As we all know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
It’s a time for all women to come together to raise money, share social media
posts, and donate our time to volunteer at a walk or rally to support those
battling breast cancer and those we have lost to this serious and deadly
disease. On Monday, September 26 – to kick off the month – Junior League of
Washington supported breast cancer awareness and research by hosting a “pink
shopping spree” to raise money.
Jewelry designer Kendra Scott, a longtime supporter of the
Junior League, launched the Breast Cancer Awareness Rose Gold Roadshow this month to support patients and survivors. Each
piece purchased will be matched and gifted to a local breast cancer patient or
survivor through Breast Care for Washington and the Betty Lou Ourisman Breast
Health Center at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.
JLW members were able to preview Kendra Scott’s fall collection
while they wrote notes of encouragement, inspiration, and support to local
breast cancer patients and survivors at JLW headquarters (see photos). These
heartfelt notes were an opportunity to give emotional support to fighters and
survivors in addition to participating in the roadshow.
The benefit of this JLW Shops! Event didn’t end there. A
portion of the proceeds from shopping that night went directly back to JLW –
supporting our mission of promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of
women, and giving back to the Washington, DC, community. Thank you to all those
who attended and shopped in support of the League and breast cancer awareness.
And to those of you who have fought, are currently battling,
or have a loved one currently fighting breast cancer – our thoughts are with
you this month and throughout the year.
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