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Old 05-23-2013, 02:23 AM   #53
Paula O
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Re: Fun Free Opportunities/resources for Breast Cancer patients

Circle of Hope

"Financial support is granted to clients who meet the criteria and is used to alleviate expenses associated with breast cancer treatment.1 Breast cancer patients who cannot afford expenses associated with the treatment of breast cancer due to financial hardship are at a serious disadvantage. Circle of Hope believes that by easing the burden of debt, a breast cancer patient can focus on recovery. Circle of Hope may provide support for:
Circle of Hope, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit breast cancer organization located in Santa Clarita Valley, California. We are dedicated to making a difference today, for a brighter future tomorrow. Circle of Hope is the only breast cancer organization in the Santa Clarita Valley that provides financial, emotional, and educational support services for uninsured and underinsured individuals with breast cancer, their families, and the local community. We have helped over 130 clients to date, issuing over $100,000 in financial support.About Circle of Hope, Inc.
  • Doctor/Facility Co-payments
  • Insurance/COBRA Premiums
  • Chemotherapy/Radiation Costs
  • Pharmacy Expenses
  • Second opinions
Circle of Hope offers emotional support in the form of its Breast Cancer Support Group. Meetings are held monthly at the Circle of Hope office. The support group is free and open to all breast cancer patients and survivors. Each month will cover a different topic to help guide a breast cancer patient through the treatment process. The Breast Cancer Support Group aims to offer a positive and caring environment. Support group participants are paired with mentors, survivors who have completed breast cancer treatment, to provide personal encouragement and assistance with individual concerns.
Team Pink is a cancer awareness and community outreach program developed by Circle of Hope. Acting as the educational support branch of the organization, Team Pink promotes healthy eating, exercising, balancing stress, and maintaining a healthy weight. These behavior choices are associated with cancer risk reduction and early detection.
We are devoted to helping local individuals in our community--clients must live in, work in, or receive treatment in Santa Clarita Valley. 100% of the proceeds raised and donated are used to give back to the SCV community and support its breast cancer patients and their families."
(Copied and pasted from the we bite: http://www.circleofhopeinc.org/)
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