2012 Annual Report

MissionThe mission of the Get In Touch Foundation is to provide breast health initiatives that educate gals and guys of all ages how to

“get in touch” with their bodies, information, and each other in our crusade against breast cancer.

ObjectiveThe Get In Touch Girls’ Program & Daisy Wheel breast health initiative

educates girls in grades 5-12 on the importance of, and how to do a breast self exam - for life.

My dear friends,The idea for The Get In Touch Foundation was born when my own breast cancer diagnosis in 2004 prompted me to teach my own daughters, who were then turning 12 and 13 years old, how to do a breast self exam. The realization that this important information should be in the hands of all of our daughters – not just the ones who call me “mom” – led to the development of our cornerstone mission, The Get In Touch Girls’ Program and Daisy Wheel.

When we launched our FREE Get In Touch Girls’ Program in September 2009, schools in 23 states signed up in the first 24 hours. Today, our Girls’ Program has been implemented in all 50 states, Washington, DC, and in 21 countries. Our FREE Daisy Wheel app, available on the iTunes Store, has been downloaded in 76 countries since its launch in June 2011.

The automatic renewal for our GIT Girls’ Program means that we are on track to reach ONE MILLION girls by 2015.

Supported by private donations, “GIT Your Pink On!” Days and our popular “Pretty In Pink” events, we have continued to maintain and expand our outreach by hiring an Operations Coordinator, a Grants & Development Coordinator, and a “GIT Your Pink On!” Day Coordinator.

Our Youth Ambassador Program kicked off in 2012 with 12 high school age girls from 6 different states and Luxembourg joining us to introduce our program to their communities, in addition to fundraising efforts to support Get In Touch. Each donation makes a difference in the life of a girl, providing her with important information and education she needs to become a healthy, smart, strong woman.

When you educate a girl, you educate the world.

Hope Lives!

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The Get In Touch Timeline

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Mary Ann conceptualizes the idea of a free global breast health program for girls

The first “Pretty In Pink” Brunch, Milford, CT Filed

paperwork for non-profit status

Officially recognized as non-profit

GIT set up shop, rented office space

Girls’ Program pilot-launched at Lauralton Hall High School and Pumpkin Delight Grammar School, both in Milford, CT

Schools in 23 states signed up for Girls’ Program in first 24 hours of launch

Mary Ann committed full time to GIT as CEO

First Northeastern University “Pretty In Pink” in Boston, MA

First “Pretty In Pink” in Camarillo, CA

The first Daisy Wheels were printed

2010 2011 2012

Laces For Lana starts up

Mary Ann wins Oprah Magazine “CoverGirl Giving Beautiful Back” Award

Launched free Daisy Wheel app (iPhone, iPod, iPad)

Mary Ann wins Bright Starts’ “Pink Power Mom” award

Taylor Ritzel, 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist Women’s Rowing, is hired as “GIT Your Pink On!” Day Coordinator

GIT hires National Events Coordinator

Mary Ann is keynote speaker at National Association of School Nurses Conference in San Francisco, CA

Justin Bieber tweets about GIT, retweeted 22,000 times

Schools in all 50 states and 23 countries signed up for Girls’ Program

First “Pretty In Pink” in Lehigh Valley, PA

Mary Ann is Keynote Speaker for New England Association of School Nurses Conference

Mary Ann receives publishing award/contract from Maria Shriver at California Women’s Conference

GIT hires 2nd employee, Operations Coordinator

Mary Ann speaks at National Association of School Nurses Conference in Washington, DC

Rebecca Lobo, WNBA star, 1996 Olympic Gold Medalist Women’s Basketball, ESPN basketball analyst, joins the Get In Touch Youth Ambassador Program as Honorary Chairperson

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Top Donors(a statement of recognition reflecting gratitude for previous donations and list of top 25 donors from 2012)

Karen & Harry Ackley Advanced Radiology ConsultantsAetnaCynthia Blaschak Best Buy Co. Inc. Bethlehem ENT AssociatesBridgeport Hospital Lorraine & Gusave Brodeur Community Services for Children, Inc. CT Tank Removal Design IP Nancy Ehle Fairfield Half Marathon Gateway Community College Jim Hashem Dana & Anne Hendershott John Yurconic Agency Kids II Foundation KLO Events LLC Neil Kramer Betty Lee Mantra Spa LLC d/b/a/ Sweet & Sassy

