ASLF's 3rd Annual Naughty or Nice Party this Friday!

Get your ticket and help raise money to fund mammograms for those in need

Join the Auxiliary Board of A Silver Lining Foundation (ASLF) for its 3rd Annual Naughty or Nice Party, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. this Friday (Dec. 3) at District Bar (170 W. Ontario, Chicago). Proceeds will help support ASLF’s Buy A Mom A Mammogram program which funds no cost screening mammograms and diagnostic evaluation to uninsured and underinsured women at six partner hospitals. Tickets can be purchased online for $50 at http://www.asilverliningfoundation.org/tickets or at the door. Ticket includes four hours of premium bar, appetizers and live entertainment.

For more information on A Silver Lining Foundation, please call (312) 345-1322 or visit http://www.asilverliningfoundation.org/. Subscribe to the ASLF blog at http://asilverliningfoundation.blogspot.com/.

A Silver Lining Foundation’s 3rd Annual Naughty or Nice Party

A benefit event raising money to provide mammograms for those in need on Dec. 3

Join the Auxiliary Board of A Silver Lining Foundation (ASLF) for its 3rd Annual Naughty or Nice Party, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3 at District Bar (170 W. Ontario, Chicago). Proceeds will fund no cost mammograms for uninsured and underinsured women. Tickets can be purchased online for $50 at http://www.asilverliningfoundation.org/tickets or at the door.

Guests who attend ASLF’s 3rd Annual Naughty or Nice Party will have the chance to enjoy four hours of premium bar, appetizers and live entertainment provided by the band ‘Sorry For Partying’, while supporting ASLF’s Buy A Mom A Mammogram program which funds no cost screening mammograms and diagnostic evaluation to uninsured and underinsured women at six partner hospitals.

Both the “naughty” and “nice” will have the chance to participate in a raffle and a great silent auction that will include items such as spa packages, entertainment items, and tickets to sporting events. Don’t miss a chance to enjoy this fun evening while providing silver linings to those in need of a potential life-saving mammogram.

About A Silver Lining Foundation
Since the Buy A Mom A Mammogram program's inception in 2006, ASLF has provided more than 2,500 women with information about and access to no cost screening mammograms. In response to the growing number of women needing follow up due to a possible abnormality, the foundation began funding diagnostic testing in 2007. Since its launch in 2002 by Dr. Sandy Goldberg, ASLF has provided more than 450,000 people with information about cancer resources, treatment options and support services.

The philosophy of the foundation is based on two phrases Dr. Goldberg's late mother used to live by: “No matter what your situation, you have to see the silver lining,” and “We are all family, and we have to help each other through the tough times.” With 59 million Americans currently living without health insurance, the Buy A Mom A Mammogram program provides a silver lining to those in need.

ASLF’s administrative offices are located at 134 N. LaSalle, Ste. 1218, Chicago, 60602. The organization runs three cancer related programs: Buy A Mom A Mammogram, the Chicagoland Cancer Information Coalition (CCIC) and The Evelyn Goldberg Center at the University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago. For more information on A Silver Lining Foundation, please call (312) 345-1322 or visit http://www.asilverliningfoundation.org/. Subscribe to the ASLF blog at http://asilverliningfoundation.blogspot.com/.

Redhead Piano Bar Hosts Cabaret for a Cause in Support of A Silver Lining Foundation

Join a celebration of music and health 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 12 when The Redhead Piano Bar (16 W. Ontario St., Chicago; 312-640-1000) hosts Cabaret for a Cause to benefit breast cancer advocacy organization, A Silver Lining Foundation (ASLF).

Enjoy libations from The Redhead Piano Bar, tasty treats from Cork Catering and a special performance by Chicago’s Entertainer, Ron Hawking. Tickets are $45 per person and can be purchased at the door or in advance at http://www.asilverliningfoundation.org/. The ticket price includes open bar and appetizers from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. One hundred percent of the proceeds support ASLF’s Buy A Mom A Mammogram™ program, which provides no cost screening mammograms and diagnostic follow up testing for uninsured and underinsured patients.

