C4YW 2012 | Exhibitor Guidelines & General Information

C4YW would like to thank the following conference exhibitors for their support and encourage our friends and attendees to visit them onsite and online.

The 2nd Basemen, Inc.

The 2nd Basemen is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit. The mission of The 2nd Basemen is to raise money to help bridge the financial gap for women with breast cancer. In the most simple terms, The 2nd Basemen plan to raise money and put it into the hands of women battling breast cancer nationwide.

Anita International

Over 125 years' experience, a clear eye for quality, function and comfort and our up-to-the-minute know-how make ANITA Dr. Helbig GmbH one of the most authoritative ladies' underwear and swimwear specialists - particularly for larger sizes. With our diverse product lines we are able to meet the various needs of women of all types and ages. The ideal choice after breast surgery or during pregnancy and breastfeeding, we also cater for younger women with a fuller figure and bust.

Breast Investigators

Breast Investigators is an informational website and social network designed to provide women and men with the information they need to take action and make informed decisions about their breast health. Combining authoritative information, quality resources, and effective networking, Breast Investigators promotes prevention, early detection, treatment, survivorship and advocacy of breast cancer for its members.

Bright Pink

Bright Pink is a national non-profit organization that provides education and support to young women who are at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer. Bright Pink arms young women with knowledge, options and a great attitude, and offers companionship and empathy during their journey.  Bright Pink also empowers them to take control of their breast and ovarian health and in turn, grant them the freedom and peace of mind to live a beautiful and fulfilling life.

The Breast Cancer Fund

The Breast Cancer Fund works to connect the dots between breast cancer and exposures to chemicals and radiation in our everyday environments.

Breast Cancer Reconstruction Options

Breast Cancer Reconstructions Options is a group of young survivors and patients working in collaboration with a medical group in San Francisco to spread the word about surgical Breast Cancer reconstruction options.

Cancer Legal Resource Center

The Cancer Legal Resource Center (CLRC) is a national, joint program of the Disability Rights Legal Center and Loyola Law School Los Angeles. The CLRC provides free information and resources on cancer-related legal issues to cancer survivors, caregivers, health care professionals, employers, and others coping with cancer.

Cancer Treatment Centers of America

For almost 30 years, CTCA has been on the leading edge of cancer treatment with this personalized, whole-person care model. With cancer hospitals in suburban Chicago, Philadelphia, Tulsa, and suburban Phoenix, CTCA continues to expand its accessibility to patients. Our cancer experts provide a full range of treatment options—including options for advanced stage cancers and complex cases—all under one roof.

CaringBridge

CaringBridge provides free websites that connect people experiencing a significant health challenge to family and friends, making each health journey easier. CaringBridge is powered by generous donors. CaringBridge websites offer a personal and private space to communicate and show support, saving time and emotional energy when health matters most. The websites are easy to create and use. Authors add health updates and photos to share their story while visitors leave messages of love, hope and compassion in the guestbook.

Center for Restorative Breast Surgery

The Center for Restorative Breast Surgery's mission is to restore the lives of their patients, both physically and emotionally, as quickly and as gently as they can.

Chemo Beanies

Chemo Beanies will be your most essential accessory during your Chemotherapy treatment. The soft, elastic design slips on and off with ease and feels like your favorite T-shirt on your head. All fabrics are soft to the touch and machine washable.

The Children's Treehouse Foundation

Founded in January of 2001 in Denver, Colorado, CTF is the nation’s only organization providing hospital-based, cancer-focused, psychosocial intervention training and programming dedicated to improving the emotional health of children whose parents have cancer. As such, this nonprofit organization has been granted 501(c) (3) status as a public charity by the Internal Revenue Service.

Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation

The Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation, an accredited 501(c)(3) public charity, (formerly the Santa Barbara Breast Cancer Institute) was founded in 1983 to eradicate breast cancer and improve the quality of women’s health through innovative research, education, and advocacy.

FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered

FORCE is the only national nonprofit organization devoted to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Its mission includes support, education, advocacy, awareness, and research specific to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Programs serve anyone with a BRCA mutation or a family history of cancer.

Flowerpotz

Stylish scarfs to hold drains after a masectomy.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, our interdisciplinary team of world-renowned scientists and humanitarians work together to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other diseases. Our researchers, including three Nobel laureates, bring a relentless pursuit of, and passion for, health knowledge and hope to their work and the world. Together, our researchers are discovering new ways to detect cancers earlier, when cure rates are highest; developing effective treatments with fewer side effects; and learning how to prevent cancers from growing in the first place.

