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Pink House Kitchen: Holiday Cocktails and Appetizers

In this special edition of Pink House Kitchen, our instructor Laura Coleman--culinary artisan, breast cancer Survivor, and certified exercise specialist--is joined by mixologist Kaycee Currie to show you some holiday cocktails and appetizers that feature fresh ingredients. Pink House Kitchen is one of many free monthly sessions offered by Carolina Breast Friends for anyone living with breast cancer.Cook along in your own kitchen in real time, or watch and pause as needed ... [..] Read more

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The Mascia Family Honors Dear Friend Gigi

The Mascia Family have been supporters of the Pink House for numerous years generously donating, contributing to our events, honoring loved ones with memory bricks, and volunteering their time. They have watched several very close friends and family members fight against breast cancer. Many are now Survivors, but others lost the fight. The Mascia Family's most recent donation came in honor of their dear friend Gigi, who passed away on Friday, October 9th.... [..] Read more

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Our Doors Are Open Again!

We're excited to share that the doors of the Pink House are once again open to offer in-person care and comfort to anyone living with breast cancer. Just call or email us to make an appointment.Because women and men with breast cancer have compromised immune systems as a result of their diagnosis, treatment and/or ongoing medication, we are exercising caution and following strict guidelines to keep those coming to the house ... [..] Read more

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Standing Strong for Breast Cancer Survivors During Pinktober and Always

Carolina Breast Friends, aka the Pink House, is still standing strong for breast cancer survivors--during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and always. The Pink House continues to offer support, education, and comfort care otherwise in short supply during the pandemic. Charlotte, NC -- 9/30/2020 -- The pandemic has affected many aspects of breast cancer care in our community. Delayed treatments, cancelled support services, diminished fundraising activities, and so much more. The phrase, "Breast cancer doesn't ... [..] Read more

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Meeting Needs in Trying Times: A Mission Moment

Carolina Breast Friends helps people through their breast cancer experience. It's the driving force behind everything we do at the Pink House, and a pandemic doesn't change that. It only sometimes changes the way we make it happen. Here's just one example. Dana McSwain--a breast cancer Survivor who was just beginning chemotherapy--called the Pink House in May with a unique and heartfelt request. Dana has long, beautiful dark hair, and ... [..] Read more

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Important News about the Pink Boots Ball

Dear friends of The Pink House,As our Pink Boots emcee, WBTV's Molly Grantham, says in her video message, we're all navigating a much different world due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Normally, you would be receiving an invitation from us now to attend our signature celebration and fundraising gala, the Pink Boots Ball. However, because breast cancer Survivors are often immune compromised, we feel that the current health crisis requires us to ... [..] Read more

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Pink House Update: Gradual Opening by Appointment

An Update on Reopening

As Charlotte starts to ease some of the commercial and social restrictions in place because of the Covid-19 pandemic, we want to keep you informed about operations at the Pink House.Because women and men living with breast cancer have compromised immune systems as a result of their diagnosis, treatment and/or ongoing medication, Carolina Breast Friends continues to exercise an abundance of caution in our plans for the eventual ... [..] Read more

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We've Gone Virtual & Video to Keep Serving People with Breast Cancer

Breast cancer didn't stop because there's a pandemic, so neither did we. Despite the doors of the Pink House temporarily being closed, we have mobilized with ways to deliver all of our core services!Take a quick listen to the video message from our Executive Director , Lynn Erdman, to hear personally from her how we're continuing to help women and men with breast cancer. Our 1:1 Mentoring Program is going strong. ... [..] Read more

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LATEST UPDATE: Pink House Closed Until Further Notice. Support Still available.

Out of abundant concern for the health and wellbeing of our Survivors and supporters, Carolina Breast Friends, a.k.a. the Pink House, has made the careful decision to close the doors of the Pink House until further notice. As a result, all in-person classes, programs and events are temporarily suspended, and the Pink House itself is closed to visits. The Pink House team, however, is on the job, working remotely to support and ... [..] Read more

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Our Response to COVID-19

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We have stepped up the frequency of disinfecting, especially in high-use, high-touch areas such as restrooms, door knobs, handrails, the fitness room, etc.

We have added extra hand sanitizer and are ordering additional supplies.

We will continue to greet Survivors, volunteers and guests warmly, while remaining aware that some individuals may prefer to avoid shaking hands.

CBF staff are following CDC recommendations, and we encourage you to do the ... [..] Read more

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