Topic: Breast Cancer Foundation
Cancer charities hold candlelight vigils to mark World Cancer Day
The Cayman Islands Cancer Society and the Breast Cancer Foundation brought the community together in powerful displays of unity and remembrance through two candlelight vigils held in observance of World Cancer Day.
Diving in to raise funds for Breast Cancer Foundation
Women's Dive Day, held each year in Cayman to raise money for the Breast Cancer Foundation, will see divers searching a West Bay dive site for 'treasure' on Saturday, 19 July.
Breast Cancer Foundation invites reflection through radio campaign
A new radio campaign from the Breast Cancer Foundation is encouraging people to connect, reflect and support each other.
What’s Hot on camera
The Breast Cancer Foundation's Pink Party, Cayman Music School's Winnie the Pooh, and Hotel Indigo's 1-year anniversary were hot items on Cayman's recent social calendar.
Breast Cancer Foundation donates $100,000 to Cancer Society
The Breast Cancer Foundation has confirmed its ongoing support for the Cayman Islands Cancer Society with a donation of $100,000 for 2025.
A Shaggy night at the Breast Cancer Foundation gala
After the speeches, the auctions and the dining at the annual Breast Cancer Foundation gala on Saturday, it was time for the 'boombastic' Shaggy to take to the stage and round off an evening of glitz, glamour, and above all, generosity.
Galas galore
Gala season is in full swing in Cayman, with a whirlwind of black-tie and themed events taking place to raise funds and awareness for charitable causes.
Shaggy to perform at Breast Cancer Gala
Grammy award-winning recording artist Shaggy will be the headline performer at the Breast Cancer Gala, set for 5 Oct. at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman.
Fashion show empowers breast cancer survivors beyond the scar
Ten women and breast cancer survivors celebrated their beauty, courage and resilience on the catwalk in the Hotel Indigo ballroom on Saturday night, 18 May.
Ryde-A-Thon raises over $170,000 for Breast Cancer Foundation
Camana Bay was awash with pink as more than 300 people took part in the fifth annual 24-hour Ryde-A-thon in support of the Breast Cancer Foundation, raising more than $170,000, a record-breaking year for the annual fundraiser.
Hundreds Light up the Night for breast cancer awareness
With pink glow sticks in their hands and a mission of raising breast cancer awareness in their hearts hundreds took to Seven Mile Beach for the annual "Light up the Night" walk on Saturday night.
Runner completes 7 days, 7 continents marathon effort
Andrew Keast returned home on Tuesday, 7 Feb., after running seven marathons in seven days on seven continents to raise funds for the Cayman Islands Breast Cancer Foundation.
‘Light Up the Night’ registration begins
The annual Light Up Night Beach Walk along Seven Mile Beach to raise funds for the Breast Cancer Foundation will be held on 4 March, and registration for the event is now open, organisers have announced.
Breast Cancer Foundation plans to ‘Light Up The Night’
Every year, a swath of pink makes its way along the sand to raise money for the Breast Cancer Foundation.
On 5 March at 7pm,...
A year of historic events: 2021 in review
No question, COVID has caused challenges for many industries, particularly the dining and entertainment sector.
That being said, thanks to imaginative organisers, enthusiastic audiences, and...
Speed Rack final features all-women bartenders
Speed Rack, the global all-women bartending competition that has raised more than $1.25 million dollars in the fight against breast cancer, is making its...
Breast Cancer Foundation launches ‘one-stop’ website
The Breast Cancer Foundation has launched its new-look website, based on the UK Macmillan Cancer Centre website, as a comprehensive source of physical, emotional and financial support to help people with cancer live their lives as fully as possible.
Women’s Dive Day: Divers raise $10,000 for Breast Cancer Foundation
Divers spent more than 639 hours underwater and raised at least $10,000 for the Cayman Islands Breast Cancer Foundation on Saturday in the annual Women's Dive Day challenge.
Breast Cancer Sommelier Standoff raises more than a glass
On Thursday, 20 May, a capacity room of wine lovers and supporters of the Breast Cancer Foundation witnessed a sommelier standoff at Agua Restaurant...
Sommeliers prepare for fundraising competition
On Thursday, 20 May, two well-known local sommeliers will be going bottle-to-bottle against each other to see who emerges victorious.
Sergio 'Matador' Serrano is taking...
Island Heritage CharityDrive is back!
Get ready to take a quick tour of the Island Heritage roundabout this Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, so you can show some love and...
Sky turns pink for ‘Light Up the Night’
When the sun goes down, it sometimes leaves a rosy glow painted on the clouds before night settles in and the stars come out...
Breast Cancer Foundation announces new on-island patron
The Cayman Breast Cancer Foundation is proud to announce that Vicki Wheaton will be their new on-island patron.
“The foundation is very excited and honoured...
Breast Cancer Foundation presents Gintonica
When you can’t travel off the island, you should look to be transported to international destinations via other means.
Take a trip to Cuba on...
Breast Cancer Gala raises funds and awareness
The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, was 'in the pink' on Saturday night, when the ballroom was lit up in rosy hues for the annual Breast...
