2011 Grant Recipients

November 29, 2011 12:31 pm

Lexington, Ky- Nov. 29, 2011 – The Lexington Cancer Foundation, Inc., announced today the award of $236,500 in grants to 11 Kentucky non-profits to improve cancer care, continue awareness efforts and to fund cancer research projects. The winning non-profits are: American Cancer Society Hope Lodge, Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc., Central Baptist Hospital, Friends of Indian Summer Camp, Manchester Memorial Hospital, St. Joseph Hospital Foundation, Tri-County Cancer Coalition, Inc., University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center, Kentucky Blood Center, The Center for Courageous Kids and Kentucky Prostate Cancer Coalition/Healthy Initiatives, Inc.

Grants awarded will support several types of projects, including: salary support; cancer patient transportation to medical centers; marketing materials for cancer awareness; Jin Shin Jyutsu classes for cancer patients and prostate screenings at Kentucky State Fair 2012.

The Lexington Cancer Foundation, Inc., is a nonprofit committed to raising funds for the care of Kentucky’s cancer patients.  The philanthropic mission of the organization is to create awareness and raise funds in the fight for the eradication of cancer. Grants are awarded to Kentucky nonprofits each year that are focused on improving the quality of healthcare for cancer patients.  To date, the Foundation has awarded or pledged over $7 million to worthy cancer causes. The Foundation accepts grants January through June of each calendar year.  A committee comprised of Foundation board members reviews grants in August.  Recipients are notified in September and payments are presented to the recipients at the Foundation’s full board meeting in November.

The non-profits were honored at a grant awards ceremony 10 a.m.  Nov. 17 at the Hilary J. Boone Center located on the grounds of the University of Kentucky.

The Lexington Cancer Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce the following organizations and the plans for the grant funding:

1)      American Cancer Foundation Hope Lodge – Lexington, Ky. Continuing to fund the services of the Hope Lodge, a no cost housing facility for cancer patients receiving treatment in the area

2)      Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. – Hazard, Ky. Assisting with transportation and a patient assistance program for its cancer patients in the Hazard and Harlan Communities

3)      Central Baptist Hospital – Lexington, Ky. Funding for two initiatives in the Central Baptist Hospital Cancer Program

4)      Friends of Indian Summer Camp – Louisville, Ky. Supporting programming costs for children and teens that are currently being treated for cancer or have survived childhood cancer to attend a week-long summer camp

5)      Manchester Memorial Hospital ­– Manchester, Ky. Supporting the hospital’s 2012 Project Pink awareness and educational events that encourage residents to practice healthy behaviors and early breast cancer detection

6)      St. Joseph Hospital Foundation – Lexington, Ky. Salary support for the Patient Nurse Navigator program, a free of charge service for cancer patients and loved ones designed to support and guide those through the cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery

7)      Tri-County Cancer Coalition, Inc. –Corbin, Ky. Transportation funds for cancer patients to obtain gas transportation, wig, lymph, edema sleeves, and sir conditioners for patients going through treatment, dying or recovering from cancer

8)      University of Kentucky Healthcare Markey Cancer Center – Lexington, Ky. Salary support for Dr. Rachel Ware Miller as a principle investigator of an ovarian cancer trial.

9)      University of Kentucky Healthcare Markey Cancer Center – Lexington, Ky.  Provide the Jin Shin Jyutsu care program for cancer patients

10)  Kentucky Blood Center – Lexington, Ky. Provided necessary funds to help center purchase a new mobile blood drive transportation vehicle to be travel in central and eastern Kentucky

11)   The Center for Courageous Kids – Scottsville, Ky. Provide for more than 40 children with medical needs to attend summer camp in June 2012

12)   Kentucky Prostate Cancer Coalition/Healthy Initiatives, Inc. – Louisville, Ky. Provide free prostate cancer screenings at the Kentucky State Fair

For more information contact The Lexington Cancer Foundation office at 859-388-2620 or log on to www.lexingtonfoundation.org.

