Women Supporting Women

Stop a second... can you name someone who has been touched by breast cancer; Becky, Paula, Kim, Gwendolyn, Lianda, Mom, Grandma Bowman, Tania, Betty, Frances, Sherry, Mary, Connie, Olivia, Cheryl, Bunny, Nanny, Ann, Brigitta, Marie, Diane, Maggie, and Aunt Dot. Sadly, we all know someone, a mother, a best friend, a partner, a fellow walker. The list goes on and on. 

This is why we walk. The I Pink I Can! (IPIC) marathon is our challenge.  It's nothing compared with the journey of Breast Cancer. We're walking to raise money and awareness. 

Social distancing means we're not asking you to walk with us. But we do need your help. If you can, please click the link and make a donation of any size.

If you donate $26 or more, we'll add your loved one to our webpage and walk in their memory or honor. Just note their name in your donation comments.

All of your donations go to support Women Supporting Women. Their mission is to Provide Awareness, Friendship, And Support For Breast Cancer Survivors And Their Families Through Mentoring, Newly-Diagnosed Assistance, And Newsletter.

Also, please share our IPIC (read as epic) event with your friends and family! https://www.ipinkican.org/ 

Thank you!
The IPIC Marathon Walkers
Dawn Brandstrom                        Paula Morris 
Emily Ewin                                          Jenni Pastusak
Susan Lumpkin                                Tania Pritz      
Marcella McCord                          Chalarra Sessoms
Sophia Smecker                             Robbie Tarpley Raffish

PS - Please add $3,500 to our fundraising total. Susan North, Bergvik, Pohanka, Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, and a few others sent their checks directly to Women Supporting Women. If you prefer donating directly to WSW, just email me at [email redacted].

Follow us: #IPIC4WSW

Thanks to our sponsors: 
Hot Pink level:
Bergvik North America, Inc.
Gillis Gilkerson
Herl's Bath and Home Solutions, Inc.
Pohanka Automotive Group of Salisbury
Susan North
Think Pink Level:
Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore
Henry Schein, Inc.
Pam Huning
Light Pink Level:
A.S.A.P.R. Ink
102.5 WBOC-FM
Ann Allen Rodan + Fields Independent
Meredith Mears
Kathy Kiernan
Sonya Whited
Norman Raffish
Deb Rus
Doro Taylor
Jim & Paula Morris
Marcella & Dean McCord
Outten Brothers Furniture Stores

My name is Jack Barry and I am a Junior at Salisbury University in Salisbury, Maryland. I play on the Baseball Team and it has been one of the best experiences of my life. In late December, I will be traveling to Miami, Florida to participate in an event called the Power Showcase. A part of this event is the Home Runs That Help Campaign, which is a community outreach initiative seeking to help those with a life threatening illness. 

A little over a year ago, I met one of my now good friends and teammates, Simon Palenchar. 
Simon is one of the most courageous, happy, and overall great people I have met, and im incredibly proud to have him on my team.

In June, Simons mother, Nicole, was diagnosed with Stage 4 Breast Cancer. since diagnosis, the tumor has spread to her bones.

There is no cure. They are currently working towards remission. 

At Nicoles request, I am seeking donations toward the Women Supporting Women Foundation, which is a foundation based on providing awareness, education and support to all those who are affected by breast cancer.

Your donation could help provide medical assistance, support care, or anything needed to those affected by breast cancer in the Delmarva Area (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia).

Any donation will help. My goal is 2,000 dollars in the next three weeks. As the holidays are upon us, I know it is not easy to donate financially, but you could make someones holiday season by giving a small donation to this great cause. 

to learn more about Women Supporting Women, go to 
http://womensupportingwomen.org

Thank you!

-Jack Barry