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Congratulations to our dear friend Dee Kantner on her induction into the @wbhof Class of 2027! 💗🏀 The numbers say it all: 40+ years setting the standard, 26 NCAA Final Fours, 16 national championship games, the 2000 Olympics, and one of the first two women ever hired by the NBA. But here’s what the numbers don’t show. Dee has been there for us for years. She served as President of our Board, and her dedication to the fight against all cancers affecting women has never wavered. We’re so lucky to have her in our corner. Dee, we’re so proud of you and so grateful to call you family. Knoxville, get ready! 🎉 #KayYowCancerFund #JoinTheFight #WBHOF #HallOfFame

Meet Meg, our November Survivor Spotlight. 💗 She’s been a nurse for 44+ years and a breast cancer survivor for 21. Today she’s a breast navigator at Chesapeake Regional, helping patients through the same road she once walked. Her advice for anyone just diagnosed: build a great team, ask every question, and don’t give up hope. Read Meg’s full story and subscribe to our newsletter for more stories like hers. Links in bio. #KayYowCancerFund #JoinTheFight #SurvivorSpotlight #MakeMorePossible #BreastCancerSurvivor

Last week in Sanford, our community showed up for each other. 💗 At our Lee County screening event, hosted by St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, we presented a $50,000 grant to @unchealth. For the first time, both UNC Health mobile mammography units came to one location, offering no-cost 3D mammograms right in the community. The grant supports UNC Health’s mobile mammography program and Angel Fund, which helps patients facing financial and other barriers during their cancer journey. Thank you to St. Stephen’s for opening your doors, and to UNC Health for the work you do every day. This is what More Access looks like. Learn more at the link in our bio. #KayYowCancerFund #JoinTheFight #UNCHealth #LeeCountyNC #MakeMorePossible

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, the fight continues. 💗 4 in 10 cancer cases are linked to risk factors we can change, which makes prevention and screening powerful tools. Proud to team up with @thewnbpa to keep this message going beyond October. Your support helps fund research and expand access to care for women who need it most. Donate at the link in our bio and help Make More Possible. #KayYowCancerFund #JoinTheFight #BreastCancerAwareness #WNBPA #MakeMorePossible

Thank you, @bentwindscc! 💗 Your annual Queen & Her Court brought your community together on Sunday in support of women facing cancer. We’re so grateful for every person who showed up for this cause. Thank you for helping Make More Possible. #KayYowCancerFund #JoinTheFight #CommunityPartner #MakeMorePossible #BreastCancerAwareness

Thank you, King’s Grant Golf & Country Club @kingsgrantgolfcc ! 💗 We’re so proud to welcome you as a first-time partner. Your community came together for women facing cancer, and we’re grateful to have you with us in the fight. Here’s to many more years together, helping Make More Possible. #KayYowCancerFund #JoinTheFight #CommunityPartner #MakeMorePossible #BreastCancerAwareness

Such a great time at the @ccncgov Breast Cancer Awareness Lunch & Learn this past week to introduce our Employee Wellness experience! It was such an amazing time. We’d love to bring this experience to your company, organization, or team. Contact us today!

A sea of pink on the courts! 💗🎾 Thank you to @prestonwoodcc and every player who came out for Men’s Tennis to kick off Pink Week. From the golf course to the tennis courts, this community keeps showing up. For more than a decade, Prestonwood has stood with the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, raising over $100,000 for women facing cancer, including women right here in Raleigh-Durham. We’re so grateful for partners like you. Together, we’re making more possible. 💕 #KayYowCancerFund #JoinTheFight #PinkWeek #IMPACT

We will be presenting a brand new presentation tomorrow for Breast Cancer Awareness month and the team is excited! But I just wanted to pause and ask you to Share the Facts & Save a Life. Start with yours and/or a woman in your life that you love! And you can even start by sharing this image 😊

Coffee ✔️ Rest ✔️ Now for the two that matter. 💗 This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, add one more thing to your weekend: book your screening, or send a quick reminder to someone you know. It takes a few minutes, and early detection gives options, choices, and time. We’re here for women facing every kind of cancer, and that starts with checking in on your health. What’s on your list this weekend? Tell us below. Learn more at the link in our bio. #BreastCancerAwareness #KayYowCancerFund #EarlyDetection #HerLegacyOurFight

In Loving Memory of Nick Valvano A Legacy of Hope. A Lifetime of Impact. We are deeply saddened by the passing of Nick Valvano, former CEO of the @thevfoundation, and a cherished friend and partner of the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. Our hearts are with his family, friends, and our colleagues at the V Foundation during this difficult time.

Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day 💗 More than 170,000 women in the U.S. are living with metastatic breast cancer. Knowing the facts, getting screened, and showing up for those in the fight can change the story. Share the facts. Save a life. This past weekend, we took that message on the road, and we’re grateful to @nsuathletics, @nsu_fb, and @genentech for standing with us. Learn more at kayyow.com #MetastaticBreastCancerAwarenessDay #BreastCancerAwareness #KayYowCancerFund

Her legacy. Our fight. 💗 This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we carry Coach Yow’s legacy forward, standing together for those facing cancer today and working toward a future where fewer women have to face it tomorrow. Coach Kay Yow’s courage built a movement. You can keep it going. Join the fight. Honor someone you know. Learn more at kayyow.com #BreastCancerAwareness #KayYowCancerFund #HerLegacyOurFight

MONDAY MOTIVATION | WORDS THAT EMPOWER. PURPOSE THAT INSPIRES. ✨ Sometimes, one powerful message is all it takes to remind us of our strength, purpose, and the impact we can make. At the Kay Yow Cancer Fund Empowerment Tour Reception, @odellbizzell delivered an inspiring opening monologue that reminded us why our voices, stories, and communities matter. As we step into a new week, remember: Your strength can inspire someone. Your story can encourage someone. Your presence can make a difference. 💗 #MondayMotivation #KayYowCancerFund #EmpowermentTour #CancerAwareness #CommunityImpact StrongerTogether NorfolkStateUniversity

What an amazing time we had at the @nsuathletics @nsu_fb homecoming game! BIG win for them and such a fantastic team effort led by @mikevick and his staff. We even got to meet his Mom and were able to present a check on the field for $25,000 to Bra ha ha! The fight against all cancers impacting women his never over and we’re so grateful for our partnership with NSU and big shout out to @genentech for their sponsorship! Share the facts, save a life!!

@nsuathletics @norfolkstatewbb @spartansoftball Behold the Green & Gold!! Excited about the game and our partnership to share facts and save lives by getting more women screened!

The energy was unmatched as Norfolk State University Volleyball took on North Carolina Central University for Pink Out Game Day in support of breast cancer awareness and the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. And the Spartans didn't just show up for the cause… THEY BROUGHT HOME THE WIN! 🏆 But beyond the scoreboard, the greatest victory was seeing a community unite to honor survivors, remember those we've lost, and stand alongside those still fighting. A special thank you to our sponsor @Genentech for standing with us and helping make days like this possible. 💗 Because when we come together, we're not just winning games. We're making a difference. ONE TEAM. ONE FIGHT. ONE SPARTAN NATION. 💗 #Play4Kay #KayYowCancerFund #BreastCancerAwareness #NSUVolleyball #SpartanNation

Live at NSU homecoming with @nsuathletics @nsu_flagfb @nsu_fb @norfolkstatewbb @norfolkstvball sharing facts saving lives!

If you had the power to save a life, would you? 💗 More than a question. A call to action. A movement. A mission that matters. What an incredible moment at Norfolk State University as the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, in collaboration with NSU Athletics and @genentech , brought the EMPOWERment Tour to Spartan Nation! From powerful conversations to meaningful connections, this experience was about more than raising awareness. It was about inspiring action, celebrating strength, honoring survivors, and reminding our community that together, we have the power to make a difference. Because awareness creates conversations, education inspires action, and action can save lives. One campus. One community. One powerful mission. THE FIGHT CONTINUES! 🎀💚💛 #KayYowCancerFund #EMPOWERmentTour #NSU #SpartanNation #CancerAwareness Play4Kay SpartansSupportTheFight TogetherWeCan

Norfolk State Athletic Director Dr. Melody Webb, Head Football Coach Michael Vick, and Kay Yow Cancer Fund CEO Jenny Palmateer are helping us kick things off. This week, with support from our partner @Genentech, we’re bringing together sport, education and action through the EmPOWERment Tour, @nsu_fb and @norfolkstvball Play4Kay games and a local investment to expand access to cancer screening and care in the Hampton Roads community. Because awareness matters. And turning awareness into action can save lives. Share the facts. Save a life.

Data can do more than tell a story. It can help shape what comes next. Through SAS Data for Good, @SAS Software is helping the Kay Yow Cancer Fund better understand where needs are greatest, measure our impact and guide future investments in education, screening and access to care. Together, we’re turning data into action and making more possible for women and communities. 💗 Read more at https://ow.ly/UQbs50ZV2vF

As we kick off our Empowerment Tour season with the amazing students and staff at Lee County High School we want to be sure to pass the message on. Share the facts, save a life. Pass this message on.