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2011 Wine, Women & Shoes

September 22, 2011 8:30 am

An unique fashion event featuring New York designers Badgley Mischka

Lexington, KY – Sept. 22, 2011 –Lexington Cancer Foundation, Inc., will present the first annual Wine, Women & Shoes event next month, offering Kentucky fashionistas the opportunity to sip and swirl select wines from the west coast, shop a marketplace dedicated to the fall’s best designs in shoes and accessories, and be dazzled by the 2012 spring designs of Badgley Mishchka in a fashion show.

The Wine, Women & Shoes fundraiser will take place Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Keene Barn located at Keeneland. The event will benefit The Lexington Cancer Foundation, an organization dedicated to raising awareness and funds for cancer research. Annually, the organization makes significant grants available to worthy nonprofits and medical centers throughout the state. In addition, the event is the kick-off for Keeneland’s 75th anniversary and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Horses and Hope, First Lady of Kentucky’s Foundation which funds cancer screenings for uninsured equine industry workers.

The highlight of the Wine, Women & Shoes evening will be a fashion show presented by New York designers Mark Badgley and James Mischka. The designer duo are the creative geniuses behind the stylish evening wear and accessories of Badgley Mischka, named one of Vogue’s “Top 10 American Designers.” Guest will be wowed by the spring 2012 Badgley Mischka line, most recently viewed during New York Fashion Week. Following the fashion show, the designers will be on hand to meet fans and patrons.

Approximately 350 wine-savvy, fashion-loving women and men will gather to sip varietals from some of the country’s top winemakers and distributors, including Blackbird Vineyards, Jan Farris Winery, Wine Sisterhood, Onehope Wine, Valley of the Moon and many more.

Guest can also bid on silent and live auction items, including a Badgley Mischka costumed designed Derby outfit including accessories, and shop the latest trends in the multi-designer Marketplace and Men’s Paddock Lounge. Marketplace merchandise includes vendors from Lexington, Louisville and across the nation, including AJ’s Clothing, Artemis Boots, Badgley Mischka, Glasscock of Louisville, Keeneland Shop, Monkees’ of Lexington, Mod Boutique, Trillium, among others. Vendors are contributing top notch accessories and fashion pieces for the Key to the Closet raffle. One winner will take home all the contents of the closet.

Tickets are $100 per person and $150 per couple. VIP seating at the fashion show is $150 per person or $200 per couple.

The Lexington Cancer Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to raising funds for the care of cancer patients.  The philanthropic mission of the organization is to create awareness and raise funds in the fight for the eradication of cancer.  The Lexington Cancer Foundation is also dedicated to improving the quality of healthcare for cancer patients.

Wine, Women & Shoes is a national charity event that raises money for organizations across the U.S. To date over 70 events have been held to help net $7 million for Wine, Women & Shoes charity partners. In 2011, Wine, Woman & Shoes events are to be held in Tulsa, Okla., Seattle, San Diego, Naples, Fl., San Francisco, Portland, Buffalo, N.Y., Greensboro, N.C., Maui, Hawaii, and Orange County, Calif.

For more information on Wine, Women & Shoes contact the Lexington Cancer Foundation office at 888-388-2620 or log onto www.lexingtonfoundation.org.

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Spotlight on Christine A. Moore Millinery, 2010 Hats and Handbags for Life

March 16, 2010 3:20 pm

As a woman, what is the Kentucky Derby with out a fabulous hat? Southern fashonistas and those that play the role for a day, know it is the ultimate accessory for the most important fashion event of the year in the Bluegrass, and you do not want to get it wrong! The Lexington Cancer Foundation’s Hats and Handbags for Life silent auction, of new and gently used hats, handbags and accessories, is the perfect way to pick your hat while supporting an amazing cause – cancer!

The Lexington Cancer Foundation is pleased to host milliner, Christine A. Moore of New York. She will be donating hats, but will be attending our event in person! Her creations have provided the finishing touch to innumerable ‘A List’ celebrities on Derby day. Click on this video to learn more about her amazing talent.

Hats and Handbags for Life will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at Keeneland Race Course. Learn more about the event and purchase tickets by selecting ‘Hats and Handbags’ under ‘Events” on this site.

