Pink Alliance Support Group
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Under certain situations after a breast cancer diagnosis, patients have the opportunity to consider total removal of a breast (mastectomy) or breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy).
Local breast cancer patients and survivors meet twice monthly to share feelings and concerns and receive emotional support through small group discussion. These meetings are facilitated by two breast cancer survivors who consider it an honor to share in each person’s journey.
Working with local health care providers, Pink Alliance assists breast cancer patients and survivors with limited means by providing financial assistance for screening and diagnostic tests, insurance deductibles and medical payments.
Our Impact
Pink Alliance works in a variety of ways to be there for you, your family and the community. These points illustrate our efforts to serve breast cancer patients and survivors in the Brazos Valley. With continued fundraising success, we can expand our breast cancer awareness efforts and serve even more patients and survivors.
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Partners with local health care providers
to assist breast cancer patients and survivors with limited financial means.
Assists with insurance deductibles so patients can continue treatments.
Funds patient services such as financial assistance for medical treatments, bras, lymphedema and compression garments, etc.
Funds diagnostic mammograms: ultrasounds and biopsies for patients with financial needs whose screening mammograms reflect areas of concern.
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Promotes breast cancer awareness throughout the yeaR
by participating with community organizations, health care providers and businesses to advance and advocate for good breast health.
Participates in annual community awareness efforts by hosting Surviving & Thriving, the Brazos Valley’s annual breast cancer awareness luncheon, among other events.
Partners with local businesses and organizations by attending local events and speaking about breast cancer prevention, early detection and overall breast health.
Provides services in conjunction with local health care providers for patients with limited means and those that are uninsured or underinsured allowing for testing and treatment options
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Manages a competitive grant program
that provides funding to local community grant partners that sponsors free mammogram events, serve lymphedema patients with compression garments and supplies, etc.
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Sponsors a breast cancer support group
for patients still in treatment and those who have completed treatment.
The group meets twice a month with opportunities to share stories and hear from speakers.
Mentors breast cancer patients and survivors as they live with, through and beyond cancer.
BRAZOS VALLEY COMMUNITY PARTNERS
WHO JOIN US IN SERVING THE NEEDS OF BREAST CANCER PATIENTS AND SURVIVORS
EVENTS
In furthering its mission as an advocate for breast health and cancer support, Pink Alliance hosts fundraising events throughout the year and also participates in numerous community events, especially during October—breast cancer awareness month.
Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon
Thank you to everyone who made our 20th Annual Surviving & Thriving luncheon a success!
Surviving & Thriving is an annual breast cancer awareness luncheon that is held in association with October, breast cancer awareness month. The event is hosted by Pink Alliance along with an enthusiastic committee of community volunteers. From its early beginnings, the Luncheon has inspired capacity crowds with stories of hope, inspiration and “surviving and thriving” from speakers including Ann Jillian, Peggy Fleming, Becky Olson, Hollye Jacobs, Joan Lunden, Kendra Scott, Amy Robach, Lori Allen, Chaunte Lowe and Scott Hamilton.
Community Benefits and Events
Contact Us
To contact Pink Alliance, please fill out the form below
or contact us using the information provided.
MAILING ADDRESS
PO Box 6373
Bryan, TX 77805
Doris Light
President
979.587.1342
Tracy Paine
Secretary
979.450.9790
Patricia Gerling
Treasurer
979.224.3813
Director
979.587.1115
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