An Uplifting Event

“An Uplifting Event” benefiting Shades of Pink Foundation will be held on Wednesday at The Community House.

The event will include “Ask the Doctors,” an interactive panel of local physicians discussing hot topics concerning women’s health. 

All proceeds for the event benefit Shades of Pink Foundation, which provides temporary financial assistance to newly diagnosed breast cancer patients experiencing financial distress as a result of their diagnosis.  Tickets to the event are $36. Coffee, tea and refreshments will be served. Register at shadesofpinkfoundation.org.

The “Ask the Doctors” panel includes Dr. Pamela Benitez--general surgery specializing in breast cancer and diseases of the breast; Dr. Renee Horowitz--obstetrics and gynecology specializing in women’s sexual health; Dr. Laura Nadeau--medical oncology, hematology, and internal medicine; Dr. Julio Sosa, plastic and reconstructive surgery; and Dr. Dana Zakalik—medical oncology, hematology, internal medicine specializing in medical genetics.  The program will be moderated by Dr. John B. Molidor, professor of psychiatry, professional speaker and author of “Crazy Good Interviewing”."I am so proud to be part of this panel of medical professionals working toward improving women's health," said Horowitz, who opened the Center for Sexual Wellness in Farmington Hills, Michigan, in the fall of 2011. 

Audience members will be able to ask the doctors questions about women’s health, with topics ranging from sexual  health to genetics to plastic surgery.

The Shades of Pink Foundation, a 501c3 public charity, was founded in 2005 by Suzanne Krueger and Pamela R. Benitez, M.D., a breast surgeon at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak and Vice President and Medical Director of the Foundation.  Since its inception six years ago, Shades of Pink Foundation has assisted hundreds of women and their families by helping ease financial difficulties they face after a breast cancer diagnosis.  The foundation is run entirely by volunteers and helps women living in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.

“Whether it’s helping with a mortgage payment, the grocery bills, transportation or a COBRA payment, Shades of Pink Foundation is committed to easing the financial burden of a breast cancer diagnosis and has never turned down a woman with a reasonable request,” said Benitez.

“This morning I received a Kroger card that the foundation so generously provided,” said JB, one of the foundation’s recipients. “I was tearful upon obtaining the gift. Receiving food to feed my family is one of the kindest kindnesses there is. Thank you so much.”

Through a number of fundraising events, Shades of Pink Foundation has been able to address its mission. These efforts continue with 100% of the proceeds going to breast cancer patients. The two major fundraisers for the foundation include this event and “A Walk at the Zoo.” Supporters of the foundation have held private fundraising events as well.

More information on the event and the foundation can be found at www.shadesofpinkfoundation.org. If you have questions, please email upliftingevent@gmail.com.