Local charities, supporters mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, when local organisations and individuals highlight the disease that is one of the leading causes of death in woman, and raise funds to help patients and survivors.
Cancer and COVID
While medical professionals continue to analyse the COVID-19 strain, it is clear those with compromised immune systems – like cancer patients – are at risk, and local patients are not chancing contracting the virus.
Beach walkers ‘Light Up the Night’ for breast cancer
More than 1,200 people took part Saturday evening in the Breast Cancer Foundation’s 10th annual ‘Light Up the Night’ beach walk.
Men ‘Walk a Mile In Her Shoes’ to support Crisis Centre
Men showed their support for the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre by gamely slipping into women’s footwear Thursday to take ‘A Walk in Her Shoes’ in Camana Bay to raise money for a new shelter.
Concert raises nearly $6K for Breast Cancer Foundation
XQs concert raises money for breast cancer sufferers and survivors.
Cayman’s breast cancer survivors find strength in community
As breast cancer resources have grown in the Cayman Islands, so has a call to awareness – for women to understand, discuss and trust their bodies. The community structure created through the Breast Cancer Foundation’s programmes has allowed survivors to connect and ease their stress.
Restoring a sense of self with reconstructive surgery
Mastectomies are painful, traumatic experiences physically and emotionally for women who have survived cancer. But with advancements and the growing popularity of reconstructive breast surgery, more women are coming out from under the shadow of losing their breasts and reclaiming their sense of self.
Breast cancer survivor’s story: Tori Croft
There have been lots of surgeries. There’s been some radiation and there’s been a lot of pain. But today, I’m stable. I’m in the treatable, not curable, phase of cancer, which can sound bad or sound good, depending on how you look at it.
XQ’s hosts musical fundraiser
Music lovers have two great reasons to head to XQ’s on Saturday night: Some of Cayman’s best musicians will be playing live and funds...
Chemotherapy Unit upgrades cancer hair loss treatment
The Health Services Authority Chemotherapy Unit has upgraded its cold cap therapy with a scalp cooling system that will improve efficiency of the treatment and provide a more comfortable experience for patients hoping to prevent or reduce the loss of their hair as a result of chemotherapy.
Duchess Sarah Ferguson to speak at cancer gala
The Breast Cancer Foundation of the Cayman Islands revealed Thursday that the guest speaker for its 2019 gala, to be held on Oct. 5 at The Ritz-Carlton, will be Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York.
Barefoot Beach Gala to benefit women’s program
The Cayman Islands chapter of 100 Women in Finance is set to host its sixth annual Barefoot Beach Gala on Saturday, March 23, at Royal Palms.
Breast Cancer Foundation prepares for beach walk
Lydia Forbes of the Breast Cancer Foundation shows off the ‘Light Up the Night’ beach walk T-shirts, which participants in the annual fundraiser can don while they stroll along Seven Mile Beach on March 3.
Esso raises $6,849 for Breast Cancer Foundation
H & B Ltd. Esso stations announced on Thursday that its gas stations on Shedden Road and West Bay Road raised $6,849 in October for the Breast Cancer Foundation.
Jeep winner claims prize
The winner of a raffle for a fully upgraded Jeep Wrangler, which raised $25,000 for the Breast Cancer Foundation this month, collected her new vehicle last week.
Breast Cancer Gala is in the pink
Supporters of the Breast Cancer Foundation were out in force Saturday as they attended the organization’s glitzy annual fundraising gala at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman.
Women divers set world record in Cayman
The female divers of the Cayman Islands marked International Women’s Dive Day Saturday by breaking a world record while raising funds for the Breast Cancer Foundation.
Cancer Society receives $93,000 donation
The Breast Cancer Foundation of Cayman presented the Cayman Islands Cancer Society with a $92,936 donation recently.
Annual ‘CharityDrive’ begins Tuesday
It’s that time of year again when simply driving around one of Cayman’s roundabouts or “liking” the event on social media will help raise thousands of dollars for three local charities.
Shannen Doherty to speak at Breast Cancer Gala
The Breast Cancer Foundation of Cayman announced that Shannen Doherty will be the guest speaker at this year’s Breast Cancer Foundation Gala, which will be held on Oct. 6 at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman.
Actress Shannen Doherty to speak at cancer gala
Organizers of the annual Breast Cancer Foundation gala announced that Shannen Doherty, star of TV shows “Charmed” and “Beverley Hills, 90210,” will be the guest speaker at this year’ fundraiser.
Rock concert raises $10,000 for Breast Cancer Foundation
Tickets sold out, the 200-plus audience screamed for more and the Breast Cancer Foundation raised more than $10,000 for its Wellness Program.
Rock band to headline breast cancer concert
The Last Internationale’s Delila Paz and Edgey Pires will be playing in Cayman on Feb. 10 at the Harquail Theatre, seeking to help the Breast Cancer Foundation fund its annual $200,000 operating budget.
New York rock band to headline Breast Cancer Foundation concert
New York alternative rock outfit The Last Internationale will stage a Feb. 10 benefit concert for Cayman’s Breast Cancer Foundation at the Harquail Theatre, seeking to help the charity fund its annual $200,000 operating budget.
