tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31009595382293817482024-02-20T23:07:54.587-05:00The Ellie FundThe Ellie Fund is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides transportation to medical appointments, childcare, housekeeping, groceries, and delivered meals free of charge to more than 500 breast cancer patients and family members across Massachusetts each year.Anne Meisnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01578056128598412801noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100959538229381748.post-34607612349485243712014-03-27T14:15:00.000-04:002014-03-27T14:29:26.240-04:00The Spring Scene - a guide to food and fashion for a cause! <div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 25.499998092651367px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Slater Foundation, Tobey Grey Boutique and the Ellie Fund have teamed up once again to present <a href="http://elliefund.org/springscene/" target="_blank"><b>Spring Scene</b></a>, Boston’s premiere fashion show featuring hosts Taylor Twellman and Sara Underwood, fashions by Tobey Gray Boutique, wines by MS Walker and bites by Moody's Delicatessen. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 25.499998092651367px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tickets are still <a href="https://elliefund.ticketbud.com/spring-scene-fashion-show" target="_blank"><b>available</b></a>! </span></span></div>
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Week! </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.thestreetchestnuthill.com/event/eat-at-the-street-week/2145434954" target="_blank"><b>THE STREET</b></a> at Chestnut Hill is hosting a week of great
restaurant and shopping deals! Enjoy a 2 course lunch for $18 and/or a 3 course
dinner for $30. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In addition, THE STREET is offering some amazing deals with the
savings pass you receive while dining like: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">BE STYLED: $5 off a blowdry (regular price $35)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">DAVIDsTEA: Take home a 1-ounce sample of loose leaf tea</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">PORTOBELLO ROAD: 20% off one full priced item</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">SKOAH: Complimentary glow n’ go facial</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The best part?! </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">THE STREET has selected the Ellie Fund as one of
the charity beneficiaries of this exciting promotion. Diners and shoppers will
have the opportunity to select a charity to receive a donation on their
behalf.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Select the Ellie Fund and join
our fight against breast cancer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jessica Lynn is an amazing, talented woman who reached out to
us because she loves the Ellie Fund and wanted to involve us in her new online boutique, <b><a href="http://www.madebyjessicalynn.com/" target="_blank">Madeby Jessica Lynn</a></b>, which is a collection of locally handcrafted, nautical
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To help share our mission, Jessica connected with Tara, a breast cancer survivor and
former recipient of Ellie Fund services, to share her story about how the Ellie Fund made a difference
in her life. Tara also created her own Favorites List and if you purchase any
product from <b><a href="http://www.madebyjessicalynn.com/pages/tara" target="_blank">this list</a>,</b> Made by Jessica Lynn will donate 15% of profits to
the Ellie Fund!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100959538229381748.post-35077605676986657792014-02-27T09:57:00.001-05:002014-02-27T12:24:07.767-05:00Red Carpet Glamour<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Written by Guest Blogger: Christina Pierce</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When preparing for the Oscars red carpet as a stylist, it is always important to have a handle on the seasons trends and mold those subtly into each individual's style and figure flattering ideal gown. For 2014, some of the hottest trends include those risqué see-through panels you've been noticing on almost nude celebrities, lace, florals, and color blocking. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While lace and color blocking appear more self explanatory, peekaboo panels and florals must be done with care, especially when being considered for The Oscars. You are able to take more risks with The Golden Globes but for THE Academy, it's important to opt for standout, flattering looks to be pulled into the best dressed lists. Recently Paris Hilton stepped out in a dress that was more boo than peek. For The Oscars, we adapt those open illusion panels to side shaping cutouts, keeping a safe distance from those more risqué areas of the body. For florals, you would never want a client to walk the red carpet looking like Kim Kardashian in your granmother's drapes or upholstered sofa cushion. Instead, I look for watercolor looking florals, bright pops of color amongst a black backdrop, or florals done in panels as opposed to an all over print. These artful adaptations of 2014's hottest trends can make make the difference of being on the best or the offensive side of Joan Rivers' Fashion Police recap.</span> <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From the Reem Acra runway show, a riskier but acceptable dare to bare gown from the runway.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Paris Hilton at a pre-Grammy party leaving much and nothing to be desired all at the same time in this tasteless version of the sheer panel trend.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nia Long in a black Jovani grown with an appropriate amount of risqué sheer panels on the 2014 Critics Choice Awards red carpet. