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August 16th, 2008 at Lake Merritt, Oakland
Sign-in and warm-up begins at 8:00a.m. The walk begins at 9:00a.m. - Noon
Lake Merritt, Oakland
"Faith Fancher Breast Cancer Challenge"

Please join us and hundreds of new friends for the Annual "Faith Fancher Breast Cancer Challenge" Breast Cancer Run/Walk– a 3 mile run/walk around Lake Merritt to support breast cancer research, treatment and education. Bring your friends, organize a group from your neighborhood, work or church, or come by yourself in honor of a breast cancer survivor and meet up with those whose goal is to one day eradicate the pain and suffering of breast cancer. It's a great cause…and a lot of fun!

 Download Registration form

REGISTER ON-LINE TODAY!

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February 2008
6:30 p.m. - Midnight
The East Bay Charity Ball Invites you to Experience  "Valentini"
A 1930's-40s Black Tie Extravaganza Benefiting Charities of the East Bay, being held at
the Historic Lake Merritt Hotel in Oakland, 1800 Madison Street, Oakland, California.
Space is limited! Purchase tickets online at: www.jmf4peace.org/EBCB
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2007

August 18, 2007

Sign-in and warm-up begins at 9:00a.m. The walk begins at 10:00a.m. - Noon
"Keep The Faith - Walk For A Cure"

Please join us and hundreds of new friends for the Annual “Keep the Faith  - Walk for a Cure” walkathon – a 3 mile run/walk around Middle Harbor Shoreline Park to support breast cancer research, treatment and education. This 3-mile Walk will be at a wonderful new location, Middle Harbor Shoreline Park, next to the Port of Oakland with beautiful views of the San Francisco Bay and the City.  Bring your friends, organize a group from your neighborhood, work or church, or come by yourself in honor of a breast cancer survivor and meet up with those whose goal is to one day eradicate the pain and suffering of breast cancer. It’s a great cause…and a lot of fun!        TO REACH MIDDLE HARBOR SHORELINE PARK:

Take Hwy.24 west to I-980 west, towards Oakland.  Exit at 11th/12th St. off-ramp onto Bush Street.  Continue straight and turn right (northwest) at 7th Street.  Continue straight on 7th Street and past Maritime Street to the stoplight at Middle Harbor Road.  Proceed through the intersection and take the first right turn into the MHSP parking lot.

REGISTER ON-LINE TODAY!

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March 1, 2007
DYNASTY presents…THE PINK PARTY

You are cordially invited to attend an amazing night filled with world class ambiance (including great views of the Bay), local celebrities, outstanding food, elegant wine and great European attention to detail as we gather to raise money for a very important cause… BREAST CANCER.

Equinox Fitness, San Francisco, is additionally donating:
- a one week pass + a personal trainer to all dinner participants
- a raffle drawing for a three month membership + 2 personal training sessions

Thursday, March 1st
Sutra Ultra Lounge & Restaurant, 100 Brannan Street in San Francisco

Benefit for Friends of Faith, a non-profit 501c charitable organization
http://www.faithfancher.org/

Music by:
Chuy Gomez and Supreme

There's two ways to get in:
$150 dinner (includes complimentary wine, 4-course meal, after-party access and donation to Friends of Faith)
$25 entrance to after-party only (10p-2a)

Sponsored by:
Winebow Wine and Budweiser Select

For more info and tickets please visit www.thedynastysf.com
(Dinner limited to 80 people only so please get yours today!)

Click here to see the flyer for more details. We hope to see each of you there!

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2006

December 7, 2006

Annual Holiday Party

December 7th 2006
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Simayof, Walnut Creek Annual Holiday Party
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October 21, 2006
5p.m. - 7p.m.     Pre-Embarkation Celebration & Silent Auction
7p.m. - 11p.m.    Evening Cruise: Dining, Dancing & Entertainment
Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Contra Costa County Presents the "Pearls of Elegance Gala 2006"

Cruise with us aboard the "California" luxury yacht embarking from Jack London Square, Oakland. This will be an evening of dinner, dancing, entertainment and silent auction. Special guest co-hosts are Renel Brooks-Moon (981. KISS FM) and Carolyn Tyler (ABC 7 News).

