Alison's Allies

⏰ NOT TOO LATE! DONATE TODAY! 
@Garmin continues to be an incredible partner in the fight against breast cancer🎀. Once again, they’ve generously donated a Lily® Sport Edition (Cream Gold Bezel with Dust Rose Pink Case & Silicone Band) 💗 🎁 Every donation gives you a chance to win!
👉 Donate today: kuendowment.org/AlisonsAllie… We’re on a mission to raise $30,000 to support:
🔎 Breast cancer screenings for underserved women in Kansas City
🔬 Two cutting-edge breast cancer research projects at KU Cancer Center   👏 Thank you, Garmin, for your generosity and ongoing support of 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧'𝐬 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 - 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫! 👉 DONATE TODAY: Support Alison’s Allies 📅 Drawing held October 31. 
🙌 Let’s come together and make a difference! #AlisonsAllies #BreastCancerAwareness #DonateToday #KCEvents #SupportTheCause

DigPINK 🎀 VS KC CHIEFS ❤️💛 🏈 Today, I had the opportunity to attend the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Chargers game. Trust me, that was a tempting invitation to accept. But instead, I'll be spending my afternoon and evening with 250 young women volleyball players from five Olathe high schools at their Dig Pink event. When I was first asked to speak, I hesitated. The Dig Pink program begins at 6:00 p.m., and kickoff is at 3:45 p.m. There was simply no way to make it to both. As a lifelong Chiefs fan, I had some serious thinking to do. But after further consideration, the choice became clear. 𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬. 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞. These student-athletes are raising money for the Side-Out Foundation, which funds research and support efforts focused on metastatic breast cancer, the stage of breast cancer responsible for nearly all breast cancer deaths. I'm honored to share the stage with 𝘾𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙮 𝙈𝙞𝙩𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙣, an elementary music teacher at Indian Creek Elementary and an inspiring metastatic breast cancer thriver. Together, we'll have the opportunity to speak about the impact of this disease and the importance of continuing to fund research that gives hope to patients and families. Tonight is about more than volleyball 🏐. It's about education, awareness, compassion, and empowering young women to make a real difference in the lives of others. So right up until the event begins, I'll be cheering on my beloved KC Chiefs. But when it's time to take the stage, I'll be dressed in pink, with a Chiefs pin on my lapel right next to my "I Am a Survivor" pin. And honestly, I can't think of a better place to be if I’m not at the 🏟️. I hope you'll join me in supporting these incredible young women as they raise funds for this important cause. Their leadership, generosity, and commitment to helping others are exactly the kind of victories worth celebrating [along with the KC Chiefs!]. 💗🏐🏈 #DigPink #SideOutFoundation #MetastaticBreastCancer #FiveHighSchoolsOneCause #BreastCancerAwareness #ChiefsKingdom #Survivor #AlisonsAllies #OlatheSchools

🌟 Young People Making a Difference! When most high school students were sleeping in on a Saturday morning, Adelyn Benton and Maeve Haney of Olathe East High School were already hard at work at the Alison's Allies Walk. Armed with cameras and enthusiasm, they spent the morning capturing smiles, team photos, celebrations, and the spirit of the event from start to finish. Their photographs will help preserve memories and share the impact of our mission long after the walk is over.   Special thanks to Dr. Tes Mehring, a dedicated Alison's Allies team member since 2010, for assisting these talented young photographers throughout the morning.   Every picture tells a story, and these images help tell the story of a community coming together to support breast cancer research and provide life-saving breast cancer screening opportunities for underserved women. Thank you, Adelyn, Maeve, and Tes, for helping us capture the moments that matter most! 📷💗   📷 Small Acts. Big Ripple. One of the smallest acts at the Alison's Allies Walk can create one of the biggest ripples.   #AlisonsAllies #VolunteerAppreciation #OlatheEast #SmallActsBigRipple #OlatheEastHighSchool

