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Baskets Galore Raffle Thanks to the generosity of our community businesses and individuals, our 2019 Baskets Galore Raffle was, once again, a phenomenal success, netting over $ 12,000. The amount of time and effort spent collecting items and products for our baskets is remarkable. Although the entire Pink Ribbon team is responsible for helping to ... Read more

For nearly 18 years, the Pink Ribbon Society has been generously supported by many businesses and other organizations in our community. To show our appreciation, we presented several of our major contributors with a plaque recognizing their support of us and the many men and women in our community whose lives have been touched by ... Read more

Each year, businesses in our community hold fundraisers to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with the Pink Ribbon Society receiving the funds raised. This year, local businesses held various types of events to support the men and women of our community whose lives have been touched by breast cancer. Shown below are those we wish ... Read more

“Share your story with others – doing this may help someone else.” Shirley Wade and her husband of 42 years, Robert, reside in Munster, Indiana. They have two daughters, Robyn and Amy, and four grandchildren, AJ, Jillian, Nick, and Leah. At the time of her diagnosis, Shirley worked at McShane’s as a Sales Administrator. Her ... Read more

“Do not give up – hold on.” Mary Jo Keithley and her husband, John, live in a beautiful farmhouse in Lowell, Indiana. She has one daughter, Cheryl, and two grandchildren, Lauren and Amanda. During her working years, Mary Jo was a bookkeeper for Huntington Labs. Mary Jo is a member of First Methodist Church and ... Read more

“The compassion, concern, and interest shown by family and friends should be paid forward.” Freda Riddle was born and raised in Hobart, Indiana. She attended Taylor University and earned a degree in education. After teaching locally for several years, Freda joined a mission organization and decided to teach in Africa. With the exception of an ... Read more

  “Be aware of the little things that touch you throughout the day, and thank God for them.” Janet Petrites is the sixth of eleven children in Merrillville, Indiana. She has fourteen nieces and nephews and nine great-nieces and nephews – all of whom have been a particular part of her life. Janet spent over twenty ... Read more

“Without the storms, there would be no rainbows. Never give up!” Robbin Lomas lives in Portage, Indiana, and is very proud of her stepdaughter Angie, grandchildren Deanna and Riley, and twins Clyde and Camden. Throughout her cancer journey, Robbin continued to run her own Accounting firm, Robbin Lomas, CPA, P.C., with perseverance and strength. According ... Read more

“Take on each day with joy and be resolute…be kind to yourself and look forward, not back.” Betty Clayton lives in Merrillville, Indiana, and is described by many as a “hardworking, dedicated, and caring person in her cause and mission.” Two of her greatest passions are music and animal welfare. After graduating from DePaul University ... Read more

“You are stronger than you think and can overcome this.” Lisa Damico was born and raised on the South Side of Chicago and now lives in Highland, Indiana, with her German Shepherd “Toots” and two cats, “Emily” and “Mooch.” Everyone has a unique cancer journey, and Lisa’s began when she received a phone call while ... Read more

“Life is short…..early detection equals survival! Be aware of your body and be proactive in your healthcare.” Rosanne Loughmiller, “Just Ro,” and her husband, Michael, reside in Highland, Indiana. Married for 42 years, they are the parents of one son, Tony, and grandparents of four grandchildren, Marie, Aaron, Mariel, and Roselyn-Ann. Time seemed to stand ... Read more

“Find something to be thankful for every day.” Linda and her husband of 35 years, Dr. Jerry, live in Valparaiso, Indiana. They have three children, Sarah, Dr. Andrew, and Dr. Zach, and are expecting their first grandchild in December 2017. As a dedicated teacher of 44 years in the Portage Township School system, Linda allows ... Read more

“It’s hard to imagine going through this without faith, family and friends.” Karen Beezhold and her husband Rudy reside in Hobart, Indiana. They have been married for 38 years and have two children, Nicole and Christian, and two grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Henry. Through her work as the Administrative Manager for the First Christian Reformed Church, ... Read more

“If you discover anything suspicious, get a medical evaluation as soon as possible…” and “If I can make it through chemotherapy, so can you…” Melinda Rosaschi and Mary Crane share a special relationship. They are mother and daughter. Mary has been married for 67 years to her husband Russell, and they have three children, Terri, ... Read more