Pink Honor Lights are Glowing for Breast Cancer!
October 8, 2008 by Editor of East Valley Living
Scottsdale, Ariz. - The Arizona Institute for Breast Health (AIBH), an Arizona breast cancer non-profit, just announced
that thousands of pink light bulbs and pink awareness ribbons are now glowing brightly on the Canal Bridge in downtown
Scottsdale that links the Scottsdale Waterfront to the Mix District creating "The Pink Light District," a very unique
fundraiser supporting the Arizona Institute for Breast Health (AIBH).
Since August 1, Breast Cancer Supporters all over the world have been sponsoring Pink Honor Lights in tribute to
all those touched by breast cancer - survivors, caregivers, friends and family alike.
On October 3rd during the VIP Lighting Ceremony, Carole Machiz from Scottsdale, with the support of the Arizona
Institute for Breast Health Founder, Dr. Coral Quiet, had the honor of "flipping the switch"
to illuminate the lights on the bridge with hundreds of supporters to cheer them on!
Among the supporters in attendance were Scottsdale Mayor Mary Manross, John Little, Scottsdale Interim City Manager,
Robin Meinhart, Downtown Liaison and Councilman Jim Lane.
According to Julie Robinson, President of AIBH, "We were extremely appreciative of the support and assistance
we have received once again from the city of Scottsdale with this special event. Since AIBH's mission is to
provide a free second opinion, education and support to women who are going through a breast cancer diagnosis,
getting the word out about our program is the key." This fundraiser not only supports women who are battling the disease,
but brings about public awareness to the program that is available to all women, completely free of charge.
Wendy Farrelli, co-chair of the project states, "We are also very grateful to the many sponsors who stepped up with a
deeper level of giving. APS, Jani-King Southwest, So Scottsdale, and Olive & Ivy and are filling the Corporate Sponsorship
roles while many generous donors stepped up to Individual Sponsorship Levels."
These beautiful pink lights will glow all through October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. All Pink Light Honorees
and their Sponsors are listed in the Pink Light District Honor Album, proudly displayed on the AIBH website, www.AIBH.org.
The Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and can be reached at 480-860-4200.
