Tag Archives: Vera Bradley Foundation

Turn the Town Pink 2013

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

Vera Bradley employees, Emily and Renee, help Turn the Town Pink. Last Friday, our city slowly but surely turned a hopeful shade of pink, as more than 11,000 ribbons were tied to businesses, homes and government buildings around Fort Wayne, Indiana. … Continue reading →

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Ribbons hits the road

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

Each year, generous volunteers handcraft a one-of-a-kind quilt for the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer. Created by an incredibly talented duo, Jennie Blume and Paula Reuille, the 2013 offering is a beautiful representation of our ongoing commitment to the … Continue reading →

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A gathering of girlfriends

Posted on October 2, 2012 by

We’re simply blushing over the success of the ninth annual Viva la Pink (formerly Tickled Pink). Held for the first time at our new Design Center, September 29 was an evening for ladies to gather together in the name of … Continue reading →

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2012 Vera Bradley Classic

Posted on June 7, 2012 by

Over the past week, 1,000 people – players, volunteers and supporters – gathered to show their athleticism, their style and, most importantly, their commitment to finding a cure for breast cancer at the 2012 Vera Bradley Classic. Women from 11 … Continue reading →

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Turn the Town Pink 2012

Posted on May 16, 2012 by

Each spring, as the Indiana foliage returns to a lush shade of green, volunteers and the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer take to local neighborhoods, parks and businesses to Turn the Town Pink. Handcrafted ribbons – each bearing the … Continue reading →

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The color of the cause

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

Friday night was Girls’ Night Out at the 8th annual Tickled Pink event, hosted by the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer. A silent auction, phenomenal food and wine provided by local vendors and a sensational set by singer Charity Vance … Continue reading →

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Send in the comic relief

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

Heidi Floyd, Ambassador for the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer recently spoke at the impressive LWML biannual assembly, a meeting held to divide funds raised by the group among various charitable organizations for children. We invited her to share … Continue reading →

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The 2011 Classic

Posted on June 8, 2011 by

This year, the Vera Bradley Classic Women’s Tennis and Golf Tournament raised an amazing $945,145 for breast cancer research! We can not thank the participants and all those involved in hosting these events enough for their support and contributions. Friday, … Continue reading →

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Turn the Town Pink 2011

Posted on June 2, 2011 by

Throughout the month of May, the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer, in partnership with Lutheran Cancer Center, hosts Turn the Town Pink, a celebration of our shared commitment to battling breast cancer. With a contribution as low as $5, supporters can donate … Continue reading →

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Tending to the task at hand

Posted on February 4, 2011 by

Heidi Floyd is the Development Ambassador for the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer, Vera Bradley’s philanthropic endeavor dedicated to funding The Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Research Laboratories at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center … Continue reading →

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