There’s something special about a community that continues to show up for a cause that matters. 💗⛳ A heartfelt thank you to Prestonwood and everyone who participated in Ladies’ Golf Day for your continued support of the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. Your generosity and commitment help make a difference for women facing cancer. Together, we’re making more possible. 💕

A record-breaking day with an impact that will reach far beyond the range. 💗 A huge thank you to our mission partners Deep River Sporting Clays, PowerSecure, and everyone who came together for the 12th Annual Clays4Kay. This year’s event raised a record-breaking amount, helping fuel cancer research, expand access to care and bring hope to women and families facing cancer. We’re incredibly grateful for a community that continues to show up, year after year, and turn its passion into meaningful impact. Together, we’re making more possible. #Clays4Kay #KayYowCancerFund #BecauseItsPersonal #MakeMorePossible

A great day of golf and an even greater cause. Thank you @ballantyne_countryclub for hosting the 3rd annual Kisner Klassic on September 22 in honor of a beloved member. We’re grateful to everyone who came together to celebrate their memory and support the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.

Back on campus with one of our favorite partners @sassoftware for their Day of Well Being! Excited to share the facts that could save a life!

We are so grateful to have spent this weekend in the same place as so many amazing officials from all across the country. Officials are an integral part to the game on the court but off the court they are a great partner for the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. Their support on our board and throughout the year as they rock our swag helps us extend our reach and awareness to fight cancer impacting all women! And for all of you that play, Coach, and spectate..be nice to the officials they have a tough job 😉

Our CEO @jennifer_palmateer had a great time with @sassoftware and this amazing project! We can’t wait to share more from this great collaboration.

This was super cool! What an amazing experience with @sparkphotobooth

What a night we had at our welcome party! Just a little check in before things got started! Join us next year!

Day #2 of our board gathering has been special. Our fearless CEO @jennifer_palmateer is doing a great job leading us! It’s going to be a great day as we plan on battling all cancers that impact women and keeping Coach Yow’s legacy alive!

Having fun at our pickleball classic before our welcome party! It’s hot 🥵 but it’s fun 🤩

As we’re getting ready for our golf classic we’re reminded of the great impact Coach Yow has made. She received the @espn ESPY award for perseverance and her legacy continues to persevere to help battle all cancers impacting women! S/O to our CEO @jennifer_palmateer for posing with Coach Yow’s ESPY as we put the final touches on our golf weekend! See you soon!

Look who dropped by the office! @mindybkd is a beacon of life and an amazing thriver and supporter of the fund. So great seeing you!

So many great things coming down the pipeline for battling cancer! August 16-17, 2026 is our annual golf ⛳️ classic! Are you coming? Want to donate?

☕ Every day, our team is working to make a difference for women affected by cancer. “When life kicks you, let it kick you forward.” What’s one thing that’s pushing you forward today? Share it below—we’d love to hear. 💗🎗️ #kayyowcancerfund #play4kay #cancerawarness #nonprofits #womansupportingwoman

⛳ Join us for an unforgettable weekend where every swing makes a difference. 💗 The 2026 Kay Yow Cancer Fund Golf Classic is more than just a tournament—it’s a chance to come together, build meaningful connections, and help fund lifesaving research and support for women affected by cancer. - register link- https://ow.ly/O%7CSx50ZmcLj -sponsor email- sarah.womack@kayyow.com #kayyowcancerfund #grandoverresort #cancerfundraiser #golf #kayyowfund

A big win for the team today was…..Well, let’s just say it’s connected to a BIG celebration we will be having soon. What wins did your team have today??

The courts are calling—and this is one match that makes a difference. Join us for the Kay Yow Cancer Fund Pickleball Outing on Sunday, August 16, as part of Golf Classic weekend at Grandover Resort. Whether you're a seasoned player or just in it for the fun, you'll enjoy a great afternoon while helping fund lifesaving cancer research, expand access to quality care, and educate communities in the fight against ALL cancers affecting women. Grab your paddle, bring a friend, and be part of something bigger than the game. Register today and rally for a cause. https://ow.ly/siLF50ZmxEA

Yes, this is a customized bowling ball 🎳 more to come soon. But if we did something around bowling would you come out to support?

Amazing time with @sassoftware learning more about their journey their 50th anniversary and the great connections and crossover we have with them. 🙂

Great time with the team on the @sassoftware campus discussing our Data for Good project! Can’t wait to share more details about this project!

