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Aloha! We are getting ready for our third annual event to benefit Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks, with a few changes this year. First and foremost, our event has a new name, Pink Ribbon Luau! As in years past this will be a fun event with a tropical theme with all proceeds going to an amazing 501 (c)(3) organization that benefits breast cancer survivors and their families right here in Southwest Missouri. Our founder is a breast cancer survivor herself and wanted to create an event that benefits an amazing organization and honors all the breast cancer survivors in our area.

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I was diagnosed at the age of 42 with stage 3 of an aggressive type of Breast cancer. I had a normal mammogram about 8 months before I felt the lump in my breast. I was in my last semester of a long educational journey to become a dental hygienist. My husband and I have 2 daughters who were 9 and 13 at the time. I was terrified that I would not live to see our daughters grow up, graduate, and start their own lives. Our family had already made huge financial sacrifices for me to go to school, and now that hardship was going to be that much harder with extended unemployment while having aggressive treatment and surgeries for over a year. We were who Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks was designed for. BCFO provides funds for mammograms, and they provide financial assistance for patients who are going through treatment and their families. I am happy to report that after a long journey I am now a 15-year breast cancer survivor and I have seen my 2 daughters graduate from high school and college. We also recently watched our older daughter walk down the aisle and added a son to our family. Life is GOOD!

-  Janelle O’Neill, June 2024

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This event relies on the generosity of individuals and businesses. We hope you will consider taking part in our Luau themed event on Saturday September 21st. The Luau has 4 sponsorship levels that give you the opportunity to support BCFO and join in funding this fun filled event. Raffle and Silent Auction items may also be donated. Information regarding the Pink Ribbon Luau and sponsorship levels is provided so you can choose how you would like to help. This event is such a fun way to celebrate the lives of everyone who has battled breast cancer. Aloha!