As 1in9 prepares for the “A Pink Tie Affair” gala, we have had the opportunity to meet a number of very generous, as well as talented individuals who are contributing items and support for our silent and live auction.
One of these individuals is Vincent Wood, a local artist who is donating one of his paintings he recently completed specifically for the event. Vincent and his brother were recently profiled on WRAL’s TarHeel Traveler. Take a look at this video to find out more about these gifted artists.

In 2011, 1in9 started with a goal of raising awareness of the incidence of breast cancer in women. Along the way, we realized that we could also help patients continue or complete their treatments. Through the support of Friends of 1in9, we helped over 20 women. Women like Ms. B, Ronda, Shana and others whose stories we shared on this site.

To celebrate 1in9’s one-year anniversary and more importantly, to kick-off our 2012 goal of supporting 80 breast cancer patients. We are excited to announce A Pink Tie Affair. A gala evening of celebration and entertainment, with both a live and silent auction all supporting the 1in9 mission.

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We look forward to seeing you on February 18th at A Pink Tie Affair.

This fall 1in9 added Ms. B to our caseload of patients; she had been diagnosed this past February. As a single mother, working full time, and taking care of her son, Ms. B received tremendous support from her friends; family and church, but after missing too much time from the office Ms. B lost her job. Faced with rising medical expenses associated with daily trips to UNC for radiation treatment, Ms. B finally needed to ask for help.

We had a chance to sit down with Ms. B and her father just before the Christmas holiday to see and hear how she was doing. The following video is a brief intro into the story of this very strong survivor.

This past Saturday the Town of Wake Forest held their annual Christmas Parade, and as the Wake Forest Downtown Revitalization Corporation likes to say, “The Wake Forest Christmas Parade is the place to be to experience community spirit at its best!” After 1in9’s first Wake Forest Parade, we couldn’t agree more. Check out the video below to see what the DRC means.

Thank you to everyone who was out at the parade supporting the community, parade participants and cheering the 1in9 float and a special thank you to The Downtown Revitalization Corporation for all their efforts to keep downtown Wake Forest active.

What do red firetrucks, awesome firefighters and a dalmation named Angus have to do with Breast Cancer?  Well for starters, the Durham Highway Fire Department recently held a charity Car Wash to benefit the 1in9 Foundation.  A wonderful day–complete with firefighters washing everything including a dump truck, hotdogs & tours of the station helped make the event a great success!
With the monies raised that day, the DHFD decided to adopt a 1in9 patient and assist her with some of her basic necessities like gas, groceries and personal care items.  “The Department’s gift has made a tremendous impact on this patient,”   said Stephanie Beguelin, Founder of 1in9. “With caring community partners like the DHFD, we are able to Give Back to those in need. We truly can’t thank them enough!”