DELIVERY OF MEDICAL SUPPLIES - BLOSSOM OF HOPE 2019
With the funds raised during Blossom of Hope 2019, 230 tissue markers, 239 localisation wire markers, and 99 biopsy needles were donated to the Lithuanian oncology hospitals for the total amount of 36,508.92 EUR!
On December 19, 2019, breast tissue markers and tumor localization sets were delivered to the Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Kauno klinikos.
Dr. Renaldas Jurkevičius, Director of Kaunas Clinics noted that the continuous support from the International Women's Association of Vilnius is particularly important and needed as it helps to improve the quality of oncology services of the hospital and helps in the early diagnosis of breast cancer. Ms. Eglė Jonaitiene, the head of the X-ray Division of Radiology Clinics, noted that after using the donated breast tissue markers and completing special treatment, it is possible to perform safe breast surgery.
Article about the delivery (Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Kauno klinikos website): http://tiny.cc/1xyflz
On December 9, 2019, breast tissue markers were delivered to Klaipėda Republican Hospital and duo system tumor localization sets and biopsy needles were delivered to Klaipeda University Hospital.
Mr. Alvydas Cesas, head of the Oncology Chemotherapy Clinic of the Klaipeda University Hospital, expressed gratitude to the International Women‘s Association of Vilnius for continuous cooperation in pursue of the important goal to improve women’s health. It was noted that such awareness projects bring results – lately more people have come to undergo preventive care health check-ups, and cancer is found in is early stages more frequently. Over recent years, breast cancer check-up frequency has increased from 40 to 60%.
Mr. Liudvikas Granickas, doctor radiologist from the Klaipėda Republican Hospital said, “We purchase the breast tissue markers when it is absolutely necessary as they are very expensive. This type of luxury (markers) are very important and needed.”
Articles about deliveries: http://tiny.cc/b1yflz (Klaipeda daily); https://bit.ly/2RHoy3e (website of Klaipėda Republican Hospital)
On December 9, 2019, breast tissue markers and duo system tumor localization sets were delivered to Šiauliai Republican Hospital Oncology Clinic.
Members of the Blossom of Hope 2019 organizing committee had a fruitful discussion with the oncology doctors and Mr. Aleksandras Petrauskas, the director of the Oncology Clinic, about the hospital’s needs and future cooperation.
On October 8, 2019, breast tissue markers and tumor localization sets were delivered to the National Cancer Institute of Lithuania.
The Blossom of Hope 2019 organising committee and IWAV members had an important discussion and in-depth presentation of the genetic research situation to prevent and treat cancer in its early stages with Dr. Sonata Jarmalaite, the director interim of the National Cancer Institute, and other oncology specialists.
Article about the delivery: https://bit.ly/2VNLu0J (website of the National Cancer Institute of Lithuania)
Detailed distribution of the medical supplies from the funds raised by Blossom of Hope 2019:
Nacional Cancer Institute: Tumark breast tissue markers implantation system (50 units), Tuloc tumor localization set (75 units)
Klaipeda Republic Hospital: Tumark breast tissue markers implantation system (40 units), Ultra Clip breast tissue markers (30 units)
Siauliai Oncology Hospital: Tumark breast tissue markers implantation system (20 units), Duo system tumor localization set (40 items)
Lithuanian Health Sciences University (Kaunas Clinics): Tumark breast tissue markers implantation system (80 units), Tuloc tumor localization set (99 items)
Klaipeda University Hospital: Duo system tumor localization set (25 units), biopsy needles (99).
NVI Tumark Vision 20
NVI Tuloc Premium 90mm 25
NVI Tuloc 90mm 25
NVI Tuloc 120mm 25
NVI Tumark Q 30
KRL Ultra Clip 20
KRL Tumark Q 40
ŠOL Tumark Q 10
ŠOL Tumark Professional 10
ŠOL Duo system Localisation set 90mm 20
ŠOL Duo system Localisation set 120mm 20
LSMU Tumark Q 20
LSMU Tuloc Premium 90mm 25
LSMU Tuloc 90mm 49
LSMU Tuloc 120mm 25
LSMU Tumark Professional 30
KUL Tumark Q 30
KUL Tumark Professional 20
KUL Duo system Localisation set 90mm 10
KUL Duo system Localisation set 120mm 15
KUL BARD needle 14G 99
With the funds raised during Blossom of Hope 2019, 230 tissue markers, 239 localisation wire markers, and 99 biopsy needles were donated to the Lithuanian oncology hospitals for the total amount of 36,508.92 EUR!
