Friday Link Love

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This place is going to be my summer jam.

I hate DIY but I can get behind this lavender soda.

I say it every year but this is the summer we hit the water.

We don’t live in NYC (or Paris- PDA capital of the world) but Ryan and I are hand holding, public kissers, for sure.

If you want to have a weathervane next to your doorway, DO IT and other learnings from Holly Golightly’s apartment.

Bright Pink is an amazing organization and with Angelina Jolie’s announcement this week, they have been able to reach millions with their life saving message and tools. Assess your risk.

VIPink Chicago

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I have so much love for Bright Pink, I couldn’t NOT share this with you all!

Bright Pink is teaming up Saks Fifth Avenue to celebrate National Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a private cocktail reception featuring a fashion show, Grey Goose cocktails, some of Chicago’s best restaurants and a silent auction.  All proceeds benefit Bright Pink’s national education programs that encourage women to be informed and strong advocates for their own breast and ovarian health.

I can’t think of anything else I would rather do on October 20th!  And what a great excuse to buy something pink…I’m sorry, something BRIGHT pink!

Tickets available here.

Chicago Women Doing Good

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Featured in this month’s SELF magazine is Chicagoan and Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner.  You all know how much I love Bright Pink and if anyone has seen a need, hatched a plan and changed the world for the better, it’s Lindsay.  She is the absolute best and I am so happy that SELF magazine agrees!

Click here to read the full article.

Also featured is Jennifer Hudson- Chicago women making waves, I love it!

Bright Pink’s Bright Blog

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My love for non-profit Bright Pink is no secret (remember Fit Fest?) and now they have entered the bloggessphere!

beingbrightpink.com is their brand new blog, a space that they will use to “make sure young women have the tools they need to make empowered decisions about their health that allow them to live beautiful and fulfilling lives.”

Healthy living tips, health info and Bright Pink news…I can tell this is going to be a blog I frequent often!

Have a happy (and bright!) Friday!

The Power of Pink

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To say that Bright Pink‘s Fit Fest was a success is an understatement.  At the close of the 6 hour fitness marathon, Fit Fest’s 140 participants had raised over $76,000 to fund Bright Pink‘s educational and support programs nationwide!  It was the most incredible day- to see such passion and energy flowing from every single person who dedicated their Sunday to being healthy and active as well as fundraising their socks off…well, it’s no surprise that the power of pink can go a long, long way.

My team, Pink Lemonade, was there is full force, sweating it out with the best of ’em.   I had so much fun with my team, as well as the other amazing Fit Festers, and I was almost sad to see it all end- I say almost because I can’t imagine being even more sore!  Time for a hot bath and another solid night of sleep.

A huge thank you to all of my donors, cheerleaders, and high-fivers- your support means the world to me.  And a very special thank you to Lindsay Avner and Leah Drew for the incredible opportunity to get involved with Fit Fest- it was an amazing experience!

For more information on Bright Pink, click here.

Twas The Night Before Fit Fest

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Bright Pink’s Fit Fest is tomorrow!  I have been looking forward to this event since I was asked to be host in December and I cannot believe it is finally here!

Starting at 9:45 tomorrow morning, 140 athletes and I will be embarking on a 6 hour day of getting our sweat on with classes like tabata, yoga, dance, pilates, and kickboxing, among others, all led by some of my absolute favorite instructors in the city.

As of right this second, we have raised $68,613 from over 1300 generous donors to benefit Bright Pink‘s cause of providing education and support for young women at high-risk for breast and ovarian cancer.  Running into founder Lindsay Avner and community outreach guru Leah Drew today only reinforced once again how much I believe in this cause and believe in these women.

I’ve got my outfits ready to go, I’ve incorporated plenty of pink, my team Pink Lemonade is $36 away from our goal and I’ve just carbo loaded with some delish pizza.  Fit Fest 2011 is ON!