Antrim County High Tea for Breast Cancer Prevention

2009

Tickets on Sale Now
The Antrim County High Tea for Breast Cancer Prevention will take place on Monday, June 29th, in air conditioned comfort at the Pelican Room, located on 10555 West Old State Road in Central Lake. Plenty ofon site parking is available. The doors open at 11 a.m. for table viewing. Lunch will be served at 12:00 p.m. with a cash bar available. Breast cancer patient Susie Clovis will be the featured speaker and the Reverend Dr. Kathy Kercher will give the blessing. Soloist Dana Hauser will perform and Sue Schorfhaar will provide music on the key board for your listening enjoyment.

With Antrim County having the highest breast cancer mortality rate in Michigan, ACHT places a special emphasis on education and awareness, in combating the disease. The 100% volunteer agency raises funds to provide screening mammograms, diagnostic mammograms and ultrasounds for the uninsured and underserved residents of Antrim County and
partners with the Health Department of Northwest Michigan and Munson Hospital Breast Cancer Services.

Major Supporters of all 2009 ACHTBCP fundraisers are, Shanty Creek Resorts, Fifth Third Bank, Bellaire Rotary Club, Antrim Review, Alden State Bank, Blue Pelican Inn & Adams Madams, Central Lake, Bellaire Family & Cosmetic Dentistry P.C. The Dockside, and Wm. & Shari Kitchen.

Event Supporters are Thomas Holbel, DVM, Bellaire Animal Hospital, Central Lake lions Club, Elk Rapids News, Northwestern Bank of Elk Rapids, Siren Hall of Elk Rapids, Huntington Bank, Dewitt Marina and the Bellaire Pharmacy.

Tickets are $50.00 each and available at the Alden
State Bank in Alden and from Bev Dickenson at
231-533-8248.

July 18, 2009

Jill Jacks Band to perform at the ACHT Evening Reception



“Antrim County High Tea for Breast Cancer Prevention’s Evening Reception”

An evening of fun awaits you, at “The Antrim County High Tea for Breast Cancer Prevention’s Evening Reception” being held on Saturday, July 18th from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. in air conditioned comfort, at the Pelican Room on 10555 West Old State Road in Central Lake, with plenty of on site parking available.

Enjoy dancing to the music of the Jill Jack Band, sample fantastic food from the Pelican Room Buffet with invited food stations from Shanty Creek Resorts, Butch’s Marine, Bellaire Smokehouse, Pearls New Oleans Kitchen and desserts by Northern Delights. Your choice of a complimentary glass of wine, or beer is included and a cash bar will be available. Both a live and a silent auction will add to the excitement.

Major Supporters of all 2009 ACHT fundraising events are Shanty Creek Resorts, Fifth Third Bank, Bellaire Rotary Club, Antrim Review, Alden state Bank, Blue Pelican Inn $Adams Madams, Central Lake, Bellaire Family & Cosmetic Dentistry P.C. The Dockside, and Wm. & Shari Kitchen.

Event Supporters are Thomas Holbel, DVM, Bellaire Animal Hospital , Central Lake Lions Club, Elk Rapids News, Northwestern Bank of Elk Rapids, Siren Hall of Elk Rapids, Huntington Bank, Dewitt Marina and the Bellaire Pharmacy.

With Antrim County having the highest breast cancer mortality rate in Michigan, ACHT places a special emphasis on education and awareness, in combating the disease. The 100% volunteer agency raises funds to provide screening mammograms, diagnostic mammograms and ultrasounds for the uninsured and underserved residents of Antrim County and partners with the Health Department of Northwest Michigan and Munson Hospital Breast Cancer Services.

Tickets are $35.00 each and go on sale June 22nd at the following locations. In Alden at PK’s, Higgins General Store and the Alden State Bank. In Bellaire at Huntington Bank and Alden State Bank. In Central Lake at Adams Madams, The Blue Pelican Inn and Alden State Bank and in Elk Rapids, at the Alden State Bank. Your ticket will be required for admission.

For further information contact Mary Lee at 231-264-6109 or Dee Lynch at 231-377-7077 

AREA COMMUNITIES SUPPORT BREAST CANCER PREVENTION EFFORTS IN ANTRIM COUNTY.

