JOIN SHONDA SCHILLING AND COMPETE FOR THE COVETED TEN PIN TROPHY. ENJOY FOOD DURING THE EVENING PROVIDED BY KINGS. GET YOUR BOWLING SHOES ON AND A TEAM TOGETHER FOR A GREAT EVENING OF TEN PIN AND FUN TO BENEFIT SHADE FOUNDATION’S SKIN CANCER PREVENTION PROGRAMS!

DATE:  SUNDAY, AUGUST 22ND, 2010

TIME: 6:00 PM

PLACE:  KINGS BOWLING DEDHAM LEGACY PLACE

TEAMS OF FOUR: $200

LANE SPONSORS: $250

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Rockin’ Fashion

to Benefit SHADE Foundation

Presented By

Boston Hard Rock Cafe

and Fashion Boston

Details

DATE:  August 10, 2010

TIME: 7pm to 9pm mingle with Fashion Boston’s best dressed!

At 9pm rock with 

PLACE: Boston Hard Rock Cafe, 22–24 Clinton Street

TICKETS: 7pm $40 includes chef  tasting stations and concert; 9pm concert only $10

Click here to purchase tickets

Bring your friends down to the Boston Hard Rock at 7 pm and enjoy tastings from the  stations of Boston’s top chefs.  It’s a Fashion Boston’s best dressed party of the summer and all to benefit SHADE Foundation’s skin cancer prevention programs.

The Kingston 530, winners of the 2010 Hard Rock Cafe Ambassadors of Rock Competition in Boston will be on stage and rockin’ all night!

I hope everyone is enjoying a safe and happy summer.  This summer take advantage of your local museums and libraries to perhaps learn something new and to avoid those peak UV hours between 10am and 2pm.  If you are in the Boston area join in some bowling fun at King’s in Back Bay and Dedham.  Get you coupon for some free bowling here.  We can’t spend our entire summer indoors though, so make sure you follow the SunWise sun safety guidlines:

• Cover up
• Use sunscreen appropriately
• Seek shade
• Limit your time in the sun
• Don’t forget those hats and sunglasses too!

Have a great summer!

May 2010

As May is Melanoma Awareness Month, I have asked one of my friends to share her story on this blog.  My wish would be that not one more person ever has to be told they have Melanoma.  Remember as you are reading this, that skin cancer is almost always preventable and treatable if diagnosed early.  Please get your skin checked and protect your children from harmful UV rays between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm.  Here is my fellow baseball-wife friend, Alison Mahay’s  story.…

My cousin Landa was 35 years old when she lost her  battle with Melanoma.
Landa was petite, beautiful and very much into fashion. She was married to Chris for eleven years and together were raising three wonderful children – Isabella 11, Sofia 7 and Christopher 2. Landa had it all. Chris was an incredible loving husband. They both loved to cook and entertain family and friends and enjoyed traveling as well. Their children were their greatest accomplishment. Landa always had a mole above her lip since I can remember. After Isabella was born her mom told her she didn’t like the way it looked so she went to her dermatologist and sure enough it turned out to be Melanoma. She immediately had the mole removed and some cosmetic surgery followed. She had follow-up visits and the doctor seemed to think he had gotten all the cancer. Little did we all know that this insidious disease stayed and was lurking in her body.
Eight years later in August 2008, Landa was not feeling well so a visit to her doctor was truly a shock when he told her she must see a surgeon. Her Melanoma had spread to her liver, her kidney’s and her brain.  From that day on she lived in pain each and every day. Her parents moved into her home to help and so she began her journey. She encountered endless treatments. She went back and forth to New York City. And she was in constant pain while never once saying “God, why me?”
Her concern was for her children. She was a fighter all the way. Her belief in God got her through each and every day. Physically, our Landa changed. Unrecognizable in her last months of life, her heart and soul remained as beautiful and passionate as she always was. She lived her last year, like she lived the rest of her life for her children.  As an  early elementary education teacher, Landa loved children, and put her heart and soul into Isabella, Sophia and Christopher.  She would go to every birthday party, and soccer game in her wheel chair with a smile on her face and cheer them on until her final moments.  She wanted to be there for everything she could and never second guessed doing it!
She was also surrounded by the most remarkable family in the entire world!  My Aunt Kathy, her mother moved in with her and took constant care of her, as her husband Chris never missed a doctors appointment and fought just as hard as Landa did to the bitter end.  Landa did really have us all find blessings in each other.
I am not sure what lesson we are to be taught by Landa’s passing. Why a beautiful, intelligent 35 year old mother of three, and loving wife was taken in the prime of her life still shakes me to the core.
I always thought, in a strange way, skin cancer was just an easy cure, a nothing disease that was easily cured.  The most ignorant way a person could ever think!  This vicious disease hit our family so hard; it is something that we will never get over, but something that has made us embrace one another even more than we already have!  We have always been close, but it’s beyond that now!  We are all dedicated to finding a cure for this beastly disease and praying that another family won’t have to suffer the loss of a loved one like our Landa.

