For Long & Foster Real Estate agent Kathy Jones, breast cancer is more than a statistic. It’s personal. In 2018, her daughter was diagnosed, and despite having health insurance, the family quickly faced overwhelming medical bills and unexpected expenses.

A lifeline arrived in the form of the Loudoun Breast Health Network (LBHN), an all-volunteer nonprofit dedicated to helping Loudoun County residents undergoing breast cancer treatment. From prescription costs to groceries and even mortgage support, LBHN provides both financial relief and emotional encouragement to those in need.

“Going through breast cancer is challenging in so many ways, and LBHN makes a real difference for families facing this journey,” said Jones.

Inspired by the organization’s impact, Jones has led the One Loudoun office of Long & Foster Real Estate in fundraising efforts for LBHN over the past several years. This year, the office will host its fifth annual Pink Ribbon Hoppy Hour fundraiser on Nov. 13, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Lost Rhino Brewing in Ashburn, bringing the community together to support neighbors who need it most.

In the four years they’ve hosted the event, the team has raised over $100,000 for LBHN—$36,000 in 2024, $25,000 in 2023, $26,000 in 2022 and $20,000 in 2019. Due to the pandemic, fundraisers were not held in 2020 or 2021. This year, Jones hopes to raise another $40,000 to help LBHN support even more Loudoun County residents in need. 

“Long & Foster’s a people-first organization that’s committed to giving back to the communities where we live and work, and that’s why we’re such strong advocates and supporters of Loudoun Breast Health Network—it’s an organization that’s helped our own Long & Foster family and our friends and neighbors in Loudoun County,” said Cathy Zamanpour, managing broker of Long & Foster’s One Loudoun office. 

Event Details: 

When: Nov. 13, 4 to 8 p.m. 

Where: Lost Rhino Brewing, 21730 Red Rum Drive #142, Ashburn, Va., 20147

Who’s invited: Everyone! 

The brewery is donating the space for the event, with local caterer Savoir Fare providing food at no cost. Local musicians will also volunteer their time to entertain guests.  Tickets are available for a minimum donation of $20 to LBHN, and the event will feature a silent and live auction plus raffles. Those interested in donating to the auction can contact Kathy Jones at Kathy.Jones@LongandFoster.com or 703-728-4038. To purchase tickets, visit www.lbhn.org/hoppyhour.