February 6, 2015 – KAUA‘I, HI – Na Wahine Kuilima o ka Leo Kamaehu, a division of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, is delighted to announce its island-wide “Think, Pink & Clink” fundraiser to benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) in the month of February at its three Kaua‘i resorts. The following can be enjoyed to support a great cause:
St. Regis Princeville’s nightly Champagne Sabering tradition overlooking Hanalei Bay will feature pink Champagne on the nights of February 13, Friday, through February 15, Sunday. During that time, a portion of proceeds from its featured pink Champagne will be donated to NBCF.
The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas’ Nanea Restaurant & Bar will donate a portion of proceeds of selected wines, including its signature Nanea Chardonnay, to NBCF in February. On February 13, Friday, and February 14, Saturday, the resort’s Princeville Market will sell red roses with proceeds to benefit NBCF.
Sheraton Kauai Resort’s oceanfront hotspot, RumFire Poipu Beach, will feature a rosé wine to #ThinkPinkandClink, with a portion of proceeds benefitting NBCF, beginning February 10, Tuesday. Additionally, for each Baked Kauai dessert purchased ($15), $5 will be donated to NBCF. RumFire’s Baked Kauai is a guava chiffon cake with Lappert’s vanilla ice-cream and torched li hing mui meringue.
Breast cancer is one of the leading health crises for women in the United States, and 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. With no known cure, early diagnosis is critical to surviving this disease.
Recognized as one of the leading breast cancer organizations in the world, the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s mission is to help women now by providing help and inspiring hope to those affected by breast cancer through early detection, education and support services. A recipient of Charity Navigator’s highest 4-star rating for ten years, NBCF provides women Help for Today…Hope for Tomorrow® through its National Mammography Program, Beyond The Shock®, Early Detection Plan, MyNBCF online support community, and breast cancer research programs. For more information, please visit nbcf.org
Na Wahine Kuilima o ka Leo Kamaehu (Women Moving Forward Together with One Voice of Strength) is a gathering of women in leadership roles within Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Hawai‘i. Na Wahine Kuilima’s mission is to support the diversity initiative for the advancement of women and to increase the number of high-potential women for senior management and leadership positions through training, mentorship and global citizenry. For more information, visit the Na Wahine Kuilima web page.
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