Submitted by Kristi Martin, Executive Director – The Lexington Cancer Foundation, Inc.

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Dr. Madaiah Revana, Chair 2010 Kentucky Bluegrass Wine Auction

March 12, 2010 12:43 pm

The Lexington Cancer Foundation, Inc. is honored to have Dr. Madaiah Revana of Revana Family Vineyards as Vintner Chair of our 2010 Kentucky Bluegrass Wine Auction.

Located in the heart of Napa Valley, Revana Family Vineyard is a vineyard and winery estate focused on producing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon. For Dr. Madaiah Revana, it is the culmination of his dream to grow and craft wines of exceptional quality.

In 1997, while visiting the Napa Valley, Dr. Revana discovered a small parcel of prime vineyard land just north of the town of St. Helena. He immediately sensed the property’s potential. The area was already known for producing some of the world’s most sought afterCabernet Sauvignon, and the property’s gravelly soils, sloped pitch, and excellent exposures seemed perfect for growing grapes. Studies of the soil composition confirmed that it was an ideal location for premium Bordeaux varieties. His next step was to build a team that could implement his vision.

The Kentucky Bluegrass Wine Auction will be held on Thursday, April 29, 2010 at Keeneland Race Course.  Visit the ‘Wine Auction’ section of this site for more information about the auction.  To learn more about Revana Family Wines, go to http://www.revanawine.com

Submitted by Kristi Martin, Executive Director – The Lexington Cancer Foundation, Inc.

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Lex’s Best Derby Event – Kentucky Bluegrass Wine Auction!

March 12, 2010 12:36 pm

Spring is in the air!  With that comes the most exciting time of year in the Bluegrass, the Kentucky Derby!!  Get ready for Lexington’s best Derby week event, the 2010 Kentucky Bluegrass Wine Auction, which will be held on Thursday, April 29, 2010 at Keeneland Race Course.  Each year, the event grows more exciting with new exclusive silent and live auction items, as well as an increasing list of participating vintners (2010 Auction Sponsors for a complete list).  This year, the event will feature entertainment immediately following the live auction.  the Right on Band, which played at the Foundation’s 2008 Lexington Derby Ball, will be joining us again and a special guest appearance by the legendary Steve Cropper! As always, seating is extremely limited!

2010 Kentucky Bluegrass Wine Auction
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Historic Keene Barn at Keeneland Race Course
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm – Vintner Pouring and Silent Auction
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm – Dinner and Live Auction
10:00 pm to 1:00 am – Entertainment with the Right on Band
Tickets:
$600 per couple
$300 individual
$2400 per table of eight
2010 Kentucky Bluegrass Wine Auction After Party
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Historic Keene Barn at Keeneland Race Course
9:00 pm to 10:00 pm – Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
10:00 pm to 1:00 am – Dancing to the Right on Band
Guests 31 years and younger may join the event from 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, then enjoy dancing until 1:00 am. Tickets are limited!
Tickets:
$250 per couple
$125 individual

Preview of our Live Auction Items

  • Kandy Halloween Event at the Playboy Mansion with a stay at the Montage Beverly Hills
  • Fashion Week with Badgley Mischka, accommodations, dinner and shopping in NYC, and much more!
  • Mansion in Carmel with golf at Pebble Beach
  • Luxurious yacht, La Paz, Mexico
  • Amazing Napa Valley Excursion
And many more!
Submitted by Kristi Martin, Executive Director – The Lexington Cancer Foundation, Inc.
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Hats and Handbags for Life!

March 11, 2010 9:16 am

Get ready for LCFI’s third annual Hats and Handbags for Life, we are planning an afternoon you will surely not forget!  LCFI is thrilled to have several new partners for this year’s event, Keeneland Associationand Kentucky’s First Lady Beshear’s cancer cause, Horses and Hope!  Be sure to save the date (details below), plan a girls’ afternoon at the races and then jaunt on over to the Keene Barn for a lovely evening of cocktails and shopping, all for an amazing cause – the fight against cancer.