Melanoma is the beast that attacks with a vengeance. We need to stop it!

Feb 2010

Spring Training has always been my favorite time of year.
It meant in just a short time we would be packing away
the hats, gloves and winter sweaters.  In no time our
shorts and flip flops would be replaced in our closets.
If you live in a place like Boston or Maryland (where I grew up)
you were sick of winter after Christmas and ready to feel the warmth
of a summer day.  When I was younger it meant visions of summer vacation
and as an adult it reminds me of the beginning of a new baseball season.
We can still have those feelings and be safe at the same time.
Lets start from the beginning by remembering to apply sunblock
to our children and ourselves.  Remember our skin is our biggest
living organ on our body.  It protects everything in our body.
Lets keep our skin safe and get a healthy jump on spring which
is right around the corner.
Shonda

Jan 2010

I know it has been a long time since I have written on this blog.
I did something I never thought I would do.  I wrote a book!
As of yesterday it is complete and ready to go to print.
The book is called “The Best Kind of Different”  My family’s
journey through Aspergers.  Like SHADE this was a very
healing process for me.  My third child has Aspergers.
The release date is March 23rd and you can pre-order it at Amazon.com .

I do hope that during these much colder months
that you take this oppurtunity to really look at your
body for changes in your skin.  This is the best time
to do so.  Our bodies have not been exposed to the sun
too much when it is 20 degrees outside like here in New England.

Wishing everyone a Healthy, Happy 2010.
Stay Shaded,
Shonda

Oct 2009

Hello Everyone,

I spoke at the Glenna Kohl Fund For Hope’s First Annual Angel’s Masquerade Ball on Saturday, October 17th.  This is in memory of my dear friend who recently lost her battle with melanoma.

15 years ago I stood before the FDA waiting for my turn to give my
testimony on a clinical drug trial for ALS.

One by one I heard families plead to have the drug.

They explained what could happen in a human life over the course of
three months, because that was the average increase in life expectancy
of a person taking this clinical drug.

One person in particular who was in her mid thirties explained what
three more months would have meant to her husband:

celebrating their 12th wedding anniversary

watching their son turn 9
seeing their daughter’s first dance recital

and watching their third child start kindergarten

This moment will be etched in my memory forever. How much time three
months really means.

As I stood there shaking and crying, I searched to find the words that
could even come close to the message that this person was giving.

As I walked to the podium carrying my one year old son, I shook and cried
so hard that my husband had to find the words to say to the four stone
faced adults, who sat on the board and with a yay or a nay, approved or
denied a request.

Many of you probably don’t know how I came to know Glenna.  When Red Sox
nation was so excited about our coming to the Boston one person reached
out to me to say “Welcome, I love what you are doing, I too am a melanoma
survivor.”

The email friendship began.  Over the next three years we kept in touch
on our health, our families, and of course our Red Sox.