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kim Kardashian's Givenchy floral gown at the 2013 Met Ball was compared to Mrs. Doubtfire and a grandmother's ugly sofa. </td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Speaking of the Fashion Police, Bitch Stole My Look teaches us an important lesson in copycat styling. From designers to stylists, it is ever important not to duplicate looks to avoid the most unflattering comparisons; in this instance there is always a clear cut loser. For this very reason, many fashion designers will only lend one dress per event making the competition amongst dress stealing stylists even more fierce. When considering options and contenders for various red carpet goers, think: who wore what during last seasons' red carpet parties, think outside the box, and opt for something you or your stylist are 100% confident with so if the most unfortunate duplicate look does occur, win or lose, you know you rocked it. This year I had my own Bitch Stole My Look moment when Lena Dunham stepped out in a "copycat" marigold yellow dress from Zac Posen to my own Badgley Mishka 2013 selection. This look was both "been there, done that," and a lesson to young starlets to recruit the help of the professionals instead of working directly with a male designer. "Zac [Posen] told me to make an S with my body. That's what I was told to do and let's hope an even okay moment arises from it," said the Girls star. The result was a childish hunched look which seemed to shrink her stature and become engulfed in the mermaid gown. Could this gown have been styled better with the advise of a seasoned stylist? Ironically Kim Kardashian's train wreck floral was also the result of a skipped stylist, straight from the designer's selection. Keep in mind these designers are used to designing for pin straight models; us girls with figures need to adapt their trends to fit our own style.</span><br />
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My very own Bitch Stole My Look - me on left wearing Badgley Mishka at the 2013 Ellie Fund Oscars and Lena Dunham in Zac Posen at the 2014 Golden Globes on right. </td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Whatever you style is or what risks you want to take for the red carpet or your own black tie affair, it is important to wear something you feel confident in, taking trends lightly, mixing in what works for you own effortless "Best Dressed List."</span><br />
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Anne Meisnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01578056128598412801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100959538229381748.post-62987118190914145802013-11-05T10:00:00.000-05:002013-11-05T10:00:10.869-05:00Guest Blogger: How Breast Cancer Has Gone Online<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
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a wide circle of people experiencing the same fears, problems and treatments
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fears and concerns. They can contact others who have dealt with the same
emotions, and find a community of people who know what it’s like to await a
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Cancer Society</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> and the </span><a href="http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">National
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communicate with others undergoing treatment. Forums, chat rooms and support
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mean the difference between feeling isolated and having a circle of friends to
offer help and support. <b><a href="http://www.elliefund.org/" target="_blank">The Ellie Fund</a></b> is a local support groups
patients can turn to for help with day to day tasks. Additionally, supporters
are able to </span><a href="https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/1443068"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">donate</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> directly
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The internet has also made cancer research more widely accessible. In the past,
patients with breast cancer could only get information on treatments, trials,
new medications and cutting-edge technologies through doctors or libraries.
Today, you can find updates on experimental treatments at research facilities
around the world by searching online. Many non-profit breast cancer foundations
offer this information on their sites. <br />
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Even after successful breast cancer treatment, cancer may recur. Internet
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struggle against breast cancer. A support group can help patients find the
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100959538229381748.post-69004334432411309792013-10-17T10:00:00.000-04:002013-10-17T10:00:01.600-04:00Guest Stylist: Ways to Wear Pink<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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With October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, it is a
perfect opportunity to pull out the feminine pink and blush tones in your
closet. Though most women love pink, many struggle with finding ways to wear the
hue without looking overly “cutesy” or like their childhood Barbie. Here are
some tips on how to wear pink in ways that will keep you looking fresh and
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Pink suede is a great way to add texture and a pop of
femininity to any outfit. It pairs great with any neutral base such as beige or
brown and even compliments navy and winter white. Incorporating <a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/ted-baker-pointed-toe-pumps-neevo-high-heel?ID=731356&CategoryID=16961#fn=spp%3D20%26ppp%3D96%26sp%3D1%26rid%3D%26spc%3D22%26kws%3Dpink%20suede%20shoes%26ppp%3D96%26sp%3D1%26rid%3D%26spc%3D22%26kws%3Dpink%20suede%20shoes%26ppp%3D96%26sp%3D1%26rid%3D%26spc%3D22%26kws%3Dpink%20suede%20shoes" target="_blank">pink suede</a> into
