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Tickets for Breast Cancer Awareness Month Play to Benefit Survivors & Families going FAST!

18 Sep

Pinkwellchick Foundation, Inc. Presents:

Life in the Cancer Lane: a benefit play by the late Barbra Watson-Riley

National Breast Cancer Awareness benefit for survivors and families returns with Hollywood Actress

Saturday, October 18, 2014

Herberger Theater Center-Stage West, 222 E. Monroe, Phoenix, AZ 85004

[MATINEE TICKETS] [EVENING TICKETS]

**Use links to order tickets online or call (602) 252-8497**

2:00 pm Performance
$40.00-$60.00

7:30 pm Performance (reception at 6:30 pm)
$60.00-$80.00

Special thanks to our Diamond and Platinum Sponsors:

Herberger Theater Center, the Watson Family, Leslie M. Gray, Jemina Bernard, Cox Communications & Advocate Health Care

Pinkwellchick Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3). Your ticket purchase, donation or sponsor payment is deductible!

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Benefit Play for Breast Cancer Returns to the Valley This October

11 Sep
stage west at the herberger theater

Stage West-Herberger

Inquiries and Press Credentials: Contact LaTricia Woods, (480) 374-1908

New Production Features Hollywood Actress in a New Venue

Life-in-the-Cancer-LanePhoenix, Ariz. – September 10, 2014 – Back by popular demand, “Life in the Cancer Lane,” will be staged as a fundraiser during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  The hit play, written by the late Barbra Watson-Riley, has returned for its second run, and this year, award-winning actress Valarie Pettiford (“Stomp the Yard,” “Why Did I Get Married Too,” and “Half & Half”) has been added to the cast. A matinee and evening performance will take place at the Herberger Theater Center-Stage West on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.  Continue reading

“Life in the Cancer Lane” tickets on sale NOW!

25 Aug

Dearest Family & Friends of Barbra aka our “Pinkwellchick”,

Life-in-the-Cancer-LaneWe are excited to announce that tickets are now ON SALE for “Life in the Cancer Lane”, a Pinkwellchick Foundation, Inc. Production, written by our beloved BWats! This staging is the Foundation’s premier fundraiser to support our sole mission and purpose to continue the tireless advocacy and life-changing philanthropic work to which Barbra dedicated her life. Our fantastic production team, Carla Banks Waddles and Crystal Houston, has assembled a stellar cast. And now we need you! 

We encourage you to buy your tickets NOW. Last year we sold out quickly and many people near and dear to Barbra were unable to secure tickets. Although we have a bigger space and two performances, we expect to sell out again quickly. We don’t want you to miss out.

If you are unable to attend but would like to support the effort, please consider purchasing a ticket and donating it to our pool of tickets for survivors and their familiesContinue reading

“Life in the Cancer Lane” Returns to the Stage Oct. 18th at The Herberger!

6 Aug

Life in the Cancer Lane by Barbra Watson-Riley is sponsored in part by the Herberger Theater Center

Save The Date!

Saturday, October 18, 2014

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Herberger Theater Center-Stage West
222 E. Monroe
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Fundraising Event for the Pinkwellchick® Foundation, Inc.

2:00 PM Matineé & 7:30 Evening Performance & Reception

Ticket and sponsor information coming soon

Contact us to become a sponsor of this production and forthcoming National Tour!

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About Life in the Cancer Lane© 

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IRS approves tax-exempt status for Pinkwellchick Foundation Inc.

25 Jul

The Board is pleased to announce that PWCF received its determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service confirming that the Foundation is exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Further, PWCF is deemed a private operating foundation.

The Foundation is also qualified to receive tax-deductible bequests, devises, transfers and gifts. All contributions to PWCF received on or after December 6, 2013 (the effective date) are deductible under section 170 of the Code.

Through fundraising efforts, events, products (including Barb’s Bag™ of Care & Comfort for chemotherapy patients), 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

Stay tuned for big announcements about upcoming fundraisers and special events as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October fast approaches. And we encourage you to support PWCF now and at any time with your time, talents and treasures.  No amount of time or money is too big or small.

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Best,

Tonya Evans, Chair & President