Do
you have a friend or family member affected by breast cancer? My name
is Matt Allen. I am 26 years old and live in Long Beach, California.
My mother, Patti Allen, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1990. I
remember feeling that I wanted to show my love and support, but I wasn�t
sure how. Now 11 years later, my mom is a breast cancer survivor and,
in her honor, I have created a way for you and me to celebrate the lives
of breast cancer survivors and to raise money to help others in their
fight against this
terrible disease.
Thanks to everyone. This includes all of the supporters and sponsors and of course everyone who followed me along the way. Big thanks to Coffee Cup Caf� in Long Beach. Not only did they let us the place for the silent auction, they also were our main �corporate� (ha, ha) sponsor. Big thanks also to Ellen for making the reception a success. Others who helped out on the last leg include: Jen Breuklander, Nezinscot Farms, my mom, dino, Terry at Memorial, Jennifer Tuck, Diane at Three Rivers Rafting for the cool photo, Michele from Breast Friends (thanks in advance for lunch next week), everyone who showed up to the reception and helped devour 6 dozen donuts, Bar Harbor Bikes, Jones Bikes, the people who donated money while on the road, and of course,
the gaggle of people I forgot.
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center is the second largest private hospital on the west coast. Now in its 90th year, LBMMC is nationally recognized for excellence in health car
The National Breast Cancer Coaltion's mission is to eradicate
breast cancer through action and advocacy.
This grassroots group helped bring about an unprecedented $1billion breast
cancer research project within the Department of Defense. NBCC is the
voice of over 500 member organizations and 60,000 individual members dedicated
to finding the cause
and cure for breast cancer.
Breast Friends is a local NBCC member organization in
Long Beach, California.
It is a support program for
newly diagnosed breast cancer patients.
Mentors help women by delivering
knowledge, support, encouragement,
and friendship.
