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BCAP Buzz
The newsletter of the BCAP Fund
P.O. Box 470065, Tulsa, OK 74147 | www.bcap fund.org | bcapfund@bcapfund.org | 918.637.8627
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Words
2014 – Wow! What a great year for BCAP. This year we
exceeded our goal for the number of patients served and
assisted them with record dollar amounts! We could not have
done this without the help and support of all our volunteers
and supporters and we thank you. BCAP has been busy.
Below are some highlights of events since our last issue.
From our founder
BCAP’s mission is to
financially assist
Breast Cancer Patients
in the greater Tulsa
area in their journey
to recovery.
Athletics Soccer game – BCAP was honored to be one of the
recipients of the Tulsa Athletics first annual breast cancer
awareness night in June at the Athletics Stadium. The Athletics, who play in the National
Premier Soccer League hosted in-state rivals OKC FC and wore pink jerseys for this game. At
the time, the Athletics were undefeated in the 2014 season. They also hosted the mothers of
their players that fought and survived breast cancer on the bench during the game. Additionally,
representatives from the Tulsa Fire Department, EMSA, AAA, and the Tulsa County Sherriff’s
office were on hand with their pink vehicles in a show of support for breast cancer awareness.
Attendance was at an all-time high for this game and the Ultras (the BEST fan club ever!) were
in rare form with their chants, songs and lighting of fireworks after each score. BCAP founder,
Angela Walters, was recognized on the field at half time along with other members of the board
in attendance and all were presented with beautiful pink flowers. Pink jerseys, both signed and
unsigned, were available for purchase during the entire season. All proceeds from the breast
cancer awareness night and pink jersey sells go to charity. BCAP thanks the Athletics for an
evening of fun and support!
Bobbie Jo Sparks one-year cancer free celebration – Former BCAP patient, Bobbie Jo Sparks,
wanted to celebrate her one-year cancer free date -- not with a dinner or even a party with her
family but with everyone she knew. But she wanted to do even more…..she wanted to give
back to BCAP for the help she received during her darkest times. So, she decided to throw a
fundraiser for BCAP! Bobbie Jo secured her location, gathered door prizes, requested silent
auction items, put together silent auction baskets, baked pies and recruited others to bake
goodies for a live auction. And what a great event she put together. Several board members
from BCAP attended Bobbie’s party and listened as Bobbie sang our praises. We were thrilled to
be a part of such a special celebration and to help raise funds for BCAP and local breast cancer
patients. Thanks, Bobbie!
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Route 66 Ladies of Harley sold raffle tickets for Cheyenne’s Quilt – a fabulous quilt that is 124”
x 124” and made up of t-shirts donated by Cheyenne, a Route 66 Harley Owners Group member
that has cancer. The winning ticket was drawn December 6, and the winner donated the quilt
back for another raffle. The new drawing will be in early January.
Adriana Fout, Mary Kay Beauty Consultant, is having “Beauty with a Purpose” – she will donate
$2 for every free makeover she does during the month of October. And for every Journey of
Dreams fragrance sold, she will donate $15. A free makeover might be a fun way to get your
friends/family together and support BCAP too! Text or call 918-764-6336. (Some of you may
remember a donation from the Looney Bin for the last few years – this is the same lady).
Thanks again to all our volunteers and supporters. You make all this possible!
Angie Walters
BCAP Founder & CEO
Donor
Spotlight
BCAP gets a donation from Mass Mutual
The Breast Cancer Assistance Program in Tulsa has received a $2000 donation as part of an
innovative National Breast Cancer Awareness Month program from Massachusetts Mutual Life
Insurance Company (MassMutual) in the name of Judy Miron, of MassMutual Oklahoma, a
general agency of MassMutual.
“I’m delighted that local women struggling with breast cancer and the agencies that serve them
will benefit from our donation and commitment to the cause,” said Judy Miron, of Tulsa.“We
look forward to continuing our support of organizations that provide information and hope to
women with breast cancer.”
