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Pinkwellchick Foundation, Inc. Board & Officers Announced!

27 Jan

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Pinkwellchick® Foundation, Inc., is a Delaware not-for-profit corporation with its registered office at Incorp. Inc., One Commerce Center – 1201 Orange St. #600, in the City of Wilmington, County of New Castle, 19899. PWCF™ was created by certificate of incorporation on December 6, 2013. The Board plans to file for tax-exempt status with the Internal Revenue Service in due course.

Through fundraising efforts, events, products, productions of Life in the Cancer Lane™ and financial support of other organizations, allies and partners, PWCF™ plans to:

  • raise awareness of breast cancer and heart disease
  • support breast cancer and heart disease research
  • work for better detection, diagnosis and cures for breast cancer and heart disease
  • support those diagnosed with breast cancer and heart disease and their families

Members of the Board:

  • Brendon Riley – Chairperson
  • Tonya M. Evans, Esq. – Co-Chairperson and President
  • Carla Banks Waddles, Member and Executive Vice President
  • Crystal Houston, Member, Secretary and Senior Vice President of Media Relations
  • Lori Hall Armstrong, Member and Senior Vice President of Engagement
  • Jemina Bernard, Treasurer

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Grief and loss resources & support when we lose a loved one to cancer

10 Dec

As has become painfully obvious to us as we reflect on the life and loss of Barbra Watson-Riley, losing a loved one to cancer can be a painful and difficult time.

I came across this grief and loss guide from the American Cancer Society that explains and explores the grieving process and offers tips that may help you cope with loss and grief in your own life.

Topics include:

Click here to down the full PDF version of the American Cancer Society Grief & Loss Guide

Love & light,

Tonya, PWC admin

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Remembering Barbra’s ‘life in the cancer lane’ Mayo Clinic video

20 Nov

Click here to read 2013 Pinkwellchick’s BET Interview

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Celebration of Life Service Info for our Pinkwellchick, Barbra Watson-Riley

14 Nov

FRIDAY, NOV. 15th

6:00 p.m.

Organization Memorial Services*

(Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; The Links; Jack and Jill of America; The Boule)

*This ceremony is open to all friends and family regardless of affiliation.

LOCATION:
Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home
4800 East Indian School Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85018

SATURDAY, NOV. 16

10:00 a.m.

Services to Celebrate the Life of Barbra Watson-Riley

LOCATION:
The Secret Garden, 
Arizona State University, 
1001 S. Forest Mall, Tempe, Arizona 85287

(Click here for the ASU map and see detailed parking info below)

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS:

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to one of the following:

  • The Links Foundation, which will be redirected to the Coalition of Blacks Against Breast Cancer (tax-deductible – make checks out to The Links Foundation, specifying “In support of CBBC” in the memo line. Mail to the Phoenix Chapter of The Links, Inc., PO Box 67237, Phoenix, AZ 85082)

SATURDAY PARKING:

Guests are encouraged to park at the Fulton Center garage on University Dr. (section 3D on the map).  They should cross University Dr. at the Fulton Center and walk down the promenade directly across from the Fulton Center to the Secret Garden.  The map does not show the location of the Secret Garden, but there will be signs and ushers to direct people.  The walk is roughly equivalent to two blocks, and the Secret Garden is a grassy enclave, so comfortable shoes are recommended.

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… and still no words. Rest in PEACE Barbra Watson-Riley

10 Nov

November 10, 2013

Dearest Friends and PinkWellChick® supporters,

image of pinkwellchick t-shirtAfter a courageous and vibrant life “in the cancer lane”, the journey of our Pinkwellchick®, aka Barbra Watson-Riley, ended on November 7, 2013. She transitioned from life in the evening surrounded by a powerful family circle of love, grace and compassion.

She gave an amazingly valiant and dignified fight during these past two years and triumphs over death by leaving the world the legacy of Life in the Cancer Lane™. It was truly a miracle for her to witness her life’s work come to life on stage!

General homegoing service information.

I have mixed emotions as I type. I am deeply saddened for her physical loss because she was and remains one of my dearest, closest friends from high school until …. forever, as well as an elder Soror who adopted and “made me” in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., flyyyyy Gamma Chi Chapter. No one said it (or lived it) like Barbra did.

Yet, she now has the peace and rest she needed and so richly deserved as her body betrayed her bright mind and indomitable spirit. She was a “friend chick” who definitely reaped the love she sowed during her life with all of the love and support you showed her and her family, especially in these last two years .

So in the midst of this undeniable (and quite frankly absolutely unbelievable) loss, be encouraged by celebrating her LIFE. A life well lived, indeed. I am certain she heard “Well done, thou good and faithful servant!” Now it’s time for us to pick up the mantle, to accept the charge in her courageous and vibrant honor and spirit. We must pledge to support and encourage her husband and daughter and to carry on the work of our Pinkwellchick® through PWC. As she said and DID early and often, we now must DO SOMETHING!

Read the raw and beautiful reflections titled “No Words.” from one of Barbra’s closest and dearest friends, Michele aka Red Ink of inkwellchicks.com.

Love & light to you all,

Tonya, PWC admin

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