Project Pink House
Soon after CBF began, so did the vision of creating Project
Pink House, a unique respite center for breast cancer survivors. Project Pink
House became a passionate and altruistic cause and today the excitement to see
it fulfilled continues with contagious enthusiasm.
Inspired by CBF Founder Kristy Adams-Ebel, this
vision has now become the passion of more than 200 Charlotte women who are
breast cancer survivors and members. CBF fundraising efforts on behalf of
Project Pink House are for the sole, and critically important, purpose of
serving the social and emotional well-being of our breast
cancer survivor sisters.
At every stage of the journey—diagnosis, surgery, chemotherapy and radiation
treatments, and living with fear of recurrence, metastasis, or remission—women
who have walked the same path will be available to provide support,
encouragement, information, and assistance. This state of the art facility will
be designed and customized as a sanctuary for the hopeful transition to
treatment and cure.
As a one-of-a-kind, “one-stop shop,” the Pink House will serve breast cancer
survivors in numerous ways:
Counseling Services
Women will have access to free counseling and social
services professionals.
Wellness Education
Motivational guest speakers will address including
self-esteem and self-image, nutrition, and sexual intimacy.
Fitness Center
Workout equipment, exercise and yoga classes offered at
physically appropriate levels will provide members the opportunity to build
strength to endure the journey.
Nutrition Center
A spacious and well-stocked kitchen will provide the
opportunity to hold classes on planning and preparing nutritional meals to
encourage healthy eating habits.
Boutique
A retail store will offer products specific to breast cancer
patients, including prosthetic garments, wigs, cosmetics and skin care
products, and “Pink Ribbon” items.
Library and Computer Research Center
Print and electronic resources will be available for
researching diagnoses, treatment options, alternative medicine options, and
more.
Arts & Crafts Workshop
A creative center for working on arts and crafts projects,
creating keepsakes, gifts, and personal journals in a therapeutic setting.
Meditation Garden
A sanctuary setting where gardening and nature are in full
bloom. Surrounded by the sounds of water, this area will also contain
special places of honor dedicated to members.
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