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Sisters at Heart
Strengthens the Bond
isters at Heart formed in
season as they transform a 15-foot
Regency Furniture Stadium. As the
November 2007 with the hope
tree in the atrium lobby until it sparkles
event grew over time, Sisters at Heart's
of making a difference in the
with beautiful lights and collections
message of hope and support also
lives of women diagnosed with breast
of gorgeous ornaments. They gracefully
blossomed. A "Pink Ribbon Fund" was
cancer. And 10 years later, the only
acknowledge survivors and caregivers
established by the CRMC Foundation
thing they haven't given is "up."
with a perpetual angel through the
in 2011 as a source of funding for breast
CRMC Foundation's "Christmas Tree
cancer education and resources. Nearly
of Life" fundraiser.
$30,000 has been raised for this fund
In the words of their late founder,
Roberta Kieliger, who passed away in
March, "Each of us has faced the reality
Ten-year breast cancer survivor
from annual baseball jersey auctions and
of our diagnosis and its impact on our
Susan Winborne is an active member
lives. We share our hopes, our fears and
and co-leader of the group and knows
our tears. We are here to draw strength
that Sisters at Heart would not be
hospital's new Center for Breast Health,
and comfort from each other as we
where it is today without Roberta.
the Sisters at Heart organization
travel this road together."
"She would be proud of our continued
voted to make a major commitment to
motivation, dedication and commitment,
support the project. "Our affiliation
are a force to be reckoned with in the
and our support to the community,"
with Charles Regional is one in which
community. They are strong grass-
says Winborne.
the Sisters at Heart is very proud of. It
Collectively, these "sisters"
roots fundraisers passionate about their
In 2008, the Medical Center partnered
other community donations.
With the news of the plans for the
is only fitting and right that Sisters at
purpose and mission. They turn the
with Sisters at Heart and others in the
Heart continue their commitment and
hospital lobby "pink" each holiday
community to "Paint the Park Pink" at
relationship with the hospital in this
endeavor," said Nila Toribio-Straka, one
of the group's co-leaders. "As I enter
my 11th-year journey as a breast cancer
survivor, the news of a new Center for
Breast Health in Charles County allows
each of us afflicted with breast cancer to have a comprehensive place to
receive treatment and resources."
According to Foundation Executive
Director Susan Mudd Vogel, the Center
for Breast Health has been selected as
the philanthropic priority for the CRMC
Foundation this year. "To be able to
raise funds for a project and make an
impact in this meaningful way is at the
core of our work," says Vogel. Proceeds
from the Foundation's annual fundraisers will be earmarked toward this
Sisters at Heart members Susan Winborne and Nila Toribio-Straka with
founder Roberta Kieliger (center), who passed away in March.
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project and provide a place of hope
and support for all who need it.
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