PRETTY IN PINK COCHAIRS STACEY DAHLSTROM AND ANA ELLIS (STANDING) AND BASKET RAFFLE CHAIR NANCY THOMPSON (SEATED)
It was a day of fun, a day of honoring and remembering, a day of giving. A day to be Pretty in Pink.
The air was chilly on the morning of March 19 as women grabbed coffee and bags of snacks from the breakfast table at the golf range. But the sun—and maybe the smiles?—quickly warmed things up as the full field of 136 golfers enjoyed a special “game” on each of the 18 holes in a step-aside scramble.
Many nongolfers joined the women at a luncheon following the tournament, filling tables draped in white and decorated with tall pink plumes. Dozens of beautiful raffle baskets lined up on tables at the front of the room, waiting for the drawing of the lucky winners. Danielle Lecavalier read her poem written for the occasion, and survivors of all types of cancer were honored in a rose presentation ceremony. Sharon Munsey, board member of Partners for Breast Cancer Care, Inc. (PFBCC), received a check representing the generosity of all who supported Herons Glen’s Pretty in Pink.
Sharon also spoke briefly, sharing information about how our donated money is used to save lives in Lee and surrounding counties. PFBCC works with its Partners in Health, medical professionals committed to its mission, to provide breast health screenings and cancer treatment at no cost to qualified uninsured, low-income residents of Southwest Florida. The Partners in Health give care to PFBCC patients at greatly reduced rates that have not changed in 35 years. For example, for a mammogram that normally costs $472, PFBCC pays only $65 for its patients. A lumpectomy, normally $20,000, is provided for $1,000. And for those PFBCC patients requiring radiation and/or chemotherapy, each treatment normally priced at $100,000 only costs $500. Last year these Partners in Health provided over $4.5 million in care to PFBCC patients. Partners for Breast Cancer Care is deeply appreciative to this team of about 23 medical professionals and facilities (including Lee Health) that support its mission. And we at Herons Glen can know that each dollar we donate to Pretty in Pink goes a long way in bringing lifesaving care to needy women and men in our larger community.
This year’s Pretty in Pink events raised a total of $35,884.53. Hearts & Homes for Veterans has received $1,000 of this money, and Partners for Breast Cancer Care received the remaining $34,884. Pretty in Pink 2025 was successful because of the incredible support of our Herons Glen community. Thank you to all the many people who served on a committee, baked for our Bake Sale, donated raffle baskets and items, sponsored a golf hole, flocked a friend, bought tickets for the jewelry or basket raffles, attended our golf tournament and luncheon, or gave their time, talent, and donations in other ways. We couldn’t do this without you, and we are deeply grateful for your support.