I remember the first time I ever met Glenna. It was with her brother and
during a rain delay on what ended up being a very long game.

Glenna was always positive, smiling and never seemed to complain.

She touched my heart for so many reasons.

She was graceful and confident even though you knew her days and months
had to be filled with needing a break.

We would check in with each other time to time and once or twice a year
I would invite her to the game so we could catch up.

I was fortunate to meet mom and dad also.

I introduced her to Kelli Pedroia at one of these games.

Just as I thought Glenna had a way of making you feel good being around
her.

Kelli would always check in to see how Glenna was doing.  Of course
Glenna’s version was always positive and filled with humor.

As Glenna rooted for the Red Sox, the Red Sox rooted for Glenna.

Even though Glenna was sick she worked hard to spread the word about
melanoma and how it could be prevented.  She shared her story only to
make a difference.

She was a good person with a heart of gold.

When Glenna passed it broke all of our hearts.

She was too young and spent too long fighting.

I was shocked when I saw a picture of Glenna with long beautiful blonde
hair.

She was a very beautiful girl.

You see, I had never seen Glenna not sick or with hair.

The confidence that she showed and love of life was all that I could
see.

I would be lying though, if I said I saw her without hair, because Glenna
always wore a Red Sox hat!

If you are wondering why I started telling the story of standing before
the FDA here it is:

I can not tell you anything that you don’t already know about Glenna.

What I can tell you is what I learned after the FDA hearing, that like
ALS or melanoma, not one voice will change the world.  It was the stories
that were told that day; the stories that will be told of Glenna for
years to come.

Glenna in her darkest days still looked to help others.  That is what
she wanted.  Tonight is a perfect example of carrying her legacy on.  Her
passing will bring life to others.

I love the saying:

What we do for ourselves dies with us.  What we do for others lives on!

Glenna’s name will live on through each of us in the stories that we
share about her courage and love of life.  Thank you to each and every one
of you out there tonight for being here.

Thank you to the Kohl family for sharing her with everyone.  We are all
better people for knowing her.

Please let us all have a good time tonight and celebrate Glenna’s life.

Shonda Schilling

The Sun Proof Your Community essay contest has been a huge success.  We are now reviewing the entries and the top twenty will be notified during the first part of August.  The ten finalists will be posted on the Choose Skin Health Facebook page on September 7th for voting.  The five essays with the most votes will win a shade cover for their community.

May 2010

We had over 119,000 views and over 20,000 votes for our 2010 state poster winners.  Our winner this year is from Vermont — Congratulations to Kayla from Elm Hill School in Springfield.

It is almost time for summer break and May is the perfect time to check your cupboard for sunscreen so that first day outside at a ball game, the beach or having a picnic doesn’t catch you unprepared.  Don’t forget to check the expiration date on your sunscreen leftover from last year too.

Over 11,000 students from 38 states sent posters in to the 2010 SunWise with SHADE Poster Contest.  Great job everyone! The state finalists were judged on April 13, 2010 at the Capitol’s Visitor Center in Washington, DC by an impressive group of people including Congressman Dennis Moore from KS, Congressman Spencer Bachus from AL and Congresswoman Donna Christensen from the US Virgin Islands.   Many thanks to our judging committee co-chairs Stephene Moore and Linda Bachus.

Are you receiving our “Preventing Skin Cancer Through Education” newsletter?  Get the latest shade news and helpful facts about sun safety by signing up.  E-mail donna@shadefoundation.org to sign up today!

Registration is now closed for the 2010 SunWise with SHADE Poster Contest.

View the Poster Contest in the news.

Don’t forget to apply sunscreen to your kids before they leave for school.  Even though the temps may drop this time of year, the UVA and UVB rays can still burn.  Check the UV Index for your area!

Sponsored by General Dynamics

Thank you to those who attended the 2010 event and helped make it a great success.  We were pleased to have Senator and Mrs Leahy from Vermont in attendance to award our 2010 SunWise with SHADE  Poster Contest winner, Kayla.  Her poster was chosen from over 11,000 posters entered in this year's sun safety poster contest from 43 states.  Our honored award recipients were recognized for their contributions to skin cancer prevention.

