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5th Annual "Pretty In Pink" Brunch & "Woman of Strength" Award

Meet Amy Brechon, The Get In Touch Foundation's 2009 "Woman of Strength." 18 Year-Old Amy was diagnosed with breast cancer five years ago, the summer before entering 8th grade. An Illinois resident, Amy discovered the lump on her breast through BSE (breast self exam) and continues to be a role model and "breast health ambassador" for girls everywhere. He… Continue

Added by Mary Ann on October 12, 2009 at 10:00pm — 3 Comments

"GIT Your Pink On!" Day is October 16th

Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell has declared October 16th "GIT Your Pink On!" Day! Wear pink and donate one dollar to Get In Touch - tell your friends and co-workers, organize a "GIT Your Pink On!" Day and join us as we "change the world one girl at a time!"

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Added by Mary Ann on August 15, 2009 at 9:17pm — No Comments

Yaay, School Nurses!!!

We joined over 1,500 school nurses from the United States and abroad at the 41st Annual National Association of School Nurses Conference at Boston's Seaport in late June. Get In Touch President & Founding Board Member Karen Moran McAndrew and her daughter Maggie, a GIT Youth Amb… Continue

Added by Mary Ann on July 2, 2009 at 12:30pm — 2 Comments

...and the Oscar goes to....

Okay, so maybe not an Oscar! Or a Tony or even an Emmy! But our "Get In Touch Girls" video is getting rave reviews and now you can see it, too! Go to to www.GetInTouchFoundation.org/gitgirls to check it out! Our friends at the Breast Cancer Research Foundation put a link on… Continue

Added by Mary Ann on June 6, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

Get In Touch Girls' Program launches in Milford, CT schools!

Woo-Hoo!! It's official! The Get In Touch Girls' Program had its inaugural launch in Milford, CT schools on Tuesday, May 12th! Pumpkin Delight School Nurse Deb Smith (pictured above) addressed the group of dignitaries that included former CT Speaker of the House Jim Amann, Mil… Continue

Added by Mary Ann on May 15, 2009 at 7:00pm — 6 Comments

"I Love You Get In Touch"

8 letters...3 words...1 meaning...I Love You We have been chosen by the gals at the hot new NYC company One Meaning Couture as their "Charity of the Month" this May! This cute little tee is just a sneak preview of the scrumptious goodies that are available on their super… Continue

Added by Mary Ann on April 25, 2009 at 7:30am — 1 Comment

"Get In Touch Girls' Program & Daisy Wheel" video shoot!

The video shoot for the "Get In Touch Girls' Program & Daisy Wheel" took place this morning and included eleven of the most wonderful girls I know! We borrowed the "super-girly" space right next door to the Get In Touch office, The Dance Studio of Milford, for the shoot.… Continue

Added by Mary Ann on March 28, 2009 at 5:30pm — 8 Comments

Happy Brides-To-Be "GIT" their gowns on!

Congratulations to the beautiful brides-to-be that joined us at our "GIT Your Gown On!" event at the Bridge House Restaurant, where the fabulous staff donated their time (and their tips!) to the Get In Touch Foundation. Our favorite news reporter Shawna Ryan from Ne… Continue

Added by Mary Ann on February 23, 2009 at 10:00pm — 28 Comments

Scroll down...21 pics of beautiful bridal gowns!

My buddy Chris Saley and I were interviewed by the beautiful Sonia Baghdady at WTNH Channel 8, our fabuloso local ABC television affiliate...we talked about the "GIT Your Gown On!" Bridal Event that we're having on Sunday, February 22nd at Chris' super hot and tasty B… Continue

Added by Mary Ann on February 13, 2009 at 8:00pm — 1 Comment

Get In Touch Girls' Program ready to roll for 2009!

Finally! 2009 is here and we're ready and willing for a year filled with two things that I am intimately familiar with - hope & change. I am delighted to announce that A. Dennis McBride, M.D., M.P.H., who happens to be the super smart Health Director for the City o… Continue

Added by Mary Ann on January 10, 2009 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Hot-diggidy - lots to tell and pics to show!

Soooo.....words are fab, but pictures, well, they're worth a thousand words - or so they say! We wrapped up October at Boston's Northeastern University with the opening of "A Diary of Healing" - the 48 photo exhibit that my photojournalist pal Christopher Capozziello t… Continue

Added by Mary Ann on November 8, 2008 at 10:00pm — 3 Comments

4 Years Cancer Free!

How do you celebrate your "4 Years Cancer Free" Anniversary? You walk across the Brooklyn Bridge - which is exactly what I did two days before my bi-lateral mastectomy exactly four years ago! My tentative traverse from Manhattan into Brooklyn in 2004 ended at The Rive… Continue

Added by Mary Ann on October 13, 2008 at 10:30pm — 1 Comment

4th Annual "Pretty In Pink!" Brunch a Stupendous Success!

Our most successful "Pretty In Pink" Brunch, yet, was held today at Great River Golf Club in Milford, CT. Our Survivor Speaker Karen Dumas Ackley shared her story of strength and support, making us laugh with her at the lighthearted moments, and bringing us to tears as… Continue

Added by Mary Ann on October 13, 2008 at 12:00am — 8 Comments

Just Beautiful!

This forum is fantastic! Yay! Continue

Added by Anna on October 10, 2008 at 2:29pm — No Comments

Woo-hoo!! We're up and running!

Today is a wonderful day here at The Get In Touch Foundation! If you're reading this, you can see for yourself that our brand-spankin' - new-Forum is up and running thanks to our "superbombdiggidy" web gal, Zinelle! We've been forum frenzied into the wee hours of the morning on many, many nights in these last few weeks, and we think the results are fabuloso! We started the original forum a year ago, and while it served the most basic of purposes, there was this feeling I just couldn't shake tha… Continue

Added by Mary Ann on October 10, 2008 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Yea!!!!!

Hi Gals: I am so thrilled that this is up and running - God Bless You Mary Ann!!!! I am so privileged to be a part of this wonderful organization and the BEST women involved. I know that God is part of this foundation and with continued effort - the GIT Foundation will become worldwide!!!! Love You All!!! Continue

Added by Sandra Brandon-Lee on October 10, 2008 at 10:10am — No Comments

Mary Ann's Excellent Blogging Adventure!

It's official! I am a blogging-texting-tweeting-facebooking-green tea sensation drinking-breast cancer kicking survivor and health activist! And YOU are invited to be a part of our life-giving agenda...remember, by celebrating what is right, we find the energy to fix what is wrong. Hope Lives, Luvvies! xo Continue

Added by Mary Ann on October 5, 2008 at 12:00am — No Comments