APRIL 24TH 2012
Babes4Breasts (B4B) Founder to receive Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal
Babes4Breasts organizers today announced their founder, Ana Miura will be awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal at a ceremony held at the University of Toronto on June 23rd.
The medal was “created to mark the 2012 celebrations of the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada…..it serves to honour significant contributions and achievements by Canadians” (www.gg.ca/diamondjubilee). Miura was selected by Senator Vivienne Poy in recognition of her contributions to the community and Canada in founding and running Babes4Breasts.
“I am delighted to present Ana Miura with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the community as the founder of Babes4Breasts (B4B),” Senator Poy said. “Ana is a young woman who has shown great leadership in using her talents as a musician to raise awareness, and funds, in the fight against breast cancer. The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal is in recognition of Ana’s commitment to volunteerism, and philanthropy.”
Says Miura, “This is a day of humility and gratitude for me. It is a huge, unexpected honour and I will be delighted to accept and share it with all of the incredible people who have helped Babes4Breasts along the way; from those who buy tickets to those who work behind the scenes, to sponsors, to friends and of course family. Without the generosity and kindness of many, this would not be possible. Community means many people working together to care for the people and the places we live. I hope to live up to the achievements of all of the other recipients of this award. I hope to see Babes4Breasts continue to flourish to support those who are on their breast cancer journeys at present and to work to eliminate this illness for good.”
Founded in 2003, B4B has been presenting concerts in various cities in Canada since 2007. Each event fundraises for a variety of Breast Cancer charities. Built from a desire to do good and unite women across the country, Founder Ana Miura enlisted the help of many talented, female (and sometimes male) musicians and have raised over $50,000 to date. The 2011 benefit concert and CD release event raised over $7,000 alone for a variety of charities including the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation’s Survivorship Centre’s music program, the Queensway Carleton Hospital’s Shirley E. Greenberg Breast Imaging Suite, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and the Canadian Cancer Society.
The 2012 benefit concert will be held on Saturday October 20th at the St. Brigid’s Centre for the Arts on 310 St. Patrick Street in Ottawa.
FEBRUARY 1ST 2012
BABES4BREASTS TEAMS UP WITH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF OTTAWA
TO CREATE BABES FOR BREASTS FUND
 From left to right : Ana Miura, Barbara McInnes- President & CEO of CFO and Amanda Rheaume. Photo taken by Marc Labreque.
Babes4Breasts (B4B) has just announced the creation of the very first Babes for Breasts Fund through the Community Foundation of Ottawa (CFO).
The fund was established to allow Babes4Breasts’ friends and fans to give to a wide variety of B4B supported charities as well as to receive a charitable tax receipt.
“We are thrilled to be partnered with an organization like the CFO, which has a solid history routed in caring for our community – a value we share – and to be able to recognize our donors’ contributions not only with our gratitude but with a charitable tax receipt, “ said Founder, Ana Miura.
“This is certainly a win-win situation for all involved,” said Barbara McInnes, President & CEO of the Community Foundation of Ottawa. “By establishing an endowment fund with us, Babes4Breasts are providing their donors with a simple way to make a gift in support of this most worthwhile cause, while helping them to grow an endowment that ensures their ability to have a lasting impact on the fight against breast cancer.”
Donors can give to the fund through two ways: First, by writing a cheque to the Community Foundation of Ottawa and noting “Babes for Breasts Fund” in the memo. Second, by going online to the CFO’s website and following the “To Donate Now” link.
In both instances, the donor can choose whether they would like to support the endowed component of the fund or make a flow-through gift. Endowed means that the funds are permanently endowed and only the earnings generated through investment are distributed in the form of grants – this is typically for a more substantial, long-term gift. A flow-through gift is not added to the capital of the fund, but will be allocated as per B4B’s advice. B4B first strives to support programs (e.g. a music therapy group) for those dealing with breast cancer and secondly, research to cure breast cancer.
The fund is operated by the Community Foundation of Ottawa, an independent centre for community philanthropy connecting donors who care with causes that matter. Since 1987, CFO has been enabling generous citizens to enhance the quality of life in their community and to achieve their own charitable objectives through permanent, well-managed endowments. It is a public, non-profit organization created by and for the people of Ottawa.
Following the success of the 2011 concert and compilation album release, Babes4Breasts has donated a total of $6,000 to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation’s Music Therapy Program at the MapleSoft Centre.
“For four years, the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation has benefitted from the Babes for Breasts concerts in Ottawa," said Linda Eagen, President and CEO, Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation. "Anyone who has heard the Babes perform can certainly attest to the power of music to move us and help us on that healing journey, and this unique and inspiring partnership is helping the Cancer Foundation improve cancer survivorship in our community.”
Babes4Breasts has also donated $1,000 to the Queensway Carleton Hospital’s Shirley E. Greenberg’s Women’s Breast Imaging Suite towards the acquisition of mammography or ultrasound equipment.
"The Queensway Carleton Hospital is extremely appreciative of the support and awareness that the B4B group has brought to the QCH. The Shirley E. Greenberg Women's Breast Health Imaging suite will be the beneficiary of this support. The centre is dedicated to bringing women a pleasant, confidential patient experience. We have changed from simple film-based images to a comprehensive program that includes breast MRI, full field Digital Mammography, Ultrasound, Vacuum-Assisted Breast biopsy, and computer aided detection software. Thank you to the babes4breasts for your time and talents and to your loyal fans for all the support." Melanie Adams, ED and Chief Development Officer, Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation.
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September 18, 2011
OTTAWA SHOW LINEUP ANNOUNCED!
Ottawa, Sept 19, 2011 – Babes4Breasts organizers today announced the soon to be released first-ever Babes4Breasts Compilation CD at the 5th annual Babes4Breasts benefit concert in Ottawa.
The compilation CD features 17 original songs by Canadian singer/songwriters ranging from a Juno award winner to the best of up-and-coming Canadian talent. Largely made up of female artists, the compilation also features a track from Craig Cardiff to represent the men who have contracted breast cancer but also the men who stand behind their mothers, sisters, wives, girlfriends and friends during their journey.
“We are thrilled to be releasing our first B4B compilation album, to continue to support the women and men who are on their breast cancer journey through funds, awareness and the positive power of music,” says Ana Miura, Babes4Breasts founder and local singer/songwriter.
The concert will be held at the Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts in downtown Ottawa featuring Leela Gilday, Annabelle Chvostek, Amanda Rheaume, Tara Holloway and Ana Miura.
Proceeds from the concert are going to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation’s Survivorship Centre’s budding music program, while proceeds from the sale of the album will go to a variety of breast cancer related charities including the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and the Canadian Cancer Society.
September 17, 2011
B4B COMPILATION CD!
The first-ever Babes4Breasts Compilation CD features 17 original songs by Canadian singer/songwriters ranging from a Juno award winner to the best of up-and-coming Canadian talent. Largely made up of female artists, the compilation also features a track from Craig Cardiff to represent the men who have contracted breast cancer but also the men who stand behind their mothers, sisters, wives, girlfriends and friends during their journey. Proceeds from the sale of the album will go to a variety of breast cancer related charities including the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and the Canadian Cancer Society.
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