News
Hot off the press! Moms Who Kick featured in Long Island Parent Magazine
December 9th, 2012
Moms Who Kick to aid Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts
November 24th, 2012
Feeling the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and seeing the devastation in our local communities, Moms Who Kick will donate a portion of proceeds from the 2013 calendar campaign to help fund relief efforts through Island Harvest (www.IslandHarvest.org), the largest hunger relief organization on Long Island.
During the month of December, we will designate five dollars from each calendar donation made, directly to Island Harvest.
Donations for the 2013 calendar can be made here,
and are also available at Bocu Salon and Day Spa in Commack, NY.
FIOS1 Spotlight on Moms Who Kick
October 15th, 2012
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Kicked off with Moms Who Kick being featured on Fios News 1.
Check out some of the Moms doing yoga and pilates on the beach in Oyster Bay, NY.
http://www.facebook.com/l/fAQF9n0Zi/www.fios1news.com/longisland/node/19647
2014 Model Mom Contest!
September 22nd, 2012
Enter from October 10th, 2012 through February 28th, 2013
Submit your entries beginning at 11:59pm Wednesday October 10th, 2012 through 11:59pm February 28th, 2012
official rules Model Mom Contest 2014
To enter the Model Mom Contest, please send an email to info@MomsWhoKick.com
with the following information and answering the following questions:
1. Name, Address, Phone Number, Email Address, and Date of Birth?
2. How have you been affected by Cancer: are you a survivor, or impacted through friends and/or family?
3. What is your exercise plan?
4. What is your nutritional plan
5. Why are you a Mom Who Kicks?
6. How did you hear about this contest?
7. May we add you to our email list?
* Please sumbit 3 photographs of yourself attached to your email:
1 full length in workout gear or a bathing suit, 1 full length in a dress, 1 close-up head shot.
To complete your entry, please submit a $25 donation using the paypal link below.
$25.00 Donation helps us Kick to Find a Cure!
Thank you and Good Luck!
The Moms Who Kick Gala Photo Gallery
August 5th, 2012
Thank you to all who came out to support us at our 2nd Annual Gala! It was a fantastic event, and a great success. View the photo gallery here and check back often as more photos will be added!
The Breast and Ovarian Cancer Bank Specimen Related Investigations
July 4th, 2012
The Breast and Ovarian Cancer Specimen Bank Related Investigations
at The North Shore-LIJ Health System
This ground-breaking translational research study, conducted through collaboration between the medical and surgical oncology programs and the renowned Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, is poised to contribute new knowledge and potential treatment alternatives obtained from breast and ovarian cancer specimens being collected through a multi-institutional specimen bank. Aimed at improving survival rates for women with breast and ovarian cancers, the study is the first of its kind to uncover and validate biomarkers for early detection, prediction of disease course and outcome, and treatment response and risk of relapse.
If you or someone in your family has a first generation history of Breast or Ovarian Cancer, you may qualify to participate in this important research simply by providing a blood sample. Contact Mary Keogh-Research Nurse at the Feinstein Institute at (516) 562-3491.
Seasons 52 – Model Mom Announcement Celebration Blog
April 23rd, 2012
2013 Model Mom Contest Winners
The Annual Moms Who Kick
Model Mom Contest Winners Ceremony
&
Painting a Picture of Breast Cancer
By Laney Liner
Thursday, April 22, 2012, marked the introduction of the Moms Who Kick Model Mom Contest Winners Ceremony. Moms Who Kick is a public 501 (c) (3) charity dedicated to raising funds for breast cancer research and in support of women’s health. Funds are raised through various events and the sale of a yearly calendar. Each of the contest winners will appear in 2013 calendar, which will be available in October 2012.
The location of the event, Seasons 52 Restaurant, was a perfect setting. A single item on their menu does not exceed 475 calories. Their strong nutritional focus supports the healthy vibe that Moms Who Kick members express on a regular basis. Seasons 52 is located in Garden City, NY.
All of the contest winners smiled with excitement as their names were called. Each winner has their own story around how they or someone close to them has been personally touched by cancer. This information accounts for 80% of the contest judging criteria. Please visit MomsWhoKick.com to learn more about this contest.
An addition to the evening was Model Mom, Ms. February 2012, Deborah Adler who is a licensed Art Therapist and a five-year breast cancer survivor. She took the audience on a journey of her experience with this disease. As an Art Therapist, she used her skills to aid in her own healing.
She used a journal to capture the grueling days of her cancer fight. It included words and colorful drawings to depict what it looked and felt like to be weak, nauseous and bloated – characteristics of one’s self that does render them whole.
Having had breast cancer myself, I could relate to Deborah’s imagery and feelings. When you have a double mastectomy with reconstruction, you cannot hide the fact that doctors are ripping off your femininity in order to save your life. That fact is accompanied with so many emotions that it is hard to express, but Deborah did an excellent job explaining just what was going on with her and kept the audience glued to her presentation.
Deborah explained that she used a technique called Reiki (the use of universal energy) during her treatments. “It made me feel incredibly relaxed, at peace with my body, and feeling overall very centered. It allowed me to focus on my inner self through meditation and positive visual imagery. It was energizing and uplifting to my spirit and overall being,” Deborah said.
This night was filled with such strength, motivation and kindness. I want to send a BIG SHOUT OUT of THANKS to all the attendees, our continued strong supporters and the following companies who supported this event with their attendance: Glaceau Vitamin Water, Stella & Dot, Theresa’s Home Cleaning, Krystal Blue International and Cathy Albergo, R.M.T.
We feed off each other’s energy and thank you for spreading the word about our efforts to kick cancer’s butt.
Cheers, Laney!
Memorial & Honor Donations
March 1st, 2012
Memorial Gift Donation
Place a donation in memory of a friend or loved one.
Moms Who Kick Inc. will send an acknowledgement card on your behalf.
Please provide the name of gift recipient and the message to be printed on the card. (minimum $25 please)
Honor Gift Donation
Place a donation to honor friends and family with a gift in their name.
Perfect to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, celebrations, weddings.
Moms Who Kick Inc. will send an acknowledgement card on your behalf.
Please provide the name of the gift recipient and the message to be printed on the card. (minimum $25 please)
Checks are payable to: Moms Who Kick Inc., and should be mailed to:
Moms Who Kick Inc. PO Box 605, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
Your donation will help fund cancer research studies.
We appreciate your support.
Moms Who Kick® is a 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to raising funds for breast cancer research and in support of women's health.
Become a MWK Volunteer and help us Kick to Find a Cure for breast cancer!