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A more contemporary way to wear pink and incorporate some
edge is to pair the color with black and grey. Selecting a soft blush pink is a
great shade to pick when wearing this trend. Look for <a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/tory-burch-grace-top?ID=848298&CategoryID=2910#fn=spp%3D12%26ppp%3D96%26sp%3D1%26rid%3D%26spc%3D177%26kws%3Dpink%20top" target="_blank">blouses</a> with piping or
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from the rest and despite popular belief, you do not need to be magazine toned
to pull off the look. Look for shapes that are less form fitting and won’t
allow for cutouts to be too tight that can make even the tautest of skin look
like it is trying to break free. Cutouts by the shoulders, decollete, and arms
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>About Christina K Pierce - Boutique Fashion Agency</b>: Christina K Pierce is the perfect fusion of luxury and practicality. Fashion and business. We provide completely personalized concierge fashion styling services for individuals and brands. As your personal stylist, Christina K Pierce provides an extensive menu of services ranging from wardrobe updates to celebrity style packages.</span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Feeling inspired? </span></b>Join us this Sunday 10/20 for a private Mimosa Shopping Brunch at Bloomingdales where you can find some of these styles and more and 10% of your purchases will go to the Ellie Fund. </div>
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Also be sure to head over to <b><a href="http://www.dependablecleaners.com/locations" target="_blank">Dependable Cleaners</a></b> for your
dry cleaning needs. To support the Ellie Fund and thank its customers for their
loyal support, Dependable Cleaners is offering <b>20% off </b>all pink items, with
5% of all dry cleaning sales of pink items going to the Ellie Fund!</div>
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If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with breast
cancer it is easy to become confused and overwhelmed by the amount of
information given. At the Ellie Fund, we always advise our patients to reach
out to his or her care provider, patient navigator or social worker with any and
all medical questions. If you would like
more information about how the Ellie Fund can help ease the effects of breast cancer
on patients and their families, please <a href="http://elliefund.org/about/" target="_blank"><b>visit us</b> <b>here</b></a><a href="http://www.elliefund.org/about" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank"> </a>or <a href="http://elliefund.org/contact-us/" target="_blank"><b>contact us here</b> </a><o:p></o:p></div>
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One amazing resource we would like to share with you today
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October. They have made their award winning breast cancer decision aid and links to the two Health Dialog Care Compass
planning aids available <b><a href="http://info.healthdialog.com/decision-aids-available-during-national-breast-cancer-awareness-month" target="_blank">here </a></b>throughout the month. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Health Dialog’s early stage
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patients through all stages of the decision making process, from explaining how
to read a pathology report to illustrating what a patient can expect from
different types of surgeries. Health Dialog also offers planning aids for
patients and families who are having needle or breast biopsies to prepare for
what will happen before, during and after the procedures. Patient-friendly explanations of medical
terms, comparisons of treatment choices, photos, videos, diagrams, and a
printable booklet enable patients to become active, engaged and informed as
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Officer, Health Dialog. “At Health Dialog, we believe information is one of the
best tools a patient can arm themselves with. All of our efforts in support of
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month are in the interest of providing women
and their families with access to resources which help them better understand
their condition and treatment options so they can feel more confident when
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questions or would like additional support please contact the Ellie Fund and
your care provider. Be sure to consult with your medical provider first on any
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100959538229381748.post-75233935439262841292013-10-09T10:18:00.001-04:002013-10-09T10:18:47.959-04:00Bringing National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Back to a Local Level <div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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Pink is everywhere this month thanks to the nationwide support
of national companies, media and even the NFL around Breast Cancer Awareness
Month. The outpouring of encouragement is inspiring and sheds light on the
staggering statistic that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her
lifetime. But, when the pink disappears with the month’s end, we must remember
that breast cancer remains and continues to affect the lives of women and
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Each month, the Ellie Fund receives
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This fall, as part of our annual Do
Good campaign, local businesses, schools, and friends will come together to support
the beast cancer patients in our community by pledging to raise money and awareness for
the Ellie Fund. <b>Our goal is to raise
$100,000 to help local families fighting breast cancer. We think we can do it,
