THE CONNIE J. GOODALE BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION REACHES 10 YEAR MILESTONE OF FINANCIALLY ASSISTING LOCAL WOMEN
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – May 4, 2009- The Connie J. Goodale Breast Cancer Foundation, the only 501 (c) 3 South Florida foundation that provides direct financial assistance to local women and families affected by breast cancer, is commemorating its 10th anniversary milestone this month. The grassroots non-profit organization was founded in 1999 in honor of the vivacious Palm Beach county resident Connie J. Goodale who later passed away from breast cancer in 2001, but who was an inspiration to many in her short 47 years of life. Connie’s loving friends who began the Connie Foundation have raised over $100,000 that has been given to area women unable to keep up with mounting bills associated with breast cancer.
“We are grateful Connie was able to see the seeds of the Foundation begin to sprout before she passed away, says Debbie Moore, Connie Foundation president and who was Connie’s best friend. “We believe she would be proud of the way the Foundation has carried on her legacy over the years to be decent to others and help ease the financial burden many women with breast cancer face, especially in these uncertain economic times.”
The Foundation’s longevity can be, in part, attributed to its creative and successful fundraisers. Over the years it has raised multiple thousands of dollars with its popular Bosom Buddies BBQ and fashion shows including an inaugural “Pretty in Pink” fashion show held in February, which paid homage to the 1980’s and garnered over $6,000. Another Bosom Buddies BBQ is slated for this October and plans are in the works for the Foundation to be the beneficiary at several other local events in the coming months.
Additionally, the Connie Foundation logo, web site and newsletter received a new brand identity and web presence earlier this year by area PR firm The Gab Group to generate more awareness and community appeal. The foundation’s new logo, created by Creative Director Asia Samson, was designed to evoke a woman’s freedom from sickness and financial burdens. The look can be viewed by logging onto www.conniefoundation.org
“We are elated to report The Connie Foundation has given dozens of South Florida women to-date, who are waging the most courageous battle of their lives, a beacon of financial hope and assistance thanks to the determination of our board members and loyal supporters,” Moore adds.
About The Connie Foundation
Founded in honor of Connie J. Goodale who passed away from breast cancer in 2001, the Connie J. Goodale Breast Cancer Foundation’s goals are to assist local families affected by breast cancer with financial assistance and support in dealing with problems relating to this disease. This 501 (c)3 organization is currently the only South Florida foundation that provides direct financial assistance to breast cancer patients who qualify. To date, the Connie J. Goodale Foundation has raised over $100,000 that has been directly donated to local women with breast cancer. For more information, visit www.conniefoundation.org.
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