2010 Rays of Hope Award Recipients

• Congressman Charles Dent
• Congressman Ed Perlmutter
• Congressman Peter King
• Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro

2010 SunWise with SHADE Champion Award

• Stephene Moore, wife of Congressman Dennis Moore & Co-Chair  SunWise with SHADE Poster Contest Judging Committee

2010 SunWise with SHADE Partner Awards

• WeatherBug Schools
• New York State Department of Health

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Pitchin' Posters to Strike Out Skin Cancer 2010

Pictures from the Pitchin' Posters event in Washington, DC on May 19, 2010

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Thank You To Our Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Announcement of the National Poster Contest W inner                                                                 1st Annual Pitchin’ Posters to Strike Out Skin Cancer

Christoffer age 13, from Bernville, PA.

Pitchin’ Posters 2009 was a huge success. The event showcased state-winning children’s posters from the SunWise with SHADE National Poster Contest, the presentation of the “Rays of Hope Leadership Award” to Senator McCain for his efforts towards the eradication of skin cancer.   Two hundred plus attended including congress members and staff and community leaders.

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Pictures from May 14, 2010

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Race Results

Men:

1. Ben Lesueur
2. Jim Prescott
3. Alex Lind
4. Rosendo Gonzalez
5. Tucker Ammons

Women:

1. Kristi Johnson
2. Tricia Schafer
3. Carolyn Gardner
4. Shayna Weir
5. Chrissie Boatman

SHADE is already planning the 2011 annual Sunset Run for SHADE for next year and we hope you will join us again at Scottsdale Stadium!  Save the date:  Saturday, May 7, 2011.

May 2010 event information

One million people will be diagnosed with some form of skin cancer this year!!!  Early detection is important and it is the mission of SHADE® Foundation of America to eradicate melanoma through the education of children and the community in the prevention and detection of skin cancer and the promotion of sun safety.  We would like to invite you to participate in our second annual Sunset Run for SHADE event — we are hosting a  5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Family Fun Run on Friday, May 14, 2010 in the Scottsdale Stadium!  The details are listed below.  We hope you can join us and bring your family and/or a team to “outrun skin cancer”!!

5K RUN / WALK

1 MILE FAMILY FUN RUN

5:00 – 8:30 PM

Friday, May 14, 2010

SUNSET RUN FOR SHADE

Scottsdale Stadium, Scottsdale, AZ

Run or walk to increase awareness and education on the prevention of skin cancer!!  Run or walk as a memoriam to those lost to melanoma!  Run or walk as a skin cancer survivor!

Details:

Sunset 5K Run/Walk (timed run) for competitive runners, corporate teams, and casual runners and walkers!
Sunset Family Fun 1 Mile Walk/Run  for casual runners and walkers, and families including wagons and strollers!

Register on-line now through Active.com

5K Run/Walk Race

On-line registration – active.com
On-line registration closes:  May 12, 2010
Race Day registration begins at 5:00PM
Packet pick up starting at 5:00PM
Course map is posted on active.com
5K timed race begins at 7:15PM
Registration fee includes: t-shirt                                                                                                                                                                            Fee $25 through May 13th, $30 day of race
Create a Corporate Team and win awards!

1 Mile Family Fun Run

On-line registration – active.com
On-line registration closes: May 12, 2010
Family Fun Event day registration begins @ 5:00PM
1 Mile Family Fun Run begins at 7:00PM

Registration fee includes 1 Goodie Bag per family                                                                                                                                          Fee $45 through May 13, $50 day of race

Donate

Support the prevention of skin cancer, but cannot run?  Make your donation to the run here

Event details:
Enjoy live entertainment and visit the Sun Safety Expo 5:00P-8:00P in Scottsdale Stadium
Awards and trophies, t-shirts, great giveaways!
Prizes for best dressed “Sun Spectacles” (sunglasses), and best decorated “Hat” and best decorated stroller or wagon!
Awards given to the corporate team with the most run/walk participants and the most money raised!