“A Silver Lining Foundation is excited to partner with The Redhead Piano Bar to host Cabaret for a Cause,” says Dr. Sandy Goldberg, breast cancer survivor and ASLF founder. “This event will be memorable and it will also make a difference in someone’s life.”

For more information ASLF, please visit http://www.asilverliningfoundation.org/ or call (312) 345-1322. For more information on The Redhead Piano Bar, visit http://www.theredheadpianobar.com/ or call (312) 640-1000.

About The Redhead Piano Bar
Owned since 1993 by Art Bryan, The Redhead Piano Bar is a nightspot where different performers come to play live piano music for the bar’s local and visiting upscale clientele. The Redhead Piano Bar is located at 16 W. Ontario St. Chicago and offers live music, wine, spirits, cigars and private parties seven days a week. The Redhead Piano Bar accepts any major credit card. For more information about The Redhead Piano Bar, please call (312) 640-1000 or visit http://www.redheadpianobar.com/.

About A Silver Lining Foundation
Since the Buy A Mom A Mammogram program's inception in 2006, ASLF has provided more than 2,500 women with information about and access to no cost screening mammograms. In response to the growing number of women needing follow up due to a possible abnormality, the foundation began funding diagnostic testing in 2007. Since its launch in 2002, ASLF has provided more than 450,000 people with information about cancer resources, treatment options and support services. Through the organization's programs, services and personal support, the foundation strives to provide opportunities for medically underserved people affected by cancer.

The philosophy of the foundation is based on two phrases Dr. Goldberg's late mother used to live by: “No matter what your situation, you have to see the silver lining,” and “We are all family, and we have to help each other through the tough times.” With 50 million Americans currently living without health insurance, the Buy A Mom A Mammogram program provides a silver lining to those in need.

ASLF’s administrative offices are located at 134 N. LaSalle, Ste. 1218, Chicago, 60602. The organization runs three cancer related programs: Buy A Mom A Mammogram , the Chicagoland Cancer Information Coalition (CCIC) and The Evelyn Goldberg Center at the University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago. For more information on A Silver Lining Foundation, please call (312) 345-1322 or visit http://www.asilverliningfoundation.org/. Subscribe to the ASLF blog at http://asilverliningfoundation.blogspot.com/.

Shop For A Cause

Save your grocery list for Thursday, March 25 and come to Whole Foods Market Sauganash (6020 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago; 773-205-1100) to raise money for A Silver Lining Foundation’s Buy A Mom A Mammogram. Five percent of total sales that day benefit the program which provides screening mammograms to uninsured and underinsured women at Swedish Covenant Hospital (5145 N. California Ave., Chicago; 773-878-8200).


Dr. Sandy Goldberg started A Silver Lining in 2002 to provide underinsured and uninsured women with information concerning cancer resources, treatment options and support services and funds no cost mammograms. With your support on March 25 we can fund more mammograms to women in need.

For more information call (312) 345-1322 or visit www.asilverliningfoundation.org.

Share the Love with A Silver Lining Foundation This Sweetest Day

Don’t forget to celebrate Sweetest Day with A Silver Lining Foundation (ASLF). One donation can purchase a breast cancer screening mammogram for a sweetheart through ASLF’s Buy A Mom A Mammogram™ program. Buy A Mom A Mammogram™ funds no cost screening mammograms and follow up diagnostic testing when indicated to uninsured and underinsured individuals in a timely, dignified and respectful fashion. ASLF has provided 3,000 individuals with information about and access to no cost mammograms.

To donate, call ASLF at (312) 345-1322 or visit http://www.asilverliningfoundation.org/.

