Indianapolis Area Teachers and Staff Make a Difference
Jeanne Bassett Brown and her friends at the Hamilton Southeastern School District hosted a fabulous Passionately Pink Day in October. Teachers and staff joined together to celebrate the day, wear jeans and raise money for the Sharon L. Bassett Foundation. Thanks to all of the "passionately pink" educators!
Life is a Gift
Sandy Huston, Linda Sanders, and close friends hosted the 1st Annual celebration honoring those who have faced the challenge of breast cancer. The event was held at The Sanctuary in Zionsville on September 27, 2008. This year's event, "Sophie's Waltz", was named in memory of Sophie Carmichael an inspiring woman from Zionsville.
Indiana Kappa Kappa Sigma Makes a Difference
Carol Brown and Sharon L. Bassett shared at least two things in common - a special affinity for Jimmy Buffett music and being diagnosed with breast cancer. Carol was asked to address the state convention of Indiana's chapter of Kappa Kappa Sigma in 2008. As the guest speaker for the convention, she was given the opportunity to name the recipient of the funds to donate to a breast cancer cause. She selected the Sharon L. Bassett Foundation. A significant gift from Kappa Kappa Sigma is being used ..
Parrot Party 2010!
Make sure you save the date! On June 25th the eighth annual Parrot Party presented by Chase will be held at the Robert Irsay Pavilion at 6:30 p.m. The event will be emceed by Christy Lee from the Bob and Tom Show. Purchase your tickets online today!
Parrot Party 2010 - 8th Annual ~
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Helping families living with breast cancer
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Nancy's Retreat
We would like to thank Nancy Irsay, the leadership team for Nancy's Retreat, and their sponsors: St. Vincent’s, Jill Duzan, Ambassadair, Chernoff and Associates, Traderspoint Company, David A. Moyes and Company, and Bedel Financial Consulting, for their significant contribution to the Sharon L. Bassett Foundation. Last November, as the main beneficiary of Nancy’s Retreat, $17,500 was donated to the Foundation. Linn Ashenbach, Kim Hunter, Suzanne Pfenniger, Pam Reckel, an..
Helping Her Heal Fund
The Helping Her Heal Fund recently became a part of the Sharon L. Bassett Foundation’s ever growing circle of friends. Helping Her Heal, an outstanding organization created to “help women suffering from female cancers through grants and emotional support”, graciously selected the Sharon L. Bassett Foundation as a grant award winner. We also want to say thanks to our longtime friend Donna Chandler, our new friend Sue Weaver, and the entire leadership team of Helping Her Heal.
We LOVE These Girls!
The Triton Central High School girls’ basketball team is as amazing on the court as they are off the court. The girls raised over $7,500 for the Sharon L. Bassett Foundation during one of their home games. The team hosted their second annual “Pink Out” where thousands of fans, all wearing pink, came to support the teams’ effort. President of the Board Dennis Bassett attended the game and spoke to the crowd. Last week, the team and their coaches came do..
Carol Peterson
Our very close and longtime friend Carol Peterson passed away recently. Carol became involved with the Foundation as a grant recipient through Pay It Forward; she was a valued member of our leadership team. Her family selected the Sharon L. Bassett Foundation as the recipient of the memorial gifts. Carol will be missed by all of us who loved her gentle spirit.
SLBF Holiday Season & A Few Friends Give to Families
We celebrated one of Sharon's favorite holidays with a bang this year. Local families living with breast cancer had some great elves to make their holiday season “just a little easier.” Six women and their families were helped this year. When we say helped, this is “what it’s all about.” Toys for the kids and grandkids, clothes, much needed coats, hats, scarves new bedding and of course something special for the mom “who..
