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Garth Brooks Album Benefits Komen!

The greatest selling solo artist of all time has joined forces with Susan G. Komen for the Cure® in the promise to end breast cancer forever with the release of the “Pink Edition” of The Ultimate Hits album. The album is a new 3-disc set and contains 30 classics, 3 new songs, and a bonus track on two CDs. The set also includes a DVD with videos for all 33 songs, including new and never-before-seen footage. Each CD is packaged with important information to help you protect your breast health and the health of people you love. For every “Pink Edition” of The Ultimate Hits album sold, $10 will go to Susan Komen for the Cure®. Just $10 at a time, we have the opportunity to raise millions for vital breast cancer research and community outreach programs.

The “Pink Edition” is available exclusively at Komen’s online Promise Shop. To order now and reserve yours today, go to www.komen.org/garth and enter the promotional code “tidewater”. Together with Garth Brooks, we’ll keep moving toward a world without breast cancer!

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Let's Dish!

741 Eden Way North
Suite 310 in Chesapeake (in Town Place at Greenbrier)

Let's Dish continues to support Komen by donating a percentage of each meal selection when you use the code KOMEN on their website www.LetsDish.com. Any time is the perfect time of year to stock up the freezer on tasty, easy, and quick to prepare menu items to take the stress off meal time. Don't worry about unexpected company when you have these delicious meals ready to prepare on short notice.

Don't have time to prepare a meal? Don't worry, they have prepared meals ready for you to reserve for easy pick-up. Some of our Komen volunteers are using these meals to take to pot-luck holiday dinners or when they host holiday parties!

When you sign up to participate, owners Bev Allgood and Rebecca Kowalski will make a donation to the Komen Tidewater Affiliate. For every 4-meal plan selected, Let’s Dish! will donate $5 to the Affiliate; for 8 meals, they'll donate $10; and for 12 meals, they'll donate $20. Visit www.letsdish.com and select Store Locator. Then select Virginia as the state and Chesapeake as the city. Then click Go! To see the large selection of meals offered, select Food & Menus. Enter the code KOMEN to ensure donations are made for every order placed.

This donation offer is valid throughout 2007.

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2/1/08
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12/31/08

Longaberger Baskets

If you love the clean smooth lines of a beautiful Longaberger basket and supporting the fight against breast cancer, you’ll want to contact Amy Chase. She is an independent Longaberger consultant who is donating 20% of her sales back to the Komen Tidewater Affiliate. Purchases can be made by contacting Amy at 757.339.2867 and mentioning this offer, or by visiting her website at www.Longaberger.com/amychase. Amy will also be hosting a Hope on the Horizon Longaberger Basket fundraiser during the Fall. Please visit this site in the future for a confirmed date and location.

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4/1/08
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8/31/08

M&M’s – Sweeter Than Ever

Susan  G. Komen for the Cure® is proud to partner with MY M&Ms® in the fight to end breast cancer. From April 1 through August 31, 2008, My M&M's will increase its contribution from 10% to 15% on all Promise Blend purchases made at www.mymms.com/sgk15. My M&M's product lines include the special Promise Blend of Dark Pink and White M&Ms® Milk Chocolate Candies.  Choose from either a pre-printed mix of the "Ribbon" logo and a "for the CURE" message or create your own personal message. There's no sweeter way to cheer up friends and loved ones while supporting the Komen Promise to save lives and end breast cancer forever!

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7/12/08

Old School Legends Basketball Tournament

Location: Oscar Smith High School, Chesapeake
Admission: $5 for kids age 5 to 12, $7 for adults

Take yourself back to high school when John Speller hosts the Battle of the Districts for the Second Annual Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Basketball Tournament. Graduates from two sets of high school classes 1976 to 1982 and 1983 to 1990 will be playing July 12th at Oscar Smith High School in Chesapeake. Admission is just $5 for kids age 5 to 12 and $7 for adults. This promises to be something completely different as we watch the former boys of high school competing as men now. Do they still have the moves? Can they still slam dunk? We'll find out! Coaches for the teams will include Hall of Fame Coach Robert Vaughn; Hall of Fame Coach Charles Christian; former coaches Dick Ponti, Jamie Turner, Bill  Lassiter, and John Sturdivant. Registration for teams begins February 5th. Please contact John Speller at 235.9731 for more details and to register.

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7/26/08

Bat for the Cure

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9/13/08

Hope on the Horizon Luncheon

Location: Virginia Beach National Golf Club, 2500 Tournament Drive, Virginia Beach
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Tickets: $35 for the dinner and a small gift, or $70 for dinner and a special Longaberger tea basket

Amy Chase, an Independent Longaberger Branch Leader, will once again be hosting this special luncheon event. The luncheon promotes breast cancer awareness while letting participants enjoy the camraderie of other Longaberger Basket enthusiasts and breast cancer supporters. Breast cancer survivor, Virginia Beach Mayor Mayera Oberndorf, is all set to provide a positive and inspirational talk about the importance of early detection.

Amy keeps the day lighthearted and optimistic for participants who will enjoy a fun luncheon.

Tickets may be purchased by calling Amy at 757.339.2867 or by sending an email to Chasen3girls@cox.net.

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9/16/08

Pink Martini Night – Southside

Location: Kincaid's Fish, Chop and Steak House, MacArthur Mall, Norfolk
Time: 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Tickets: Available the end of July

Sold out the past two years, this year's event will be held at Kincaid's Fish, Chop and Steak House at the MacArthur Mall in Norfolk to ensure there's room for everyone!!!

This event will feature live music, silent auction, and pink balloon sales as well as 2 pink martinis (2 beers, 2 glasses of wine, or 2 sodas may be substituted).  Heavy hors' doeurves and a fun atmosphere bring folks back year after year.

Tickets will be available the end of July. 

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10/5/08

Rudy and Kelly Hairstylist “Cut for the Cure”

Location: Rudy and Kelly Hairstylist, Center Court in Pembroke Mall, Virginia Beach
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $15 per haircut for everyone

Professional hair stylists will be donating their time and talent for the Second Annual Cut for the Cure. All proceeds will be donated to the Komen Tidewater Affiliate.

If you’ve ever treated yourself to a Rudy and Kelly haircut, you’ll know this is a fabulous deal for the whole family. These stylists have seen many breast cancer survivors as well as their family and friends and know this is a fun and different way to raise money for the cure. If you are interested in donating long hair for Locks-For-Love, please contact the salon directly.

Reservations are not required, and it is anticipated that there will be 10 chairs available to accommodate everyone.

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10/18/08

Moorea Boutique

Location: Moorea Boutique, 233 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach
Time: 6 p.m. until closing
Cost: $10 for cocktails and hors d’oerves

If you are looking for that special something to add pizzazz or a unique touch to your wardrobe, you’ll want to attend this pre-Fall Sale and enjoy all the store has to offer. Owner Kim Powell travels world wide to bring one-of-a-kind items and trendy fashions to you.

Yes, this is the same day as the Race for the Cure®. So come out and enjoy the Race in the morning, and then finish celebrating by bringing your friends to this fun event. Race in the morning and shop in the evening—all in support of the fight to end breast cancer!

Please RSVP to 757.201.3522 and visit the boutique's website at www.Mooreaboutique.com to check out their selections.

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