Hope Scarves

Lara attended C4YW in 2009. She brought a bag of head scarves to share with women going through treatment and ever since then the scarves have been on a joruney. She loved all the stories of the women that wore them so she started Hope Scarves. Hope Scarves is in the beginning stages, but they would like to collect scarves and stories from women and share them with others.

I'm Too Young For This! Cancer Foundation

The I'm Too Young For This! Cancer Foundation is the nation's largest support community for young adults affected by cancer (15-40) and serves as a bullhorn for the young adult cancer movement.

jane iredale - THE SKIN CARE MAKEUP

jane iredale - THE SKIN CARE MAKEUP® is a comprehensive line of mineral cosmetics that provides products with the utmost integrity and the ability to enhance the lives of women though its effectiveness, simplicity and beauty.

The Jewels in Our Genes Study and the National Witness Project

Young African-American women suffer higher breast cancer rates and lower survival rates than Caucasian women. Researchers are recruiting women with multiple family members who have been diagnosed with breast cancer to help them discover unique genes in African-American women that may ultimately help lead to better research and treatments. Please visit the Witness Project website for more information.

The Keep A Breast Foundation

The Keep A Breast Foundation™ is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to help eradicate breast cancer by exposing young people to methods of prevention, early detection and support. Through art events, educational programs and fundraising efforts, we seek to increase breast cancer awareness among young people so they are better equipped to make choices and develop habits that will benefit their long-term health and well-being.

Liveforlauren.org

The LIVE Foundation was established in memory of Lauren Groover. Lauren was diagnosed with Stage IV Breast Cancer in Spring of 2006. She advocated for those living with Breast Cancer to educate themselves about their disease and know their treatment options. She was passionate about helping her fellow Sisters, both with emotional support and thoughtful care packages. The LIVE Foundation is a way to keep Lauren's compassionate spirit alive and help educate those living with cancer.

The Little Pink Book Series

Hope Matters Productions was founded on the desire to make a difference in hurting lives worldwide. That motivation began with the Little Pink Book™ series. From the first book to bless a friend in need, a channel of hope was born. No matter how old you are, coping with cancer, deployment to war or other difficulties, “the child within” is impacted. Through whimsical stick-characters, unpretentious storylines and energetic presentations, they’re passionate about making a difference. Sharing hope is their first concern–because hope matters!

Living Beyond Breast Cancer

Living Beyond Breast Cancer's mission is to empower all women affected by breast cancer to live as long as possible with the best quality of life.

Louisiana Breast and Cervical Health Program

LBCHP's goal is to prevent unnecessary disease, disability or premature death due to cancer of the breast and cervix in Louisianan women. To accomplish this goal, LBCHP provides quality, no-cost, breast and cervical cancer early detection services to un- or under-insured, low and moderate-income Louisianan women aged 40 or over. Special emphasis is given to reaching women who rarely or never receive screening services.

LympheDIVAs 

LympheDIVAs™ LLC is dedicated to creating medically correct fashion: compression apparel for the savvy and stylish breast cancer survivor with lymphedema, which will inspire her to feel beautiful, strong and confident.

Check out the two sleeves specifically designed for C4YW and wear them to the conference!

• Set 1 - Versailles
• Set 2 - Grand Krewe

mAss Kickers Foundation

mAss Kickers Foundation (MKF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, which provides support and motivation to all newly-diagnosed patients, family, and friends affected by tumors or cancer. MKF serves this mission through its website, fund-raising, and select events throughout the year.

Mentor

Mentor is your complete source for one of the finest silicone and saline breast implants, along with other products associated with breast augmentation and breast reconstruction. We understand that every patient has different goals driven by personal preference, anatomy, health…and even geography. That’s why we offer so many options, making it easy for you to meet every challenge with the confidence that the outcome will be just as you envision it.

Metastatic Breast Cancer Network

MBCN is a national, independent, patient-led, nonprofit advocacy group dedicated to the unique concerns of the women and men living with metastatic breast cancer . We strive to help those living with stage IV breast cancer be their own best advocate through providing education and information on treatments and coping with the disease.

My Hope Chest

With the help of members of NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners), My Hope Chest was formed and became a 501c3 in December of 2003, and is the only “national” breast reconstruction organization working to help “uninsured” women heal completely.