]]> http://www.shadefoundation.org/2010/05/sunset-run-for-shade-2/feed/ 0 http://www.shadefoundation.org/2010/01/2010-pf-changs-rock-n-roll-marathon/ http://www.shadefoundation.org/2010/01/2010-pf-changs-rock-n-roll-marathon/#comments Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:46:04 +0000 admin http://www.shadefoundation.org/wp/?p=831 Congratulations SHADE Marathon Team!  All of our runners finished the marathon and did a great job raising awareness about SHADE Foundation and the prevention of skin cancer.  Thanks to those who ran and to everyone who supported our runners by making a donation.

SHADE Foundation of America is dedicated to eradicating melanoma through the education of children and the community in the prevention and detection of skin cancer and the promotion of sun safety. One in Five children will grow up to develop skin cancer.  With your help we can reduce these growing numbers and prevent skin cancer through education.

Tony Darling

David McWilliams

Thomas Stobo

Amber Iannello

Nicole Matcuk

Matt Herring

Gina Herring

Jeff Daer

Marin Velarde

David Sola

SHADE Foundation staff manned water station 7 with Arrowhead Health and had a great time cheering on the runners as we handed out water.

• Date: Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 @ 6pm
• Cost:
  • $150 Regular Ticket
  • $250 Couples tickets (before November 15th)
  • $250 VIP Ticket, includes entrance into pre-event VIP reception
• Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common
  10 Avery Street
  Boston, MA 02111

Please join your hosts Curt and Shonda Schilling for the 3rd Annual Bubbles and Bites, to benefit SHADE Foundation of America.

Event Description

Attend a festive evening at The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common enjoying cuisine prepared by Boston’s top chefs, champagne stations, and live and silent auctions. Last year, over $80,000 was raised to help SHADE prevent skin cancer through education.

Buy Tickets

Tickets available online or at (602) 424‑7190.  Ticket sales close on Tuesday December 8th, 2009 at 5pm. Tickets will NOT be available at the door.

Featured Chefs

• Chef Todd English, Olives
• Chef Dante de Magistris, dante
• Chef Jeffery Fournier, 51 Lincoln
• Chef Tony DeRienzo, Waterfront Grille
• Chef Shingara ‘Pepino’ Singh, DaVinci
• Chef Brian Poe, Poe’s Kitchen at the Rattlesnake
• Chef Jonathan Olson, The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common
• The Hard Rock Cafe
• Rodney Murrillo, Avila Mediterranean Restaurant
• Jeremy Sewell, Eastern Standard
• Evan Percoco, Bokx 109

Sponsorship Information

If you are interested in Sponsoring Bubbles and Bites please see the information below, or contact (602) 424‑7190 or amy@shadefoundation.org  for more information.
Download the Sponsorship Letter
Download the Sponsorship Reply Form
Download Boston A.I.R. Letter

Auction Information

Featured Auction Items to come!
To donate an auction item to this event, please review the auction Item donation form contact (602) 424‑7190 or amy@shadefoundation.org   for more information.

Download 2008 Boston B&B Slideshow

Bubbles & Bites

to benefit SHADE Foundation of America

• Date: Friday, October 16th, 2009 @ 7pm
• Location: Poolside at the Millennium Resort
  7401 North Scottsdale Road
  Scottsdale, AZ 85260

A wonderful evening was had by all as we enjoyed live music from PHEED and a fashion show by White House Black Market. We had a nice response to our silent auction and Panda bear raffle the money raised will directly support our programs such as “Limit the Sun not the Fun” and our National Poster contest.

Check back soon for pictures of this years events! We look forward to seeing you all next year!

Many THANKS to our sponsors of the night!

For Questions;

Email Sandra@shadefoundation.org or call (602) 424‑7190.