Starting March 13^th at its Cedarburg location, Fiddleheads Coffee Cafes of Cedarburg, Mequon, and Thiensville will host a 3 concert series featuring the Mission River Band with special promotions to benefit ABCD: After Breast Cancer Diagnosis.

The Mission River Band plays great music from the “golden age of rock” – The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Clapton, The Eagles, Van Morrison, Led Zeppelin, The Allman Brothers, Santana, Neil Young, Tom Petty, and some interesting “deep cuts” as well a few classic R&B favorites. MRB is special – talented local guys – friends committed to their families, their professions, and their community – who love music and a good cause.

Together Fiddleheads and MRB have decided to promote and support ABCD’s work and its free power of one-to-one support for people affected by breast cancer – patients and their loved ones.

Concert dates, times & locations –

• March 13^th – 7 to 9 pm Cedarburg – W62 N605 Washington Avenue
• May 15^th – 3 to 5 pm Mequon – 10530 N. Port Washington Road
• June 5^th – 6 to 8 pm Thiensville – 192 South Main Street

So come support free breast cancer support services and enjoy a cup of the finest freshest coffee!

Special promotions include –

• Mission River Band will donate all proceeds from this three concert series to ABCD and Fiddleheads will match public donations up to $1,000.
• Also… Fiddleheads will donate $1 from every bag of coffee purchased in the store on concert dates March 13^th, May 15^th and June 5^th.
• Also… 20% off coffee purchases for customers who go to Fiddleheads web site and use the ABCD promotion code. www.fiddleheadscoffee.com Promo code FiddleheadsABCD. For every bag of coffee purchased using this promo code, Fiddleheads will donate $1 to ABCD.

Mark your calendar for ABCD’s Tenth Annual Date with a Plate Celebration:

BLUE JEANS BASH AT THE GARAGE AT THE HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM^® CAMPUS

Friday, May 7, 2010
5:30-9:00 PM

This year’s event features:

• Presenting Chef, Joe Bartolotta
• Small plate tastings from top area restaurants, music & silent auction
• Special tribute to ABCD’s Founder, Melodie Wilson

Volunteers and sponsors encouraged to call: 414-918-9222 or email abcdinc@abcdmentor.org

Join the conversation on Twitter or Facebook and get involved today!

Real food magazine

February 1st – April 30th
Sendik’s Real Food magazine will sell for $1.99 each with all proceeds going to ABCD.

Hearts for abcd

February 1st – February 28th
Foil-wrapped chocolate hearts will be available for purchase at all 8 Balistreri Sendik’s locations for $1 each. All proceeds will go to ABCD.

The power of one-to-one

February 15th – February 28th
For every purchase of participating brand’s 48-64 oz. ice cream, Sendik’s will donate $1 to ABCD. Let’s see what we can do with the Power of One-To-One!

Saturday, March 6, 2010
8:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.

M&I University
395 N. Executive Dr. Brookfield, WI

• Keynote speaker Dr. Judy Tjoe will present an update on screening and diagnostic testing, including the recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued in November.

• The ABC’s of ABCD: We’ll bring everyone up to date on what’s new and exciting at ABCD, including our new web site and an introduction to the improvements being made to our Mentor Match Database.

• Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided.

Continuing Education programs are intended for ABCD mentors.

Reservations are required.

RSVP: 414-918-9222 or jackie@abcdmentor.org

PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF: NEW DATE and NEW LOCATION!

ABCD understands that everyone is affected by a loved one’s diagnosis...

When Greg’s wife Jackie was diagnosed with breast cancer, he could not “fix” it, which was frustrating for him because he is a service manager at a local auto dealership. But he could “be there” for her, and so he was.

It was important that Greg share Jackie’s cancer battle. He confesses to “feeling powerless,” but he went with Jackie to doctors appointments and treatment sessions. Jackie always carried a notebook and Greg “tried to keep up with her” and made sure that he understood what was being said by all the healthcare providers.

Greg didn’t realize it at the time, but having an ABCD mentor for himself would have made his journey less stressful, too. So when he found out that ABCD encouraged family and friends of breast cancer survivors to become mentors, he signed up for training. Since 2003, he has “been there” for today’s patients, as an ABCD Family and Friends mentor. “Whether I have one conversation or several, I encourage husbands and partners to believe that ‘being there’ makes a difference.”

ABCD is offering mentor training specifically designed for new Family and Friends mentors.

Saturday, January 23, 2010

8:45 A.M. – 3:15 P.M. at Summit Place, West Allis

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING AN ABCD MENTOR,  PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE  at 414-918-9222 or 800-471-0322

We are deeply saddened by Melodie Wilson Oldenburg’s passing and our hearts go out to her family. But we are also extraordinarily grateful for her vision of what could be and the legacy she leaves for those diagnosed with breast cancer. ABCD will continue under the leadership of a strong board of directors and the support of hundreds of mentors. ABCD will preserve and build upon Melodie’s legacy, assuring that all breast cancer patients, along with their families and friends, will always have free, one-to-one mentoring and personalized support available to them.

As the founder of ABCD, Melodie believed that the most valuable information and support in dealing with life’s challenges came from others who had experienced similar life circumstances. This is especially true for those diagnosed with breast cancer. Much more than biopsies, surgery and chemotherapy, Melodie knew personally that successfully coping with a breast cancer diagnosis involves addressing a multitude of emotional, relationship and physical difficulties. She founded ABCD: After Breast Cancer Diagnosis in 1999 to provide the service that she and others did not find when she was first diagnosed.

Building on her belief in “the power of one-to-one,” Melodie and ABCD’s founders created an organization that compassionately pairs breast cancer patients with trained mentor volunteers who have similar demographic and diagnosis backgrounds. In its first decade, ABCD has matched over 3,000 people and provided education and resources to thousands more, including family and friends of breast cancer patients.
In addition to founding and leading the organization as its president for its first nine years, Melodie always made time to speak personally with those touched by this disease. Her adamant drive to ensure that every patient is offered ABCD’s free mentoring service was coupled with her deeply caring approach to every patient and survivor she met.

If you wish to donate a gift in memory of Melodie, please make note of it on your donation.

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