How does UBCF help in the fight against breast cancer
Free or Low-Cost Breast Screenings
Many women at risk for breast cancer in this country are under insured or do not have any health insurance at all. United Breast Cancer Foundation is proud to be able to offer many women free or low cost breast screenings and follow-up care at their local hospitals and health centers.
College Fund
UBCF has created a scholarship fund for college bound students of single parent homes, entitled the ” Audrey B. Mastroianni Scholarship Fund.” It’s designed to help students who have suffered a loss due to breast cancer and are in need of financial assistance in order to make their higher education dreams a reality. The College Fund was set up in honor of Audrey B. Mastroianni, a firm believer in education and continued personal enrichment.
Reconstructive Surgery
United Breast Cancer Foundation has partnered with hospitals to be able to provide women with breast reconstructive surgery at little or no cost to them. It is imperative for a women recovering from breast cancer to have every opportunity to regain her confidence. Making a reconstruction decision can be complicated for any woman. Through opportunities such as this one, reconstructive surgery can help a women feel whole, spiritually and physically.
Child Sponsorship
United Breast Cancer Foundation is financially assisting children whose families have been directly affected by breast cancer. Through the Child Sponsorship Program, UBCF may provide financial assistance to help with the cost of healthy food, assistance with medical treatments, counseling services, back-to-school clothing and supplies, sports registration, camp, and special holiday gifts.
Holistic Care
UBCF believes it is critical that a patient be treated as a whole person. This includes not only traditional medical approaches to breast cancer, but also caring for the individual’s emotional and spiritual well-being. Therapies often include diet and nutrition supplements, mind/body therapies, energy healing, reflexology, lymphatic massage and acupuncture.
Services are tailored to individual needs and are conducted in addition to treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Working with the mind-body-spirit connection is just as vital as treating the tumor.
IG: The Individual Grant Program
Created in 2007 with the intention to financially assist women and men who are managing breast cancer, this program offers customized support geared towards each individual’s personal needs and circumstances. Like our clients, no two grants are ever alike. We understand that breast cancer has a far-reaching affect on every member of the family; therefore, when crafting an Individual Grant, UBCF considers not only the breast cancer patient’s needs, but the needs of the entire family.
Community Service
UBCF supports the community by increasing awareness of breast cancer, health and wellness through educational campaigns, distributing gift-in-kind donations through our Network of Giving Program, and partnering with other charitable organizations to further extend UBCF’s mission and reach.