thanks to our incredible <span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.elliefund.org/dogood2013" target="_blank">partners </a>, <a href="http://elliefund.org/events/" target="_blank">events </a></span></b>and to <b><a href="https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/1443068" target="_blank">YOU</a></b>.</div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100959538229381748.post-58287375252837027052013-06-14T13:57:00.000-04:002013-06-14T13:57:07.117-04:00Happy Friday! Ellie Fund patient update that makes us smile!At least once a week (if not more) we receive a thank you card, call or email from a patient or family member who we have helped. This is hands down one of the best parts about coming to work and doing what we do. We are also so lucky because so many people want to give back and help the Ellie Fund when they are able. <div>
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<span style="font-style: inherit;"><b>MICHELE'S UPDATES: AND THEN THERE WERE NONE!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-style: inherit;">Well, yesterday I said goodbye to my radiation family and friends! It's hard to believe I am finally done. The staff there was so wonderful, so friendly and positive, from the receptionists to the radiation therapists. I still have to continue with the "My Girls" cream for at least 2 weeks, which makes me wonder if I am that radioactive inside!!It seemed strange today not going there. But this phase of treatment is over. Next I have follow up bloodwork, scans, mammogram and doctors visits. They are spread out through the end of June which is so nice not to have to go to the hospital every day. I know it sounds strange but during radiation I lost 6 pounds as with chemo I was up 1. So now I need to focus on increasing my strenght, endurance AND weight.</span></div>
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There are SO many people I owe thanks to. Fighting something like breast cancer certainly takes a village. I am not sure why it is so hard for us to accept help sometimes, thinking we can do it all no matter what. It might have taken a while, but once I accepted help (and stopped feeling guilty about it!) the every day things were so much easier. I used to be the Queen of thank you notes but that has certainly fallen by the wayside! Please know for those of you that set up housecleaning services, dinners, flowers, gift cards, rides for Nicholas, constant cards and well wishes just how much they were appreciated. Although it might not have seemed like a big deal to you please know how big a deal it was to me. It was so nice not to have to think/worry about a dirty house or dinner or how Nicholas was going to get to a hockey or baseball practice. (That just made me realize that this journey has gone through 2 sport seasons!)</div>
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I also want to ackwowledge the Ellie Fund and its' coordinator Gail Fine. They have been SO generous with food/gas gift cards and Dish and Deliver meals (which were delicious!) It all just made life a little easier when going through a tough time. It also took a little pressure off of Paul and Nicholas who were forced into extra duty! And how can I thank Kim enough and her family for letting me borrow her so often! She has held my hand thru all my treatments, listened to my fears and shared in my laughter and tears. We have always been close but this shared journey has brought our relationship up another level - how could it not. I am so lucky to have a sister who is also my best friend!</div>
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Thank you for everything. Your messages on this blog have helped me get through the dark days, and made the sunny days even better. I have learned so much throughout this journey but nothing more important than how truly blessed I am to have such wonderful family and friends.</div>
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This Wednesday, June 5<sup>th</sup> is our annual <b>Kelley for
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This year we are expecting over 350 guests at the Fairmont Copley
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This year Ports and Company will again showcase styles from their
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<o:p></o:p>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100959538229381748.post-39590651513179568742013-05-07T13:30:00.000-04:002013-05-07T13:31:18.265-04:00Ellie Fund's PINK Truck!<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif;">We are excited to announce that <b><a href="http://www.devaneyenergy.com/">Devaney Energy</a></b> has picked the Ellie Fund as its partner to help fight breast cancer in our community!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">If you haven’t seen their pink trucks driving around your
neighborhood – start looking because Devaney Energy<b> </b>has wrapped 2 Pink fuel trucks
with the Ellie Fund logo and has pledged to donate a portion of proceeds for
every gallon of fuel delivered!!! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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exposure for the Ellie Fund, but Devaney Energy is also a great, local, 4<sup>th</sup>
generation family owned company based in our own backyard in Newton. They truly
care about our community and want to help families fight against breast cancer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">For over 75 years, Devaney Energy has been the leader in
delivering residential and commercial energy solutions. Massachusetts family
owned and operated, now in its fourth generation, Devaney Energy offers an
ever-expanding full-service roster to the greater Boston area and surrounding
communities. Energy services include: Fuel delivery (</span><a href="http://www.devaneyenergy.com/heating.php"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">heating
