"Innovate, impact, and improve women's health"
NOVEMBER 2017
 
It's never too early to start thinking about the Spring Gala!

SAVE THE DATE! 
Next year's celebration will take place on Saturday, May 19, 2018.

Looking for a unique holiday gift?  Discounted tickets are available now until December 13th! Score the perfect gift for that hard-to-shop-for person on your list!

NOVEMBER HIGHLIGHTS
20th Anniversary Partnership Raffle
  
Throughout 2017, the  Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation,  Susan G. Komen Wisconsin, and  Breast Cancer Recovery have been celebrating 20 years of partnership and service. Our latest collaboration was a raffle to benefit the  work of each organization in the fight against breast cancer. 

Thanks to our donors,  The Diamond Center, and to everyone who purchased a raffle ticket. 

(Raffle drawing at The Diamond Center)

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS!

1-week stay at Mexico Sea Garden Resort (value $2000) - Jean Rand
14K gold and diamond pendant (value $2000) - Kari Jensen
$250 cash - Susan Lubar
Spicin' Up Women's Health in the Salvation Army's 
Lip Sync Battle

The women of the WWHF are definitely rock stars, but did you know they're also pop stars? 

Staff competed as the Spice Girls against 8 other groups representing charities around Madison in the Salvation Army of Dane County's  Lip Sync Battle for Charity  on November 15th.  "Spicin' Up Women's Health" took 2nd place and had a great time supporting all the charitable work being done in our community.

First Breath Webinar: 
What's going on in tobacco prevention and control? 

On November 9th, our First Breath program hosted a webinar for over 50 attendees called  "What's Going on in Tobacco Prevention & Control?" We were joined by guest speakers from the  American Lung Association and the  Wisconsin Tobacco Prevention and Control Program to take a look at the new Housing Urban Development (HUD) Ruling and "Tobacco is Changing" Campaign.

Read webinar highlights on our blog, or listen to a recorded version on our YouTube page.
The MotherPod Talks Parenting and MS

(WWHF's Kayla Thomas interviews Cheryl Blaschuk)

Cheryl Blaschuk, NP, with Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin in the multiple sclerosis and comprehensive headache programs was a speaker at our July GrapeVine Conference. She sat down with us at that time to record an episode of the MotherPod, which is now available on itunes and Soundcloud. 

Listen to learn more about MS, how MS interacts with pregnancy, and tips and suggestions for addressing unexpected challenges with family planning.
Presentation at the South Metropolitan Business Association

(Tommi speaking to SMBA)
On November 16th, WWHF Executive Director, Tommi Thompson, spoke at the South Metropolitan Business Association to provide a brief overview of the history of the WWHF, its programs and events, and the impact that it is having across the state. 

We are grateful for the invitation and the opportunity to advocate for women's health with this influential group.    
UPCOMING EVENTS
January 10th - Sip & Social


Enjoy wine and appetizers while learning more about our Annual Spring Gala Committees from WWHF staff and past committee members.

Plan to join us on January 10th from 5-7 at The Breakwater in Monona, WI.

More details and RSVP to come. 
Events Calendar


Interested in attending a WWHF 
educational or social event?

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Did you know you can request to host a  GrapeVine session in your community? Select one of our  12 health topics , suggest a location, and we'll do the rest!
With your support, we reach over 5,000 women every year!

Our programs are free and remain accessible to women and their families throughout the state because of your support.  With your donation, you help us accomplish our mission to innovate, impact, and improve women's health.

To view our latest Annual Report, visit  https://www.wwhf.org/annual-reports/.
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