Tickets:
Dining Cruise Package - $125
Evening Cruise, Dinner, Dancing, No-Host Bar, On-Board Entertainment

Pre-Embarkation Package - $150
Dining Cruise Privileges (listed above), Pre-Embarkation Celebration, Champagne, Hors o’duerves, Silent Auction, Headliner Entertainment

VIP Celebrity Package - $300 (Limited Number of Passes Available)
Dining Cruise Privileges (listed above), Pre-Embarkation Privileges (listed above), Exclusive On Board Celebrity Lounge Pass

Dinner Cruise Package: $125 each before July 31, 2006, $150 after, $200 if purchased the day of the event
Pre-Embarkation Party: $150 each, $75 each if purchased the day of the event

To purchase tickets please call 1-866-362-4574, or www.jackandjillfundraiser2006.org
Via Mail:
Attn: Veronica Fleming
Jack and Jill of America
512 Blackhawk Club Drive
Danville, CA 94506

Sponsorship packages are also available.

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October 8, 2006
Noon  ~ IN THE PINK PRESENTS
Horizon of Hope Luncheon at Garre Winery 7986 Tesla Rd, Livermore, CA

Each guest receives a FREE 2006 Horizon of Hope Basket!  Longaberger Door Prizes ~Raffles~Auctions~

Surviror Testimony~Longaberger Basket Weaver.  To purchase tickets to the luncheon call Patty Armstrong, 925 828 7314 OR EMAIL: stingbuzzi@comcast.net    

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September 23, 2006
5:00p.m. doors open, Karaoke 6:00pm-8:00pm, Michael Erickson in the mix 8:00pm-1:00am
Renel's Birthday Bash - Willie Mays Sky Box Lounge - 6005 Shellmound St. Emeryville

It's Renel's Birthday Bash come and join in all the festivities...this will be a party unlike any other with a

Karaoke contest and Michael Erickson in the mix...here are all the details and more information will drop

soon!!  Tickets are $15 and a portion of the proceeds benefit Friends of Faith, Inc.  Special ticket pre-sale for KISS Club members only happens Sept. 6th & 7th.  Tickets on sale to general public on Sept. 8th through Ticketmaster, www.ticketmaster.com.  Doors open at 5pm, Karaoke 6pm-8pm Michael Erickson in the mix 8pm-1am.  Must be 21 years plus to participate. For more information:  www.981kissfm.com or www.williesbox.com

The Oakland Raiders again have reached out to the Friends of Faith organization by teaming up to help in the fight against breast cancer. These lovely pink caps with both the Raider logo and breast cancer logo will be on sale at Renel's birthday bash. These wonderful breast cancer caps are selling for only $20.00. You can also purchase them online at the Oakland Raiders' Web Site

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September 10, 2006
7:00a.m.. - 5:00 p.m.
The Breast Cancer Fund's 4th Annual Bike Against the Odds Event - OAKLAND, CA

Tour de East Bay - Bike Againist the Odds

On Sunday, September 10th, join more than 500 cyclists riding for breast cancer prevention.  This challenging and scenic ride starts at Lake Merritt, travels up into the towering redwoods and affords panoramic views of San Francisco Bay from the ridgelines of the East Bay hills.  Enjoy a light breakfast,

well-stocked rest stops, an organic lunch, entertainment, raffle prizes and more!

Choose from five routes ranging from 12 miles to our Full century: 100 miles with 10,000 feet of climbing!