Great minds think alike. Gonna be a great day in the office #Triplets #Dresscode

More time with family. More milestones. More life beyond diagnosis. That’s what survivorship means. Help more women like Katrina experience life beyond diagnosis. Give today. https://ow.ly/nvKJ50Z4Nec #StrongerTogether

Cancer Survivor Month is about celebrating survivors—and helping create more of them. Your support helps fund research, access to care, and resources for women facing cancer. Help create more survivors. Donate: https://ow.ly/PLgK50Z4N43 #StrongerTogether

We’re proud to partner with organizations and leaders who believe in using sports and community to create meaningful impact. Sponsorship opportunities remain available for the 2026 Kay Yow Cancer Fund Golf Classic at the Grandover Resort & Spa, August 16-17. Partners help support: 💗 Access to care 💗 Cancer education 💗 Research initiatives 💗 Community impact programs To learn more about partnership opportunities, contact sarah.womack@kayyow.com #Play4Kay #GolfForGood

After facing colorectal cancer, Angela Caraway chose not to let fear define her future. Today, she serves as mayor of her hometown and continues creating spaces rooted in support, connection, and hope for those battling cancer. Survivorship is strength. It’s resilience. Leadership. And continuing to move forward. Help us create more stories – and more survivors – like Angela. Donate today. https://ow.ly/h8Yf50Z4MWJ #CancerSurvivorMonth #KayYowCancerFund #CancerSurvivor #StrongerTogether

Planning for our annual Golf Classic! Do you golf or Pickleball? If so meet us in Greensboro, NC August 16-17, 2026!!

Survivorship is powerful. It’s hope. It’s courage. It’s a second chance. This Cancer Survivor Month, we’re celebrating women who remind us why this fight matters — and why we can’t stop now. Join us in helping create more survivors by supporting life-changing research and programs for women battling cancer. 💕 Donate today: https://ow.ly/EmVY50Z4MS7 #CancerSurvivorMonth #KayYowCancerFund #HopeLivesHere #TogetherWeFight

Every woman deserves the chance to become a survivor. During Cancer Survivor Month, we’re honoring the women who have faced cancer with incredible strength — and rallying support for those still in the fight. When you give to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, you help provide hope, research, and support to women battling cancer. Help create more survivors. We are louder, stronger, and unstoppable together. Donate today: https://ow.ly/jEpq50Z4MOG #CancerSurvivorMonth #CancerSurvivor #KayYowCancerFund #UnstoppableTogether

Registration Now Open. The 2026 Kay Yow Cancer Fund Golf Classic returns to Grandover Resort & Spa on August 16–17 for a meaningful weekend bringing together leaders in sports, business, and the community in support of women facing cancer. The weekend includes: ⛳ Golf Classic 🎾 Pickleball 🤝 Welcome Reception Together, we continue funding access to care, cancer education, and life-saving research. Learn more at kayyow.com. #Play4Kay #GolfClassic

What a great time at @broncosociety where hundreds of students became change agents in the fight against from our #EmPOWERmentTour We would love to bring this event to your school next school year! Tag someone you know that would be interested!

Today's the day! See you at North Hills at 3:00PM for our Spring Wine Walk! 🎟️ $25 tickets still available (walk ups welcome) 🎁 $250 gift card + Nike prize pack raffle And if you'd like to keep the evening going -- 🎶 Live jazz at Foxcroft Food & Wine (6-8 PM) 🍽️ Prix Fixe dinner with a portion of proceeds supporting the Kay Yow Cancer Fund Register: https://ow.ly/5MUn50YOybt

Strong leaders don’t lead alone — they elevate others. Leslie shares the leadership style that guides her every day. 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify 📺 Watch Episode 19 on YouTube

What kind of legacy are you building? Leslie reflects on the impact she hopes to leave behind. 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify 📺 Full episode available on YouTube

This Saturday 🍷 Spend an afternoon at North Hills -- enjoying a wine walk while supporting women battling cancer. After the Wine Walk, join us for a special wrap-up at Foxcroft Food & Wine, featuring: Live jazz from the Zach Dewey Trio (6-8 PM) A Prix Fixe dinner experience with 10% of proceeds benefiting the Kay Yow Cancer Fund Whether you stay for a drink, dinner, or the music, it's a great way to end the day. Join us May 16. Register: https://ow.ly/lYhK50YOy1q

To Leslie, servant leadership starts with intention and ends with impact. Hear how she defines leading through service. 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify 📺 Watch Episode 19 on YouTube

Today and every day, we celebrate the strength, love, and resilience of moms. 💖 Thank you for all you do! Happy Mother’s Day.

The Wine Walk is just one week away! Join us at North Hills for an afternoon of sipping, strolling, and supporting a cause that matters to us all. Don't wait to make your plans. Register today: https://ow.ly/EcS550YOxYm

Legacy isn’t about wins — it’s about who you impact. Zora shares the lasting effect she hopes to leave on her team. 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify 📺 Watch Episode 18 on YouTube

Today, we recognize World Ovarian Cancer Day 💚 We stand with every woman impacted and remain committed to advancing research, increasing awareness, and supporting those facing this disease. We are louder, stronger, and unstoppable together.

Leadership is service in action. Zora explains what servant leadership means within her program culture. 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify 📺 Full episode now on YouTube

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