Servers for a Cure website

Hello everyone. I have a new Website from eVision Media!

Check it out. www.serversforacure.com

Look at what we got for items for the silent auction...
River Rafting for 4, keg of beer WITH $100 g/c to IGA, With a BBQ! Also a helicopter ride throughout Vancouver, case of wine, golf bags, spa days, lotus wear bag and jacket, WestBeach gear, A snowboard, return airfair for 2 to victoria and back, lions game tickets.. and so much much more! Only $15 a ticket wincludes cover, burger and beer, and a chance to bid on the silent auction items, not to mention live entertainment and cheap drinks all night long!

While your there, pick up our Servers for a Cure Calendar! Local Servers 'exposing' themselves to create funds for breast cancer!

See you all there..

Just giver...

Hello everyone.. I just heard about these 6 men who are bicycling across BC to raise funds for Parkinson's Disease ... It just goes to show that a small group of people CAN make a difference, and all it takes is that difference to change the world!

Check out there blog! Good luck guys and keep us posted on your travels!!

Check out their Blog at...

http://apps.just-giver.com/Blog

or website at..

http://www.just-giver.com/

Servers for a Cure Fundraiser- $15 ticket includes Cover, Burger and Granville island beer, live entertainment by DJ Chicklet, and a silet auction. With items such as keg of beer, cases of wine, spas packages, sweat co. gift certificate, restaurant packages, westbeach gear, tea for two at the fairmont and much much more to bid on. Not to mention, the release date of the Servers for a Cure Calendar. Local servers 'exposing' themselves to create funds for Breast cancer! YES we are topless.. but tastefully topless.. hidden by menus and trays of drinks.. For only $20 a calendar its a great way to donate to a cause. Also included in the calendar is almost $40 worth of free appys and drinks from the local restaurants that participated in the calendar.
So come by the Kingston Taphouse and Grille and make a difference!
Lets create a Cancer free world together!
Carlene Timmers

For more information on the Servers for a Cure Fundraiser or to donate towards the silet auction email Carlene at serversforacure@hotmail.com

This is one of the pictures in the calendar that will create funds for Breast cancer, and it will follow me around until we are living in a world thats cancer free!

Who knew being topless would be so big!

Wow.. over the last few days its been crazy with the amount of feedback ive recieved on the Servers for a Cure calendar. Ive gotten endless support and people wanting to pick up a copy of the calendar and i cant be more pleased. Were hoping to raise over $15,000 just from the calendars alone.
A big Thank you to all that participated in the calendar, and if anyone would like to donate to the Servers for a Cure Silent auction, please contact Carlene at serversforacure@hotmail.com
I would love to feature your product, service or business.

pictures from the Weekend to End Breast Cancer 2007

A Group of us walking to make a difference
It took 2 days and 60km, but together we did it!
And together we can make a difference in the fight against breast cancer!!

Golf Tournement for breast cancer

The details have now been finalized and the First Annual Kingston Golf Tournament
The Kingston will be hosting a shotgun style golf Tournament on Tuesday July 15th at Green Acres golf course in Richmond.
The charge for this tournament will be $75 a person. Or $300 for a group of 4.
We will also be offering transportation from the Kingston to the course as well as transportation from the course back to the Kingston at the end of tournament. The cost for the transportation will be $15 per person. Making the total with transportation $90.

This tournament will be in partnership with the Servers for a cure Breast Cancer Fundraiser and partial proceeds from the tournament will be donated to the event.

The format of the tournament will be a shotgun start. (144 players) and be a Texas scramble. Basic rules will be everyone on a team will take a drive, and the team will choose the best drive to use. Then the next shot will be played from that spot. The 3 remaining players will take the 2nd shot; same format follows with every player dropping their ball at the spot of the best second shot. From that point on all 4 players will be allowed to play the remaining shots. You must take 3 drives from each player over the course of 18 holes. Par 3’s do not count.

There will be prizes and a reception back at the Kingston after the tournament where players will receive a burger and beer. Prizes will be for low score for top 3 groups. As well as men’s and ladies long drive and closest to the pin. There will also be other prizes in ways of random draws.

