6/1/2007
CARLISLE, Pa. - The Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition (PBCC) will kick off their newest initiative, the Friends Like Me™ Survivor Care Package, by delivering the first package to a local survivor on Friday, June 1 at 3:00 pm at the Carlisle Regional Medical Center. Donna Spoonhour of Carlisle, PA will be the first of 350 survivors across Pennsylvania to receive a care package. Presenting the box will be PBCC Cumberland County Captain, Karen Byers, and Chris Houston, a local Lance Armstrong Foundation supporter. Boxes will officially be available starting on June 15th by calling the PBCC at 1-800-377-8828 x100 or by emailing carol@pabreastcancer.org.
The PBCC received $25,000 from the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) to support the Friends Like Me™ Survivor Care Package program. This Friends Like Me™ Survivor Care Package is designed to meet the needs of women who have moved beyond diagnosis, treatment and recovery from cancer and on to the lifelong journey of survivorship. The PBCC was one of only 12 non-profit organizations across the country awarded LAF grants to help people with the physical, emotional and practical challenges of cancer.
“With this grant, the PBCC plans to provide great materials, resources and cosmetic items to breast cancer survivors in Pennsylvania,” said Pat Halpin-Murphy, President and Founder at the PA Breast Cancer Coalition. “We are honored and excited to be among such an extraordinary group of grant recipients who all share a passion for helping people living with cancer.”
Friends Like Me™ Survivor Care Packages include valuable tools for breast cancer survivors at no cost to the recipient or the requestor. Care packages contain several books, resources, cosmetic items and trinkets which celebrate breast cancer survivorship.
About the Lance Armstrong Foundation
The Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) inspires and empowers people affected by cancer. The LAF serves its mission through advocacy, public health and research. Founded in 1997 by cancer survivor and champion cyclist Lance Armstrong, the LAF is located in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit livestrong.org.
About The Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition
The PA Breast Cancer Coalition represents, supports and serves breast cancer survivors and their families in Pennsylvania through educational programming, legislative advocacy and unique outreach initiatives. The PBCC is a statewide non-profit organization that creates the hope of a brighter tomorrow by providing action and information to women with breast cancer today.
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