BCAP’s mission is to
financially assist
Breast Cancer Patients
in the greater Tulsa
area in their journey
to recovery.
Mrs. Miron, whose firm is based in Tulsa, recently conducted a Pearls Of Wisdom seminar
geared toward financial preparedness for women. Miron’s efforts are part of a MassMutual
program that makes charitable contributions to
local breast cancer awareness organization in the
names of its local agents. Under the program,
MassMutual uses its educational financial seminars
to also raise awareness of breast cancer.
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“We’re very heartened to know that we’re playing
a role in educating women about not only their
finances but also their health,” said Dr. David
Artzerounian, vice president and chief medical
officer, MassMutual, and member of the American
Cancer Society’s Board of Directors, New England
Division. “And we’re especially appreciative of Judy
Miron’s efforts in such an important cause.”
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Corporate
Donors
BCAP
Volunteer
Spotlight
Thank you so much to all our companies, organizations, and individuals who
have chosen to help us so far this year; including these corporate donors:
A&N Trailer Parts
AFLAC
Arvest Bank
Chinowth & Cohen Realtors
Daylight Masonic Lodge #542
Helmerich & Payne
Industrial Consultants
Ira Smith
ReMax / Life
Warren Clinic Breast Specialists
Warren Clinic Medical Oncology
Williams
BCAP Sponsor has a Heart for Volunteerism
As a sponsor and friend of BCAP, Aflac representative Ira Smith is a true leader and
philanthropist with a heart for volunteerism. Since 2001, Ira has helped Aflac, the original cancer
insurance company, insure thousands of cancer patients and their families through the Aflac
Cancer Care plan. Being raised by parents who upheld a passion for community involvement,
Ira says “From an early age, I was taught the importance of having a giving heart and learned not
to ask myself ‘what’s in it for me’ but how can I help others?”
The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is one of
the leading cancer, hematology and BMT programs in the country. As a service-driven company,
Aflac also sponsors numerous organization and events throughout Oklahoma including BCAP.
BCAP was blessed to have corporate sponsorship dollars from Ira and his team for our annual
fashion show in August.
For more information on Aflac Cancer Care insurance policies, contact Ira at
ira_smith@us.aflac.com or 918-284-2221.
Coming
in 2015
Make plans to
attend these
upcoming events!
March 7, 2015 Bunco for Breast Cancer. Union High School, Collegiate Academy
Summer 2015 7th Annual Pink Carpet Survivor Brunch and Fashion Show, date TBD
Fall 2015 Wine and Cheese Experience tasting event, date TBD
Sponsorships are available. Contact us to become a sponsor!
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6th Annual
Fashion
Show
BCAP hosted another successful Pink Carpet
Survivor Brunch & Fashion Show on August
9 at the Renaissance Hotel in Tulsa, raising just
over $12,000. Breast cancer survivors modeled
clothing and accessories from Zella’s Boutique
in Tulsa and guests were treated to a delicious
brunch and silent auction. Generous corporate
sponsors included Warren Clinic Medical
Oncology, Warren Clinic Breast Specialists,
Helmerich and Payne, A&N Trailer Parts, and
Ira Smith, AFLAC. Special thanks to our emcee,
Teri Aulph, and our guest speakers Bobbie Jo
Sparks & Carmen Bradford. Thank you to
everyone who attended and to all volunteers who
worked so hard behind the scenes.
BCAP’s mission is to
financially assist
Breast Cancer Patients
in the greater Tulsa
area in their journey
to recovery.
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Board
Member
Spotlight
1 in 8 women will be
diagnosed with breast
cancer in her lifetime.
DiAnne Cunningham
Board Member at Large, Event Committee Chair
DiAnne has been an active BCAP volunteer for several
years. After meeting Angela and hearing her inspiring story,
she became an active volunteer in 2006. In 2011, DiAnne
was recognized as one of Tulsa People’s Unsung Heroes for
her volunteer and fundraising efforts. DiAnne has helped
to organize many BCAP events, and joined the Board of
Directors in 2013.