We will be offering sandwiches and refreshments to players on the course, as well as other possible mini games. (Get your shot closer than a Kingston manager on a par 3 for a prize)

We will also be issuing a challenge to any bar or restaurant around the city for the "Kingston Cup", which will be for the lowest group score. The bar that wins will receive the trophy to display in their bar for a set amount of time.

In addition, if your wanted a 'server' to be at your beck and call during the whole day of golf, opening your beverages, grabbing your food, carrying your golf clubs, or even holding an umbrella to create shade, then why not buy a caddy!! Carlene, Lien, Melody and Crystal, servers at the Kingston Taphouse and Grille, are all up for bid for the day. And will be by your side the whole day helping throughout the course. For a donation of $200 per server, or $300 for 2 servers ( all monies raised from the bidding of the caddies go towards the fundraiser) you can enjoy the whole day of golf relaxing, and enjoying the service!

This day is sure to be great day for all who attend, space is limited however so it is important that you book your group or yourself as soon as possible. With the amount of feedback we have gotten it sure to fill up fast.

If there are any questions please feel free to contact The Kingston at any time at 604-681-7011
Thank you

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Servers for a Cure Fundraiser

Please accept this letter as a personal invitation to be part of our campaign by donating to our cause called ‘Servers for a Cure’ a non profit organization that is not only promoting awareness in our community but also raising funds towards the fight against breast cancer. Over the last two years our previous event name, ‘Kingston Taphouse and Grille End Breast Cancer’ patio fundraiser, had raised over $20,000 in the fight against breast cancer. This year as ’Servers for a Cure’ sponsored by the Spectra Hospitality Group, were hoping to beat our previous earnings in this years event!

Carlene, a server at the Kingston Taphouse and Grille, launched this event two years ago in an effort to find a cure for this cancer that almost took the life of her aunt 5 years ago. “My auntie Linda has become the most strongest and bravest woman that has ever graced my life. Her strength and power to survive was one of the most empowering moments in my life‘. Carlene has spoken. ‘And because of her I will fight until the cure is found‘. This type of devotion and passion is something that Carlene felt through the thought of losing a loved one. Auntie Linda is a true inspiration for Carlene and in turn Carlene is inspiring all those around her.

In an effort to bring local servers together to help voice her concerns Carlene created ‘Servers for a Cure’ and recruited her friends, ones a fellow server at the Kingston, and the other is a manager at the Kingston. With passion and inspiration behind these girls, they are committed into making this years event a journey of 'love, courage and hope' towards finding the cure.

The location of the event will take place at the Kingston Taphouse and Grille July 17Th, 2008 between the hours of 4pm and 10pm. A Fifteen dollars cover includes entertainment, door prises, poker tournament, ten dollar burger and Granville island beverage, drink specials, ’Servers for a Cure’ calendars; a calendar of local downtown servers ‘exposing’ themselves to promote awareness and a silent auction; items including; golf packages, wine packages, weekend retreats, spa getaways, BBQ, restaurant packages and pub crawls.

For everything that you have ever wanted to do in your life but never had the chance too, for wanting to change something but never had the courage too, for any woman out there fighting for her life, but quit because there was not a cure, for every child out there who lost their mother because there was not enough time. Now is your chance to do it, to change it, to fight it, to stop it. Because for every person fighting is a chance to save a life.

Be a part of the cure and help encourage others in the community by joining this cause. Donate to the ‘Servers for a Cure’ campaign. It’s a commitment we are willing to fight for, are you?

For further information or to donate please contact Carlene via email at
servers4acure@hotmail.com

May 28th, 2008

Dear Servers..

So I'm trying to create a group that involves servers, us, through out the community to raise our voices and create awareness and funds for breast cancer. Though, I'm finding it very hard to do this year, considering I have this amazing concept that 'exposes' servers to create the funds in a very professional, classy and tasteful manner but not able to find restaurants to participate.

Most places think its a great idea and I sell it well cause its the one part of my life that I'm so passionate about. But alas, they end up pulling out aka, the big boss decided against it cause they don't need the advertisement or like I like to state it...'they don't want to showcase their business while helping a cause that could potentially save someone in their lives life'!

But really all I'm trying to do is help find the cure for breast cancer. And while I know that I cant find it medically, I can create a voice with the networking that I have developed through the years of serving and I can create a group that will help me raise that voice and my concerns and raise funds for someone to find the cure.