Join the Auxiliary Board of A Silver Lining Foundation for a “Save the Girls” Fundraiser

Join A Silver Lining Foundation for "Save the Girls" 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. tomorrow July 24, at Stocks & Blondes Bar and Grille (36 N. Wells St., Chicago; 312-372-3725). Each guest that donates $10 will receive a raffle ticket and a drink ticket.

Prizes for the raffle include an ASLF t-shirt and a gift card to Stock & Blondes, Chicago White Sox tickets or Chicago Cubs tickets. Drink specials will be available all day and feature the signature Pink Booby shot for $4.

Proceeds benefit A Silver Lining Foundation and its Buy a Mom a Mammogram program, which funds no cost breast cancer screening mammograms to uninsured and underinsured individuals. For more information, visit www.asilverliningfoundation.org.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

Join Dr. Sandy Goldberg for a Fashion Forward Afternoon for a Great Cause

Join special guest Dr. Sandy Goldberg of A Silver Lining Foundation at “Fashion Face Forward,” presented by Women of the World. The fashion show luncheon happens 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 22 at Union League Club (65 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago) and features local Chicago designers and fashionistas Yana German, Lauren Lein and Kathryn McKechnie.

Individual tickets are $40, or reserve a table for 10 for $400. Order tickets and seats at http://www.womenwotw.org/.

The mission of Women of the World is to provide local and global opportunities to professional women through collaboration, education and networking. Through sharing collective thought leadership, resources and passion, Women of the World allows women to acquire the skills to forge strategic relationships across the world.

A portion of proceeds will help A Silver Lining Foundation fund the Buy a Mom a Mammogram program, which provides no-cost mammograms to uninsured and underinsured patients. For more information, please visit http://www.asilverliningfoundation.org/.

Don't Forget about ASLF's 2nd Annual "Save the Girls" Fundraiser

Don’t forget about A Silver Lining Foundation’s (ASLF) 2nd annual “Save the Girls” fundraiser 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, May 28th at Enoteca Piattini (934 W. Webster Ave., Chicago, 773-935-8466). Enjoy a night of Italian food, drinks and prizes while raising money for the ASLF’s Buy a Mom a Mammogram program.

There’s still time to purchase tickets for $30 online or by calling (312) 345-1322. Tickets are $35 at the door. For more information on this event and Buy a Mom a Mammogram, please visit http://www.asilverliningfoundation.org/.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

ASLF's Carrie Handley on WGN-TV

In case you missed it, A Silver Lining Foundation's Carrie Handley appeared on WGN TV's Midday News yesterday to discuss ASLF's Buy A Mom A Mammogram program, as well as ASLF's Community Outreach Health Fair. Carrie sat down with WGN anchor Dina Bair, and they chatted about the importance of early detection and making charitable contributions even in hard economic times.

View the segment here. Don't forget to stop by the Community Outreach Health Fair from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9 at George Washington High School (3535 E. 114th St., Chicago). At the event, receive free health testing for the whole family, health information, food, a special children's health area, and pre-qualify for no-cost mammograms.

For more information, call A Silver Lining Foundation at (312) 345-1322 or visit http://www.asilverliningfoundation.org/.

ASLF Online Store Now Open

Just in time for the holidays, A Silver Lining Foundation's new online store is open for business. Holiday shoppers rejoice!

Looking for clothes? ASLF's popular "Save the Girls" t-shirt can now be purchased online. The tee comes in two colors and a variety of sizes.

Need some bling? ASLF has jewelry-lovers covered, with its signature spiral logo featured on two varieties of necklace: there's the sterling silver version, and the timeless diamond version.

And don't forget the holiday tunes. The ASLF store also offers autographed copies of Chicago's own Ron Hawking's holiday CD, "Christmas." Visit Ron Hawking's web site here: http://www.ronhawking.com/.

Visit ASLF's online store here: https://www.asilverliningfoundation.org/store/index.php. All proceeds from the store support The Buy A Mom A Mammogram program, and other ASLF programs. For more information on ASLF, visit http://www.asilverliningfoundation.org/.

