2010 Conference Special Events
All events will be held at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel unless otherwise noted.
Take Photos!
All Weekend
Want to take home a souvenir? Stop by the Photo Booth located in the Exhibit Hall (Georgia Hall – 1st Floor) to take pictures with those that you create bonds with over the weekend. The Photo Booth will be available during all open exhibit hours for a suggested donation of $1 per photo strip.
Get Connected!
Friday, February 26, 2010
Networking Opportunities
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Location: Georgia Hall Pre-function (1st Floor – underground)
Stop by, meet new friends and welcome returning ones! Networking will be arranged by categories and you will have the option to gather in meeting areas identified by color-coded balloons. Categories will include first-timers, advanced breast cancer, inflammatory breast cancer, long-term survivors, very young women, single women, women of color, women who partner with women, international, caregivers, healthcare providers, triple-negative breast cancer and pregnant at diagnosis. We encourage returning attendees to stop by and welcome new first time friends!
Survivors Photo
5:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Garden Courtyard – 2nd Floor
Women making history! Join us for the 10th Annual Conference Photo.
Welcome Reception
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Georgia Hall (1st Floor – underground)
Kick off the weekend with our opening welcome reception. Connect with other women, visit with exhibitors and enjoy light reception fare.
Pure Romance presents the PJ Party
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Location: Capital North Room
Put on your PJs, and get ready to have some fun during the ultimate girls’ night in with Founder and CEO of Pure Romance, Patty Brisben. www.pureromance.com
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Dinner on Your Own in Lovely Atlanta
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Please visit the websites below to view menus and locations. Materials will be available on site for select restaurants.
10th Anniversary Bash – DJ, Dancing, & Desserts
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Ballroom (3rd Floor)
Unwind after a long day! End your evening with great music, dancing, and desserts.
Get Moving!
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Start your day off with one of our invigorating exercise classes! Please be sure to wear comfortable exercise attire.
A.M. Yoga: Wake Up with Heart
Getting You Started: Mind, Body, and Soul
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Location: Savannah
Instructor: Pasha Hogan
Start Your Day Strong: Full Body Strength and Core Training
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Location: Athens
Instructor: Sami Papacek
Get Reading!
Stock up on good reading material and help support the Annual Conference for Young Women at the same time! A portion of proceeds will be put back into the conference.
Charis Books & More
Location: Exhibitor Hall – Georgia Hall (1st Floor)
Open Hours:
Friday, February 26, 2010 – 12:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 27, 2010 – 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 28, 2010 – 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Book Signings
Location: Exhibitor Hall – Georgia Hall (1st Floor, booth #21)
*All book signings will take place at the Charis Books and More table in the exhibit hall
Friday, February 26, 2010
6:45 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
Book Signing with Charnette Messe
Author, My Mommy Taught me to Dance
Saturday, February 27, 2010
10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Book Signing with Lori A. Sorbo
Author, Eleven Years later
10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Book Signing with Diane Chambers
Author, Words in My Hands, A Teacher, A Deaf-Blind Man, An Unforgettable Journey
3:10 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Book Signing with David M. Lee, MD
Conference Workshop Speaker and
Contributing Author, Oncofertility: Fertility Preservation for Cancer Survivors
3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
6:00 p.m. – 6:20 p.m.
Book Signing with Shelley Lewis
Conference Workshop Speaker and
Author, Five Lessons I Didn’t Learn from Breast Cancer (and One Big One I Did)
3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
6:00 p.m. – 6:20 p.m.
Book Signing with Hester Hill-Schnipper, LICSW, BCD, OSW-C
Conference Workshop Speaker and
Author, After Breast Cancer: A Commonsense Guide to Life After Treatment
Sunday, February 28, 2010
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Book Signing with Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS
Conference Workshop Speaker and
Author, Navigating Breast Cancer – a Guide for the Newly Diagnosed; Stealing 2nd Base
9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Book Signing with Kim Carlos
Conference Plenary Speaker and
Author, Nordie’s at Noon: The Personal Stories of Four Women Too Young for Breast Cancer
11:40 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Book Signing with Marc Heyison
Conference Workshop Speaker and
Co-Author, For the Women We Love: A Breast Cancer Battle Plan and Action Guide for Men
Book Signing with Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS
Conference Workshop Speaker and
Author, Navigating Breast Cancer – a Guide for the Newly Diagnosed; Stealing 2nd Base
Pamper Yourself!