Conference celebrates the art of living well
More than 1,000 visitors – no doubt many of them staying true to their New Year’s resolutions for self-improvement – attended the inaugural “LiveWell” health, wellness and beauty event at the Camana Bay Arts and Recreation Center on Saturday.
What a night of mixology it was!
When you first entered the Karoo breezeway, you might have thought you’d gone back in time. Peace-sign making hippies, bearing a vague resemblance to employees you know from Intertrust, declared love for all while handing you a “Hippie Juice.”
100 Women in Finance raise $50K for Breast Cancer Foundation
The charity 100 Women in Finance raised almost $50,000 at its recent Barefoot Beach Gala for the Breast Cancer Foundation.
Barefoot Beach Gala for Breast Cancer Foundation
The 100 Women in Finance organization invites the public to join them for dinner and dancing under the starry Caribbean sky on March 25 for the fourth annual Barefoot Beach Gala, to be celebrated retro-beach style. Come in costume, or as you are!
Hundreds ‘Light Up the Night’ for breast cancer
After sunset on Saturday, hundreds of Breast Cancer Foundation supporters walked a mile along Seven Mile Beach to raise money for the organization which assists breast cancer patients and survivors.
‘Light Up The Night’ for Breast Cancer
The Breast Cancer Foundation of the Cayman Islands holds a number of fundraising events throughout the year. Its annual gala, always scheduled for the first Saturday in October, is arguably the biggest event of the season, with nearly 600 people in attendance.
100 Women in Finance names Breast Cancer Foundation as beneficiary
100 Women in Finance Cayman has named the Breast Cancer Foundation as its 2017 Cayman beneficiary. The organization is part of the global 100 Women in Finance, or 100WF, which is a 15,000-member nonprofit group for professionals in the finance and alternative investment industries.
EDITORIAL – ‘For a good cause’: Cayman’s social season has begun
It must be October: The school year is well under way. Hurricane season has entered its final phase. Master of ceremonies extraordinaire (and Pinnacle Media’s own) Vicki Wheaton can be seen everywhere there is a working microphone.
New hair-loss treatment for chemo patients at hospital
The Cayman Islands Hospital has introduced a new therapy treatment that reduces hair loss among cancer patients who receive chemotherapy there.
CharityDrive raises $25,843 for Breast Cancer Foundation
Island Heritage’s annual CharityDrive, with a new element added this year, has raised $25,843 for the Breast Cancer Foundation.
Honk your horn for Island Heritage
Get ready, Cayman! The 5th Annual Island Heritage CharityDrive is set to take place this Saturday with new and more fun ways for the community to get involved and help raise money for charity.
Cayman business in brief
Only 58 percent of hedge funds deliver positive returns; Tortuga obtains license to export rum to the US; Appleby advised Fosun on acquisition of Ironshore Insurance; Charities featured on Butterfield roundabout
Cayman's breast cancer survivors form support group
Breast cancer survivors held the first meeting of a new support group at the governor's residence Wednesday evening.
Tea will have you feeling in the pink
The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, is hosting a traditional English Tea with a pink twist this Saturday to raise money for the Breast Cancer Foundation.
One couple gives big to cancer fundraiser
The annual Breast Cancer Gala Dinner is an opportunity for people to open their hearts – and their wallets – to help support local charities that work to prevent and treat breast cancer.
Breast Cancer event ushers in gala season
The glamorous Breast Cancer Gala Dinner, held Saturday night at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, celebrated local breast cancer survivors and raised tens of thousands of dollars for local charities working to prevent and treat the disease that affects millions of people every year.
Women clad in their glitziest gowns and men sporting pink bow ties enjoyed the annual affair, which included a dinner, silent and live auctions, an inspirational speech by the keynote speaker Joan Lunden, an American broadcast journalist and breast cancer survivor, and a performance by American musical group Figaro.
Harvey is Bart's bash champ as Rankine gets trophy won last year
The Bart’s Bash race on Sunday saw the Cayman Islands Sailing Club stage its own race as well as clubs in 61 other countries.
Hobday honored for her contributions to hospice care in Cayman
Dr. Virginia Hobday has been honored for her work in hospice care, and awarded an MBE in the New Years Honours List.
White party assists cancer sufferers
Organizers of the infamous Mistletoe White Party have donated $8,000 to its favorite charity this year - Aimee’s Angels.
Clarke sails best
The Cayman Islands Sailing Club hosted the Mark Clarke Laser Sailing National Championship over the weekend, named in memory of the avid laser sailor and former club member.
Charity BBQ cook-off decision goes to the dogs
The BBQ Battle of Lalique Pointe will officially go down as a draw, but thanks to Franz Manderson and Eric Bush, the Breast Cancer Foundation is the real winner.
Cayman charities: Opening our hearts — and wallets
The efforts of "Marathon Man" Derek Haines and supporters may be the singular act of charity this year, but they aren't the only people in Cayman in a persistent "giving mood."
Survivor gives back with vintage sale fundraiser
Wizard wands, neon signs, and rum barrels are some of the items being sold next week to benefit the Breast Cancer Foundation.
