FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Scottsdale, Ariz. - August 25, 2009 - The Arizona Institute for Breast Health (AIBH), an
Arizona breast cancer non-profit, just announced that nominations for
The Pink Light Award are being accepted now through September 15.
The Pink Light Award Recipient will have the honor of flipping the switch the evening of October 1st at
The Pink Light District Lighting Ceremony to illuminate
the thousands of Pink Honor Lights that are adorned on the Canal Bridge in downtown Scottsdale.
Robert and Carole Machiz flipping the switch at the Inaugural Lighting Ceremony in 2007.
Executive Director, Christine Lessard, is very excited to announce, "This is the first year that a special person who has made a difference in the fight against breast cancer...
has supported someone through a cancer diagnosis... or has made an exceptional contribution to the cause will be nominated to have the prestigious honor of flipping the switch
on October 1st at
The Pink Light District Lighting Ceremony." The Canal Bridge, which links the Scottsdale Waterfront to the SouthBridge District, will be decorated with
pink light bulbs that are now being sponsored by breast cancer supporters nationwide in honor or memory of loved ones who have been touched by breast cancer.
The lights will stay illuminated throughout October in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
"It is very easy to submit a nomination for
The Pink Light Award through our website at
www.AIBH.org. All nominees will receive an email notification
that they have been nominated for this special award and who submitted the nomination," says Lessard.
The Institute is also still accepting sponsorships for Pink Honor Lights at
www.ThePinkLightDistrict.org
People nationwide are recognizing individuals who have gone through breast cancer and others who have made a difference in the life of someone touched by breast cancer. Others
are simply showing their support in the fight against this horrible disease by sponsoring a Pink Honor Light. A special Tribute Card is immediately emailed to each Honoree
and every Pink Light Sponsorship is 100% tax deductible. All honorees will also be
recognized on the AIBH website in the Pink Light District Honor Album. This is a simple and powerful way to raise awareness of
breast cancer and to show your support of the cause.
About AIBH:
AIBH provides a second opinion for treatment options to women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer,
completely free of charge. Since breast cancer
does not discriminate, AIBH offers their services to all women so they have a place to go for a second opinion for treatment recommendations, for education about the disease and
for support through this most difficult time. 100% of funds raised through all AIBH fundraising efforts stay in Arizona and
go directly to supporting women who are dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis. The Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and can be
reached at 480-860-4200 or
www.AIBH.org
