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Oct 4 - Tiles of Hope Mahjong Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Research at Arrowhead Golf Club, Wheaton
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and as a recent survivor of breast cancer myself, I thought it would be fantastic to give back through a mahjong centered fundraiser, bringing the mahjong community together to support breast cancer research via the Chicago nonprofit Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation.
Late last year I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 43 and it was a complete life-quake. Everything in my life came to a sudden halt while I focused on my health and doing what I needed to do to get back on the path to wellness. As a mother, wife, and small business owner this was a frightening time as I navigated endless doctors appointments, anxiety while waiting for test results, and the millions of questions I had - the spiraling was dizzying! Luckily I was placed with an amazing team of doctors through Northwestern Medicine who guided me through my tests, surgery, treatments, and survivorship care. I will now undergo screenings every 6 months and will be seeing my doctors regularly for the next 5-10 years minimally.
While this has been a scary time, what sticks with me the most is how all of these incredibly smart people were able to save me because they knew what to do - and they knew what to do because we have smart people out there researching to learn all we can about cancer; how to detect it, how to cure it, and how to keep it from coming back. This is such important work that has and will continue to save millions of lives.
1 in 8 women (a shockingly high number that I did not realize until going through this myself) will have breast cancer in their lifetime. While this problem persists, many researchers are losing funding and finding it harder and harder to attract the best and brightest to their field. After all I have gone through, I have felt the importance of giving back in a meaningful way as I am so grateful for modern medicine and a chance at a renewed lease on life! This is how the idea for Tiles of Hope formed - as a way to gather as a community around a game we love with the purpose of raising awareness while giving back to a great cause! I hope you will join us for an amazing day of community, laughter, and mahjong!
The Details:
Sunday, October 4 • 12:30-4pm
Arrowhead Golf Club,
Wheaton, IL
Your Ticket Includes:
• Lunch Spread
• Opportunity for a Martha Nippert on the Spot Watercolor Portrait
• Raffle Baskets & Other Fun Mahjong Items to Win
• Shopping the Pop-Up Mahjong Vendors & Much More!
• Mahjong Play - Win Trinkets & Raffle Tickets
-Lisa
All proceeds from ticket sales, raffles, and other fundraising activities that day will be donated directly to Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation after the event.
Can't join us that day but would like to support our fundraising efforts and donate to Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation? Donate directly here (or shop some of our collaborations - details lower on this page)
Watercolor Portraits By:
We are delighted to have Chicago based artist, Martha Nippert, join us to create her beautiful watercolor portraits. A truly special keepsake to take home from this event!
Our Pop-Up Vendors:
The Mahjong Lounge
• Curated mahjong events & accessories for private clubs, corporate events, retreats, and brands in the US.
Instagram: @themahjonglounge
Shop to Benefit Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation
We are excited to share our collaborations! A portion of each sale of the below items goes directly to our fundraising effort and would make great gifts for those who have gone through breast cancer treatment, or for those who want to show their support!
Hope Candle from Betsy Jane
Inspired by the amazing women who bravely face a breast cancer diagnosis and through tears find hope. Our Hope candle, a Betsy Jane collaboration, provides comfort with notes of cardamom, sandalwood and amber. Top notes of cardamom awaken your senses with a lively and spicy start and the sandalwood and amber provide a smooth, woody finish that feels like a warm hug. Hope has a luxurious and warm profile that comforts your soul and invites you to slow down, relax, and remember that you always have hope. It is perfect for the entryway, family room, study, or any room where you wish to be reminded and inspired by the possibility of tomorrow.
40% of each sale goes directly to Lynn Sage.
Available for pickup at Tiles of Hope event, or for delivery.
Tiles of Hope Tees & Quarter Zips by Mahjong Wives Club
Tiles of Hope | Limited Edition Breast Cancer Awareness Tee from Mahjong Wives Club
This collection is especially meaningful to us. Breast cancer and hereditary cancer risk have personally touched members of our Mahjong Wives Club family, so the opportunity to bring together something we love—mahjong—with a cause so close to our hearts makes this collaboration incredibly special.
Each design combines mahjong-inspired details with symbols of hope, strength, awareness, and community.
10% of all Tiles of Hope sales will be donated to the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation in support of breast cancer research. 🩷
Tiles of Hope | Limited Edition Breast Cancer Awareness Quarter Zip
10% of all Tiles of Hope sales will be donated to the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation in support of breast cancer research. 🩷
A special THANK YOU to our donors for this event:
Kathleen Chmura
Thank You for Your Generous Support!
A special shout out to the other Chicago area mahjong instructors who are helping to make this an amazing event:
Courtney Phillips - Hi Buzzy
Laura Summers - The Mahjong Lounge
Caroline Larew - Windy City Mahjong & Tigre de Tartán
Angela Buikema - Mahjong Mischief
Colleen Loftus - Mariposa Mahjong
Samantha Meza - North Shore Mahjong