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THE WOMEN OF VICTORY: BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS

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VICTORYVICTORY, a special branch of the American Cancer Society, is a volunteer organization founded in 1987 that raises funds to help in the fight against cancer. The Holiday Shopping Card and The Cattle Baron’s Ball are our signature events which provide us with the avenues for this fundraising endeavor. In addition to our major fundraising events, VICTORY hosts The Cattle Baron’s Ball Children’s Party for pediatric oncology patients at the Children’s Museum of Houston as well as the Gentlemen’s Committee to raise money for prostate cancer.

Since our inception, the over 350 dedicated hard-working women of VICTORY have contributed over $59 million to the American Cancer Society for vital research, patient services and education and join the fight to eradicate cancer.

Dear Friends,This has been a year unlike any other in our lifetimes. Many businesses, foundations, and individuals face significant economic challenges and an unknown future. The American Cancer Society has experienced

significant reductions in donations and faces a historically turbulent landscape.

One thing about the future is quite certain…cancer does not care about pandemics, economic disruptions or social distancing. Cancer remains on the job and working full-time, non-stop. Cancer certainly is not a choice anyone makes, but it is a reality that many of us face. While advances have been made in the fight against cancer, the fight must continue, even in these difficult times. Please help us fight for a cure!

Each member of VICTORY has her own personal reasons for joining in this effort. We are immensely gratified to celebrate the women of VICTORY who, in their personal battles and survival of breast cancer, have embodied the perseverance and resilience now required of us all. Thank you, ladies, for showing us the way!

Cancer is tough. It doesn’t rest, it’s hard to beat, and it can take the people we love. But Houstonians are tougher. Please join us in honoring and celebrating these women and fighting cancer through your gifts and support of the Holiday Shopping Card.

Elaine Gartrell and Carolyn SteeleChairs of the 2020 Holiday Shopping Card

Causey Coffield

Lorraine Koerner

Raquel Lewis

Denise Leisten

Carolyn Steele

Tracie Morden

Roz Cooley

Peggie Harvie

Karen Peltz

Photo by Lia Onisiphorou

79% FUNDS PROGRAM SERVICES

$145 MillionCancer Research

$304 MillionPatient Support

$129 MillionPrevention, Information,

and Education

$80 MillionDetection and Treatment

21% FUNDSSUPPORTING SERVICES

$38 MillionFund Management and

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$142 MillionFundraising Expenses

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HOW YOUR DOLLARS MAKE A DIFFERENCE

WHERE DO YOUR DOLLARS GO?WHERE DO YOUR DOLLARS GO?THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY™

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THE 2020 HOLIDAY SHOPPING CARD

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

RECOGNITION OPPORTUNITIES

DIAMOND$50,000

PLATINUM$25,000

GOLD$15,000

SILVER$7,500

BRONZE$5,000

COPPER$2,500

FRIEND$1,500

TICKETS, INVITATIONS & CARDS

Logo in The Holiday Shopping Card marketing campaign (magazine, newspaper, press release, etc.)

Logo on The Holiday Shopping Card Tent Cards

Recognition in The Holiday Shopping Card Directory Two Full Pages Color

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Option to host on-site reception throughout the year (kick-off, member socials, pre-sale, week of, etc)

Complimentary Holiday Shopping Cards

VICTORY is a volunteer fundraising branch of the American Cancer Society that presents The Holiday Shopping Card and Cattle Baron’s Ball.

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Logo on The Holiday Shopping Card websiteInclusion in the newsletter/eblastsInclusion in social media campaign

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Recognition on special event invitations, event calendar, and save the date flyers

Zejuan Li, M.D., Ph.D., Associate professor, Department of Pathology and Genomics at Houston Methodist and Weill Cornell Medical College, and her team proposed to investigate the molecular mechanisms and effective therapeutic targets of leukemia.