Make-up Consultations and Product Demonstrations will be available onsite in the Exhibit Hall Compliments of:
Iredale Mineral Cosmetics, Ltd. (Georgia Hall–booth #6-7)
Open Hours:
Friday, February 26, 2010 – 12:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 27, 2010 – 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 28, 2010 – 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Chair massages will be available onsite in the Exhibit Hall compliments of:
A Caring Touch for Cancer (Georgia Hall–booth #11)
Open Hours:
Friday, February 26th – 12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m; 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 27th – 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.; 10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.;
12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.; 3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 28th – 7:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.; 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Joan Rau Massage Therapy (Georgia Hall–booth #12)
Open Hours:
Friday, February 26th – 12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m; 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 27th – 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.; 10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.;
12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.; 3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 28th – 7:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.; 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Douglassville Therapeutic Massage (Georgia Hall – booth # 13)
Open Hours:
Friday, February 26th – 12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m; 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 27th – 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.; 10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.;
12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.; 3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 28th – 7:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.; 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Win Prizes!
Prizes will be displayed throughout the weekend in the exhibit hall between the Living Beyond Breast Cancer and Young Survival Coalition’s exhibit tables (booth #25). Prizes will be $2 per ticket or $5 for three tickets. Please stop by and enter to win great prizes! All proceeds benefit the conference and help us continue our work in bringing you this annual event.
Winners will be pulled at Saturday night’s 10th Anniversary Bash starting at 8:00 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom on the 3rd Floor. Join us for dancing, desserts and to see if you have the winning numbers! Good luck!
Conference Prizes Include:
Beaded Jewelry
Courtesy of: Beadeologie and others
GHD Hair Styler and Styling Products
Courtesy of: GHD
Hip Fusion Silver Bracelet
Courtesy of: Hip Fusions Designs, Inc.
LBBC Prize Package
Courtesy of: Living Beyond Breast Cancer
Lucy Sportswear Ensemble (Size S) and Hot Pink Water Bottle
Courtesy of: Lucy Activewear, Inc.
iPopperz Headphones
Courtesy of: iPopperz
Iredale Mineral Cosmetics, Ltd. Prize Package
Courtesy of: Iredale Mineral Cosmetics, Ltd.
Phyto Hair Care Gift Basket
Courtesy of: Solano International, Bella Salon, Bethesda, MD
Pristine Beauty Gift Basket
Courtesy of: Pristine Beauty
A Taste of Olive Gift Basket
Courtesy of: A Taste of Olive, West Chester, PA
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Prize package
Courtesy of: Susan G. Komen for the Cure
YSC Prize Package
Courtesy of: Young Survival Coalition
Celebrate!
Sunday, February 28, 2010
10th Anniversary Cupcake Celebration
12:45 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Location: Grand Ballroom (3rd Floor)
Help us salute the 10th Anniversary of the Annual Conference for Young Women with a cupcake celebration! Enjoy!
New for 2010 - One Lucky Winner!
Help us “go green” and fill out your conference evaluations online by no later than midnight on March 12. You will then be automatically entered to win a pair of Oakley Dangerous Breast Cancer Awareness Edition Sunglasses. Winner will be notified on Monday, March 15!
Oakley Dangerous Breast Cancer Awareness Edition Sunglasses
Organically rounded, voluptuous contours and a smooth, sleek finish heighten the feminine allure of this design. This sporty yet conservative style fuses classic and retro design enhanced by authentic Oakley metal icons on an acetate frame. The inside of the eye wear stems features the breast cancer awareness pink ribbon design to make this style completely unique. It struts on the beach and the streets, begging onlookers to take notice.
