Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Hospice of Maryland Network Meeting
Lillie Shockney will be speaking at this conference to provide information about the Rapid Autopsy Program research study being conducted at Hopkins and the role of patient advocacy in this program.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Menopausal Management for Breast Cancer Patients, Evolutions Body Clinic, Annapolis, MD
Dr. Wen Shen, gynecologist from Hopkins who specializes in breast cancer patients, will be the speaker. 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Program is free. To register and get directions call 410-224-7220.

Sunday, May 25, 2008
Poker (BRA) Run by Leather & Lace, New York
The annual Poker(Bra)Run that is a fund raiser for our Breast Center to support breast cancer research will take place at Adirondack Bar and Grill, located on the corner of 9L & 149 highway, in Queensbury, NY. Food, live music and prizes will be part of the festivities. For more information send email to NYLaceVP@adelphia.net

Thursday, May 29, 2008
Retreat for Women with Metastastic Breast Cancer
will be held at Bon Secours Spiritual Center in Marriottsville, MD. 9:00 am to 3:30 PM. If intersted contact Debby Stewart at dstewa24@jhmi.edu. See brochure below. http://www.hopkinsbreastcenter.org/documents/Brochure.doc;

Saturday, May 31, 2008
The Best of ONS, Philadelphia, PA
Lillie Shockney will be speaking there on her personal experiences with breast cancer-- as an oncology nurse and as a patient. For more information contact Marty.Weiner@ctca-hope.com

Sunday, June 8, 2008
Red Devils Heart and Sole Stroll
It's time for the 6th Annual RED DEVILS Heart and Sole Stroll benefitting breast cancer patients and their families. Register now on the Johns Hopkins Breast Center team and start your fundraising! The Stroll will take place at Centennial Park in Columbia, Maryland starting with sign in at 9 am. To register: Website: http://www.the-red-devils.org;/ The Red Devils mission is to fund support services that improve the quality of life for breast cancer patients and their families. Hopkins is one of 28 hospitals that Red Devils provides services to ease the economic and emotional burdens that can accompany breast cancer. [In 2007, Red Devils support included paying for treatment transportation, house cleaning, meals and groceries, home care, complementary therapies, prescription drug co-payment assistance, and other critical one-time needs. The Red Devils was founded in 2002 by the families and friends of two incredible women, Jessica Cowling and Ginny Schardt, who died from breast cancer. The Red Devils is their legacy to the more than 4,200 Marylanders who are diagnosed with breast cancer each year.]

Sunday, June 15, 2008 - Monday, June 30, 2008
CFH Climb to the Top of Mt. Kilimanjaro
Dr. Leisha Emens will once again being doing an incredible mountain climb this year to raise money for breast cancer research. The climbing event is to simulate the experience a breast cancer patient endures during breast cancer treatment, to become a breast cancer survivor. Dr. Emens has commited to raising $10,000 for this effort. When you help her in her plight? To donate go to: http://www.active.com/donate/CFH08/leisha;

Saturday, June 28, 2008 - Sunday, June 29, 2008
PVDA Dressage Event to Benefit the Johns Hopkins Breast Center
Please come join us for this extraordinary event. go to www.pvdarideforlife.org; for more details. we hope you see you there!

Saturday, July 19, 2008
Putting Out Breast Cancer : Gala Fundraiser for Johns Hopkins
to be held at Crofton Country Club at 1691 Crofton Parkway. 8:00 PM to midnight. Dress: Smart casual. Special guest: Professional Golfer and star of Golf Channels's Big Break-- Tina Miller! Join us for an evening of fun, food and dancing for the support of the Johns Hopkins Avon Foundation Breast Center and the fight against breast cancer. Open bar, hot appetizers, and other delicious foods will be served. Tickets available at the Crofton Country Club. (Amy Rippey: 410-721-3111) or at the Performance Martial Arts at 15530 Annapolis Road, #104, Bowie, MD (Jim Stergiou: 301-573-3178) Make checks payable to Crofton Country Club. Major credit cards are accepted. Limited tickets available. Tickets are $85.00

Friday, September 12, 2008
Welness Community, Bethesda, MD
will be holding a breast cancer luncheon for patients and survivors. Lillie Shockney will be the keynote speaker.

