October 1st, 2014
October!! Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Little Pink Houses of Hope, Annual Retreat, Bethany Beach, Delaware, Delaware Beaches, Relaxation and Rejuvenation for Families afflicted with Breast Cancer …A Day in The Week of Little Pink Houses of Hope, Bethany Retreat
I remember it like it was yesterday, except it was at the beginning of June, this year. It was promising to be a wonderful week in Bethany Beach, Delaware. Little Pink Houses of Hope had everything in place thanks to the organization of Annie Raskauskas and Stacy Shepps. It took plenty of help to make sure that it would go smoothly. The families coming in did not know one another.
The community stood behind this organization that has been holding retreats in Bethany Beach for families of those afflicted with breast cancer. Breast cancer, just like many chronic diseases, not only afflict the person, but also the whole family. In Bethany Beach houses and townhouses were donated so that the families could come, free of charge, relax and rejuvenate at the beach.
They were going to be busy too….plenty of activities, get togethers, fun on the sand at the water’s edge, cookouts, you name it. It was fun!!
The Founder and President of Little Pink Houses of Hope is Jeanine Patten-Coble. The website is http://www.littplepink.org. Please check the website to get informed about Little Pink Houses of Hope or if you would like to apply for one of the retreats for next year. Bethany Beach, Delaware, is one of the locations, but they are also held in other states, as well.
Donations are always accepted….you can do so directly online.
The families arrived at the beginning of June as complete strangers and by the end of the week, they were a united front. It was really heartwarming to see. There were smiles and plenty of thanks to all that had worked all week to make them forget breast cancer.
We were going Deep Sea Fishing!! The Judy V was taking us out. Well, it was an experience. Here we are about to take off from the Indian River Marina. Pink is the signature color for breast cancer….wearing pink Butter Shades.
Off we went. It was beautiful. As you know to get out to do any deep sea fishing in coastal Delaware you need to go way out to sea. So far so good. From the boat plenty of photos were taken.
The kids were thrilled. They had the bait ready and a few caught something.
Right before some got seasick, we still had time for more photos. Not fun getting seasick, but at times it cannot be helped. We cut the fishing expedition short, because we still had so many things to do on land….like picnic, and later on a pig roast.
The picnic was very nice and we had it at the Indian River Marina. Yeap….from the fishing trip to eating!! Sandwiches, cupcakes, and fruit!!
Nap time until the Pig Roast and a farewell evening event at the beach….oceanfront!!
The house was in a festive mood. A Pig Roast and games on the beach. The evening went smoothly and everyone attended.
The families had even time for a birthday celebration!!
Then, it was time to hit the beach for some family fun time with the kids!! Carol was the organizer. And she had her hands full. These Little Pinks had so much energy and it was great to see them let loose.
The pinata and other games were a hit.
It was time to say “until we meet again”. The evening was emotional for so many of the families. Their bond was stronger. Many memories were made on this particular week.
Stay positive, stay strong….
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