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efficient heating</span></a><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> and </span><a href="http://www.devaneyenergy.com/cooling.php"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">air
conditioning</span></a><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> installation, </span><a href="http://www.devaneyenergy.com/plumbing.php"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">plumbing
services</span></a><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">, and more.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100959538229381748.post-56367678968974591612013-03-11T10:20:00.001-04:002013-03-11T14:02:44.282-04:00Hail to Kale!<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">If you're like me, I have a hard time getting my minimum of
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</span>And if I have to eat another salad, I think I will start to grow rabbit
ears.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I just can’t do it!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love food and consider myself well-versed
around my kitchen but I have fallen short of finding new and exciting ways to
eat kale, spinach, and all the other leafy greens that have been proven to be
so good for us (and not to mention getting my two kids to eat them as well). </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>As a working mom and breast cancer survivor, I need something that will allow me to eat healthy foods in a way that's fast and easy.</strong></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">So let me set the stage for you…I am at BJs for my monthly
stock-up of the essentials.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You know,
toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, giant packages of socks – and
pretty soon my shopping list becomes null and void because I just <em>have</em> to get
the commercial size package of brownie mix and the 12-pack of marinara
sauce.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My shopping habits beside the
point, I head down the small appliance aisle for reasons unknown to me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And there on the shelf, in all it’s blending
beauty, is the <strong><a href="http://www.ninjakitchen.com/Ninja-NJ600-Professional-Blender.shtml" target="_blank">Ninja</a></strong>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is like a
blender on steroids.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It can chop, blend,
and create things like no other regular blender can.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had to get it!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was the solution to all my dietary
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Now my shopping cart had to get filled some more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I buy bananas, berries (organic of course),
kale, spinach, cucumbers, all everything else I could think of that would work
to make <strong><span style="color: red;">SMOOTHIES</span></strong>!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I check out and as
soon as I get home, I unwrap the Ninja and create a fruit and veggie-packed,
delicious, colorful smoothie.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
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good stuff from the fruits and vegetables if we only juice them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Making a smoothie keeps the nutrient packed
skin on (not rinds) and retains more of the fiber from each fruit and vegetable
to incorporate into the smoothie instead of being left behind in the
juicer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It fills you up and the
combinations are endless.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>My kids love them and I have gotten them to try some vegetables that
they normally wouldn’t eat like spinach and kale.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They love the “Green Monster” smoothie I've created (hey, my kids
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* 1 Orange</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">It isn't the prettiest of colors but is to<strong> SO</strong> good. Again, you can combine basically anything to suit your taste.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Try adding mango or peaches.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or try a citrus based
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</span>Smoothies are a super-easy and delicious way to “eat” your 5 servings of
fruits and vegetables everyday. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /><strong>For more great recipies, check these out: </strong><a href="http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/collections/healthy_smoothie_recipes" target="_blank"><strong>Engine 2 Diet</strong></a><br /><a href="http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/collections/healthy_smoothie_recipes" target="_blank"><strong>Eating Well Smoothies</strong></a></span></span></div>
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The Fahey’s are a strong, tight knit family of six from Walpole, MA. With four sons,
ages 8<span style="font-family: "Cambria Math","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Cambria Math";">‐</span>18, Michelle and Sean have their hands full. In April 2011,
Michelle had a clear mammogram and all was well.<br />
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In August 2011, the day after her mother arrived from Ireland for a relaxing
visit, Michelle was shocked to learn she had a tumor the size of a tennis ball.
Michelle’s medical team at Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates prescribed eight rounds of
chemotherapy, ending mid<span style="font-family: "Cambria Math","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Cambria Math";">‐</span>February 2012.