Photo credit: Image Bank

ASLF Celebrates its 500th Mammogram Given at UIMCC

A Silver Lining Foundation recently celebrated a milestone-- the 500th ASLF-funded mammogram given at The University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago (UIMCC). Chicago resident Charlene Dodson was the lucky recipient on Friday, November 21 at UIMCC.

ASLF provides no cost screening mammograms, follow-up diagnostic testing, and other breast cancer resources to uninsured and underinsured patients. The foundation's Buy A Mom A Mammogram program funds screening mammograms at area hospitals to qualifying women in a timely, dignified and respectful manner.

"We celebrate this incredible milestone in honor of women like Charlene Dodson, who have benefited from our resources, and always have our unconditional support," said Dr. Sandy Goldberg, breast cancer survivor and ASLF founder. "We're fortunate to have our friends at UIMCC provide their time, and services for 500 mammograms (and counting)!"

And don't forget to celebrate the holidays with ASLF! Make sure your name is on Santa's list of "Nice" rather than "Naughty" by joining ASLF's Junior Board for the "Save the Girls Holiday Party" at Zella (1983 N. Clybourn Ave., Chicago; 773-549-2910) on Friday, December 5 at 8:30 p.m.

"Save the Girls Holiday Party" will raise money to support Buy A Mom A Mammogram. Is there a better gift to give during the holidays?

While the December temperatures drop, you'll be enjoying the all-you-can-eat, all-you-can-drink party in a heated tent on Zella's outdoor patio. Advance tickets are $35, and can be purchased online at www.asilverliningfoundation.org/tickets, with $40 admission at the door. All attendees will receive a raffle ticket for prizes like sporting tickets, mountain bikes, and much more.

For more information on ASLF, visit http://www.asilverliningfoundation.org/.

Holiday Shopping at Your Fingertips

Dreading the long list of holiday gifts you have to buy? Does your gift shopping list keep getting longer and longer? Avoid the crowds and hassles of Black Friday, and shop online at CharityBlast.com, a website that provides exceptional discounts at online stores. The best part? CharityBlast donates up to 30% of your purchase to the charity of your choice-- in this case, A Silver Lining Foundation (ASLF).

ASLF's mission is to ensure dignified, respectful and equal access to quality cancer education and services for all, by creating meaningful partnerships with community, advocacy and healthcare organizations. ASLF gives gifts year-round through its Buy A Mom A Mammogram program, which provides no-cost breast cancer screening mammograms to underinsured and uninsured patients.

CharityBlast gives discounts at online stores like Barnes & Noble, Best Buy, Dell, Delta Airlines, Harry & David, Macy's, Old Navy, Staples, The Body Shop, Travelocity and more. That can cover just about anyone on any list. Santa, if you're reading this, take note.

Use this special link to shop for ASLF on CharityBlast.

ASLF has given back-- now it's time to give back to ASLF. And it's just a few mouseclicks away. No crowded mall parking lots for you!

For more information on ASLF, please visit www.asilverliningfoundation.org.

Have you been naughty or nice?

The holidays are just around the corner, which means it's the season of gift-giving. Make sure your name is on Santa's list of "Nice" rather than "Naughty" by joining the Junior Board of A Silver Lining Foundation (ASLF) for the "Save the Girls Holiday Party" at Zella (1983 N. Clybourn Ave., Chicago; 773-549-2910) on Friday, December 5 at 8:30 p.m.


"Save the Girls Holiday Party" will raise money to fund no cost screening mammograms for uninsured and underinsured individuals, and raise awareness of the need for early detection of breast cancer. It will support ASLF's unique Buy A Mom A Mammogram program, which provides the screening mammograms. Is there a better gift to give during the holidays?


While the December temperatures drop, you'll be enjoying the all-you-can-eat, all-you-can-drink party in a heated tent on Zella's outdoor patio. Advance tickets are $35, and can be purchased online at www.asilverliningfoundation.org/tickets, with $40 admission at the door. All attendees will receive a raffle ticket for prizes like sporting tickets, mountain bikes, and much more.