⚽️🩵 Exciting News! 🩵⚽️ @𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙠𝙘𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩 is once again stepping up in a BIG way for @AlisonsAllies! 🙌 2 lucky donors will receive 2 🎟️🎟️ KC Current tickets to the October 25th match at the incredible CPKC Stadium!!🏟️ ➡️ We’re on a mission this year to raise $30,000 to support:
🔎 Breast cancer screenings for underserved women in Kansas City
🔬 Two cutting-edge breast cancer research projects at the KU Cancer Center 🌟 We are so thankful to the KC Current—an amazing women’s soccer team making history on the pitch ⚽️ & leading the way with their support of so many causes off the field. 👏 Thank you, KC Current, for being an incredible partner in the fight against breast cancer 💖 and for supporting 𝘼𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙣'𝙨 𝘼𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙨 - 𝙁𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙧! 👉 DONATE TODAY: Support Alison’s Allies Kuendowment.org/AlisonsAllie…!
📅 Drawing will be held Oct. 15. Let’s come together and make a difference! 💗🙌 #AlisonsAllies #KCCurrent #BreastCancerAwareness #DonateToday #KCEvents #SupportTheCause

Excited to unveil the 𝑨𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒏'𝒔 𝑨𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝑾𝒂𝒍𝒌 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑩𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝑪𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒓 2026 t-shirts, inspired by this year’s powerful message: 💗 SMALL ACTS. BIG RIPPLE. 💗 🔎Early detection. 🔬Powerful research. Together, we can make a difference—one step, one donation, one act of kindness at a time. 
Even better? Because of the incredible generosity of 𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙖𝙣 𝘾. 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙧 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙁𝙖𝙧𝙢𝘼𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮, t-shirt sponsor since 2010, 𝟏𝟎𝟎% 𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 $$ goes directly to breast cancer screening & research. 🙌. 👏Huge thanks to Mandy & Abi at Total Graphics for bringing this year’s design to life! [email protected]   🚶‍♀️ 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍 𝐔𝐒! A few shirts 👚 still available!! Sat. Oct. 3, 2026
Registration just $25—100% is tax-deductible! 👉 Register for the Alison’s Allies Walk LINK: runsignup.com/Race/KS/Olathe…   💝 𝐂𝐚𝐧’𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤? 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩! Every donation—big or small—creates a ripple of impact. 👉 Kuendowment.org/AlisonsAllie…
📬 Or mail a check to: Alison Banikowski, 12212 S. Solomon Rd., Olathe, KS 66061 (Make checks payable to KU Endowment / Alison’s Allies)   💞 When we come together, small acts lead to powerful change.
𝙅𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙪𝙨. 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨. 𝙈𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙧𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩.   #AlisonsAllies #BreastCancerAwareness #SmallActsBigRipple #OlatheEvents #SupportLocal #CancerResearch

IN JUST 1☝️WEEK T-SHIRT ORDER DUE - SEPT. 16! REGISTER SOON!  REPOST PLEASE! 👟 Join the Alison’s Allies Walk for Breast Cancer! 
🗓 Saturday, October 3
🎟 $25 registration (100% tax-deductible + 100% goes directly to projects!) 🎯 GOAL:  $30,000 for 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙚𝙚 🔍 Early Detection | 🔬 Research projects [KU Cancer Center]! 👚FREE T-Shirts (provided by Harlan C. Parker, State Farm) 👉 Register for the walk runsignup.com/Race/KS/Olathe… Look forward to seeing you in Oct.! 💵💲Can’t walk? 𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐄! Kuendowment.org/AlisonsAllie…! Or mail check to: A Banikowski, 12212 S. Solomon Rd., Olathe, KS 66061. Checks Payable to: KU Endowment/Alison’s Allies   𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧, 𝙨𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙨 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙖 𝙗𝙞𝙜 𝙧𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙚!   #EndBreastCancer #TogetherWeAreStronger #AlisonsAlliesWalk  #SmallActsBigRipple #RegisterToday   Alison - 16 Yr. Grateful Survivor