Through it all, Michelle focused steadfastly on her family. When asked how
she holds everything together, she says it’s her "boys that pull her
through." <br />
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Since first meeting Michelle and helping her family through treatment, she has become an integral part of the Ellie Fund family, volunteering to help with video projects and events. Despite her busy treatment schedule, she still made time to attend our Oscar Night Gala last year and we were truly honored to have her with us, joined by her husband Sean, and her mother (all
the way from Ireland!), plus friends from her support team at Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates. <o:p></o:p><br />
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This past Sunday the 24th, we were thrilled to welcome Michelle back to the
red carpet again (fifth from left, next to "Fast Freddy" from MIX 104.1) and are happy to report that she is doing well, and so is her family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>"They say it takes a village to raise a
child, but it also takes a village to fight cancer. I will always be thankful
to my friends, family, and support team for helping me take care of not only
my needs but those of my family as well so we could focus on what's most important;
healing."<div style="text-align: left;">
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<em><span style="color: red;">* special thanks to <a href="http://dinakphotography.com/" target="_blank">dina k photography</a> * </span></em></div>
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to take a look back and see what some of the “misses” were and how they could
have been avoided. Of course “best” and “worst” dressed lists are always
subjective and seem to vary by the source, there is typically one major theme –
gorgeous celebrities who ALMOST got it right. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Take Emma Stone for example:</span></div>
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the dress is pretty, it is almost too much for the small framed starlet and
ages her! I would have much rather seen her in something a little more
contemporary and edgy. Red with red hair? Not my pick! If we were to style
Emma, here is a couple of our top picks:</span></span></div>
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N3zMn4NDvw0/UQFd9CUJwjI/AAAAAAAAABc/vosa-2dBLm8/s1600/black+and+white.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N3zMn4NDvw0/UQFd9CUJwjI/AAAAAAAAABc/vosa-2dBLm8/s1600/black+and+white.jpg" /></a> <span style="font-family: inherit;">What we like about the green to the left– you get the same effect that Emma must have been going for with the bow but with this
Giambattista Valli, the starlet wouldn't look like she is choking. Also the
texture and subtle print to the dress make it slightly edgy and the emerald
shade of green would play off her red locks perfectly! The black and white
Oscar de la Renta may look like an illusion but this dress certainly wouldn't have aged her. Pair with a gold vintage belt for the right amount of
juxtaposition and Emma would have emerged as more of a style icon.</span><br />
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color blocking and drop waist design made this number not-so-flattering on top.
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The soft color would have played off Sandra’s milky skin and
dark hair as perfectly fitting as it was on the runway model. Also, the
waistline embellishments are definitely more flattering and give Sandra
something more unexpected than her last season’s choice. You never can go wrong
with Chanel!</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Christina K Pierce is the perfect fusion of luxury and practicality. Fashion and business. We provide completely personalized concierge fashion styling services for individuals and brands. As your personal stylist, Christina K Pierce provides an extensive menu of services ranging from wardrobe updates to celebrity style packages. </i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When I read about CineMamas in the Boston Parents paper, I was elated. Founded in 2012, by two local Moms, Gina Saltonstall and Lori Cohen, who wanted to create a fun, no-pressure mid week retreat, CineMamas is a</span></b></span><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> movie club for Moms who need a break once/month for a few hours. Kind of like a book club but you don’t have to read anything, prep your house, make a meal, buy wine for everyone or clean up. And you come as you are. No getting dressed up, nametags, or forced small talk. Okay you got me. </span><br />
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I firmly believe every Mom deserves to take time out and focus on herself to maintain her mental health. Usually when I try to do this however, I lose the intended “me-time” by succumbing to the unrelenting pull of the practical, the time-sucking and the mundane: grocery shopping, housekeeping, laundry, yard work, car repair, child care, pet care, husband care – you get the picture.
