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Maine breast cancer warriors invited to day of sharing and sisterhood

August 20, 2018

After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016, Celeste Creighton looked for ways to feel like herself again. Now she is making it her mission to help other woman battling the disease feel the same with the help of the United Breast Cancer Foundation.

OLD TOWN (NEWS CENTER Maine) — After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016, Celeste Creighton looked for ways to feel like herself again — now she is making it her mission to help other woman battling the disease feel the same with the help of the United Breast Cancer Foundation.

The New York-based organization provides assistance to those battling breast cancer and their families. Helping them with treatment options, finances and a number of other resources.

“They have a number of programs,” Creighton said. “One being a pink bag event.”

Creighton will be hosting Maine’s first ‘Pink Bag’ event next month at the YMCA in Old Town, but she needs the help of 100 breast cancer warriors to make it happen.

The event is free but there is an application. All attendees get a chance to connect with other breast cancer survivors and patients while getting a huge goodie bag full of items.

“You get this box full of designer clothes, upscale beauty products, hair tools, a water filtration system,” Creighton said. “You never know what they are going to bring so these women will be blessed with tons of stuff.

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Creighton remembers how good the event made her feel when she was dealing with her diagnosis. She wants to make other people feel just as good.

“They sincerely care,” Creighton said. “And you feel like a big family even if they are in New York City.”

If you are interested in attending the event you can email Celeste for an application at celestecreighton@yahoo.com. The deadline is September 1, 2018.

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About UBCF

UBCF is committed to offering breast health and wellness services focused on cancer prevention, screening, treatment and overall wellness. UBCF’s mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of those affected by breast cancer and carries it out through seven life-supporting patient and family programs available to women, men and families nationwide. UBCF never denies services to anyone regardless of age, race, gender, ethnicity, income or medical insurance coverage. Tax-deductible contributions may be made towards UBCF’s programs. UBCF accepts vehicle and property donations as well. Combined Federal Campaign #77934

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