Thursday, March 15, 2012

Shop our Winter Sale!


All of our winter sale items are being offered at discounted prices. Prices listed are negotiable, so please make us a reasonable offer! Because the prices are below Fair Market Value, purchases are not tax-deductible. Please click on links for pictures or more information on select items.

To make a purchase (or with questions), please call Eric Dubinsky at 212-305-4486 or email erd9025@nyp.org.

Items are being sold on a first come, first serve basis, and shoppers will be responsible for shipping costs. 

**Check out these great items that are expiring soon. Act now before it's too late!**

Two admission tickets to the American Museum of Natural History, exp 3/15/12 - $20
Multi sport gold passport to Chelsea Piers, exp 04/01/12 - $50
60 min of Reflexology at Angel Feet Reflexology, exp 05/01/12 - $75
One night spa and “staycation” for two package including luxurious room, three meals, spa and classes at the Lodge at Woodloch in PA, exp 05/01/12* - $500

TICKETS/ENTERTAINMENT
*tickets are subject to availability
Two orchestra tickets to any NY Philharmonic production, exp 06/23/12* - $150
• Four VIP tickets to The Daily Show with John Stewart - $500
Two tickets to Elements of Wine class at Astor Wines, exp 08/30/12 - $75
Four tickets to BODIES…the exhibition - $50
Two tickets for bus tour of “Sex & The City Hot Spots” - $60 (HOT DEAL)
Two tickets to bus tour for “NY Movie and TV Sites” - $50
Gift certificate for New York Live Arts 2011-12 season* - $35
Two admission tickets to the American Museum of Natural History, exp 3/15/12 - $20
Two tickets to the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, exp 5/9/12 - $50

RESTAURANTS
Kouzan, $75 gift certificate - $65
Brunch for two at 200 Fifth in Brooklyn - $50
La Panetiere, $50 gift certificate - $40
Brunch for two at the Tribeca Grill, $75 value, exp 05/09/12 - $40

MISCELLANEOUS GIFTS
Organic Valley Products coupons totaling $520, exp 06/20/12 - $350
• iHome 2go Speaker System for iPods - $45
New York Giants Brandon Jacobs autographed football - $300 (HOT DEAL)
Executive coaching session with Jane Cranston - $100
Executive career/job search coaching session with Jane Cranston - $100
Keurig coffee maker supplies - $150
New Jersey Devils autographed hockey pucks by David Clarkson & Adam Mair - $50
Two hours of personalized services by Lisa Carusso - $40
One ergonomic and environmentally friendly yoga mat by Eternefit - $50
Assortment of men’s designer ties - $40 
Autographed photo of Susan Lucci - $25
Columbia outdoor gear kit, multi function tool & knife gadget - $15
Webkinz Pink Poodle - $10
One dozen Ultra Golf Balls by Wilson - $5

DESIGNER ITEMS & APPAREL
Citrus Fruit Tote by Stella McCartney - $1000 (HOT DEAL)  (Retail Value $1400)
100% silk blouse, Size M by Tribune Standard- $275 (Retail Value $350)
Green silk button-down Tunic, Size M from Nanette Lepore - $125 (Retail Value $185)
Light blue cropped Sweater, Size M from Nanette Lepore - $125 (Retail Value $185)
Black studded leather wallet by ECKO Unlimited - $25

BEAUTY/SPA
Large MAC Cosmetics gift box - $300 (Retail Value $500)
OPI gift basket of miscellaneous beauty supplies - $300 (Retail Value $500)
60 min of Reflexology at Angel Feet Reflexology, exp 05/01/12 - $75
Gift certificate for $100 toward skin treatment at Skin Thera P Medical Cosmetic and Laser Spa - $25 (HOT DEAL)
“Me, myself and eye” make up class at Face Stockholm, exp 05/09/12 - $60
Bi-coastal beauty kit by Laura Geller - $50
Gift certificate toward any service at Salon Ziba - $45
Sonia Kashuk handbag and cosmetics - $100
Assortment of products from AVON, Laura Geller and Philosophy - $75

JEWELRY
“Oprah” Earring sterling Silver & Canary Crystal by Judith Ripka - $450 (HOT DEAL) (Retail Value $525)
18k white gold with diamond “boob” necklace by Marissa Alperin Studio - $300
35” antique finish crystal necklace by AZAARA - $250
Silver and ruby pendant necklace by Satya Jewelry - $50
Ruby drop Hoop Stone of Passion earrings by Satya Jewelry - $40
WAR’s ‘We Are Resilient’ 10k gold bracelet - $150
WAR’s ‘We Are Resilient’ silver bracelet - $75 (HOT DEAL)