RESEARCH & SUPPORT

Bisrat G. Debeb, DVM, Ph.D., Assistant professor, Department of Breast Medical Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, and his team proposed to understand how a novel protein drives cancer cells to spread from the breast to the brain and how it could be blocked to develop new and better treatment approaches.

Eveline Barbieri, M.D., Ph.D.Assistant professor, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers, and her team proposed to elucidate the events that block neural crest differentiation and promote neuroblastoma initiation and progression. By doing so, she will identify therapeutically relevant targets and develop novel differentiation strategies for high-risk neuroblastoma.

You can designate your gift specifically to research being conducted right here in Houston with the renowned researchers selected by VICTORY. Additional researchers are also available for your consideration upon request. Please complete the sponsorship contribution form and select the research support box. If you would like more information, please contact 713.266.2205 or visit www.holidayshoppingcard.com.

is a place where patients can focus on one thing - getting well. The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Hope Lodge, located near the Texas Medical Center in Houston, is the largest Hope Lodge in the nation providing 64 patient suites that alleviate the financial burden of paying for accommodations. This will save cancer patients more than $3 million annually in lodging expenses, reduce stress levels and increase hope. As a supporter, you can make an impact on the lives of cancer patients and their caregivers. If you would like additional information on how you can help support Hope Lodge, please contact 713.266.2205.

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HOPE LODGE

GENTLEMEN’S COMMITTEEMembership in the Gentlemen’s Committee is not restricted to husbands of VICTORY members but is open to all friends of VICTORY. Membership includes an invitation to an exclusive party and recognition in the Cattle Baron’s Ball invitation and brochure.

BENEFACTOR EVENTThis annual donor appreciation event, hosted by VICTORY and the American Cancer Society, is held to honor our generous sponsors, corporations, and individuals who have contributed a minimum of $10,000 during the year.

CHILDREN’S PARTYVICTORY’s Children’s Party provides a wonderful fun-filled morning for Houston area pediatric oncology patients and their families. Highlights include access to the Children’s Museum of Houston which is closed to the public for this special event.

HOSTED BY VICTORYOTHER SPECIAL EVENTS

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CATTLE BARON’S BALLOne of Houston’s premier social events, the annual Cattle Baron’s Ball is one of the top fundraising events in the United States for the American Cancer Society. More than 1,200 guests don their favorite cowboy boots and hats and head to the George Ranch Historical Park for an evening of live entertainment, Vegas-style gaming, pig races, whiskey and wine pulls, as well as live, big board and silent auctions.

Mary BalagiaElaine Balagia Croucher

Caroline BeanBetty Beathard

Kimberli Bowman-BishopCody Brown

Debbie ChenevertDee Darby

Betty DubosePrice DuboseJackie EubankAmanda Evans

Jo FarinaAllie Fields

Allison Flikerski

Anita FogtmanGail FolloderNicola Ford

Jennifer FriedmannElaine GartrellLynn GlazerSusie GoldEvie Grubb

Rebecca GrubbRachel Gummattira

Tiffany HalikLaura Hand

Gigi HarbisonDisney Harris

Sharon Hawkins

Allison JensenDiane Johnson

Becky JoyKelsey KellerCarol LawlerLinda Lebow

Denise LeistenKate Lucrezi

Lauren MaloyHeather McMahon

Tammy NormanSara Parr

Karen PeltzAshley PetersenAshley Plaeger

Katherine PulseLeslie RogersSusan RyanKathryn Self

Maggie SolomonCarolyn SteeleElizabeth Stein

Laura Elizabeth SteinAnna VazquezDarci VazquezJerré WilliamsKelsey Wright

VICTORYVICTORYA FUNDRAISING BRANCH OF THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

The 2020 Holiday Shopping Card ChairsElaine Gartrell and Carolyn Steele

VICTORY PresidentBebe Falik

VICTORY Executive Board

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What does it take to outsmart cancer? Research. ACS has invested

$4.8 Billion in cancer research since 1946, all to find more – and better –

treatments, uncover factors that may cause cancer, and improve cancer patients’ quality of life.

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