DiAnne currently works at Tulsa Community College’s West Campus as the Director
of Academic and Campus Services. She has experience with training, management
and event planning. After earning 2 BS degrees in business, an MS degree in Applied
Behavioral Studies in Education, DiAnne completed a doctorate in Human Resources
and Adult Education from Oklahoma State University in 2009. DiAnne also teaches
classes in hospitality management at TCC, where she earned an AS degree in
Hospitality and Event Management in 2013.
Being a lifelong Oklahoman, DiAnne has lived most of her life in Tulsa. Currently, she
and her husband, David, live in Broken Arrow.
DiAnne became an advocate for breast cancer causes several years ago when a good
friend successfully battled the disease. Her mother also battled the disease, and she
has many friends who have continued their own personal breast cancer battles. She
believes that BCAP fills a very unique void that is not met by other breast cancer
support groups. Being able to pay rent/mortgage and utilities is the last thing a patient
needs to worry about while undergoing treatment. BCAP helps to make the road to
recovery a bit easier for patients in need.
BCAP Friends
drawing winners
Congratulations to our friends and supporters!
2nd Quarter:
3rd Quarter:
4th Quarter:
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Yvonne Wagoner – 2 tickets to Wicked at the Tulsa PAC
Don Burford – 2 tickets to the Sky Loft Lounge Tom Petty/Steve Winwood
show at BOK Center.
Geneva Spears – 10 tickets to Winterfest including skate rentals and hot
chocolates, compliments of Arvest.
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Leadership
Angela Walters (2006)
Founder
Chief Executive Officer
Chairman of the Board
Randy Gasswint (2008)
President
Chief Administration Officer
Dianne Smith (2010)
Executive Vice President
Teresa Fales-Moon (2013)
Secretary
Frank Kastl (2013)
Chief Financial Officer
Norman Walters (2006)
Board Member at Large
Michelle Crawford (2011)
Board Member at Large
Cheryl Jackson (2011)
Board Member at Large
DiAnne Cunningham (2013)
Board Member at Large
Kara Seiter (2013)
Board Member at Large
Ann Louise Lowry (2014)
Board Member at Large
Crystal Ghere (2014)
Board Member at Large
Attention Supporters!
Corporate sponsors, Auction & Door Prizes Needed!
BCAP is always in need of sponsorships for our upcoming events. If you own a company,
or know someone who does, and would like information about our sponsorship
opportunities, please contact us. All sponsorships are tax deductible and come with many
perks for the event sponsored.
Call for Volunteers!
We are working to strengthen our committees with dedicated volunteers. Opportunities are
as follows: Candidate Committee, Volunteer Committee, Finance Committee, Fundraising
Committee, Events Committee, Strategic Planning Committee and Public Information
Committee.
Please email fireball_ch@yahoo.com if you are interested!
Become a friend of BCAP
For a $25 annual donation, you will receive a membership card, our newsletter, t-shirt, e-mail
notification of upcoming events & volunteer opportunities, and entries in our quarterly prize
drawings. Prizes include tickets to concerts and other upcoming events, hotel stays, dinners or gift
certificates to other entertainment hot spots!
To sign up, go to www.bcapfund.org
¡ Hablamos Español !
We have added a Spanish-speaking individual to our committees to assist our Spanishspeaking patients! Email us at bcapfund@bcapfund.org to get in touch with her.
BCAP Fund is a 501 c(3) organization governed by local Tulsa volunteers who provide financial
assistance to breast cancer patients undergoing debilitative cancer treatments. Recipients are
chosen from the following counties in Oklahoma: Adair, Cherokee, Craig, Creek, Delaware,
Kay, Mayes, Muskogee, Nowata, Okmulgee, Osage, Ottawa, Pawnee, Rogers, Tulsa, Wagoner and
Washington. Our candidate committee meets monthly to select deserving recipients for short
term rent, mortgage and utility assistance. Funds are raised through events, corporate donations,
grants and private donations. No amount is too small.
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