A pink glow lingers over Herons Glen following the climax of the Pretty in Pink 2026 fundraiser. As always, the event’s success is due to the amazing generosity and support of our Herons Glen community. So please forgive us if we can’t stop saying “Thank you”!
TOURNAMENT & LUNCHEON DAY
March 18 dawned cloudy, cold and blustery but the golfers were welcomed at the practice area by members of the Ladies 9-Hole Golf Association who had arrived before dawn to serve hot coffee and breakfast bags full of goodies. The chilly wind didn’t stop the full field of golfers from enjoying a step-aside scramble filled with fun and surprises. The golfing men of Herons Glen were also out in force, hitting long tee shots, washing carts, handing out balls and refreshments, raking bunkers and assisting the ladies. Thank you, gentlemen, for your boundless support and creativity that added significantly to the donations collected on tournament day!
The sun appeared just as the golfers and dozens of non-golfing women entered the ballroom for the luncheon. A total of 220 women were greeted by a festive vision of tables draped in white with tall pink plumes in the center of each, and an array of raffle items covering tables spanning the stage end of the room. The women dined on salad, rolls, and Chicken Cordon Bleu with broccoli. Dessert was a variety of petit fours provided by Mike Moody of Cheney Brothers.
The program began with cancer survivor Danielle Lecavalier reading her poem “Whole,” included here. Linda Birecree, Pretty in Pink treasurer, presented a check representing first proceeds of the event to Robin Healey, Board President for Partners for Breast Cancer Care, Inc. As of this writing, receipts are still being counted, but the total amount raised for the nonprofit organization exceeds $32,000.
PFBCC’s Robin Healy gave a short message that began with two requests to the women present: Get a yearly mammogram, no matter your age or medical history; and if you encounter someone who may not have insurance, refer them to PFBCC for breast cancer prevention and care. The nonprofit serving Lee and surrounding counties provides diagnostic care and treatment through its network of medical partners at no charge to those who qualify. Robin then assured the group that the donations she received for PFBCC that day would save a life.
The moving recognition of survivors of any type of cancer followed dessert, with each woman being presented with a rose as she came forward. The photo you see here was then taken of all attendees of the luncheon.
SPONSORS AND BAKERS AND FLOCKERS AND RAFFLERS, OH MY!
There are so many ways to support Pretty in Pink, and we wish we could thank each one of you individually for your role in the event’s success. Hole sponsorships are a large part of the event receipts, and this year there were many new sponsors. From our Magnolia Landing neighbor whose house overlooks Hole #11, to those remembering or honoring loved ones, to the men’s golf groups who sponsor multiple holes, thank you!
The PIP Bake Sale, part of the Art Show, happily sold or raffled all the donated items! Whether you baked an item or bought a delicious treat, thank you!
Flamingo Flocking is a fun fundraising activity for those giving a donation to flock a friend, those being flocked, and those doing the flocking! Thank you for all who took part in this activity.
To all the golfers who enjoyed the tournament, and to the non-golfers who attended the luncheon, thank you! You each donated $25 that went directly to Partners for Breast Cancer Care. Never was a donation so enjoyable.
And those raffles! For the Jewelry Raffle, we must first thank Bill Skidmore from Amore Jewelers in Bonita for contributing for many years a piece of fine jewelry, as well as the raffle tickets, to Pretty in Pink. This means that every dollar raised from ticket sales goes to our cause. Thank you, all who bought Jewelry Raffle tickets! This year’s Basket Raffle which included more than baskets boasted the largest number of items so far: 120! Whether you donated items or bought raffle tickets, thank you!
Support for Pretty in Pink goes well beyond all these events just mentioned. First, the dedicated chairs and members of the PIP committees, you selflessly gave your time and talents to the cause. Thank you! Spouses and friends who support behind the scenes, we couldn’t do it without you! And others who gave in ways unrecognized, know you are appreciated. The Herons Glen community shines the brightest when we all work together for a common cause, and right now the community is shining in bright pink!