I recently had the privilege of attending a recognition event honoring the Kansas Masonic Foundation and the Cinelli Family Foundation for their extraordinary commitment to expanding access to cancer care. 🚌 HOPE on Wheels is a 42-foot mobile cancer screening unit operated by the Masonic Cancer Alliance in partnership with The University of Kansas Cancer Center. 💙 The Kansas Masonic Foundation funded the purchase of the unit through a nearly $1 million donation. 🚀 The Cinelli Family Foundation is providing the operational support needed to keep "HOPE on Wheels" serving communities across the region. 🌾 Launched in Spring 2026, this mobile unit delivers: ✅ Free cancer screenings 🎀 Mammography services 🩺 Exam spaces and phlebotomy stations 📚 Health outreach, prevention, & education 🫶Its mission is simple but powerful: eliminate geographic barriers to early cancer detection for rural and underserved communities throughout Kansas & western Missouri. 🗣️ As Dr. Roy Jensen said: “This mobile medical unit is more than a cancer screening clinic on wheels. As its name says, it's hope on wheels, delivering access and the power of early detection … ” 👏 Thank you to the Kansas Masonic Foundation & the Cinelli Family Foundation, for making this life-changing initiative possible. 👏 And thank you KU Cancer Center, KU Health System, and the Masonic Cancer Alliance for your vision in making this happen! When philanthropy, healthcare, and community leadership come together, lives are changed. @AlisonsAllies #CommunityImpact #Kansas #MasonicCancerAlliance #KUCancerCenter #CinelliFamilyFoundation #KansasMasonicFoundation #HOPEonWheels #CancerAwareness #Kansas #CommunityImpact #EarlyDetection #HealthcareForAll 💙🎗️🚌

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 for the 28𝙩𝙝 🎃 𝘼𝙣𝙣𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙅𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝙈𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙪𝙢𝙥𝙠𝙞𝙣 5𝙆 𝙍𝙪𝙣/𝙒𝙖𝙡𝙠🎃! Don’t miss out! I’ve registered!     🧡 This year’s theme is 𝐑𝐮𝐧, 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 & 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭. This is such a meaningful event! @AlisonsAllies is blessed to be a beneficiary of the Pumpkin Run supporting breast cancer screening for underserved women & important research in honor of Jared’s mom Jayne. 💖   This year, they proudly honors the life of 𝑱𝒖𝒅𝒚 𝑷𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝑱𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅’𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒖𝒏𝒕, who passed away 12-4-25, after her own courageous battle with leukemia. Her strength, love, & legacy continue to inspire our mission.    👉 REGISTER TODAY! Join the fun. Support the cause! pumpkinrunwalk.org/Register #pumpkinrunwalk2026 #registertoday

Black women deserve more than what the statistics have to offer. Wanting better outcomes for you and your loved ones? Now is your opportunity. The American Cancer Society is enlisting the help of 100,000 Black women willing to lend their voices and be heard on a massive scale. By giving just a fraction of your time, you can help The American Cancer Society (ACS) learn how to change health outcomes for Black women across the country for generations to come. ACS demands better outcomes for Black women’s health, but they can’t do this without you. Learn more about the study and find out if you’re eligible to join here: voices.cancer.org/ @KUcancercenter @AmericanCancer