On December 19, 2019, breast tissue markers and tumor localization sets were delivered to the Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Kauno klinikos.
Dr. Renaldas Jurkevičius, Director of Kaunas Clinics noted that the continuous support from the International Women's Association of Vilnius is particularly important and needed as it helps to improve the quality of oncology services of the hospital and helps in the early diagnosis of breast cancer. Ms. Eglė Jonaitiene, the head of the X-ray Division of Radiology Clinics, noted that after using the donated breast tissue markers and completing special treatment, it is possible to perform safe breast surgery.
Article about the delivery (Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Kauno klinikos website): http://tiny.cc/1xyflz
On December 9, 2019, breast tissue markers were delivered to Klaipėda Republican Hospital and duo system tumor localization sets and biopsy needles were delivered to Klaipeda University Hospital.
Mr. Alvydas Cesas, head of the Oncology Chemotherapy Clinic of the Klaipeda University Hospital, expressed gratitude to the International Women‘s Association of Vilnius for continuous cooperation in pursue of the important goal to improve women’s health. It was noted that such awareness projects bring results – lately more people have come to undergo preventive care health check-ups, and cancer is found in is early stages more frequently. Over recent years, breast cancer check-up frequency has increased from 40 to 60%.
Mr. Liudvikas Granickas, doctor radiologist from the Klaipėda Republican Hospital said, “We purchase the breast tissue markers when it is absolutely necessary as they are very expensive. This type of luxury (markers) are very important and needed.”
Articles about deliveries: http://tiny.cc/b1yflz (Klaipeda daily); https://bit.ly/2RHoy3e (website of Klaipėda Republican Hospital)
On December 9, 2019, breast tissue markers and duo system tumor localization sets were delivered to Šiauliai Republican Hospital Oncology Clinic.
Members of the Blossom of Hope 2019 organizing committee had a fruitful discussion with the oncology doctors and Mr. Aleksandras Petrauskas, the director of the Oncology Clinic, about the hospital’s needs and future cooperation.
On October 8, 2019, breast tissue markers and tumor localization sets were delivered to the National Cancer Institute of Lithuania.
The Blossom of Hope 2019 organising committee and IWAV members had an important discussion and in-depth presentation of the genetic research situation to prevent and treat cancer in its early stages with Dr. Sonata Jarmalaite, the director interim of the National Cancer Institute, and other oncology specialists.
Article about the delivery: https://bit.ly/2VNLu0J (website of the National Cancer Institute of Lithuania)
Detailed distribution of the medical supplies from the funds raised by Blossom of Hope 2019:
Nacional Cancer Institute: Tumark breast tissue markers implantation system (50 units), Tuloc tumor localization set (75 units)
Klaipeda Republic Hospital: Tumark breast tissue markers implantation system (40 units), Ultra Clip breast tissue markers (30 units)
Siauliai Oncology Hospital: Tumark breast tissue markers implantation system (20 units), Duo system tumor localization set (40 items)
Lithuanian Health Sciences University (Kaunas Clinics): Tumark breast tissue markers implantation system (80 units), Tuloc tumor localization set (99 items)
Klaipeda University Hospital: Duo system tumor localization set (25 units), biopsy needles (99).
NVI Tumark Vision 20
NVI Tuloc Premium 90mm 25
NVI Tuloc 90mm 25
NVI Tuloc 120mm 25
NVI Tumark Q 30
KRL Ultra Clip 20
KRL Tumark Q 40
ŠOL Tumark Q 10
ŠOL Tumark Professional 10
ŠOL Duo system Localisation set 90mm 20
ŠOL Duo system Localisation set 120mm 20
LSMU Tumark Q 20
LSMU Tuloc Premium 90mm 25
LSMU Tuloc 90mm 49
LSMU Tuloc 120mm 25
LSMU Tumark Professional 30
KUL Tumark Q 30
KUL Tumark Professional 20
KUL Duo system Localisation set 90mm 10
KUL Duo system Localisation set 120mm 15
KUL BARD needle 14G 99
The 2019 Blossom of Hope Charity Dinner Gala would not have been possible without the help and support of our generous sponsors! We would like to take the opportunity to say thank you to each and every one.
