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If your community group, business, or organization would like to dedicate all or part of the proceeds from a fundraising effort to the Support Service Fund, contact grants chairperson Chris Haiss at 207-938-4018 or czh1@roadrunner.com.

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July 31st: Bobbi Butler 2nd Annual All-Ladies Ride to Benefit Maine Breast Cancer Coalition

Women bikers: here’s another great opportunity to have fun and help a good cause at the same time! The second annual Androscoggin County Bobbi Butler Breast Cancer Ride will be held on July 31st. (Rain date August 1st) The event is sponsored by the women of the Androscoggin United Bikers of Maine. The ride is in memory of Bobbi Butler, who lost her battle to breast cancer in 1993.

The all-ladies* ride will take off from Danny's Convenience Store on route 126 in Sabattus Sunday at 10:30 AM. The ride will end at the Wharf on Main Street in Hallowell, where a live band will perform at 12 PM. There will also be a tattoo artist there, offering discounted pink ribbon tattoos. Donation for the ride is $10 per person.
*Men are welcome to join the ladies at the Wharf at noon.

August 7: 2nd Annual Ladies Ride for Breast Cancer to Benefit MBCC Support Service Fund

Women motorcycle enthusiasts: mark your calendars! The second annual Ladies Ride for Breast Cancer (men are welcome, too!) will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2010. Andie Walker started this ride in honor of her mom and her 3 sisters, who were all diagnosed with Breast Cancer in an 18 month time period. Since then, her aunt has also been diagnosed with breast cancer.

The ride will begin at TRI SPORTS in Topsham at 9am, for sign in and directions. The ride leaves at 10am and we will travel to THE DEPOT in Gardiner for a 30 minute stop. Riders will then leave The Depot and head to Lisbon to the RAILROAD PUB on 196 for another 30 minute stop. The final destination is BENTLEY'S SALOON in Arundel.

Proceeds from the ride will benefit the Maine Breast Cancer Coalition Support Service Fund. Please visit the Ladies Ride for Breast Cancer website at http://www.ladiesrideforbreastcancer.9f.com for more information and to download a pledge sheet. The top 3 pledgers will receive a prize. For those not bringing pledges who want to ride, there will be a $25.00 donation that includes a T-shirt. There will be regular T-shirts with the donations, and for ladies there will be spaghetti strap shirts available as well for $15.00. For questions or more information please email Andie Walker at bikerlady2008@live.com.

Building Hope Through "Kitchens That Care"

In 2008 PATCO Construction of Sanford selected the Maine Breast Cancer Coalition’s Support Service Fund as the recipient of over $13,000 in funds generated by The Pink Key Project. This year, Lavalley Lumber has joined forces with PATCO in launching “Kitchens That Care”. For every PATCO home featuring a Lavalley kitchen built in 2010, $200 will be donated to the Support Service Fund.

“What more symbolic place to focus our 2010 fundraiser to benefit the Maine Breast Cancer Coalition, than in the “heart” of the house?” said PATCO Co-owner, Mark Patterson. “The family kitchen is a special place, and this is a very special cause,” added Lavalley President and CEO, Donald Collins. “Bringing Maine companies together on behalf of great organizations like the Maine Breast Cancer Coalition Support Service Fund is critical. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of women in Maine who are battling breast cancer.”

For more information please visit kitchensthatcare.com.

Cumberland "Firefighters for Kids" Pink T-Shirt Sale for the Support Service Fund

Seven years ago the Cumberland Fire Department started a toy drive to help local children. The toy drive has since grown to help just over 3,000 children throughout Cumberland County and beyond. We have since taken the name Firefighters for Kids. Helping community members beyond emergencies is a big part of what the Firefighters for Kids do, so they decided to hold a fundraiser to help support the Maine Breast Cancer Coalition’s work.

Proceeds from the sale of these great-looking T-shirts will be donated to the Support Service Fund. The T-shirts were designed by Gwen Hall of Logoowl, gwen@logoowl.com. If you are interested in buying a T-shirt, contact Kevin Foster at lfosta@yahoo.com or at 207-232-6426.

Specialty License Plate Program Benefits Support Service Fund

Do you have your Maine Breast Cancer Specialty license plate yet? The proceeds from this specialty plate help support breast cancer education, research, and patient support here in Maine.

The proceeds are split equally between three beneficiaries: the Maine Breast Cancer Coalition for our Support Service Fund; the Maine Cancer Foundation for their Women's Cancer Research Fund; Maine Breast and Cervical Health Program for their mammogram fund.

The plates are available from BMV branch offices and most town offices. For more information go to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles Specialty Plate page at http://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/registration/bcplate.htm or call the Registration Unit at 207-624-9000, Extension 52149.

Rumford Eagles Classic Car Show and Sock Hop Benefits Support Service Fund

Rumford Eagles Club Aerie #1248, longtime contributors to the Support Service Fund, held their annual benefit Classic Car Show and Sock Hop on Saturday, July 10, at which they raised $1,676 for the Fund! Many thanks to the Rumford Eagles for all their hard work and generosity!

The Fraternal Order of Eagles, an international, non-profit organization, strives to help people in need. To find out more about the Eagles go to www.foe.com for the national site or www.foemaine.com for the state site.

Pink Ribbon Tattoo Benefit for Support Service Fund

Get a pink ribbon tattoo and help the Support Service Fund! Electric Skin Designs in Augusta is donating $10 to the Fund for every pink ribbon tattoo purchased. The tattoos cost $35 and are a one-inch classic pink ribbon design. Click here for more information, call 207-621-9900, or visit Electric Skin Designs at 161 Water Street in Augusta.

"Shine For Life" Fine Sterling Silver Jewelry Fundraiser for Support Service Fund

Here is your chance to own beautiful, handcrafted sterling silver jewelry and help the Maine Breast Cancer Coalition Support Service Fund at the same time! Deb Barry, an independent fine sterling silver jewelry consultant, is generously donating her profit from any sales originating from this website posting to the Support Service Fund. This includes the purchase of jewelry and gift certificates. Deb wrote, “I have been trying to think of a way I could help my family and friends as they struggle with the realities of living with breast cancer. I decided that I would donate to a place where any amount, no matter how small, could make a difference.” To purchase jewelry or a gift certificate or find out more email Deb at dbarry925@maine.rr.com.