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span><br /><span style="vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;">"CineMamas is a membership based movie club in Metrowest Boston devoted to an audience that deserves to take time for a 'Reel Escape.' explains Gina. "Sitting in a dark theatre taking in the story unfolding on the huge screen transforms you to a different space. Your mind gets to re-boot and I guarantee you'll leave the theater calmer, with a smile on your face. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; white-space: pre-wrap;">We've</span></span><span style="vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;"> created a wonderful network of fun women who understand the importance of taking a few hours out of the month for themselves.” </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As this is a pampering escape, there are always extra treats as well. (They've included c</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">offee and homemade baked treats, gift bags, and fun prize drawings.) </span></span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span style="vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">And if you can’t make it to the private morning screening, you can show your membership card and be admitted for free to an evening show for the same movie. And get this: </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span style="vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">if there’s a snow day on the date of a scheduled showing, the feature film will be changed to something kid-friendly and children will be admitted for free. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">In addition, CineMamas donates a percentage of all memberships to a local charity and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">we're honored they've chosen the Ellie Fund for 2013!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"> </span> "</span></span></span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As women, we are most likely taking care of others' needs, so CineMamas gives Lori and me the chance to take a little extra care of you." explains Gina. </span></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">When you have cancer, the best gifts fight and ease the effects of the disease, provide comfort and hope, allow for families to focus on each other rather than the minutia of their "new normal", and provide moments of peace and joy despite uncertainty and fear.</span><br />
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As you prepare for the holidays ahead, we hope you will embrace the giving spirit of the season by finding a place in your heart for the families who rely on our critical support services, and making a donation to the Ellie Fund (<a href="http://www.razoo.com/story/The-Ellie-Fund" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>) now or in the future.<br />
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Because cancer doesn't take a holiday, your gift is equally important to us on a Thursday in March as it is this December. And any time you make a donation in honor of a loved one or friend, it's our pleasure to send a special card that gratefully acknowledges your gift, and explains how your donation directly benefits a local family in need. <br />
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The home room reps took the idea to the student counsel and voted. Passing unanimously, every student who dressed down on October 25 wore something pink and donated a dollar to the Ellie Fund to help local families who are struggling with breast cancer treatment. <br />
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<span style="color: magenta;"><strong>HOLY GUACAMOLE </strong></span><span style="color: black;">As part of our Do Good Campaign last month, Qdoba in Wellesley pledged to raise $1,000 by donating $1 for every naked burrito or taco sold by the end of the month. Much to our delight, they worked with their staff and guests to exceed that commitment and raised $1,500! <strong><span style="color: magenta;">Thanks Qdoba!</span></strong> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Susan coordinated the photo and chose the Ellie Fund to be the charity beneficiary of their efforts. Thanks to her dedication and enthusiastic commitment to our mission, their photo photo included in-house personnel including Technical Service; Finance; Custom Products; Clinical; Service Logistics; Marketing; Maintenance Contract Sales; Administrative Assistant and their enthusiastic and fabulous Head of North American Sales (wearing the cape!) and WON FIRST PLACE. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Susan organized the photoshoot for a day and time that allowed additional people in field to join in, as everyone wanted to show their support! Their Service Managers participated along with a training class of Field Service Engineers and in total, they had a team of 48 employees, including their photographer and a Vince Wilfork cut-out. (He's a staple in their cafes during football season - EMD Millipore works with him and represents his diabetes <span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">foundation</span>.)<br /><br />The winning photo earned the Ellie Fund a $375 donation and the participants will be treated to a free pizza party lunch. <span style="background-color: white; color: magenta;"><strong>Thanks so much Susan!</strong></span></span><br />
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<strong>"Life's challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they're supposed to help you
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The cancer journey for me personally has been one of self-discovery. I thought I knew who I was and where my life was heading, but it wasn't until I had to face cancer and my own mortality that I truly learned what living was about. I didn't do this on my own however. I needed help getting to that point where I could let go of the anger, the frustration, the guilt, and the vulnerability and move on. The help came in the form of a Colorado-based, non-profit organization called First Descents. <br />
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First Descents offers young adult cancer fighters and survivors a free outdoor adventure experience designed to empower them to climb, paddle and surf beyond their diagnosis, defy their cancer, reclaim their lives and connect with others doing the same. In 2012, they held rock climbing, whitewater kayaking and surfing programs in the U.S., South America, and Central America. <br />
