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Causes: Breast Cancer, International, International Health Development, International Relief
Mission: - Community outreach and education programs that promote early detection for breast cancer and early testing for sickle cell. - Availability of the tools and resources required for early diagnosis as well as the appropriate treatment in Sierra Leone. - Ongoing health care support for sickle cell warriors and breast cancer survivors. - Community outreach and education programs to help debunk the stigma.
Results: - Sponsorship for women to get breast ultrasounds and cancer care after diagnosis. - Donations of over four hundred care kits for patients and survivors - Multiple Community service events, Health and fitness events - Multiple Education and awareness events including workshops for health care workers. - Christmas day meals for patients, staff and families for the past 3 years. - Fundraising for a mammogram machine with over $50,000 raised.
Target demographics: Families impacted by breast cancer and/or sickle cell disease
Programs: Care kits for patients Fundraising for mammogram machine Hospital meals Education for caregivers