Annual Report

2009 Annual Report
Mission: To reduce breast cancer disparities in the minority community through empowerment, education and support while providing access to clinical screening services to all individuals affected by breast cancer.

Executive Director’s Report from Nadia E. Miller
We envision a future where breast cancer is no longer a threat. We aim our efforts to see that early detection will decrease cancer related deaths. We’re creating a movement among the minority community to dispel myths about breast cancer and to create and environment where it’s okay to ask questions and receive information about health concerns.

Currently access to and utilization of early detection and treatment and differences in tumor characteristics contribute to higher death rates in minorities. To address this issue, we are providing outreach that discusses risk factors, signs and symptoms, dispels myths to increase awareness and offer general knowledge of breast health.

Educating individuals on life saving information and being an arm of support to individuals at a time when support could mean the difference between life and death is an immensely rewarding endeavor made possible through the dedication of our volunteers and the generous support of our donors!

Report from the President, John M. Miller, MBA.
When I founded Pink-4-Ever, Inc in 2008, I envisioned a world class outreach organization that would serve individuals affected and impacted by breast cancer. It has been a long and exciting journey and my dreams for what the organization could accomplish have become more real within this last year. Our hard work and efforts over the past year have been rewarded in many different ways, most importantly with the service to our community.

Since inception in 2008, Pink-4-Ever has actively and successfully developed a grass roots approach to providing breast health awareness, support, education, and outreach. Through such programs as 4-Ever Sundays and Basics of Breast Cancer, Pink-4-Ever has reached more than 5,000 individuals. We have partnered with several community agencies, churches and health clinics.

Through it all, we have enjoyed our work; educating individuals with life saving information brings an inner peace that is hard to describe. It keeps us all humble and inspires us and we are honored to help.

Our successes demonstrate that we have a clear vision of the future, sufficient determination and entrepreneurial spirit to convert that vision to reality and a terrific Board of Directors. Our talented volunteers are dedicated to our mission to “reducing breast cancer disparities in the minority community through empowerment, education and support while providing access to clinical screening services to all individuals affected by breast cancer”. We are looking forward to continuing to serve people by easing their suffering and changing their lives for the better in the years to come.

Expenses and Income Pie Charts

Board of Directors Roster

John M. Miller, Board Chair
Nadia E. Miller, Vice Chair
Stephanie Beaver-Smith, Treasurer
Ashley C. Dodd, Secretary
Marlana McLaurin, Director
Symea Black, Director
Pastor Patricia Germany, Director
Shy-Quon Ely, Director
Nina Davidson, Director

2009 Accomplishments

Leased and renovated office space
Presented breast health and awareness seminars locally to Ball State’s Todays Black Woman, Mt Zion Apostolic Church’s Women of Vision Ministry
Shyra Ely, WNBA Player became a Pink-4-Ever Ambassador
Developed and designed website and established a Facebook and Twitter page
Hosted 2 successful fund raising events: Skating 4 Survival and Simply Pink Matinee
Created annual award to recognize a breast cancer survivor who has shown great tenacity through their journey with breast cancer and they have empowered & educated their family & community with their dignity and grace, the Journey Award; presented inaugural award to Tasha Roper.
Strengthened collaborative relationships with health clinics and churches in Indiana, including Raphael Health Center, Shalom Health Center, St Vincent Hospital, Mt Zion Apostolic Church and Christ Church.
Participated in several Health Fairs including MCHD Back to School Family Day 2009, Indiana Black Expo, Miracle on 34th Street Community Health Fair, and Healthy Living for the Holidays Health Fair
Successfully recruited nearly 30 volunteers

Our Donors

Help from individuals and organizations that care makes it possible for Pink-4-Ever to continue empowering individuals to take ownership of their health care and become strong advocates of the communtiy and help in the common goal to end breast cancer forever.

Christ Church Apostolic
Martin University
The Tea Cozy, LLC
Susan A. Hairston
Donya C. Martin
Claudine J. Jones
Theresa Eubank
Elizabeth Trump
Kimberley Lawley
Elizabeth Courtney
Pamela J. Turner
Carol Massing
Barbara Steinmetz
Chasta Hill
Shea M. Stewart-Sims
Marilyn Hackman
Carrie Cooper
Renea Willis
Lucille L Rumph
Kimberly Smith