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I've taken part in 4 First Descents' camps since 2009. I have learned to whitewater kayak on rivers in Montana, Colorado, and Idaho. This past October I went on a 10 day journey to Peru where I rafted the Apurimac River, completed a 3-day Lares Trek through the Andes Mountains in which I climbed to an elevation of 15,016 feet, and visited Machu Picchu along side 11 other young adult cancer survivors and several First Descents' staff members, including the founder of this amazing organization, Brad Ludden.</div>
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First Descents has truly changed my life.<br />
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Because of First Descents, I am able to trust my body again and realize that I am now even stronger than I was pre-cancer. I have done things that I never would have even considered doing pre-cancer. I can kayak class III rapids with confidence and climb 3,000 feet in vertical elevation on my own two feet; I can <strong>LIVE</strong>. I can live in the moment and not dwell on the past and worry too much about the future. The road to the discovery of my true self has been an amazing one.<br />
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For more information about First Descents, visit <a href="http://www.firstdescents.org/">www.firstdescents.org</a>. You can also email me at <a href="mailto:ameis@verizon.net">ameis@verizon.net</a>. </div>
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Rachel has been a friend of the Ellie Fund since 2008 when she and her husband Matt hosted a bowling event in memory of Matt's Mom to benefit our mission. She stayed in touch over the years, and helped with sponsor solicitation for last year's Oscar Night Boston Gala. When we asked if she would ever leave the corporate world, she replied only if it were to work for the Ellie Fund. Voila! Our great partnership was born.<br />
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Originally from Vermont, Rachel's a Northeastern Univeristy alumna who focused her career on radio sales before moving to AMP Agency where she thrived as their Director of Business Development. <br />
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Her quick wit, can-do attitude, and wicked sense of humor fit right in with our team, plus she's ridiculously smart, strategic, and passionate about our mission. We look forward to Rachel helping us reach our $1M goal by 2015. To send her a friendly welcome or inquire about her love of cats, Newport, RI or cheese, you can reach her at <a href="mailto:rsegien@elliefund.org">rsegien@elliefund.org</a>.<br />
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100959538229381748.post-28239871904782274302012-08-23T14:31:00.000-04:002012-08-25T19:22:38.149-04:00Calm After the Storm<span data-mce-style="color: #000000;" style="color: black;"><span data-mce-style="color: #000000;" style="clear: left; color: black; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" class="wp-image-5079 alignleft" data-mce-src="http://elliefund.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Storm-Quote.jpg" height="320" src="http://elliefund.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Storm-Quote.jpg" title="Storm Quote" width="213" /></span>This is one of my all-time favorite quotes from fellow breast cancer warrior, Elizabeth Edwards. Life is full of storms. From hurricanes all the way down to the small rain shower, we have all found ourselves in the midst of something that threatens the safety, security, and foundation we have built our lives on. Going through life, we all have a basic outline as to how we want our lives to play out. Sometimes these storms come out of nowhere and into our lives, like a thunderstorm in the summer.</span><br />
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Anne Meisnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01578056128598412801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100959538229381748.post-75533188103838807762012-08-23T13:24:00.003-04:002012-08-23T14:18:51.081-04:00Time to Blog!<span style="clear: left; color: magenta; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img height="132" src="http://elliefund.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/blog-image.jpg" width="200" /></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="background-color: white; color: magenta;">Welcome to our BLOG! </span>We know what you’re thinking: It’s about <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: magenta; text-decoration: underline;">TIME</span></span> the Ellie Fund had a blog! Well, yes, it IS about time. We’ve been busier than ever lately. Over the past two weeks we added a new colleague and moved our office. And now that we’re <em>(almost)</em> done with that, we have time: To be more efficient, thanks to the new phone system. To hear ourselves think, thanks to the divided workspaces. <em>(Previously, five of us shared 500 square feet.) </em>To help more breast cancer patients and families than ever before, thanks to our new staff member. And yes, finally…time to blog. </span><br />
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<span style="color: magenta;"><strong>Say Hello to Anne</strong></span><span style="color: black;">Anne Meisner, from Natick, MA, is our new Patient Services & Database Coordinator. You’ve seen this photo of her on our website from when she was diagnosed with breast cancer five years ago. Anne will be working with Director of Patient Services Gail Fine taking care of patient needs, and creating, maintaining and nurturing our new database. </span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Anne is no stranger to the Ellie Fund. She was one of the first patients I worked with when I started our current program, was the first speaker at our inaugural <a href="http://elliefund.org/k4e2012/" target="_blank" title="Kelley for Ellie 2012"><span style="color: black;">Kelley for Ellie</span></a> fashion show, has been a dedicated event volunteer, Board Member, and great friend. She’s also a strong supporter of <a href="http://www.firstdescents.org/" target="_blank" title="First Descents"><span style="color: black;">First Descents</span></a> and <a href="http://www.sharsheret.org/" target="_blank" title="Shar Sharet"><span style="color: black;">Sharsheret</span></a>. We’re thrilled to have her on Team Ellie! You can reach her at <a href="mailto:anne@elliefund.org"><span style="color: black;">anne@elliefund.org</span></a>.</span>Anne Meisnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01578056128598412801noreply@blogger.com0