Milford Bank Minute Man Press, Norwalk, CT Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Susan Patricia Mullin Cheryl Peters Providence College Father Tom Ptaszynski Barbara Sauer Shop Rite, Milford Shoreline Family Chiropractic St. Therese Church Boyle Memorial FundSydney’s Haircolor Concept Salon Teresa Anne Mullin Memorial Fund Lenore Trettor The Denzel Group LLC United Way of Milford Valentine Diamond Center Werth Family Foundation Bradford G. Young DMD., PCZ Design Group

The People of GI TFounderMary Ann Wasil – President, CEO & Founder

Board of DirectorsChristina C. Brandt, Vice ChairJoan M. Cagginello, RN, BSN, MS, SecretarySuzanne CahillJody Ramik ClevelandLorrie A. LewisCeleste M. Lohrenz, TreasurerClaudine MayZinelle Mackro Sarah Nikkel Michelle Parente Rev. Thomas E. Ptaszynski, D. Min. Jorge SantiagoEileen E.M. Scully, Chair

Consulting BoardTia Campbell, RN, MSN, NCSNNancy Cappello, PhDChristopher Conley, CPAKelly Ann Harkins, MDNicole Larizza, MSKaren Laugel, MDDiana Lopusny, MDA. Dennis McBride, MD, MPHKerry RobinsonAndrea Silber, MD

Staff & ConsultantsKristina Cappetta, Operations CoordinatorMarcia Winter, Development & Grants Coordinator Z Design Group, Technology Coordinator

Youth Ambassadors 2012-2013AdvisorsBetsy Nilan – University of VirginiaMary Nilan – University of VirginiaKatie Tripp – Providence College

GIT Youth AmbassadorsMegan D, North Haven, CTWhitnee F, Prairie Grove, ARMaggie G, Stratford, CTSydney J, Lake Isabella, MIAnnie K, Yardley, PAClaire L, Westfield, NJMary M, Trumbull, CTJunie O, Strassen, LuxembourgAyslinn R, Seymour, CTBrittany S, McKinney, TXCaroline W, Monroe, CTStephanie W, Weston, CT

Events & Programs“GIT Your Pink On!” DayInternational “GIT Your Pink On!” Day is a fundraiser that is celebrated the third Friday in October. Money is raised by school aged children donating money by getting Pinked Out! GYPODs are not limited to October, and take place all year long at the convenience of the school.

Youth Ambassador ProgramThe Get In Touch Youth Ambassador Program empowers high school girls as representatives of The Get In Touch Foundation to promote the Get In Touch Girls’ Program to their schools and local community. Rebecca Lobo, ESPN basketball analyst, WNBA star and 1996 Olympic Gold Medalist Women’s Basketball, is Honorary Chairperson of our Youth Ambassador Committee.

“Pretty In Pink” EventsAn award celebration event that honors women from the

community who have contributed to breast health initiatives now held in these states: California, Connecticut, Massachusetts,

New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

MerchandisingLaces For LanaOur mission is for hot pink laces to become a symbol of support and hope for all touched by breast cancer as we strive to improve breast health education and awareness.

Daisy Wheels - printed wheel and iPhone, iPod and iPad applicationThe program is the cornerstone mission of The Get In Touch Foundation. A circular brochure and the app provide “8 Tips” for a breast self exam for girls in grades 5-12.

GIT Boutique (cafepress.com)Shop online at our “GIT Boutique” for exclusive items, including

hoodies, tees, mugs and dozens of other gifts.

FinancialsIncomeTotal income for 2012 = $154,810

ExpensesTotal expenses for 2012 = $219,287

Compensation & Benefits

Printing & Postage

Other

Professional Fees

Fundraising

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Pretty In Pink

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Changing the world one girl at a time…The Get In Touch Foundation’s Girls’ Program and Daisy Wheel was created specifically for girls in grades 5-12 to educate them on the importance of, and how to do a breast self exam – for life!

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Impact

2011 2012

# of Daisy Wheels Distributed 81,273 187,178

# of Apps Downloaded 1,261 2,590

Girls’ Program in # of Schools 79 368

Girls’ Program in # of States 47 50

Girls’ Program in # of Countries 12 23

App Downloaded in # of Countries 53 73

The Get In Touch Foundation P.O. Box 2144Milford, CT 06460 203-283-5127 www.getintouchfoundation.org

Photography by Lisa DeTullio Russell Photography and Tom Stevenson

The Get In Touch Foundation, GIT Your Pink On!, GIT Pinkified, the Pink Ribbon With Gerber Daisy Logo and Laces for Lana are registered service marks of The Get In Touch Foundation, Inc.; and the Pretty In Pink and the Daisy Logo are service marks of The Get In Touch Foundation, Inc.

Please consider helping us educate one girl at a time by donating at www.getintouchfoundation.org.

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