SHADES OF PINK By Kim Warren Who are we? We are mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts, cousins and friends Yet so much more Who are we? We are providers, confidantes, CEO's, CFO's, COO's, educators and real Who are we? We are survivors, fearless, determined and true Who are we? All those things yet... Afraid, alone, tearful and hurting Who are we? We are Cancer Survivors Who are here to stand and proclaim We come in all ethnicities, sizes, and frames Who are we? We are determined to let our voices be heard To give God the glory For all the world to know He is able to heal and restore Not only our bodies, but the also our souls Which in essence is so much more Who are we? We are SHADES OF PINK

Shades of Pink, Inc. is a 501c3 tax exempt non-profit organization whose overall mission is to uplift those surviving the disease, remember those lost to the disease and to promote a positive image of survivorship by changing the "face of breast cancer" to one that is positive.

Our goal is to facilitate contact, interaction, self-awareness, learning, self- expression, communication, support and personal development among breast cancer survivors and the general public; as well as, increase the mammography screening rates among African American women through community education and awareness programs.

To assist us with reaching our goal we have chosen to incorporate music and song as an instrument to increase awareness and education about breast cancer. Music is a universal language that has the ability to reach a wide variety of individuals regardless of age, ability, or cultural background. This unique type of music therapy soothes the soul, by allowing one to testify through song how "they survived their storm."

Shades of Pink is a place "Where Breast Cancer Survivors Celebrate Survival Through Song" by spreading a "A Message of Hope" while "Individually and Collectively Supporting Breast Cancer Survivors and their Families One Day at a Time."

What´s in a Name?
The name Shades of Pink represents all of the different shades and hues that people around this world come in. At Shades of Pink, we embrace all breast cancer survivors and their families regardless of nationality, age, race, creed or religion. While "pink" is the signature color for the cause we so passionately support daily. We hope that women of all shades will begin to celebrate their survival as members of Shades of Pink.

The Choir: Our Signature Program

• Founded in 2003, as the first ever survivor´s choir made up solely of breast cancer survivors.
  
  
• The vision of the Choir is prove that there is life after a cancer diagnosis by offering program that allows breast cancer survivors to celebrate their survival through song.
  
  
• The choir is comprised of over 70 breast cancer survivors from all over North Georgia. Our youngest member is 29 years old and the eldest member is 75 years. Our survivors range from 3 months post diagnosis to 38 years.
  
  
• The Choir has performed for over millions across the country at over 50 venues since May 2004.
  
  
• The group has traveled to Alabama, California, Florida, New York, Texas and Washington, D.C. to spread their message of hope. This year they will add Philadelphia and Virginia to their list.
  
  
• Over the years the "Shades of Pink Breast Cancer Survivors Mass Choir" has either performed with or shared the stage (during various other events and concerts) with other well known celebrities such as:

  American Idol George Huff American Idol Mandisa Candi Staton (Choral Support) Canton Jones Gospel Harpist Jeff Majors Israel & New Breed

  Jazz Violinist Ken Ford Jon Secada (Choral Support) Joss Stone (Choral Support) Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds (Frosted Pink) Les Brown

  Natalie Cole (Frosted Pink) Quincy Jones Rascal Flatts (Frosted Pink) Roberta Flack Vanessa Bell Armstrong Vickie Winans (Choral Support)

  
  
  
• The choir has also worked with the following companies and organizations on their programs:

  84th Annual New York Stock Exchange Tree Lighting Alliance Theatre American Cancer Society Amgen Pharmaceuticals Atlanta Braves Atlanta Falcons Half Time Show Atlanta Hawks Centers for Disease Control CNN´s 25th Anniversary Coca-Cola Frosted Pink an ABC TV Special

  Georgia Breast Cancer Coalition Georgia Power Harland Company High Museum McDonald´s Corporation National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship National Speaking of Women´s Health Novartis Pharmaceuticals Sisters By Choice Susan G. Komen Foundation T.D. Jakes Mega Fest The 50 in 50

  As well as numerous other hospital, church & community programs.
  
  
  
• In 2005, the choir was nominated as Best Gospel Choir by the Gospel Choice Awards and was awarded The Pink Badge of Courage by Dr. Rogsbert F. Phillips & Sisters by Choice.
  
  
• In 2008, the choir had the honor to perform with Candi Staton at "A Tribute to Maya Angelou: 80th Birthday Celebration."
  
  
• Shades of Pink has also had the opportunity to work with some of the best Production and Event Planning companies in the country.

  All Star Entertainment Bramson Productions Edge Entertainment Event Performers Eventions

  J. Pat Management Jack Morton Worldwide Rivers Productions TBW Consulting

  
  
  

Our Future
To continue teaching Survivors how to "Celebrate Survival" everyday by supporting one another before, during and after a diagnosis with programs that will seek to improve the overall health and wellbeing of our members and the community. The Choir will continue their efforts to raise awareness and inspire audiences in the Atlanta area and across the world that there is "HOPE" after a cancer diagnosis. The Choir is also looking forward to producing their first CD within the next couple of years.