Thank you for riding the wave of Hope with us this year! Thank you for celebrating LIFE and HOPE with us! The 2019 Blossom of Hope "Royal Cruise" was a phenomenal evening full of Caribbean smiles, generous hearts, fantastic entertainment, lots of dancing,delicious food, and very successful Silent and Live auctions. Enjoy the photos from the Blossom of Hope 2019 Charity Gala. PHOTOCREDIT: Gintaras Jonaitis 📸
What a spectacular night of fun and friendship! The ports of call for our evening included New York, Miami, Havana, and Rio de Janeiro. We danced to the Latin sounds of Sandra Carrillo & Los Gringos, VUELTA Dancers and ... we were mesmerized by the tango of Deividas Meškauskas... See you next year! PHOTOCREDIT: Gintaras Jonaitis 📸
The Blossom of Hope "Royal Cruise" has made huge waves in the media!! Take a look at these links to hear and see all about it:
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Showing our care to those who take care of others with the gift of flowers. Thanking nurses and doctors of the National Cancer Institute on this International Nurses Day! ( PHOTOCREDIT: Edmundas Paukste 📸)
The 2019 Blossom of Hope Charity Gala is this weekend, and we can't wait to welcome our guests and let the party begin! We have so many wonderful events planned for the evening, but our greatest excitement is over our Live Auction. This year's prizes are absolutely incredible! Just take a look:
A week-long, sun-drenched cruise through the Caribbean thanks to WEST EXPRESS. You’ll have an ocean-view, double-occupancy cabin with full board on the MSC Meraviglia, leaving from Miami and stopping in Costa Maya, Belize, Honduras, and the Bahamas. Relaxation, festive on-board events, and amazing adventures in exciting ports of call await you.
Two round-trip Business Class tickets to fly in extravagance on TURKISH AIRLINES to any of their extraordinary destinations in the world from Vilnius through Istanbul. They fly to more countries than any other airline worldwide. Get ready for incredible luxury and world-class attention to an amazing destination of your choice.
An exclusive, hand-crafted pearl necklace by Lithuanian jewelry designer JURGA LAGO with her signature YURGA clasp, designed for the 2019 Blossom of Hope Gala. Her stunning collections are have moved beyond her three stores in Lithuania, and are now part of the fine jewelry collection at the iconic Spanish department store, El Corte Ingles. Each piece tells a story that is detailed, symbolic, and deeply personal.
A luxurious night’s stay in the presidential suite of the stunning, 5-star Baroque palace, HOTEL PACAI. A magnificent 17th century mansion, formerly the home of national legend Kazimieras Mykolas Pacas (1624-1682), its historical importance drew the Design Hotel Group to make it the first of their brand in the Baltic Region. A sophisticated urban retreat blending historic grandeur with contemporary design.
An extraordinary painting, “Northern Lights” by MIGLĖ KOSINSKAITĖ, one of Lithuania’s most prominent and distinct painters of contemporary art. It is a piece that was tailored for our event, embodying the soul of all women and every woman. Her paintings hang in galleries and private collections worldwide.
A weekend stay at the magnificent 5-star CIRAGAN PALACE KEMPINSKI (ISTANBUL), the only Ottoman Imperial Palace and Hotel on the Bosporus! It offers resort ambiance in the middle of the city, with incredible spa facilities and a heated outdoor infinity pool. Renovated in 2007, this 300-year old palace is truly the experience of a lifetime.
A one-year membership at the beautiful EUROPEAN CENTER GOLF CLUB. Located only 25 minutes from the center of Vilnius, this course was designed by a special team from Sweden, and the layout is made to meet the needs of both professional players and beginners. They offer games, tournaments, lessons, a women’s golf day, a children’s summer camp, and the wonderful “Golf & Grill” on-site restaurant/bar.
Elegant emerald and sapphire 18K gold “HOPE” earrings by jeweler SIMONA SAMOJAUSKAITE, made especially for the 2019 Blossom of Hope event. A new addition to her autumn collection, Flora, they are made from noble metals and reflect the aesthetics of modern jewelry. In the last three years her creations have been presented in style and fashion magazines including L‘Officiel Lithuania, Lamų Slėnis, LAIMĖ, and a new generation European magazine called METAL magazine.