Thursday, September 18, 2008
St Lukes Hospital, Kansas City.
Mrs. Shockney will be speaking with a nursing audience there about the best practices in educating patients about their breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. The contact is Colleen Johnson at cojohnson@saint-lukes.org

Sunday, September 21, 2008
Stepping Out for Breast Cancer Luncheon, Annapolis, MD
Lillie Shockney will be the keynote speaker for this event which will be held at Annpolis Loew's Hotel. For more information contact Sharon Wollman at Actonplace@aol.com

Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Komen of South Florida Pink Ribbon Luncheon, Boca Raton, FL
Mrs. Shockney will be the keynote speaker for the midday luncheon event. For more information contact Fduberman@aol.com

Sunday, September 28, 2008
Komen Pink Ribbon Luncheon Celebration. Indiannapolis, Indiana.
Mrs. Shockney will be the keynote speaker for this event. Her contact is Dana Curish. Dana_currish@komenindy.org or 317-634-4980

Saturday, October 4, 2008
Victorious Living International’s Catwalk for the Cure—A Pretty in Pink Luncheon. 1-4pm. Baltimore,.MD.
Mrs. Shockney will be the keynote speaker for this afternoon event. For more information contact Cheryl Griffin at cgriffin@dchweb.org

Friday, October 17, 2008
Primary Care Physician /Breast Cancer Conference, Providence Cancer Center, Alaska
Lillie Shockney will be the keynote speaker for this conference (via teleconference). Topic: The role of the primary care physician in providing long term follow up to breast cancer patients. They cancer paradym shift.

Saturday, October 18, 2008
Johns Hopkins Breast Cancer Gala--Come Swing with us!!!
This will be our 6th Breast Cancer Gala, to be held at the Radisson Lord Baltimore Hotel, in Baltimore Maryland. It serves as one of our annual fund raisers for the center and is a night of fun, food, dancing, and inspiration. The theme this year will be the 1940s era. You are encouraged to dress for that wartime period in our history! Buggy Woogy Bugle Boy days!!! To be added to the mailing list send an email to shockli@jhmi.edu We hope you can join us! Tickets will be $175 with $75 being tax deductible. Sponsors: Pink Ribbon Sponsors: Mahogany Inc.

Sunday, October 19, 2008
16th Annual Komen Race for the Cure, Hunt Valley, MD
Come join our Hopkins team and walk a 1 mile fun walk, or if feeling energetic, participate in the 5K run! More information about joining our team TBA.

Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Breast Cancer Symposium, Frederick, MD
Lillie Shockney will be speaking at this event, sponsored by Frederick Memorial Hospital. Program begins at 5:30PM. Location: Ceresville Mansion. For more information, contact Amy McGreevy at AMCGREEVY@fmh.org

Saturday, November 1, 2008 - Sunday, November 2, 2008
Johns Hopkins Breast Cancer Survivor Retreat
will be held at Bon Secours Spiritual Center in Marriotsville, MD. this 2 day overnight stay event is designed to help women who have completed their treatment in the last year to re-engage in their lives physically and emotionally healthier To be added to the mailing list or for more information (if you meet the criteria above and have completed your treatment with the exception of hormonal therapy) send an email to dstewa24@jhmi.edu To see photos of the facility where this event is held go to www.bonsecoursspiritualcenter.org;

Saturday, November 1, 2008
Michigan Radiology Society Conference, Troy, Michigan
Lillie Shockney will be speaking on two subjects: 1. Patient Focused Breast Cancer Care 2. The Value of Humor When Confronted with Breast Cancer. This conference will be hled at Somerset Inn. For more information contact Kathryn Barnes at kbarnes@msms.org