✨ Meet Drs. Kristi Brown & Sailesh Palikhe ✨ Research is one of the most powerful tools we have in the fight against cancer.  As part of our Small Acts. Big Ripple. 2026 campaign, 𝘼𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙣'𝙨 𝘼𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙨 is honored to support the innovative work of Dr. Brown & Dr. Sailesh Palikhe.  They are studying the connection between obesity and breast cancer risk, an important area of research that could lead to new prevention strategies and improved health outcomes. MORE RESEARCH. LESS CANCER. The breakthroughs of tomorrow begin with the studies we fund today. Research creates hope by driving: 💗 Screening improvements 💗 Treatment improvements 💗Greater understanding of cancer risk factors 💗Better outcomes for future patients Your support helps turn discoveries into lifesaving solutions. 💗 Donate today and support Alison's Allies - Kuendowment.org/AlisonsAllie…. Or mail a check to:  ABanikowski, 12212 S. Solomon Rd., Olathe, KS 66061 (checks payable to: KU Endowment/Alison's Allies)   👟 Live in KC area? Join the Annual Alison’s Allies Walk for Breast Cancer: SAT., OCT. 3, 2026, 119TH & K7, OLATHE, KS. $25 goes to project.  Free t-shirts too!   runsignup.com/Race/KS/Olathe… #SmallActsBigRipple #ResearchEqualsHope #BreastCancerResearch #CancerPrevention #AlisonsAllies   Alison - 16 Yr. Grateful Survivor

✨ JOIN ME THIS SATURDAY 8-22 AT THE KC CURRENT GAME TO CELEBRATE 🎉 𝐊𝐢𝐦 𝐉𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬, KANSAS CITY 𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐑! GET YOUR TICKETS 🎟️ - @KCCURRENT @SeatGeek. 👍 Thank you KC Current 🩵⚽️ and BlueKC 💙 for recognizing community leaders!! @thekccurrent @BlueKC 💖 𝐊𝐢𝐦 𝐉𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 is a prominent breast cancer survivor, patient advocate, and community leader in the KC metro area. She is the president and founder of the 𝙎𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙇𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘽𝙚𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙞𝙗𝙗𝙤𝙣 which is committed to increasing attention to the devastating impact that breast cancer has in the African American/Black community, holding many screening & fundraising events.  Kim is an amazing woman of faith and boundless energy. She never says no because she wants to make a difference in the lives of others, especially those in the AA/B community. As a nail technician & salon owner Kim loves to ‘sparkle’.  The KC community is fortunate to have someone of Kim’s caliber fighting for others. I am proud to call Kim a fellow breast cancer advocate and my friend. Kim truly is a GAMECHANGER!   #BlueKCGameChanger #KansasCityCommunity #MakingAnImpact #sisterslivingbeyondtheribbon @Hot103Jamz @cpkcstadium

🌟 Today, I had the honor of signing the ceremonial beam at the KU Cancer Center (KUCC) as KU prepares to top off the final floor of the incredible new cancer center building. As a cancer survivor 💖, this moment holds special meaning for me. I received my treatment at the KU Cancer Center (KUCC) under the exceptional care of my oncologist, Dr. Priyanka Sharma & the entire team! KUCC was my 2nd opinion. I made the right choice. ✨Standing there today, I was reminded of the hope, healing, and innovation that this center represents for so many patients and families. ✨ The KU Cancer Center is inviting our community to leave its mark on this historic milestone by signing the beam before it is placed atop the building. This new facility will serve patients, families, researchers, and caregivers for generations to come. ✨Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey and continues to support the fight against cancer. ♋️🫶 #KUCancerCenter #CancerSurvivor #BuildingHope #CancerCare #KUCancerCenter

