For more than 29 years, Women Helping Women has empowered women in our community to care for one another through philanthropy. Established by Pardee Hospital Foundation, the program is dedicated to ensuring every woman has access to the breast health resources she needs by providing financial support, education, and investment in innovative breast imaging technology at UNC Health Pardee.
Through the generosity of donors, Women Helping Women helps remove financial barriers that may prevent women from receiving essential breast health services, supports community education focused on awareness and early detection, and invests in advanced imaging technology that brings the latest breast cancer screening and diagnostic capabilities closer to home. Together, these efforts help improve access to care, promote earlier diagnoses, and strengthen breast health for women throughout our region.
The Women Helping Women Fund supports:
Breast Cancer Education
Innovative breast imaging technology
Other critical women’s health needs
The annual Women Helping Women Luncheon serves as the program’s signature fundraising event, bringing together community members, business leaders, healthcare professionals, and advocates who share a commitment to improving the lives of women facing breast cancer. Each year, the luncheon celebrates the power of philanthropy while raising essential funds to advance the program’s mission. Guests are inspired by meaningful stories, hear from nationally recognized speakers, and have the opportunity to make a lasting impact by supporting financial assistance, breast health education, and continued investment in innovative breast imaging technology that will benefit women across our community for years to come.
Friday, October 23, 2026
11 AM | Retail Row Opens
Arrive early to shop, connect with friends and explore our wonderful lineup of vendors:
Elite Repeats • First Bank • iDaph Events – SheSlays 5K Registration • Kendra Scott • Kiki’s Sportwear • Marble & Steel Craft Chocolates • Pardee Gift Shop • Pink Regalia • The Sanctuary Boutique • The Velvet Wind • YogaSix Asheville
12 Noon | Luncheon & Keynote, featuring Nicole Phillips
Blue Ridge Community College | 49 E. Campus Drive, Flat Rock, NC 28731 – Map
Premier Transportation will provide free shuttle service from the lower lot to the main entrance of the conference center. Please follow signs for parking since classes are currently in session.
Nicole Phillips is a nationally recognized speaker, bestselling author, breast cancer survivor, and host of The Kindness Podcast. Through heartfelt storytelling, humor, and authenticity, she inspires audiences to discover the extraordinary impact of kindness, resilience, and human connection.
After navigating her own breast cancer journey, Nicole developed an even deeper appreciation for the compassion and support that can carry us through life’s most difficult moments. Today, she shares that perspective with audiences across the country, encouraging others to embrace hope, extend grace, and find strength in community.
Nicole is the bestselling author of five books focused on kindness, gratitude, and living with purpose. She is also the creator and host of The Kindness Podcast, recognized by Oprah Magazine as one of the top podcasts about happiness. Through conversations with inspiring guests and everyday people making a difference, the podcast explores how simple acts of kindness can create lasting change.
