On 10 Sep 2018, Blossom of Hope (BoH) 2018 Organizing Committee members and IWAV Board members, together with Honorary Patron Ambassador Anne Hall, visited Nacionalinis
vezio institutas (NCI) in Vilnius. NCI Director Prof. Feliksas Jankevicius received 600 biopsy needles.
On 12 Sep 2018, BoH committee members and IWAV board members delivered 300 biopsy needles, 80 markers and 30 breast tissue wire markers to the Hospital of Lithuanian
University of Health Sciences (LSMU) Kauno klinikos. LSMU Kauno klinkos Director General Prof. Renaldas Jurkevicius was on-hand to receive the donation.
On 19 Sep 2018, the BoH Chair and IWAV Board members donated 100 biopsy needles and 27 breast markers to Klaipeda Republic Hospital and 340 biopsy needles to Klaipeda
University Hospital. Deputy Director Zigmas Juzumas received the donation on behalf of Klaipeda Republic Hospital. The Head of the Onocology Department, Alvylas Cesas, received
the donation on behalf of Klaipeda University Hospital.
On 24 Sep 2018, the BoH Chair and IWAV Board members presented 300 biopsy needles to the Siauliai Onocology Hospital thus completing the 2018 Blossom of Hope donation
deliveries. Temporary General Deputy Director Antanas Pauliukas received the donation.
Extreme gratiude to our BoH 2018 Honorary Patron U.S. Ambassador Anne Hall, our BoH 2018 Initiative Partner - Roche, the more than 60 BoH 2018 Sponsors, and all who attended
this year's event. Together we are making a difference in the fight against breast cancer.
vezio institutas (NCI) in Vilnius. NCI Director Prof. Feliksas Jankevicius received 600 biopsy needles.
On 12 Sep 2018, BoH committee members and IWAV board members delivered 300 biopsy needles, 80 markers and 30 breast tissue wire markers to the Hospital of Lithuanian
University of Health Sciences (LSMU) Kauno klinikos. LSMU Kauno klinkos Director General Prof. Renaldas Jurkevicius was on-hand to receive the donation.
On 19 Sep 2018, the BoH Chair and IWAV Board members donated 100 biopsy needles and 27 breast markers to Klaipeda Republic Hospital and 340 biopsy needles to Klaipeda
University Hospital. Deputy Director Zigmas Juzumas received the donation on behalf of Klaipeda Republic Hospital. The Head of the Onocology Department, Alvylas Cesas, received
the donation on behalf of Klaipeda University Hospital.
On 24 Sep 2018, the BoH Chair and IWAV Board members presented 300 biopsy needles to the Siauliai Onocology Hospital thus completing the 2018 Blossom of Hope donation
deliveries. Temporary General Deputy Director Antanas Pauliukas received the donation.
Extreme gratiude to our BoH 2018 Honorary Patron U.S. Ambassador Anne Hall, our BoH 2018 Initiative Partner - Roche, the more than 60 BoH 2018 Sponsors, and all who attended
this year's event. Together we are making a difference in the fight against breast cancer.

The Board is proud to announce the final totals for Blossom of Hope 2018. Together we raised a record amount -
28 572 EUR in support of the fight against Breast Cancer!
We thank everyone who put in time, money and effort to make this event possible. 💕
Thank you to the Honorary Patron of Blossom of Hope 2018 H.E. Anne Hall, the Ambassador of the United States of America in Lithuania!
Thank you to the Organizing Committee
Natali Dapkiene - Chairwoman
Veronica Clark - Secretary
Christine Strom - Sponsorship
Amy Behrens Šestilo - Sponsorship
Reda Budvilaitiene - Event Design
Andrea Kedmenec - Web Design
Monika Sirvinskaite - Event Entertainment
Vaida Kavaliukaite Fjeld - Finances
Nancy van den Winden - Volunteers
Xenia Kiseleva - Silent Auction
Margo Telder - Website
Special thank you to the Master of Ceremonies fantastic Mr. Chris Butler 🙏🏻
Thank you to all the sponsors: @Roche, @Eversheds, Turkish Airlines, Kempinski Hotel Cathedral Square, BIODERMA, Esthederm, Baltijos-Amerikos Klinika, J9 Vaidilos teatras, Vaidilos klasika, Lingua Lituanica, Lavender-Village, Lithuania, Vilnius reg.,, Park Inn by Radisson, Result Spa, Volvo Trucks, Chocolate Naive, Baltisches Haus, "Pretty grožio namai", TOWN steakhouse Vilnius, Gaspar's, Mois hats & accessories, JC SPORT, Naturalia Ūkis, @face&body, Europos Centro Golfo Klubas, Vytautas mineral SPA, Nasdaq, Taurus Jewels. Diamonds and Pearls, REDA design, Samsung, InStyle, Vilnius Grand Resort, @balticdigitalprinting, Happybox.LT, Flower Couture by Mantas Petruskevicius store, Taurakalnis catering,PaviPro, Oriflame.LT, Kukla Beauty Box, Da Antonio Restaurants, Circle K Lietuva, Trattoria da Flavio, AISV PSA, Restoranas-bistro Mykolo 4, UNDRESS, V A L E R I J A N D R E / Art, @oceangifts, @sparkling moments, Kajamaz pižama-kombinezonas, Gastronomika, Paradice, Alma Cenkuviene, Amandus, @agnegilyte, Mažoji galerija, The Lithuania Tribune, D'alex photography, @ollexexpress, Mary Kay Lietuva, Coca-Cola and many others.
Thank you to all who attended the event, who placed bids in the silent and live auction, who donated cash, goods and services to make this happen.
Because of all you who have joined with us IWAV is making a tremendous difference in the lives of Lithuanian women.
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PHOTO GALLERY BLOSSOM OF HOPE 2018
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HONORARY PATRON OF BLOSSOM OF HOPE 2018
U.S. Ambassador, the Honorable Anne Hall
U.S. Ambassador, the Honorable Anne Hall