A week-long, sun-drenched cruise through the Caribbean thanks to WEST EXPRESS. You’ll have an ocean-view, double-occupancy cabin with full board on the MSC Meraviglia, leaving from Miami and stopping in Costa Maya, Belize, Honduras, and the Bahamas. Relaxation, festive on-board events, and amazing adventures in exciting ports of call await you.
Two round-trip Business Class tickets to fly in extravagance on TURKISH AIRLINES to any of their extraordinary destinations in the world from Vilnius through Istanbul. They fly to more countries than any other airline worldwide. Get ready for incredible luxury and world-class attention to an amazing destination of your choice.
An exclusive, hand-crafted pearl necklace by Lithuanian jewelry designer JURGA LAGO with her signature YURGA clasp, designed for the 2019 Blossom of Hope Gala. Her stunning collections are have moved beyond her three stores in Lithuania, and are now part of the fine jewelry collection at the iconic Spanish department store, El Corte Ingles. Each piece tells a story that is detailed, symbolic, and deeply personal.
A luxurious night’s stay in the presidential suite of the stunning, 5-star Baroque palace, HOTEL PACAI. A magnificent 17th century mansion, formerly the home of national legend Kazimieras Mykolas Pacas (1624-1682), its historical importance drew the Design Hotel Group to make it the first of their brand in the Baltic Region. A sophisticated urban retreat blending historic grandeur with contemporary design.
An extraordinary painting, “Northern Lights” by MIGLĖ KOSINSKAITĖ, one of Lithuania’s most prominent and distinct painters of contemporary art. It is a piece that was tailored for our event, embodying the soul of all women and every woman. Her paintings hang in galleries and private collections worldwide.
A weekend stay at the magnificent 5-star CIRAGAN PALACE KEMPINSKI (ISTANBUL), the only Ottoman Imperial Palace and Hotel on the Bosporus! It offers resort ambiance in the middle of the city, with incredible spa facilities and a heated outdoor infinity pool. Renovated in 2007, this 300-year old palace is truly the experience of a lifetime.
A one-year membership at the beautiful EUROPEAN CENTER GOLF CLUB. Located only 25 minutes from the center of Vilnius, this course was designed by a special team from Sweden, and the layout is made to meet the needs of both professional players and beginners. They offer games, tournaments, lessons, a women’s golf day, a children’s summer camp, and the wonderful “Golf & Grill” on-site restaurant/bar.
Elegant emerald and sapphire 18K gold “HOPE” earrings by jeweler SIMONA SAMOJAUSKAITE, made especially for the 2019 Blossom of Hope event. A new addition to her autumn collection, Flora, they are made from noble metals and reflect the aesthetics of modern jewelry. In the last three years her creations have been presented in style and fashion magazines including L‘Officiel Lithuania, Lamų Slėnis, LAIMĖ, and a new generation European magazine called METAL magazine.
Blossom of Hope is an annual charity gala event organized by the International Women's Association of Vilnius (IWAV) to raise funds to obtain medical supplies for oncology hospitals in Lithuania. This year's theme "Royal Cruise" is a vessel to celebrate life, hope, and unity.
Tickets for the 11th annual Blossom of Hope 2019 "Royal Cruise" are €120 per person and can be reserved at blossom@iwavilnius.com.
🎗️️ Date: 11th May, 2019. 6 PM
🎗️ ️Place: Merchants Club (Gedimino Ave 35, Vilnius)
🎗️Honorary Patron: U.S. Ambassador Anne Hall
🎗️ Cause: Breast tissue markers
Don't miss this fabulous evening including Latin rhythms, luscious cocktails, an exclusive auction, and an extraordinary party! Join us in supporting a worthy cause and save the lives of women in Lithuania!
The goal of the event is to raise funds for breast tissue markers for women in Lithuania. There is a shortage of these markers which are necessary to identify the location of cancer cells or previous intervention.
In the past 10 years through the Blossom of Hope initiative, IWAV has raised around 200 000 EUR for biopsy needles and breast markers, donating them to Lithuanian Oncology Hospitals.