BOOKS
Dismantling Cancer by Francisco Contreras, MD - $10

DESTINATIONS
*Subject to availability
One night spa and “staycation” for two package including luxurious room, three meals, spa and classes at the Lodge at Woodloch in PA, exp 05/01/12* - $500
Two nights weekend stay for two at the Sheraton NewYork Hotel & Towers, exp 10/31/12* - $350

MEMBERSHIPS
6-month ‘family II’ membership at YMCA of Greater NY - $600 (HOT DEAL)
10 classes at Jivamukti yoga center, exp 07/12 - $75
Full annual membership to the Jewish Museum - $70
Multi sport gold passport to Chelsea Piers, exp 04/01/12 - $50
Dual membership to the Jacob Burns Film Center - $50
Two week membership to any New York Sports Club location - $20

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
Two passes to Gray Line Bus All Loops Tour, exp 05/09/12 - $75
Two tickets to any regular NY Water Taxi or Circle Line Cruise - $75
One specialty tour/Zephyr or Shark Speedboat thrill ride from the Circle Line - $35



Wednesday, March 7, 2012

You're invited to a Young Professionals Committee outing!


Join Women At Risk's Young Professionals Committee for a night of socializing and fundraising to fight breast cancer!

All proceeds benefit Women At Risk's Patient Navigation Program.

Where: Mad River Bar & Grille
1442 Third Avenue (at 82nd Street)

When: Thursday, March 15th
6:00-9:00PM
(Come anytime in between!)

Cost: $10 cover (All proceeds go to WAR.)

Plus: $3 domestic drinks, $5 mixed drinks, and half off select appetizers
(10% of sales benefit WAR.)

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Support Women At Risk this Valentine's Day!


To help you celebrate this special day of love and affection, Women At Risk has put together the perfect gift for that special someone!

Our limited-edition Pink Package includes:

  • Women At Risk's beautiful, sterling silver "We Are Resilient" Bracelet, created by renowned designer Catherine M. Zadeh ($100 value alone)
  • Webkinz Pink Poodle
  • Avon Anew Reversalist Night Creme
  • Shiseido Perfect Rouge Parfait Lipstick
  • Philosophy Melon Daquiri Lip Shine
  • Pink OPI Nail Lacquer

This assortment of pink-themed beauty products and jewelry is the perfect gift for yourself or the one you love! Proceeds benefit Women At Risk's research, education, and support programs for women at high risk for, and with, breast cancer.

Cost: $100
(Package is valued at $180!)
*$5 shipping for standard delivery, non tax-deductible, box not included.

To order: Contact Eric Dubinsky at erd9025@nyp.org or (212) 305-4486.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Survivor Story: Cathy Scibelli


Three years ago, I was diagnosed with a large cancerous tumor in my right breast and a “mass” in the lymph nodes under my right arm.

I take responsibility for the dire diagnosis, because I had noticed a swelling and pain in my breast around the beginning of November. Since I had been diagnosed with cysts before, I thought I just had another one. I was busy with work and the holidays were approaching, and I didn’t want to take the time to go for a mammogram. So, I decided to wait until early January to get it checked.

When I heard my diagnosis, my first reaction was to think, “I’m going to die!” I walked around in shock for about a week. Then something happened inside me—I got mad. I thought of all the things I had postponed doing; I thought about my father’s life cut short from lung cancer at age 47. And I decided that I was going to take charge of whatever life I had left and live it to the fullest.

I started chemotherapy and complimented it with a diet and exercise program. I bought meditation tapes that focused on healing. I read every positive thing I could get my hands on, like stories of survivors who had beat all the odds and were living exciting and productive lives. And I started writing, something I had dreamed of doing for years.

It wasn’t easy. I had some side effects from the chemotherapy, the recovery from the mastectomy was painful and difficult at times, and the daily grind of the radiation treatments that followed seemed endless after I had already been in treatment for the past six months. But I was helped tremendously by the support of my breast cancer “sisters” who had walked the path before me, and the love of family and close friends.

Now, from my vantage point several years later, having just started this year with a “normal” checkup, I’d like to offer you a quote attributed to Gracie Allen: “Never put a period where God has placed a comma.” When I was diagnosed with the late stage breast cancer, I thought that my life was about to end, period. But the year I spent battling breast cancer turned out to be just a comma, a pause before going on.

And you know what I discovered? What comes after the comma can be really awesome.

My whole attitude toward life and what is important has changed. I don’t sweat the small stuff anymore and find myself actually laughing at some of the things other people get so worked up about. I’ve made many wonderful, caring friends in my new sisterhood of breast cancer survivors. I’ve had articles and stories published in books, magazines, and newsletters. If I didn’t have that pause to reevaluate my life, I very likely would never have experienced all of this. So don’t let a breast cancer diagnosis frighten you into thinking God has placed a period in your life. Think of your treatment time as a comma and know that although your life won’t be the same after the pause, what comes next might surprise you in delightful ways.