Myriad

Myriad Genetics is a healthcare company focused on the development and marketing of novel molecular diagnostic products. We are committed to improve patient healthcare through the commercialization of predictive medicine, personalized medicine, and prognostic medicine products.

Oakley

Oakley was created for world-class athletes, those who see the limits of possibility as just another challenge. Their dedication drives us to look beyond the conventional ideas of industry standards. It’s in our DNA to identify problems, create inventions, and wrap those inventions in art. And simply to make things better than anyone thought possible. 

Patient Advocate Foundation

The Patient Advocate Foundation's mission is to provide effective mediation and arbitration services to patients to remove obstacles to healthcare including medical debt crisis, insurance access issues and employment issues for patients with chronic, debilitating and life-threatening illnesses.

The Pink Daisy Project 

The Pink Daisy Project is dedicated to the memory of "Grandma Daisy" who was guided in life by a few basic principles: family comes first, love with all your heart, and give unselfishly. In her honor, the Pink Daisy Project is committed to providing care and comfort to young women facing breast cancer treatment. That’s the way Grandma would have wanted it.

Pink Kitchen

Whether you are a breast cancer survivor or not, it’s time to step into Pink Kitchen – where healthy cooking is delicious, affordable, and easy…even if you think you have absolutely no talent for cooking. So pour a cup of your favorite beverage because there’s a kitchen stool here with your name on it!

Pink-Link

When you join Pink-Link (it's free!), you are instantly linked to a network of fellow survivors, family members, medical pros and others who, in essence, become your "pen pals" via their website. 24/7, Pink-Link is here to help.

Pink Wings

By purchasing Pink Wings products, you can make a difference. You are showing support and awareness of Breast Cancer. Up to 20% of net proceeds is donated to Breast Cancer Organizations. If you or any of your supporters purchase from our site, you can have a 10% donation go to your event. Event and Participant Name must be entered in the Comments section at check out. A donation check made out to the event will be sent with the order.

Project3One

Project3One is a registered 501(c)3 organization dedicated to connecting breast cancer survivors and their families with the tools necessary to reach emotional healing and live fully restored lives after battling cancer.

Pure Romance

Pure Romance is a multi-million dollar business and is in more than 260 markets, making it one of the industry’s foremost in-home direct selling companies and a leading resource for women’s sexual health issues. Pure Romance invests in ongoing training for its Consultants, as well as in continuous research studies and advocacy.

Reading for Reassurance

Reading for Reassurance aims to support families dealing with cancer and small children.

Sharsheret: Your Jewish Community Facing Breast Cancer

Sharsheret is a national not-for-profit organization supporting young Jewish women and their families facing breast cancer. Our mission is to offer a community of support to women, of all Jewish backgrounds, diagnosed with breast cancer or at increased genetic risk, by fostering culturally-relevant individualized connections with networks of peers, health professionals, and related resources.

She Rocks 4 Cancer

She Rocks Company was conceived to provide unique gifts for cancer awareness and support. From caregivers to cancer patients and their supporters, there is something special for everyone.

Spa 4 The Pink

 Spa4ThePink is a 501 c(3) organization that is deeply committed to servicing those who are going through a difficult time in their lives –providing cancer patients with education, complimentary products and mobile giftcards to receive Oncology Modified spa services. 

The Total Woman Boutique, Inc.

The "Total Woman" Boutique opened its doors in 1982. Our goal is to help the Mastectomee get back into the mainstream of life as soon as possible.

Toni Muirhead, Oncology Massage Therapist

Toni Muirhead, LMT, NCBTMB, CE Provider, initiated the outpatient oncology massage program 10 years ago at a South Florida Hospital. The Oncology Massage Program now includes 4 outpatient cancer centers for patients receiving chemotherapy and radiation treatment.

Young Survival Coalition

Young Survival Coalition (YSC) is the premier global organization dedicated to the critical issues unique to young women who are diagnosed with breast cancer. YSC offers resources, connections and outreach so women feel supported, empowered and hopeful.

Young Women's Breast Cancer Program (Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis)

The Young Women’s Breast Cancer Program (YWBCP) began at the Siteman Cancer Center and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis in 2001. The program partners with young survivors to implement strategies to meet the age-relevant needs of young women. Working together, they believe positive change is possible.

 

 

 

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