News and Information, September 2007

Melissa Etheridge Autographed Guitar

With the help of many sponsors and dedicated volunteers the Run Committee has acquired a Pink Acoustic Guitar with Melissa Etheridge’s signature and letter of authenticity.

Raffle tickets are available from committee members, during the Frex on Sept 2 and 3, at the Regent mall on Saturdays in September and at the Market.

$2.00 each or 3 tickets for $5.00
Draw to be held on Run Day, September 30.

PINK’nic

The Fredericton CBCF-CIBC Run for the Cure planning committee is extending a very special invitation to breast cancer survivors to our third annual Pink’nic.
This special event is being held on Saturday September 22nd from 3pm-5pm at Old Government House with His and Her Honor in attendance. Dress is casual.

You must register by September 17th by calling 454-CURE (2873). As a survivor you are also welcomed to bring a guest.There are beautiful prizes and a gift for each survivor. So please join us on September 22nd, as we honor our breast cancer survivors.


Antique Car Show and Shine

Happening at the Nackawic Arena on September 22, if you are interested in putting a car in the show, please call the CIBC Branch at 575-2264. Registration is by donation.
If you’re interested in car shows, it’s the place to be. And there’s a BBQ.

Wayne Gretzkey autographed hockey stick

The CIBC Call Center is selling raffle tickets on an authentic Wayne Gretzkey hockey stick. Tickets can be purchased at the Regent Mall on September 1st or on Run Day at the CIBC Tent. One ticket for $2 or Three tickets for $5

Book donation and Book sale

The CIBC Call Center is having its annual book sale to benefit the Run for the Cure. If you have books to donate to the sale please drop them off at the Third floor of York Tower (in King’s Place Mall), contact number 449-6000

If you are interested in browsing the selection, please drop by their tables in King’s Place Mall main floor on September 27 and 28

Think Pink Week

Think Pink week happens September 17 to 21
Come out and meet members of the Committee on Thursday Sept 20 for a BBQ and Cake in front of the Queen Street Branch of the CIBC

As well as express your thanks to the dedicated employees of the CIBC who handle the money for this event every year with professionalism and dedication

Research Project

BRIEFLY SUMMARIZED – A UNB Masters student is helping on a project involving Breast Cancer survivors, their partners and their leisure activities. She is looking for Survivors aged 35-65 who are one year post treatment. There is about a 3 hour time commitment to be involved. Please contact Melanie Bourgeois at 506 459-5275 for a more detailed description.


Extra! Extra!

This is only a sampling of the events that are taking place around the city throughout the month of September.

There are over 80 Run for the Cure teams having car washes, bottle drives, bake sales, silent auctions, and raffles.

If you happen to come across a team holding an event in your travels please stop by and show your support.