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GBTP Newsletter - January 2025 - Welcome 2025 - New Year, New Vision!

January 2025 Vol. 1 Welcome 2025 - New Year, New Vision! Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, I’m reflecting on our incredible journey and looking ahead to the exciting initiatives we have planned for the coming year.First, a huge thank you to everyone who participated in the 2024 REACH Survivor’s Symposium. It was a day of connection, empowerment, and learning. Planning for the 2025 Symposium is already underway, and we can’t wait to build on this year’s success!The Pose for Pink Fashion...

Bust-a-Move, Make an Impact: The Hottest Dance Party for a Cause Returns! Get ready because the dance floor is about to come alive for a night that’s equal parts celebration and purpose. Going Beyond the Pink’s Bust-a-Move for Breast Cancer Dance Party (BAM) 2026 is back, and it’s bigger, bolder, and more meaningful than ever. Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 27th from 6:00–9:00 PM at The Elia located in Historic Wilmington, and prepare to dance the night away while supporting breast...

Director’s Corner — March 2026 As I write this month’s Director’s Corner, I realize it will be my last in this role. After many meaningful years serving as Executive Director of Going Beyond the Pink, I’ll be stepping out of this position at the end of March.When I first began this journey, I could never have imagined the extraordinary community that would grow around this work. Together, we’ve supported thousands of individuals navigating breast cancer through care bags, education, financial...

March Workshop - Fueling Recovery & Resilience: Nutrition for Survivorship Join us Wednesday, March 11 from 11 a.m. - 12:30p.m. at the Going Beyond the Pink office as Susan Sullivan, RD, LDN, CNSC from Novant Health's CORE program helps us discover how food can support your body’s recovery and strength. We will explore anti-inflammatory eating, maintaining a healthy weight, and practical nutrition tips to help you feel your best in survivorship. Onsite space limited to 12. Click to Register....

Join us for Going Beyond the Pink's 2026 REACH Survivor’s Symposium featuring the theme - Rooted in Resilience: Thriving Through Every Season of Survivorship to be held at Halyburton Nature Center, Wilmington, NC 📅 March 27, 28, 2026 The REACH Survivor's Symposium is more than an event — it’s a space to reconnect with yourself and with other breast cancer survivors who truly understand the journey. Together, we will explore what it means to be rooted in resilience while continuing to thrive...

Director’s Corner — February 2026 To me, February always feels like an invitation to slow down just enough to notice what—and who—is sustaining us. For me, that’s been a deep sense of gratitude for this community and for the work we’ve built together, even in seasons that require a little more care and intention. I’m especially excited to share that Pink Squad is off to a strong start. We recently held our first program assessment session and the engagement has been incredibly encouraging....

Director’s Corner — January 2026 Happy New Year, Going Beyond the Pink family! January is always a fresh start for so many people, but I also know that not everyone enters the new year the same way. Some of us love resolutions, others prefer intentions or themes, and some of us don’t acknowledge the new year at all in that traditional sense. Wherever you fall on that spectrum, I hope this season meets you gently and brings you exactly what you need. For me, I do like to take a moment at the...

It's Happening This Month on Pink Squad! Have you joined Pink Squad yet? Check out what's coming this month on the digital platform that's designed just for breast cancer survivors! It's simple to join and FREE! Click this link and follow the simple steps to register, download the app to your phone and get started! New this month: Check Out the Upcoming Group Sessions Calendar and Register for programs: Sessions not to miss include: Beyond Curing: Returning to Wholeness through Healing - In...

Ready to Join Pink Squad? We’re excited to invite you to join Pink Squad, our online community created just for breast cancer survivors who want connection, empowerment, and ongoing support. Here you’ll find inspiring content, live programming, practical tools, and conversations with other survivors who truly understand your journey. Joining is easy - just click and this link and follow the 3 simple steps. Once you join, you’ll get access to: ✨ Live chats and virtual programs ✨ Helpful videos...

Director’s Corner — December 2025 As we enter the final month of the year, I find myself reflecting on how much strength, compassion, and community have carried us through 2025. This season invites both celebration and reflection. For so many in our breast cancer community, it can bring a mix of emotions. While the holidays are joyful for some, they can also be difficult, stressful, lonely, or tender for others. Wherever you find yourself this season, please know that you are not alone. At...

An October to Remember! As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to every individual, business, and community group that supported Going Beyond the Pink throughout October. Your generosity and energy make all the difference.This October, our team participated in 20 community events, reaching more than 250 people with life-saving breast health education. From the Fashion Show to the Pink Ribbon Luncheon, we’ve been blown away by the incredible...