Director's Corner - What's New at Going Beyond the Pink
If it feels like things are moving fast around here, that's because they are - and we wouldn't have it any other way. October is just around the corner, and with it comes Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our busiest and most meaningful season of the year. The next several weeks are packed with events, partnerships, and milestones that remind us exactly why we do this work every day.
We are so grateful for the incredible community that rallies around Going Beyond the Pink. Our friends at Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club in Sunset Beach, NC are once again hosting both a pickleball tournament and a golf tournament to raise funds in support of everything we do. That kind of generosity means the world to us. We also have exciting fundraising events in the works again with Hotworx, the Lindsey Benton Memorial Foundation, Wild Tide Lacrosse Pink Out, Wilmington Surgical Associates Run for the Ta Tas, and more. Stay tuned for details on each of these as they unfold.
Finally, I want to share an update with you. As our team continues to grow and our programs expand, we sat down with our board and made the difficult decision to postpone this year's Pose-for-Pink Fashion Show. This was not an easy call, and we know many of you look forward to it each year. But please know - something new is in the works, and we think you are going to love it. We will share more details just as soon as we can.
As always, none of this happens without you. Your support, your presence, and your belief in our mission make everything possible. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for standing with us.
And before I let you go: don't forget to register for next week's Monthly Workshop on Lymphedema Management and Movement. It is a topic that touches so many in our community, and we would love to see you there.
With Gratitude,
Maggie
Spread the Word! Free Screening Mammograms For Uninsured in our Coastal Region
Going Beyond the Pink's new Coastal NC Mammogram Access Program provides financial assistance for individuals who need breast health screening services but cannot afford them. Our goal is simple: No one should miss a potentially life-saving mammogram because of cost.
Through the Coastal NC Mammogram Access Fund, eligible participants receive financial assistance for:
- Screening Mammograms
- Baseline or annual breast cancer screening.
- Diagnostic Mammograms
- Additional imaging when symptoms or abnormalities are present.
- Biopsy Services, when recommended by a healthcare provider after diagnostic imaging.
Services require a physician referral and are provided through trusted imaging and medical providers in New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender counties.
And of course, participants also receive access to Going Beyond the Pink’s online breast health education resources, empowering women to stay informed and proactive about their health.
To learn more, email us at mammo@goingbeyondthepink.org
If you know someone who could benefit from this program - please SHARE this information!
Pink Squad is Now Available To ALL of North Carolina Breast Cancer Survivors!
Pink Squad, Going Beyond the Pink’s exclusive online wellness and survivorship platform is growing! Our vibrant online community is now available for breast cancer survivors throughout NC and beyond. If you have a friend or relative who is a breast cancer survivor, feel free to invite them to join for FREE!
Members have access to FREE live expert-led programming, group coaching sessions, and interactive classes designed to support your mind, body, and spirit. Each month join live sessions with cancer care professionals including nutritionists, exercise specialists, and wellness coaches - all focused on topics that matter most to survivors and care partners.
Pink Squad is here for you and now you can invite your breast cancer survivor friends and family to join too!
Sign up now!
September Monthly Workshop - Lymphedema Management & Movement
Join us on Wednesday, September 16 from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the GBPT office for an interactive workshop on managing your lymphedema through movement and self massage. Learn simple and fun techniques to stimulate your lymphatic system and get the fluid flowing with a licensed massage therapist experienced in teaching lymphatic techniques.
September 16, 2026- 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Going Beyond the Pink Office Onsite space limited to 12. Click to Register.
August Workshop Recap - Body Scans and Breathing for Stress and Rest
In August, our survivors met for an interactive workshop on using body scans and breathing tips for stress and rest. Led by our dear friend, Kara Kenan the group learned several proven breathing techniques to help reduce stress and promote restful sleep.
Meet Our New Intern - Lucille Berberian
Lucille Berberian is a student at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, pursuing a Master's of Social Work degree. She is very excited to be completing her internship with Going Beyond the Pink!
Lucille says, "I love social work because there are so many things someone can do with this degree. For me, I enjoy connecting with people, helping them find their voice and recognize their own strengths, and supporting them through difficult seasons in their life." Lucille is also especially interested in helping people get connected to resources, program development, and social policy.
When she is not in class or working Lucille loves to write poetry, cook, and spend time in nature. She is looking forward to learning, growing, and contributing my social work perspective at Going Beyond the Pink and hopefully meet you all soon!