Proceeds go to benefit Breast Cancer Fund and three east bay breast cancer service organizations - Women's

Cancer Resource Center, Charlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic and Friends of Faith.  There are fantastic

prices for the top individual and team fundraisers.  For more information, please visit

www.breastcancerfund.org or by calling (415) 346 8223

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August 12, 2006

Sign-in and warm-up begins at 9:00a.m. The walk begins at 10:00a.m. - Noon
"Keep The Faith - Walk For A Cure"

Please join us and hundreds of new friends for the Annual “Keep the Faith  - Walk for a Cure” walkathon – a 3 mile run/walk around Middle Harbor Shoreline Park to support breast cancer research, treatment and education. This 3-mile Walk will be at a wonderful new location, Middle Harbor Shoreline Park, next to the Port of Oakland with beautiful views of the San Francisco Bay and the City.  Bring your friends, organize a group from your neighborhood, work or church, or come by yourself in honor of a breast cancer survivor and meet up with those whose goal is to one day eradicate the pain and suffering of breast cancer. It’s a great cause…and a lot of fun!        TO REACH MIDDLE HARBOR SHORELINE PARK:

Take Hwy.24 west to I-980 west, towards Oakland.  Exit at 11th/12th St. off-ramp onto Bush Street.  Continue straight and turn right (northwest) at 7th Street.  Continue straight on 7th Street and past Maritime Street to the stoplight at Middle Harbor Road.  Proceed through the intersection and take the first right turn into the MHSP parking lot.

Click here for more info.

REGISTER ON-LINE TODAY!

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July 29, 2006
FOTS 2006

FOTS 2006, the largest outdoor fashion show on the West Coast, Union Square, SF. Free and open to the public to attend. Celebrity MC, Stacie J. Featuring FOTS Beauty Suites on the Square (Manis, Facials, Massages and more).

For more information on all these events and tickets to Golf Classic, visit www.fashiononthesquare.com.
Email: info@fashiononthesquare.com or call, (877) 976-4400

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July 27-29, 2006
3rd Annual Fashion on the Square - A Benefit Fundraiser for Hand-n-Hand & Friends of Faith
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July 27th, 2006
8:00 p.m.
All-White VIP Reception & Party, Linen Life Park Avenue, Emeryville
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June 25th , 2006 (Sunday Afternoon)
2:00p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
"Diamonds And Pearls"
Decadent New Orleans Style Champagne High Tea Spring 2006 French Lingerie Fashion, Diamonds and Pearls Fine Jewelry Show, and Social.

LOCATION: The Bellevue Club, 525 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610-5096

COST: Tickets $150.00 runway ~ $125.00 inner circle seating ~ $100.00 lounge seating

For more information, please call (510) 286-7945 or visit www.cavaforlife.com.

All proceeds to benefit the Friends of Faith, Inc. organization.

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June 15th , 2006 (Thursday)
5:30p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Refreshments | 6:30p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Program followed by Q&A
Healthtalk.com & Sister Network Inc. Presents a Free Patient
Breast Cancer Education Event in San Francisco, CA

John W. Park, M.D. - Oncologist and Breast Cancer Specialist/UCSF; and Deborah Hamolsky, R.N., A.O.C.N.S. - Advanced Practice Nurse will discuss "New Treatments and Early Detection Tools for Breast Cancer: Are They for you?"† Question -and-answer session to follow, Guests, caregivers, and walk-ins are welcome. Pre-registration is recommended.

LOCATION: Westin St. Francis Hotel, 335 Powell St, SF

COST: FREE. Parking and refreshments are also free.

To register, call toll free 1 800 234 6080 Code: SF or online at www.healthtalk.com/SF .

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June 1st , 2006 (Thursday)
6:00p.m. - 10:00 p.m. @ Scott's Seafood Restaurant - Jack London Square
Alta Bates Summit, Friends of Faith - Remember Faith Fancher
Third Annual "Leap of Faith" Award Event

Join Alta Bates Summit Medical Center and Friends of Faith on Thursday, June 1, from 6-10 pm, at Scott's Seafood Restaurant, Jack London Square, for the third annual "Leap of Faith" fundraiser to celebrate the life of Bay Area favorite, KTVU reporter, the late Faith Fancher.† This year's winners of the annual Leap of Faith Award are Marcie Beyatte and Beverly Burns.

Proceeds from this important evening of fine food and music benefit the Carol Ann Read Breast Health Center at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - leading the fight against breast cancer! For ticket information and reservations call (510) 204-1667.

