Emerald Isle, NC
retreat community
Email Dawn 3362134733
Retreat Coordinator

Dawn Walker

Dawn lives in Burlington, NC, and is married to her husband Jerry. They have two sons and three grandsons.  Dawn has volunteered with LP for years, first at the Dancing With The Stars Gala and then as a Retreat Coordinator at several locations.  She has done an amazing job working with several retreat communities and offers retreat coordinator support as a part-time staff member.

Retreat Director

Heather Jose

Heather is a Speaker, Author, and Podcast Host. She has been living with metastatic breast cancer for over twenty five years. Heather learned of Little Pink after meeting Jeanine at a workshop and enjoys serving and contributing to the impact Little Pink has on families. Heather lives with her husband in Michigan. They enjoy traveling, spending time with their adult children and chasing sunsets.

Emerald Isle
North Carolina
2025 RETREAT DATE:
Aug 17 - Aug 23

Emerald Isle greets Crystal Coast visitors at the western end of Bogue Banks, offering 12 miles of pristine shoreline and incredible views of the Atlantic Ocean and Bogue Inlet. With a focus on family fun, Emerald Isle is a haven for watersports, fishing (onshore, offshore and on the Bogue Inlet Pier), or simply sitting on the sand and enjoying the sound of the waves rolling in.  This small beach town rolls out the red carpet during a Little Pink retreat and highlights an incredibly giving community.

The financial environment of not having to pay for anything was a huge stress relief, and that is priceless.

Erika Balza /2017 New Smyrna Beach Participant
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How to Get Involved
I live close to the retreat location and want to get involved

Join our local planning group called Team Pink.  From getting involved with helping plan the retreat, providing gifts for families, securing activities and meals or using your special talents, Team Pink has a place for you.  Fill out the volunteer application to get involved.

I want to support the retreat with an in kind donation

The primary donations needed for a retreat week include:

  • Grocery Gift Cards
  • Gifts for families
  • Special location-specific items for welcome bags
  • Paper Goods- plates, napkins, plastic cutlery, paper towels, toilet paper
  • Sponsor a family for the week ($1008) by making a general donation
  • Sponsor an activity or meal ($250) by making a general donation
I would like to donate my property for the retreat week

Retreats are only possible because of generous house donors.  Please fill out the Home Donor form

I am interested in getting my business, school, church, or civic group involved

The community is the key ingredient to the success of every Little Pink Retreat week!  Ways for your group to get involved:

  • Adopt a retreat. This is an easy way for a small group to make a BIG impact!  Adopt a Retreat Information
  • Provide a meal for the families and if possible have your group serve the meal!  This is a great way to get to know the families and see the difference that you are making first hand.
  • Conduct a gift card drive for local grocery store
  • Collect paper Goods- plates, napkins, plastic cutlery, paper towels, toilet paper
  • Provide welcome bags for each family
  • Conduct an office fundraiser
I am interested in conducting a fundraiser to support the retreat

What a great idea!  Please fill out our Fundraising event form 

Feel free to call Little Pink’s Development Director, LeKeshia Franklin, at 336-213-4733 or email lekeshia@littlepink.org for further assistance with any of your fundraising ideas or questions.

I would like to volunteer on a retreat

Team Pink is our local planning group and you can contact the Retreat Coordinator listed above for more information on how to get involved locally.

If you are interested in being a full, 24/7 volunteer during a retreat week (either at this location or another location), please visit our Retreat Volunteer Page. 

Community Sponsors