If for some reason you cannot attend the gala, please support our cause by donating via this link: http://www.iwavilnius.com/charity.html
Learn more about International Women's Association of Vilnius here.
Please like the Blossom of Hope Facebook page for all the latest updates.
RESERVE YOUR TABLE OR PLACES AND GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
Kasmetinį labdaros projektą „Sužydėjusi viltis“ (angl. “Blossom of Hope”) vainikuoja šventinis labdaros renginys, kuris vyks šių metų gegužės 11 dieną Vilniuje „Pirklių klube“. Projektą organizuoja Tarptautinė Vilniaus moterų asociacija. Projekto metu renkamos lėšos, skiriamos krūties vėžio diagnostikai ir prevencijai, siekiant padėti diagnozuoti ir gydyti šią ligą kuo ankstyvesnėje stadijoje.
Visos renginio metu suaukotos lėšos skiriamos krūties vėžio prevencijai - vėžio diagnostikai skirtų krūties audinio žymeklių įsigijimui, kurių nekompensuoja Ligonių kasos, tačiau jie labai svarbūs efektyviam gydymui. Jie yra būtini siekiant lokalizuoti vėžio ląsteles ar buvusią intervenciją. Per pastaruosius 10 metų šių labdaros renginių dėka „Sužydėjusi viltis“ surinko beveik 200 tūkst. eurų biopsijos adatoms ir krūties žymekliams, kurie buvo paaukoti Lietuvos onkologijos ligoninėms.
Šių metų renginio tema „Karališkas kruizas" - tai laivas kupinas gyvenimo džiaugsmo, vilties ir vienybės.
Renginio globėja - J.E. Jungtinių Amerikos Valstijų Ambasadorė Anne Hall.
Norėdami palaikyti šią iniciatyvą, galite paaukoti čia: www.iwavilnius.com/charity.html
Renginys vyks anglų kalba. Bilietų kaina – 120 eurų žmogui. Bilietus galima įsigyti nusiunčiant žinutę į blossom@iwavilnius.com
IWAVilnius ladies jumped on a wave of Hope and celebrated LIFE with JC SPORT at a massive workout at City Hall Square on Saturday, April 6! There was some amazing energy and fantastic vibes created, along with the joyful buzz of being together. We are so excited to let everyone know about our cause, Blossom of Hope, and invite them to the 11th annual charity dinner gala on May 11, 2019 that will raise funds for breast cancer markers for the women of Lithuania!
We were so happy that doctors from the National Cancer Institute Nacionalinis vėžio institutas could join the Blossom of Hope movement at this wonderful work out! WOOHOO!
Photocredits: Stasys Razma Photography, Edmundas Paukštė
We were so happy that doctors from the National Cancer Institute Nacionalinis vėžio institutas could join the Blossom of Hope movement at this wonderful work out! WOOHOO!
Photocredits: Stasys Razma Photography, Edmundas Paukštė
We are riding on a wave of hope after a special tour at the National Cancer Institute. It was breathtaking to learn about most innovative ways of treating cancer, international level scientific research and latest discoveries at the Institute‘s laboratories with help of biotechnology, nanomedicine, genomics and more. This year’s #BlossomOfHope fundraiser to purchase breast tissue markers is CRUCIAL as there is a clear shortage of markers in the hospitals, so follow up treatment of cancer in certain cases may not be as effective as it should be.
Breast tissue markers are inserted following biopsy to show which exact place or lesion was biopsied for monitoring shrinking/treated malignant lesions and follow up treatment.
Please donate and contribute for this worthy cause!
Stay tuned for more! 🌸
Breast tissue markers are inserted following biopsy to show which exact place or lesion was biopsied for monitoring shrinking/treated malignant lesions and follow up treatment.
Please donate and contribute for this worthy cause!
Stay tuned for more! 🌸
We are happy to announce the IWAV board has selected the Blossom of Hope 2019 Commitee Chair - Ms Lidija Rasutis! Lidija is an American Lithuanian TV host, born in Chicago and currently living in Lithuania. We hope all of the Lithuanian Community will join her and the members of IWAV in fighting the fight against breast cancer in Lithuania.
Questions? We would love to hear from you. Email us at info@iwavilnius.com
Please like the Blossom of Hope Facebook page for all the latest updates.
Please like the Blossom of Hope Facebook page for all the latest updates.