October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is always a fun and busy month around here! In 2018 we’ll bring even more of that spirit. We are very lucky to have such an active and generous group of businesses, schools, and individuals hosting events and promotions that will raise funds for our programs and services.

Please join us in thanking these great people and organizations who helped us celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness throughout the month of October 2017. Take good care of yourselves and your health!

Auburn Lounge, Danville
All month — Special Drink, portion of proceeds to HERS
Private event 10/30 portion of proceeds donated to HERS

Best Collateral Pawn Shop, 10/21, Oakland
Proceeds from 10/21 auction donated to HERS

Brighton Collectibles at Valley Fair, San Jose
10/7, 10/28 HERS was at the store. Featuring a Breast Cancer bracelet.
Percentage of bracelet sales all month went to HERS

Cal Berkeley Athletics, 10/21 football game Ariz vs Cal @ Berkeley
Portion of tickets sales sold through special code went to HERS

Car Show, 10/14, Newark Pavilion, Newark
Team District 10’s 11th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Car Show, 6430 Thornton Avenue (Newark Pavilion). Profits donated to HERS.

Fremont Firefighters, All Month, Station 6, Fremont
Fremont Firefighters Local 1689 designed new shirts and they were available for purchase. All proceeds benefited HERS.

Fremont Police Dept, All Month, Fremont
Fremont Officers and staff wore pink patches and pins in support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We were very excited to be participating in the Pink Patch Project. Proceeds from patch sales benefited HERS.

Glassybaby, 10/21, Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto
10% of sales that day donated to HERS.

Grace Yoga, All Month, Millbrae
Proceeds from community classes at this facility benefited HERS

Lira Clinical, Dublin, All Month
A percentage of sales of BIO Caviar Creme (skin care) were donated to HERS.

Not Vodka Water, All Month, Arizona
20% of proceeds of every Neon Pink Bullet bottle sold went to HERS

Pacific West Gymnastics, 10/15 Barb’s Pink Party, Union City
Pac West hosts a party and online donation page honoring a team parent and coach who passed away from breast cancer. Participants in Tumble-for-a-Cure raise pledges for Cartwheel-a-thon and Forward-roll-a-thon events

Peninsula Jewish Community Center, Foster City, Oct 22
HERS was a participating partner for PJCC’s Pink Ribbon Day fundraiser – download flyer

St. Francis Central Coast Catholic High School, Watsonville
Students sold t-shirts with the HERS logo to benefit HERS

PinktoberSV Cocktails for a Cause, All Month
Several restaurants and live venues in Silicon Valley participated, including Forthright Oyster Bar & Kitchen, SP2 Communal Bar + Restaurant, The Vesper, and Scott’s Seafood.

Celebrity Bartender at Auburn Pub, 321 Hartz Ave., Danville, Oct 30
20% of all proceeds and 100% of the bartenders’ tips went to HERS.

Special thanks to additional BCAM donors and hosts:

• Amador Valley High School, Pleasanton
• Premier Automotive, Fremont
• Ruby Hill Golf Club, Pleasanton
• Studio 71 Tattoo, Brentwood