The board of directors of Antrim County High Tea for Breast Cancer Prevention (ACHT), a 501c3 organization, is pleased to announce its 2008 fundraising results. Through the efforts of area residents, businesses and organizations a total of $55,588 was raised through donations, grants, and events giving the organization a balance on hand of $95,675 to support 2009-2011 breast cancer prevention programs in Antrim County.

The major components of 2009 allocations as approved by the board at the December 2008 meeting are as follows:

• $41,000 As a grant to the Health Department to be used for qualified client needs and advertising/promotion for breast cancer education and awareness

• $14,000 ACHT education programs, literature, and presentations in Antrim County schools, public libraries and businesses

• $2,000 Munson Medical Center – mammograms for Antrim County clients not covered through the Health Department.

• $12,000 A 2009 emergency reserve for unique client needs in Antrim County. In previous years this has involved clinical trials, genetic testing and special screening programs.

• $18,000 Remainder of the grant from the Charlotte R. Schmidlapp Fund, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee which is reserved for 2010, 2011 programs

• $3,500 Administrative costs which include insurance, fees and 2009 event start-up expenses.

The ACHT board of directors wishes to express their appreciation to all of the Antrim County communities who offered their support through donations of time, money and merchandise for this important program for our residents.

The number of women, from Antrim County, being tested through the Health Department has grown from 22 in 2004 (ACHT’s first year) to 110 in 2008. Our goal for 2009 is 150 growing to 250 by 2011.

As this is a totally volunteer organization, contact the Health Department or ACHT if you are interested in getting involved or wish to make a donation to help us to prevent breast cancer deaths in Antrim County. Go to www.antrimcountyhightea.org for more information.

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              Early Detection Saves Lives

       Early detection is the key to saving lives.  Women who have mammogram’s and pap tests on a regular basis increase their chances for a cure, if cancer is discovered.
      Every year thousands of families will receive the news that a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer.  This news is always devastating, but perhaps even more so, when it is your child who has been stricken, with this dread disease.
      Earl Taylor remembers the day “ a girl child came into my life and became my life.”  He recalls that her first words were “ Da Da”.  He watched her grow from a little Indian Princess at the local YMCA, into a young woman, graduating from high school, and then as a young, independent adult, moving to Florida.
      When Earl received the news that Julie had stage four cervical cancer, he called on his longtime family friend and Julie’s former nursery school teacher, Dee Lynch for help. 

Dee knew first hand what Earl and his family were going through, because she too had received
the same devastating news, when her daughter Susan, was diagnosed with
breast cancer.  Sadly, Susan lost her battle.
       Dee’s loss was instrumental in her founding the Alden High Tea for Breast Cancer, (Now known as theAntrim County High Tea for Breast
Cancer Prevention.) She dedicated her life to education, prevention, and assisting others, in the prevention of breast cancer. 
As a result of her efforts, she was able to provide Earl with a number of resources, where Julie would receive the very best treatment and care.
      For two years, Julie remained up beat and confident, in her belief, that she could beat her cancer.  Earl says, “ that despite the best medical help that money could buy, it wasn’t enough!”  One weekend, Julie called her dad and told him “it was time to come home!”  She wanted to see her beloved, Au Sable River, which held a treasure of childhood memories for her, one more time.
      Not knowing where to turn, or how to make the necessary
arrangements, to get his critically ill, Julie home, Earl once again, called on Dee for help.  Dee helped him make arrangements for a twin engine plane, out of Traverse City, along with a flight nurse, from Grayling, to fly down to Florida and bring her home.  She also contacted hospice in Roscommon, and a bed and nurse, were ready and waiting for Julie, at Earl’s home.
      When Julie’s plane arrived in Grayling, Dee and her husband Ron, were with Earl, to meet her at the airport.  Earl says, “despite the fact that Julie was heavily medicated, her wish to see the river she so loved, was fulfilled, before she slipped away.”  He says, “ if, Julie had discovered the cancer earlier, she might be alive today” and he hopes that others will learn from his family’s loss.  He especially wants to urge men, to take an active role in cancer prevention, by reminding the women in their lives, to have regular gynecological exams and mammograms.
      He was pleased to learn, that as a result of funds raised by the Antrim County High Tea for Breast Cancer Prevention, free mammograms are now available, to uninsured persons needing a mammogram, and living in Antrim County, by simply calling the Health Department of Northwest Michigan at 1-800-432-4121  In  addition, anyone with questions, or needing help with medical issues of any kind, can contact Teresa Sington at the same number.
       

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