Author: Catherine Warren

During the month of October, we had our inaugural Sole Stars campaign in the New River Valley. We had nine community leaders don the pink shoes and raise funds to support VBCF. The campaign started with a goal of $10,000. These Sole Stars are actually ROCK STARS and raised $17,798.65! A big thank you to…
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The 3rd Annual Pink 13.1 event, presented by Ballad Health and Johnston Memorial Hospital, held on Saturday, October 21 on the scenic Virginia Creeper Trail in Abingdon, Virginia, was an astounding success, with nearly 100 dedicated participants traveling from as far away as Texas, Nebraska, and New York to join in the fight against breast…
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Experience the spirit of community and triumph with our Power of Pink 2023 event recap. Discover how 465 attendees and generous donors helped raise over $152,000 for breast cancer awareness and support in Virginia. Be inspired by our keynote speakers’ stories of resilience and hope.

Join us in celebrating the achievements of VBCF’s Roanoke and Richmond Sole Stars. During the spring Sole Stars Campaigns, their efforts raised crucial funds for breast health services. See how you can make a difference in our future campaigns.

During the month of October, we had our inaugural Sole Stars campaign in Lynchburg. We had 14 community leaders don pink shoes and raise funds to support VBCF. The campaign started with a modest goal of $16,000. These Sole Stars are actually ROCK STARS and raised an astounding $63,847.31! A big thank you to each…
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Saturday, October 22, was an absolutely beautiful day in Abingdon, Virginia!  We had 40+ in-person participants join us on the Virginia Creeper Trail to walk, bike, and run 13.1 Miles as part of the 2nd Annual Pink 13.1!  We had another 15 participants join us virtually from Christiansburg, Roanoke, Harrisonburg, and Richmond. The Second Annual…
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The Power of Pink Luncheon took place on Monday, October 3 in Roanoke.  The Second Annual Luncheon was a huge success -raising funds and awareness for the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation.  It was sponsored by Blue Ridge Cancer Care, Kroger, Berglund Cars, Branch Group, Fink’s Jewelers and Boxley.  We are so appreciative of all our sponsors. …
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The Pink 13.1 raised over $40,000 and the proceeds will support a screening and diagnostic service fund to support breast cancer testing for uninsured and underinsured in Southwest Virginia.

The Power of Pink Luncheon took place on Tuesday, October 12 in Roanoke. The inaugural event was a huge success raising funds and awareness for the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation. The Power of Pink Luncheon was sponsored by Kroger, WSLS10, Berglund Cars, Blue Ridge Cancer Care, Boxley and Fink’s Jewelers. We are so appreciative to all of our wonderful sponsors.