Though it seems like the harder and harder I try, the harder and harder I fall.
But I'm going to keep trying different angles of this concept in hopes that a few years down the road those restaurants big bosses will want to be a part of my fight, and ill be there welcoming them as a stronger and bigger voice then ever!!

From a server trying to make a difference
love.courage.hope

List of known risk factors

Here is a table listing of the different categories of known risk factors:Weak risk factors for breast cancer
Family history of postmenopausal breast cancer, except if associated with male breast cancer + bilateral disease
High Socioeconomic status
Nulliparity
Later age at first birth (30 yr vs. 20 yr)
Later age at menopause (55 yr vs. 45 yr)
Early age at menarche (11 yr vs. 15 yr)
Postmenopausal obesity
Alcohol consumption
Diet
Hormone replacement therapy (long term usage)

Moderate risk factors for breast cancer Older age
North American and Northern European residence
Family history of premenopausal breast cancer
Personal history of breast cancer
Breast hyperplasia without atypia
Mammographic density occupying 50% of the breast volume

Strong risk factors for breast cancer
Family history of premenopausal bilateral breast cancer or premenopausal breast cancer in mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and aunt or breast cancer and ovarian cancer in mother, grandmother, sister, aunt
Evidence of susceptibility gene BRCA1/BRCA2
Personal history of lobular carcinoma in situ
Breast atypical hyperplasia
Mammographic density occupying 75% of the breast volume

What Causes Breast Cancer?

What Causes Breast Cancer?
There is no one thing that causes breast cancer, but there are some common factors that seem to increase the risk of developing it. One of the most common risk factors of being diagnosed with breast cancer is being a female. As a woman or man ages, the incidence of breast cancer increases.
Family history also plays a role in whether an individual will develop breast cancer. If any immediate family members have been diagnosed with breast cancer before menopause, there may be a higher risk of developing the disease.
There are also two genes that are associated with breast cancer: BRCA1 and BRCA2. These two genes are associated with about 5-10% of all breast cancer cases, and women who test positive for one of these genes may have a higher risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer. BRCA2 is associated with male breast cancer. It is possible to be tested for these genes.

Stages of Breast Cancer

Stages of Breast Cancer Breast cancer is staged according to its development in the body. After the healthcare team reviews the tumor’s details, such as size, characteristics, and whether it has spread to other areas of the body, they are able to determine the nature of the illness, as well as the available treatment options. Staging provides information on risk of recurrence and the best course of action in treating the cancer.
There are two methods used in staging breast cancer, the Stage 0 to IV method, and the TNM method (Tumor Node Metastasis). In the Stage 0 to IV method, breast cancer is divided into groups depending on the size of the tumor, and whether it has spread to other parts of the body. The more serious the cancer, the higher the stage number will be.
When using the TNM method, each of the letters is followed by a number describing the size of the tumor, and the extent to which other parts of the body are affected. These numbers can range from 1-4 depending on the severity of the cancer, and whether it has spread to other parts of the body.

Servers for a Cure

Over 10 million people around the world will die from breast cancer in the next 25 years. It’s a cancer that is stealing our moms, our daughters, our aunts, our sisters, our grandmothers and its affecting all of our lives. And in order to properly treat and one day cure breast cancer, it is important to understand what breast cancer really is, and what we are fighting for.

What is Breast Cancer
In short, breast cancer is a disease that affects the cells of the breast. Breasts, like the rest of the body, are made up of millions of cells. When the body is attacked by cancer, cells will grow abnormally and either circulate in the blood or immune system, or form lumps and tumors.
When these abnormal cells grow, they can form lumps in the body that are either benign or malignant. Benign growths will grow to a certain size, but will not spread to other parts of the body, and they are not usually life-threatening. Malignant (cancerous) tumors do not stop growing when they reach a certain size, and can pose serious danger to the body. They can attack surrounding tissues and possibly spread to other parts of the body where they will metastasize, or create new tumors. It is the process of metastatic growth in other areas of the body that is the most harmful.
The majority of breast cancers start in the glandular tissue of the breast, called adenocarcinoma, and the most common form of breast cancer is ductal carcinoma, which is in the milk ducts of the breast. While ductal carcinoma breast cancer is the most common, there are also other types of breast cancers that affect the body in different ways, such as inflammatory breast cancer.