December 2021 Newsletter Volume VIII |
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What an amazing first year! We appreciate the support and generosity from donors, sponsors, supporters, volunteers, and PINK "ME"® Board Members. Despite the challenges of navigating through the pandemic and our very own, Founder and President, Dr. Bean breast cancer recurrence, the mission and vision was sought forth, stronger than ever. As shared in this month's newsletter, the perfect song captured by Herbie Hancock featuring artists- PINK and John Legend, "Don't Give Up". We look forward to working with you in 2022. Helping one family at a time! PINK "ME" Board Members (First Row: Dr. Michelle Bean, Christiann Orozco, Sherrie Webb; Second Row: Dr. Ann Botros, Melinda Bean, and Dr. Jay Harness, MD)- Thank you for the amazing work that you do in the community. Board Members put in collectively over 200 volunteer hours, committee work, community involvement, community outreach, community events, and board meetings. Congratulations on One Year of Service. |
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2021 Financial Assistance Program Outcome and Results This year we have assisted 11 women and their families in the Breast Cancer Treatment Financial Assistance Programs in the amount of $12,155.65. Our initial goal was to assist nine women- we exceeded our goal! Financial assistance payments- the highest percentage (42%) towards rent and mortgage payments, (41.37%) towards medical bills, and (8%) towards utilities. Additional resource options were provided for women as part of our breast cancer awareness and prevention initiative- Mammograms Matter New Mexico. In Partnership with Assured Imaging the mobile mammography unit provided screenings in the community during the months of March, June, and October. The Mammograms Matter New Mexico initiative was developed based on statistical data gathered from women in PINK "ME"'s financial assistance programs, which reflected advanced staged breast cancer diagnosis. Therefore, providing the additional resource options within our scope of services to heightened breast cancer awareness were vital. Breast Cancer Treatment Financial Assistance Program This program provides resources and financial support to those that are going through their breast cancer journey; and to help women understand their health information/medical records accessibility for their health and treatment outcomes. Financial award is granted based on the application of the individual and the amount determined is based on the individual need. The amount of financial assistance is a maximum of $1,500. This amount is allocated over a period of three months, or one quarter. Application to apply to this program is available on our website. Survivor Health and Wellness Financial Assistance Program This program provides resources and financial support to those that are survivors of their breast cancer journey, post one year. Financial award is granted based on the application of the individual and the amount determined is based on the individual need. The amount of financial assistance is a maximum of $600. This amount is given over a period of three months, or one quarter. Application to apply to this program can be found on our website. | | |
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Breast Cancer Survivor Month ~January~ Gabrielle M. We celebrate you! | | |
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PINK "ME" 2021 Sponsors and Donors Sponsors Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Iota Xi Omega Chapter Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation Thornburg Investment Management Thornburg Foundation XRAM X-Ray Associates of New Mexico, P.C. Donors New Mexico Cancer Center Associates Anchorum St. Vincent Foundation Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center CSV Cancer Center New Mexico Gas Company Presbyterian Health Services St. Vincent Foundation Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep, Santa Fe, NM Sunny 505 Community Partners XRAM X-RAY Associates of New Mexico, P.C. Raiz New Mexico Looking for ways to get involved? Visit our website and click on the "Get Involved" link with your information on ways to help the community. We love to hear from you. Happy Holidays! PINK “ME” | | |
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By donating as little as $25.00, you can help support and expand additional resources toward monthly awareness. Donations and community support affords an opportunity to uplift those during their breast cancer journey and we are asking for additional support to provide these continuous services within the community for years to come. Please join us in the fight against breast cancer and the families affected by the disease. Click on the QR Code and donate today. Having supporters like you help make this organization possible! |
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2022 Calendar of Events - January 2022- Quarter One Financial Assistance Program starts
- February 2022- Fuchsia Fabulous Flower Fundraiser and February 10th, Valentine's Day Community Give Back (Bouquet Deliveries to local Cancer Centers)
- April 2022- Quarter Two Financial Assistance Program starts
- May 2022- Mother's Day Fundraiser-Kendra Scott Give Back-ABQ Uptown- Saturday- May 7th 12:00pm-3:00pm
- June 2022-Mammograms Matter New Mexico- Saturday June 18th 8am-5pm (location TBD)
- July 2022- Quarter Three Financial Assistance Program starts
- September 2022- September 7th PINK “ME” 2 years Anniversary·
- October 2022- (Breast Cancer Awareness Month)
-Quarter Four Financial Assistance Program starts· -2nd Annual Virtual Walk-a-Thon Sunday, October 9th thru Saturday- October 22nd· -Kendra Scott Give Back-Breast Cancer Awareness Event ABQ Uptown- Saturday, October 15th -12:00pm-3:00pm -Mammograms Matter New Mexico-Saturday-October 22nd- 8:00am-5:00pm location TBD· -Just in time for Halloween, join us for our 1st Annual Lunch and Learn in collaboration with PINK WARRIOR HOUSE Foundation-Cancer Doesn’t Spook Us! - Saturday October 29th- 12:00pm-3:00pm- location TBD - November 2022- Virtual Popcorn Fundraiser, Let’s get it Poppin for the Holiday's popcorn fundraiser- start and end date ·
- December 2022- Community Give Back Care Bags and Grocery gift certificates, Wig donation to local nonprofit wig exchange program- date TBD·
PINK “ME” office closed for the holidays Friday, December 23, 2022, returning Monday January 2, 2023 We are seeking additional resources for our 2022 calendar of events. Please email us at info@pink-me.org, if you're interested in sponsoring and event, volunteering, or donating services or community partnership opportunities. |
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