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April 29th, 2006 (Saturday)
1:00p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
"Spring Forward Into Fashion For A Cure"
Grand Opening Celebration of New Office in Preservation
Park & Kickoff for the "Keep the Faith - Walk For A Cure"
Tickets $75.00 each. Special Guest Emcee – KTVU Channel 2 Co-Anchor/Reporter Sara Sidner. Preservation Park Nile Hall/Ginn House 1233 Preservation Park Way, Oakland, CA 94612
1:00p.m. - 2:00p.m.
Pre Reception and Viewing of Office
Friends of Faith Board Directors will personally serve as your tour guides and view offices:
Raymond House
655 Thirteenth Street, Suite 303
Oakland, CA 94612

For reservations please contact CDA Consulting Group at 510-653-4085

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February 17th 2006
11:30am - 1:30pm
Mills College Friends of Faith Breast Cancer Fundraiser Brunch
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February 3rd 2006
6:30 pm - Midnight
The East Bay Charity Ball Invites you to Experience  "Valentini"
A 1930's-40s Black Tie Extravaganza Benefiting Charities of the East Bay, being held at
the Historic Lake Merritt Hotel in Oakland, 1800 Madison Street, Oakland, California.
Space is limited! Purchase tickets online at: www.jmf4peace.org/EBCB
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2005
December 3rd 2005
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Simoyof, Walnut Creek Annual Holiday Party
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November 10th 2005
East Bay Extreme Makeover
A team of physicians will combine their talents to sponsor this event, which will be a fundraiser for Friends of Faith, Inc. The event is a contest, open to all, which awards a complete makeover: medical/dental, personal training, as well as wardrobe, hairstyle and makeup. The value of this makeover, depending on what the winner needs, may reach a value of $70,000.
http://www.eastbayextrememakeover.com/
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November 5th 2005
Doors open at 7:00a.m. 

Links Fashion Show, Nordstrom's Alameda-Contra Costa Chapter of the Links Incorporated in partnership with Nordstrom, for the presentation of their eight annual fashion show and breakfast. Fashion show starts at 8:00 a.m.

Broadway Plaza, on Two, Enter through South doors.

Walnut Creek, CA

Please call Jacqui Love Marshall at 925 838 7446 or Shari Hollis-Ross at 510 206 4598

for more information and special accommodations inquiries.

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October 2005 - Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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October 9th 2005

7:00A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
The Breast Cancer Fund's 3rd Annual Bike Against the Odds Event - OAKLAND, CA

Over 400 cyclists will join the Breast Cancer Fund to help raise awareness and funding for breast cancer prevention in the 3rd annual Bike Against the Odds.  Cyclists of all abilities are encouraged to participate, and will be able to choose from five routes, from 12 miles to 65 miles. The courses, all beginning and ending at Lake Merritt, provide Bay views as they wind through the redwood groves and vista points of the Oakland Hills.  Each cyclist is asked to pay a $45-$65 registration fee, and raise a minimum of $250 in pledges.  All proceeds will support four Bay Area breast cancer organizations including the Friends of Faith, Inc. 

Cyclists can register online for this event or make a donation at www.breastcancerfund.org or by calling (415) 346 8223.

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September 22nd 2005
6:00A.M. – 10:00A.M.
Renel's Birthday Breakfast Broadcast

"Renel in the Morning Show" live on 98.1 KISS-FM

Kincaids Bay House, Jack London Square, Oakland, CA

$1.98 Admission, Silent Auction, Special Guests including Oakland A's Manager

Ken Macha and Oakland Raider Great George Atkinson
Proceeds go to Friends of Faith. Inc. and the American Red Cross

The Oakland Raiders have reached out to the Friends of Faith organization by teaming up to help in the fight against breast cancer. These lovely pink caps with both the Raider logo and breast cancer logo will be on sale at Renel's live birthday broadcast. These wonderful breast cancer caps are selling for only $19.99. You can also purchase them online at the Oakland Raiders' Web Site

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August 20th 2005
8:30A.M. – 2:30P.M.
Friends of Faith, Inc. First Annual "Walk For a Cure"
Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA  (At Fairyland)
Registration Deadline: Extended to August 20th , 2005.
 Download Registration form
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