Programs
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PINKberry Campaign for October 2009!
October is breast cancer month and our friends at Pinkberry have sponsored us at many different Los Angeles locations and we need help getting the word out!
Please sign up as a volunteer to pass out flyers at the location of your choice (locations listed below). Each flyer gives 15% of the purchase to
The Elysia Skye Breast Cancer Organization.
Besides for two locations, the flyer has no incentive for the buyer to use the coupon EXCEPT to do this good deed. Therefore, we need AWESOME people to hand them out in front of Pinkberrys across LA so that the customer brings them the additional 10 feet to the register.
Please email Shondalia (2009 Chris Farley Scholarship Winner) to sign up for a date and time. Times are open to when the stores are open, however we do want to hit them at their busiest hours.
Shondalia: crosstrk2 (at symbol) yahoo.com
You can also call or email us with any additional questions:
Info (at symbol) laughaboutcancer.org
FRIDAY 10/16
Hollywood & Vine
Grove Farmers Market
West Hollywood
SATURDAY 10/17
Grove Farmers Market
Beverly Hills
Century City
SUNDAY 10/18
Grove Farmers Market
Waterside
FRIDAY 10/23
Hollywood & Vine
3rd Street Promenade
Burbank
SATURDAY 10/24
3rd Street Promenade
Brentwood
Sunset & Fuller
SUNDAY 10/25
3rd Street Promenade
Korea town
Burbank
FRIDAY 10/30
Hollywood & Vine
Sunset & Fuller
Century City
ALL OF OCTOBER!
Venice
BRINGING MY BOOBS ABROAD
With her highly anticipated book release, Elysia is speaking out to groups of women about having cancer at 24. She has been featured on Cami Walker’s “29 Gifts” radio show, Alicia Brandt’s “Women’s Night Out” and has a few suprise public speaking engagements scheduled for this summer. She has also been interviewed by Attribute Magazine, LA Family Magazine and has appeared on a handful of public service announcements and reality television programs to raise awareness towards being under 40 with cancer.
When asked about her book being different from other breast cancer books, here is what Elysia Skye replied,
“The majority of “breast cancer books” out there are guides on making informed decisions, or soup for the soul books of mini inspiring stories. Though these books are helpful, NONE of them are targeted to women under 40. When I was going through cancer treatments, I was given every book under the sun and none of them were what I needed. I needed a book to tell me the dirt, what it’s REALLY like, what happens with your boyfriend, your job, your friends and most importantly your breasts and I wanted to see pictures of someone my age each step of the way. It was not out there! And I understood why, it is scary to show someone your scars. Especially when they’re three inches long and sit in place of a nipple. But my journey was a gift and my book is here to answer the questions nobody else wants to answer, like “will boys still want to have sex with me if my boobs are hard as rocks?” and “if I’m an aspring actress, model, producer or any other job where your looks matter, will cancer ruin my chances of being successful?” These are just a few of hundreds of taboos I will show my young audience that they can break and conquer.”
If you would like Elysia to speak to your group of young women and men (high school age through 40), please contact her through this website or through her manager, Mitchell Parness at 310.255.0460. She is available to come to your schools, hospital, groups and events.
8 INCHES OF LOVE!!!
Donate your hair to the Elysia Skye Breast Cancer Organization and we will post pictures of you on the site and send you a free “Die From Laughing, Not From Cancer” T-shirt!
Most people think you need 10-12 inches of hair to donate, that is not true! Pantene Beautiful Lengths takes 8 inch ponytails and makes wigs for cancer patients. The only stipulation is you CANNOT send in BLEACHED hair or hair that is too processed.
We are not partners with them, but send them lots of ponytails and support their organization.
If you have 8 inches or more of a ponytail to donate, please send it along with a before and after photo (photo optional) to:
The Elysia Skye Breast Cancer Organization
PO Box 4573
Valley Village, CA 91617
Eventually we plan to have our own wig manufacturing company, but until then we are happy to support Beautiful Lenghts!
Blanca Quintanilla donating her hair! This brave, beautiful woman donated her hair on honor of her Mother.
LYMPHADEMA AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
This non-profit began as educational campiagn about lymphadema. So many people, men and women, suffer from this devistating side effect which is created when lymphnodes are removed during cancer surgeries. Almost every doctor will tell you there is no cure, and just about every medical underwriter for every insurance company considers treatments for it to be “experimental” or “cosmetic”.
Ever since Elysia had her venous anastamosis surgery with Dr.Black, her lymphadema has improved about 75% of the way. She NO longer has to wear compression sleeves or go to physical therapy! Elysia has been sharing this information via press releases, through her network of Los Angeles doctors, and through this website. However, Dr.Black in Torrance cannot physically take on the amount of patients calling him who have lymphadema. Besides him, his colleauge Jay Granzo is also doing this surgery. There are also doctors at MD Anderson in texas, and a few in Tokyo and Italy.
The Elysia Skye Breast Cancer Organziation hopes to make this surgery a regular practice amongst plastic and reconstructive surgeouns who do micro-vascular work. And most importantly, we want insurance to PAY FOR IT. Elysia fought long and hard to get her insurance to cover 60% of the “allotted” amount. Meaning out of a surgery that cost close to $100,000 (including 5 day hospital stay), they’ve paid out $1500 so far in nine months time. The amazing staff at Dr.Black’s office is still waiting for their money. Elysia was able to pay out quite a few thousand herself from last Octobers fundraiser, but the point is there is no reason this should even be an issue.
Through our awareness campaign, and with the amazing support of Bob Weiss (http://www.lymphedemapeople.com/thesite/state_legislative_packet_5_bob_Weiss.htm), we hope this will all be an easy process in the near future.
Elysia, her right arm, and Dr. James Black minutes before surgery on 11/05/09
Elysia comparing her arms a week after getting her bandaging off. That's a happy girl!
CALENDAR GIRLS
The Elysia Skye Breast Cancer Organization is working with reconstructive genius, Dr.Lisa Cassileth to produce a breast cancer calendar promoting reconstruction. We are currently seeking women to be models in our calendar.
The requirements are that you must have had or be in the process of having reconstructive surgery (you do not need to have nipples) on atleast one breast. You will have the option of posing topless, or in your underwear, and you may also pose along with friends, family and loved ones.
We want to capture each woman’s unique story and inspire others to get their femininity back, one boob at a time!
If you are interested in being a part of this project as a model, a partner or a producer, please contact us immediatly via email at “contact @ elysiaskye dot org” (spelled out for spammer avoidance).
THE CREATIVE CANCER CENTER
This is a few years away, but a small percentage of donations is put away for the future construction of the Creative Cancer Center. These centers will open internationally, and will be a place where artists who are going through cancer treatments, or who have had cancer, can come to create art.
There will be classes taught on painting, screenwriting, cinematography, acting, dance (the list goes on) and all equipment will be free to each member of the center. This will be a place for people who are not into support groups, but would rather support each-other through their work. So often during treatment, it is hard to fulfill your creative desires because of how you are feeling combined with your lack of resources. At the CCC, we will have staff on board, knowledgeable in each area to help you see your visions come to life.
Additionally, the CCC will have a “store” of goods such as human hair wigs, lymphadema products, acupuncture services, and many other offerings that members can purchase for 3/4 the original price.
The only way to make this center a reality is to get sponsors. If you or someone you know is passionate about this project and wants to make a contribution in excess of $5,000 please contact us. Expected costs will be close to a million dollars and all sponsors will be honored at the center. We are also seeking celebrity endorsements and product placement. Please call 888 592 3676 to discuss your sponsorship and/or partnership in the Creative Cancer Center.
COMING SOON!!