As you arrive, grab your fabulous complimentary signature AJs Clothing shopping bag, then you and your guests will enjoy cocktails compliments, of Pinque Chardonnay and wine/spirits from Brown-Forman Corporation - Pinque Chardonnay, Little Black Skirt Wines, a featured Brown-Forman signature Derby cocktail ‘The Lilly’ in honour of the Kentucky Oaks, and ‘The Pink Julep’ the girlie version of the Derby fav! Not to mention, delectable treats from Turf Catering and door prizes galore.  Don’t miss out on the second year of a coveted raffle gem – provided by Cincinnati’s Tiffany & Co!!  Last year was a platinum and diamond necklace – just wait for what is in store….!

While you are browsing for THE perfect Derby hat and/or handbag, enjoy a lovely informal fashion show by milliner,Christine Moore of New York, The Keeneland Shop, AJs Clothing, and many more! Hat styles include past celebrity Derby hats (we will update you on this location regularly!), Polly Singer, Frank Olive, Del Mar Hat Co., Peter Beaton, and other seasonal favorites.  Handbag designs include Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada, Brahmin, Judith Leiber, Longchamp (Executive Director’s Fav!), Todds, Kate Spade, some sweet vintage, ….to name a few!!!  How can you miss this, really?!  And guys, we haven’t forgotten about you, plans are in the works if you attend this event with your lovely lady!  We promise you won’t be bored…!

Hats and Handbags for Life

Thursday, April 8, 2010

5-8 pm

Keene Barn at Keeneland Race Course

Tickets, $35

Includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and well, oh …so much fun… ;-)!!!

We also want to thank WKYT-TV, Fox-56 and LM Communications broadcast radio for their promotion of our event.

Submitted by Kristi Martin, Executive Director – The Lexington Cancer Foundation, Inc.

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When it Comes to Cancer, A Spoonful of Laughter Helps The Medicine Go Down.

March 10, 2010 11:20 pm

Cancer is no laughing matter – but a little laughter goes a long way to uplift, enliven, and relieve stress in cancer patients who are bogged down by the anxiety of their illness. 

To read this insightful story, go to http://www.cancerconsultants.com/a-spoonful-of-laughter-helps-the-medicine-go-down/

Submitted by Kristi Martin, Executive Director – The Lexington Cancer Foundation, Inc.

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Is Sugar Really as Sweet as it Seems?

March 10, 2010 11:06 pm

Just how nice is sugar? Sugar is associated with pleasure beginning with our first food—breast milk—which is very sweet, and many of us continue to find comfort in sweet foods. But when you’re challenged by a cancer diagnosis and looking to support your overall health, you want to make choices that are not only comforting but also good for your body. When it comes to sugar, the key is to make educated choices that will provide you with lasting fuel and extra nutritional benefit.

For the complete story, go to http://www.cancerconsultants.com/is-sugar-really-as-sweet-as-it-seems/

Submitted by Kristi Martin, Executive Director – The Lexington Cancer Foundation, Inc.

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Be Safe in The Sun During Spring Break!

March 9, 2010 5:03 pm

March is here and spring break is just around the corner for most students across the country. Many are anxious to escape the cold weather and shed some layers of clothing. Remember to protect yourselves during your time in the sun. Spring breakers, we want you to enjoy their time away from studying, but do it safely.

For more information, go to www.SkinCancer.org.

The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Spring Break Checklist:
•    A broad-spectrum SPF 15+ sunscreen
•    Lip balm with SPF 15+ sunscreen
•    Wide-brimmed hat to protect the head and neck
•    UV-blocking sunglasses to protect the eyes
•    Beach sarong for the legs
•    Beach umbrella to help you seek the shade

Submitted by Kristi Martin, Executive Director – The Lexington Cancer Foundation, Inc.

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Radiation from CT Scans Dangerous

March 8, 2010 9:21 am

As many as 14,500 people a year may die of radiation-induced cancers caused by the over use of CT scans, a new research study suggests.  For the full story, go to http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/ct-met-radiation-exposure-20100307,0,619847.story

Submitted by Kristi Martin, Executive Director – The Lexington Cancer Foundation, Inc.

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