Did you know that one in eight

women will be diagnosed with

breast cancer in their lifetime?

Breast cancer is the second lead-

ing cause of death among women.

Each year, over 220,000 women

in the United States will be diag-

nosed with breast cancer and

more than 40,000 will die.

Lane Bryant has been taking a

stand in the fight against breast

cancer. This year alone we raised

a total of $463,378 between the

stores and the home office! Check

out below how you and your team-

mates have been joining the fight!

Making a difference in the fight against breast cancer

News from your

Philanthropy Team

L A N E B R Y A N T NOVEMBER 2014

Inside this issue:

Making a Difference

fundraising events

Dress for Success

Mid-Ohio Foodbank

Chris Cakes served up

some high-flying fun

with their “pancakes

with an attitude” on

October 17.

Everyone had a great

time catching (or at-

tempting to catch)

their flying pancakes!

A total of $1,000 was

raised from this fun—

and filling—event!

Flying flapjacks fundraiser

The Lane Bryant Home Office “Making Strides” team ready to

hit the pavement during the Making Strides Walk in Columbus.

Who wants a pink bike?

CRM Director Cheryl Meade sure would! Cheryl was the happy winner of

our pink bike raffle on October 31. “We just moved to the Clintonville

area this fall and my husband has a bike but I don’t,” says Cheryl. “So

now I have one and will feel ever so stylish tooling around the neighbor-

hood on my pink bike.

“It might be a little late for this year, but when the weather allows I’m

really looking forward to going for bike rides down to the Park of Roses,”

says Cheryl.

Congratulations, Cheryl—you definitely look stylish!

Associates raised a total of $145 during our pink bike raffle.

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Philanthropy Team

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(Wacky) race for a cure

Fresh-baked fun

Cookies, brownies and pies … oh, my! All these treats and more were served up fresh

and tasty during our bake sale on October 7.

During our candy grab bag event on October 31, associates filled goody bags of Hal-

loween candy for just $2. Between these two tasty events, we raised $1,407 toward

the fight against breast cancer (all while satisfying a sweet tooth or two)!

The week of October 20, associates donated cash to see which

leaders (Marcy Schaffir, Michele Etgen, Stan Lucas, Alice Hilliard

and Chris Trinkler) would go head-to-head during a leader race

on Friday, October 24.

A total of $842 was raised as finalists Alice and Chris battled it

out in a wildly funny race involving a crazy outfit, hula hoop,

jump rope, bubble gum and a balloon … and Alice was our victor!

Congratulations, Alice! And thanks to everyone for contributing

to our race for a cure!

In October, Lane Bryant provided personal shopping and makeover experi-

ences for 37 breast cancer survivors. The events expanded across the en-

tire month by pairing up with select store grand opening celebrations and

included swag bags, personal shopping and styling, hair, makeup and car

service to and from lunch.

Changing outlooks—inside and out

Beyond the Dress ...

Give a little, get a lot For just a small $4 donation to the Mid-Ohio Foodbank (MOF), you can feast upon a Thanksgiving meal fit for a

king (and queen)! Join us for our annual company Thanksgiving lunch on November 18 beginning at noon. Your

donation will go a long way to help needy families right here in Central Ohio.

More ways to help

Drop off plastic grocery bags and empty egg cartons in the box near Sophie’s Corner by November 18. MOF will put

them to good use delivering food to families in our community.

Give time

Nearly 20 percent of the food received must be sorted and packaged before it’s delivered to people in need.

Whether it’s one day a year or a few hours a week, your contributions of time and energy help MOF get food when

and where it’s needed most. Visit www.mofb.volunteerhub.com to learn about and sign up for volunteer opportuni-

ties.

Give money

One of the best ways you can help MOF fight hunger is by providing a financial gift. For every $1 given to them by

donors, they are able to distribute $10 worth of groceries to people in need.

“Mid-Ohio Foodbank makes it so easy for anyone to make an impact,” says Online Creative Marketing Specialist

KT Hughes Crandall. “Not only can you volunteer at the pantry itself, but in the summer, you can ‘Plant a Row for

the Hungry’ to provide fresh produce. An online donation is an effortless, but thoughtful gift for that hard-to-shop

for person on your holiday list. There’s just no wrong way to give, and it all goes to people right here in our commu-

nity.”

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Philanthropy Team

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Sandra Spinelli, DMM of Accessories/Footwear, recently helped to or-

ganize the donation of three pallets of cacique perfume to Dress for

Success, Columbus.

“We are so grateful for our partnership with Lane Bryant!” says Dress

for Success Contributions Coordinator Michelle King. “Sixty percent of

our clients wear sizes 18 and over. Your donations help ensure that

our clients are well-suited for their interview or employment wardrobe.

“I wish I could share the look on every client’s face when they see

themselves in their new outfit—they exude pride and confidence!

Thank you for empowering women in our community!” says Michelle.

Mid-Ohio Foodbank:

Working for a hunger-free and healthier community