For more information on ASLF, visit http://www.asilverliningfoundation.org/.

A Sterling Event: An Astounding Success

Despite hard economic times, on October 4, 2008 the compassion and goodwill of 327 party-goers shone bright at the 4th Annual A Sterling Event.

This black-tie gala thrown in honor of A Silver Lining Foundation (ASLF), founded by Dr. Sandy Goldberg, was a resounding success in the fight against breast cancer.

Hosts NBC5’s Rob Elgas and Ginger Zee kept the night running smoothly

while singer Ron Hawking kept the audience entertained with his witty “Lady is a Champ” (reworded to the tune of “Lady is a Tramp”) dedicated to Dr. Sandy Goldberg.

There was much excitement, including many raffles offering prizes such as a trip to London, and a hilarious game of heads-or-tails involving hot pink glow-in-the-dark necklaces and willing party-goers.

Guests were treated to a thrilling live auction, run by Auctioneer David Goodman. Among the amazing auction items were a trip to Costa Rica and a trip to Los Angeles.

During ASLF’s Buy a Mom a MammogramTM auction, the room was filled with raised auction paddles in an effort to help under-insured and uninsured women receive mammograms and follow-up care. Overall, the money raised from this auction will obtain approximately 1,100 mammograms for women throughout the Chicagoland area.

Donna Thompson, RN, MS was honored as the 2008 Evy Award Recipient, while ASLF was honored to welcome five more hospitals to its growing list of hospital partners; The University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago and Northwest Community Hospital are joined by Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Loyola University Health System, Sinai Health System, South Shore Hospital and Swedish Covenant Hospital.

A Sterling Event’s guests have much to celebrate. Not only has the evening raised double the amount of 2007’s A Sterling Event, but ASLF will surely raise even more via donations throughout the year for its programs against breast cancer.

Can there possibly be a more wonderful reason to celebrate?

Yes there is.

October 4 was named by Chicago’s Mayor Richard M. Daley, as A Silver Lining Foundation Day.

Cheers to Dr. Sandy Goldberg and A Silver Lining Foundation!

(photos courtesy of: Bill Richert and Gregg Rizzo)

Give Mom the Gift of Life for Mother's Day

Don’t know what to get Mom for Mother’s Day? Not even sure when Mother’s Day is? First of all, Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11 (mark it in your calendar.) Second, if you’re stumped on what to buy the woman who gave you the gift of life, maybe you could give her the same gift. Confused?

A Silver Lining Foundation, which provides uninsured people with information on cancer resources, treatment options and support services, uses its Buy A Mom A Mammogram™ program to fund no cost screening mammograms to qualifying women in a timely and respectful fashion. To purchase a mammogram for your mother (or anyone’s mother, or sister, or daughter, or aunt… etc.), visit A Silver Lining Foundation’s Web site at http://www.asilverliningfoundation.org/, or call them at (312) 345-1322, or visit these three area Jewel-Osco locations throughout the month of May:

May 3, 2008; 7530 South Stony Island, Chicago; 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
May 9, 2008; 440 East Rand Road, Arlington Heights; 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
May 10, 2008; 1220 South Ashland, Chicago; 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Representatives from A Silver Lining Foundation, including founder and breast cancer survivor Dr. Sandy Goldberg (also NBC-5’s nutrition expert), will be at each location to pre-qualify women for these no-cost screening mammograms.

If visiting Jewel-Osco isn’t your style (where do you buy your groceries?), stop by Flirty Girl Fitness™, a women’s lifestyle facility located in Chicago’s West Loop. For every new member that signs up before May 31, Flirty Girl Fitness™ will buy a mom a mammogram through A Silver Lining Foundation.

Now you have a gift for Mother’s Day and you know when Mother’s Day is. Don’t forget to buy her a card.