A life best lived is one that includes service to others. Thirteen-year-old Elizabeth Arentz is taking this message to heart and is working to raise awareness about breast cancer among her peers. Elizabeth, a ninth grader at Kent Island High School, just joined the Bosom Buddies Charities 2012 Ball Committee as a junior member. Elizabeth is choosing the Bosom Buddies Charities to honor her grandmother and aunt who are breast cancer survivors. She understands that knowledge is the key to promoting awareness and looks forward to bringing this message to local schools.
Bosom Buddies wants to make their website user friendly and meaningful for all ages, and Elizabeth is just the person to help them. She will work with other committee members using her internet skills and familiarity with social networking to assist in this process. In addition to working on the website Elizabeth will be involved in video publicity and creating a working data base.
Elizabeth is a great role model for our schools and community. She is a very athletic and talented young lady with a huge heart. She plays travel softball for Shore Attitude, and this year the team made it to Nationals. She also plays soccer for Junior Varsity and enjoys basketball and other sports. Elizabeth’s talents extend to supporting various community organizations that include the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center, Hospice of Queen Anne’s and the Animal Resource Foundation.
The committee is grateful to have Elizabeth’s commitment in the fight against breast cancer. The committee members also are excited to have other great women join the group: Gail Kalvaitis, owner of Club One; Paula Warner, owner of Paula’s Fine Jewelry; and, Michelina Scotto, owner of Rustico’s Restaurant. A tremendous source of pride for Bosom Buddies is the support they receive from the residents and businesses of Queen Anne’s County.
Bosom Buddies Charities, Inc. is a local non-profit 501©(3) charity founded in 2006 by Susan Ponchock of Stevensville and a group of close friends to promote breast cancer awareness, encourage early detection, support treatment and celebrate healing. Their primary fundraiser is the annual Bosom Buddies Ball, and the 6th event will be held on January 21, 2012 at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club in Stevensville. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
Elizabeth and the members of Bosom Buddies encourage everyone to visit their web site at www.bosombuddiescharities.com for more information on the important work this group is doing in our community.