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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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“Life in the Cancer Lane” takes the stage in Phoenix this Thursday!

21 Oct

Life in the Cancer Lane™

A Pinkwellchick® Production

© 2013 Barbra Watson Riley

life-in-the-cancer-lane imageLife in the Cancer Lane™ begins when women first hear the word “Breast Cancer” and chronicles what happens when they are thrown head first into the “Cancer Lane”.

Whether it’s chemo side effects or loss of hair … and friends, the play examines the twists, turns and bumps in the road along the breast cancer journey. The stories told are based on conversations with breast cancer survivors and their caregivers.

About the Playwright/Executive Producer

Barbra Watson Riley was diagnosed in September 2011 with advanced stage 3 breast cancer. Her treatment included chemotherapy, a double mastectomy, and radiation. Six months after completing treatment, she was diagnosed with metastatic cancer of the lung. She is not only surviving but thriving! Barbra is also completing a memoir sharing the same time as the play: Life in the Cancer Lane.

Upcoming Performances

October 24, 2013

“Life in the Cancer Lane” a Pinkwellchick® Production

Sponsored by Cox Communications, Inc.

Benefiting the Health & Human Services Facet of the Phoenix Chapter of the Links, Incorporated

Black Theater Troupe
1333 E Washington St
Phoenix, AZ 85034

5:30 PM-6:30 PM: Reception

7:00 PM: Performance

General Admission: $25 (almost SOLD OUT!)

[BUY TICKETS VIA EVENT BRITE]

Get involved … Do something!

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