Excited to unveil the 𝑨𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒏'𝒔 𝑨𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝑾𝒂𝒍𝒌 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑩𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝑪𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒓 2026 t-shirts, inspired by this year’s powerful message: 💗 SMALL ACTS. BIG RIPPLE. 💗 🔎Early detection. 🔬 Powerful research. 
Even better? Because of the incredible generosity of 𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙖𝙣 𝘾. 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙧 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙁𝙖𝙧𝙢 𝘼𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮, t-shirt 👚sponsor since 2010, 𝟏𝟎𝟎% 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 $$ goes directly to breast cancer screening & research. 🙌. Huge thanks to Mandy & Abi at Total Graphics for bringing this year’s design to life! 👏 [email protected]   🚶‍♀️ Join Us! 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍!  🗓️ Sat. October 3, 2026-8am
💲Registration is just $25-100% tax-deductible! 👉 Register for the Alison’s Allies Walk LINK: runsignup.com/Race/KS/Olathe…   💝 𝐂𝐚𝐧’𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤? 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩! Every donation—big or small—creates a ripple of impact. 👉 Kuendowment.org/AlisonsAllie…
📬 Or mail a check to: Alison Banikowski, 12212 S. Solomon Rd., Olathe, KS 66061 (Make checks payable to KU Endowment /Alison’s Allies)   💞 When we come together, small acts lead to powerful change. 💞 𝙅𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙪𝙨. 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨. 𝙈𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙧𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩.   #AlisonsAllies #BreastCancerAwareness #breastcancerresearch #EarlyDetection #powerfulresearch #SmallActsBigRipple #OlatheEvents #SupportLocal #CancerResearch

Cancer screening saves lives. Thank you to The Courier-Tribune for helping us deliver this message. A recent @JAMANetworkOpen study suggests that nearly 18 million women ages 45–64 are due for at least one recommended breast, cervical, or colorectal cancer screening. That equates to so many missed opportunities to detect cancer early—when treatment is often most effective and outcomes can be significantly improved. If you're due for a screening test, please don't put it off. Staying up to date with recommended screening guidelines can help detect cancer before symptoms appear, giving you the best chance for successful treatment. Talk with your primary or specialty care provider about which screenings are right for you based on your age, personal health history, and risk factors. Your screening appointment could make all the difference. #CancerPrevention #CancerScreening #BreastCancerAwareness #CervicalCancer #ColorectalCancer #EarlyDetection #PreventiveCare #WomensHealth #ScreeningCanSaveLives

🎀 SINCE 2010. 16 YEARS. ONE MISSION. COUNTLESS LIVES TOUCHED. 🎀 Can you believe it? Whether you're a survivor, co-survivor, caregiver, family member, friend, or simply someone who believes no one should fight breast cancer alone—we invite YOU to walk with us. 𝘼𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙣'𝙨 𝘼𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙒𝙖𝙡𝙠 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙧 continues to make a difference! 💗👟   𝐖𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬? 🗓️Date: Sat., Oct. 3. 💯% of $25 registration fee 𝒈𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 3 𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 & 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 projects! 👚 Free t-shirts! Thank You Harlan C. Parker State Farm Agency! 👉 Register for the walkhttps://runsignup.com/Race/KS/Olathe/AlisonsAllies. QR code.   ✨ Register today. ✨ Create a team. ✨ Invite your family, church, coworkers, and friends. ✨   Look forward to seeing you in October.   Can’t walk? Consider a 𝘿𝙊𝙉𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉: Kuendowment.org/AlisonsAllie…! Or mail check to: Alison Banikowski, 12212 S. Solomon Rd., Olathe, KS 66061. Checks Payable to: KU Endowment/Alison’s Allies   𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧, 𝙨𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙨 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙗𝙞𝙜 𝙧𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙨! #EndBreastCancer #TogetherWeAreStronger #AlisonsAlliesWalkforBreastCancer #RegisterToday

If you’ve ever wondered why those of us in the #MetastaticBreastCancer community sometimes seem to speak a different language, read Abigail’s (@AMJohnston1315) latest blog! “They heard ‘cure.’ We heard ‘buy more time.’ “Stability becomes your favorite word.” A beautiful, honest reminder that the greatest gift isn’t having the right words. It’s being willing to stay present. #bcsm #CancerMuggles

Certain breast cancer treatments can increase the risk of heart failure and cardiomyopathy. New research suggests a prediction tool could help identify breast cancer survivors who may benefit from seeing a cardiovascular specialist after treatment. ❤️‍🩹 bit.ly/4vvypJw #BreastCancer #BreastCancerWarrior #BreastCancerSurvivor #HeartHealth