Monarch Kitchen's Kelly Fonseca is Running for the Cure

On Sunday, September 30th, 2013, Kelly Fonseca of Monarch Kitchen & Bath Centre is taking part in the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure.

From RunForTheCure.com:

The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure is Canada's largest single day, volunteer-led fundraising event dedicated to raising funds for breast cancer research, education and awareness programs.

It was founded by a small group of volunteers who wanted to raise awareness and funds for the breast cancer cause. The Run for the Cure has made great strides since then, while staying true to grassroots and our volunteer founders’ vision.
Last year, Canadians united to raise over $30 million in the 2011 Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure.

From Kelly's personal fundraising page:

"When I think about the estimated over 23,000 women who will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year in Canada, it feels good to know I’m doing something to change those statistics through my participation, fundraising and by learning more about breast cancer.

You can make a difference, too! With your support, the Foundation will continue funding breast cancer research, education, awareness, advocacy and health promotion initiatives across the country, aimed to significantly reduce the burden of breast cancer in Canada. To learn more about the work the Foundation is funding, visit www.cbcf.org.

Every donation counts. Your continued dedication moves the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation closer to achieving its vision of creating a future without breast cancer."

The team at Monarch Kitchen & Bath Centre supports Kelly in her Run for the Cure. If you'd like make a donation to help fund breast cancer research, please click here.

National Denim Day in Support of the CURE Foundation

Monarch Kitchen & Bath Centre proudly supports Denim Day for a Cure

The Monarch Kitchen and Bath Centre design team donned their denim today in support of the CURE Foundation's 16th annual National Denim Day.

Monarch staff made individual donations with proceeds helping to fund breast cancer research; the addition of state-of-the-art equipment designed for early cancer diagnosis; and community programs to promote breast cancer awareness.

Since its inception in 1996, the CURE Foundation has raised close to $23 million. To learn more, visit www.curefoundation.com.

Monarch Kitchen Supports National Denim Day - May 15, 2012

Monarch Kitchen Supports National Denim Day

According to the Canadian Cancer Society, an estimated 23,400 new cases of breast cancer were diagnosed in women, 190 new cases in men, and 5,155 persons died from of the disease last year.

Join Monarch Kitchen & Bath Centre as we unite in our fight against breast cancer and help the CURE Foundation raise money for:

• state-of-the-art equipment for cancer centres to provide quicker and more precise procedures in the detection and treatment of breast cancer;
• breast cancer research;
• projects and community programs that promote breast cancer awareness and education.

Tuesday, May 15th is National Denim Day. Businesses, organizations and institutions across Canada are encouraged to allow employees, members and/or students to wear denim and receive CURE's "pink flower" ribbon in exchange for a suggested $5 donation.

Monarch's team will be making individual donations and wearing denim to support this worthy cause. To learn more about what you can do, visit www.curefoundation.com.

Coming in April 2012: Five New Decorative Hardware Collections from Berenson Hardware

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Canada. Monarch Kitchen and Bath Centre is proud to support Berenson Hardware in their mission to increase breast cancer awareness and pay tribute to those affected by the disease.

Berenson Hardware's five new decorative hardware collections -- inspired by and named after breast cancer survivors -- will be available in the spring of 2012. 

To learn more, visit www.berensonhardware.com

A portion of the proceeds from these collections will benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

From the Susan G. Komen for the Cure website:

Susan G. Komen fought breast cancer with her heart, body and soul. Throughout her diagnosis, treatments, and endless days in the hospital, she spent her time thinking of ways to make life better for other women battling breast cancer instead of worrying about her own situation. That concern for others continued even as Susan neared the end of her fight. Moved by Susan’s compassion for others and committed to making a difference, Nancy G. Brinker promised her sister that she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever.

That promise is now Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the global leader of the breast cancer movement, having invested more than $1.9 billion since inception in 1982. As the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists, we’re working together to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Thanks to events like the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® and the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure®, and generous contributions from our partners, sponsors and fellow supporters, we have become the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world.