Lucille will be with us until the Spring of 2028. She is so grateful to be a part of this team and excited to see what this experience brings. We're just as excited to have her join us and support her as she builds our new series of in-person support groups (coming later this Fall)! Welcome, Lucille!
INA®, The Intelligent Nutrition Assistant
Going Beyond the Pink and Savor Health have partnered to share an amazing resource with you (psst... it's free!). Ina®, The Intelligent Nutrition Assistant provides personalized, evidence-based nutrition support 24/7 “on demand” to help cancer patients.
Learn more & sign up to get free access to INA here: https://www.goingbeyondthepink.org/ina
Calling All Level 2 Reiki Practitioners - Become a Usui/Tibetan Reiki Master
Deepen your Reiki practice and step into the role of Reiki Master Teacher through this intimate Usui/Tibetan Reiki Master training.
This hybrid experience combines prerecorded teachings and practices with two full days of in-person training. Prerecorded material will be completed before the in-person gathering, allowing our time together to focus on hands-on practice, discussion, attunement, and integration.
The training is facilitated by REACH facilitators Beth Blair and Elaine Riley and includes the Usui and Tibetan Master symbols, Master-level practices, attunement, a comprehensive class manual, and the foundations for sharing Reiki with others as a teacher.
Prerequisite: Reiki Level 2 certification is required.
Both in-person training days are required.
September 25 & 27 | 10 AM–2 PM Only a few spots remain.
To register or learn more, email Beth@bluejeanoracle.com.
The Boobless Project - Turning Survivorship into Art and Impact
In last month's newsletter we introduced you to Kathleen Kalish and The Boobless Project. If you haven't had a chance to shop her collection of hand-thrown Cortado Cups yet, now is the perfect time. These one-of-a-kind pieces — playfully stamped with "BOOBLESS" or "BOOBIES" and some featuring stunning 22-karat gold kintsugi-inspired embellishments — make a meaningful gift for anyone touched by breast cancer. All net proceeds benefit Going Beyond the Pink directly. Shop the collection at kathleenkalishceramics.com.
Get Involved: We're Still Looking for Volunteers
Do you have free time and would like to help others? Are you experienced with social media and Canva? Then Going Beyond the Pink needs you!
We are currently seeking dedicated volunteers to support our team with a few hours of administrative assistance each week. From helping with day-to-day tasks to supporting behind-the-scenes operations, volunteers play a vital role in helping us serve breast cancer patients and survivors in our community.
If you have experience with Canva, social media, or general administrative support, we would especially love to hear from you but a passion for our mission is what matters most. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a real impact, build skills, and be part of a compassionate, purpose-driven organization.
Interested in joining us? Reach out today, we’d love to connect and find the right fit for you!
Shop GBTP Custom Merchandise
Looking for a way to show your support for GBTP? How about rocking some GBTP-branded t-shirts or sweatshirts? They make great gifts for friends and loved ones and help support the work we do. Shop our GBTP t-shirts, sweatshirts and mugs here.
Help Us Continue Helping You!
Since 2017, Going Beyond the Pink has been helping the breast cancer community in Southeastern North Carolina with support resources, care bags, educational materials, survivorship workshops and financial assistance to help cover rising out-of-pocket medical costs for breast cancer patients.
Your continued support of our mission has a direct impact on our local community. To date, we’ve helped NC Coastal breast cancer survivors and their families by providing payment for mammogram services, as well as thousands of support resources to our breast cancer community. Supportive resources are shown to improve breast cancer survival rates by up to 64%!
Your support helps our breast cancer community beat the odds!
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Words to Live By
“Surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you higher.” – Oprah Winfrey
Coming Up!
- September 16, 2026 - 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Monthly Workshop - Lymphedema Management & Movement Register now!
- September 17, 2026 - Sandpiper Bay Golf Tournament, Sunset Beach, NC
- September 26, 2026 - Lindsay M. Benton Foundation Volleyball Tournament, Capt'n Bills Backyard Grill.
- October 1, 2026 - Pink Ribbon Luncheon, Country Club of Landfall (Event is closed to the Public.)
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 - Wilmington Surgical Associates Run for the Ta Tas, Mayfaire Town Center.
- October 17 - Hotworx Fundraiser for Going Beyond the Pink (all Wilmington area locations)
- October 17 - Wild Tides Lacrosse Pink Out, West Brunswick High School
