Beyond Pink is the result of two women, Charlie Brewer and Karla Porter, who wanted to celebrate the technology of Thermography and its powerful ability to aid in the early detection of breast disease. Their passion is that, when found at its earliest stages before a mass has formed, breast cancer can often be prevented by making lifestyle changes. Their goal was to not just to educate and raise awareness but to help provide funding for women who could not otherwise afford this potentially lifesaving screening as it is generally not covered by insurance.

What is Thermography?  It uses a kind of infrared technology that detects and records temperature changes on the surface of the skin. The camera displays these patterns as a sort of heat map.  Hot spots can indicate something needs to be looked at in more detail. A lot of women put off mammography as it can be unpleasant or painful, but thermography is painless, can be added earlier to other breast screening procedures, and it could save a life. It has seen spots that have turned out to be ruptured implants after further screening.

This fundraising public charity has raised over $1.2 million and helped thousands of women. The funds stay local and 100% of net proceeds are used to provide grants to women in the community.

Beyond Pink has many fundraisers throughout the year, however, the biggest and most FUN raiser for the year is the Designer Bra Fashion Show & Auction which is held in October.  This runway show is a fun production of choreography set to music that will inspire you.  The bra inspired fashion designs are auctioned off in packages that often contain a trip or experience.  If you have not attended a Beyond Pink Fashion Show in person, you must put this on your to do list.  It is seriously the most fun you will have saving a life. Coldwell Banker Tomlinson volunteers have modeled and performed in the show for many years, they have donated items for the live and silent auctions, and Coldwell Banker Tomlinson has sponsored a table at the event many times. 

One in 8 women will get breast cancer, and early detection is key to fighting this disease. Schedule a thermogram for yourself and share this opportunity with the women in your tribe. This can buy more time...it could save a life.

For more information about Beyond Pink, visit beyondpink.net, call 509-863-7776 or email info@beyondpink.net.

Join us in celebrating our Doers of Good by getting involved in one of the programs we will spotlight over the next several months.