http://makingstrides.acsevents.org/westchester. Click on “Join a Team” and type in Junior League of Pelham, NY. Also, it is possible if you are making donations that your employer or spouse’s employer will match the donation.Thank you for your time and support. “Hope starts with one walker and one dollar at a time. Hope starts with our team. And hope can start with you.”Suzann Michailoff is the team captain/contact person – Members can meet near the sign up tables by 9:15 as the walk begins at 9:30. JLP members should wear a red or white t-shirt.Directions: Merritt Parkway/Hutchinson River Parkway to exit 27; Right on Purchase Street; Left on Manhattanville Road; Parking at The Centre at Purchase and 100 Manhattanville Road