Current Grant Recipients

Southeastern Colorado Affiliate
Susan G. Komen for the Cure®
Grant Recipients 2012-2013

The Southeastern Colorado Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is proud to distribute grants totaling $270,214 to six worthy organizations providing vital services in El Paso, Pueblo, and Teller Counties. In addition, over $170,000 will support breast cancer research grants through the national organization. To download and print our 2011-2012 Grant Brochure, click here.

Sense of Security
Financial Assistance for Breast Cancer Patients
This program provides monthly financial assistance to breast cancer patients who are undergoing treatment. Patients receive up to $500 in assistance each month, for up to six months, while they are in treatment.
Contact Information:
Rita McCoy
rmccoy@senseofsecurity.org
303-669-3113
www.senseofsecurity.org

EL PASO COUNTY

Peak Vista Community Health Centers Foundation
Homeless Women’s Breast Health Program
This local program focuses exclusively on the breast health of homeless women. A case management approach will be used to educate this population regarding the benefits of early detection.
Contact Information:
Deanne Anderson
deanne.anderson@peakvista.org
719-471-2789
www.peakvista.org

Peak Vista Community Health Centers Foundation
Mammogram Screening and Reading Vouchers
This grant allows women and men who do not qualify for Women’s Wellness Connection the opportunity to receive mammograms and diagnostic services. Patients are educated about breast cancer, receive vouchers for mammograms and assistance with follow-up services.
Contact Information:
Ida Gobbert
ida.gobbert@peakvista.org
719-344-6090
www.peakvista.org

PUEBLO COUNTY

Pueblo Community Health Center
Breast Health Case Management
This grant provides breast cancer diagnostic services and case management for women who do not have other medical coverage. It insures individuals have sustained medical access while guiding them through the continuum of care.
Contact Information:
Bernadette Lujan
bernadette.lujan@pueblochc.org
719-543-8718 ext 255
www.pueblochc.org

St Mary-Corwin Health Foundation
Breast Cancer Continuum of Care
This program will provide mammograms to women who lack health insurance or who have rarely or never been screened. A Genetic Counselor provides education, assessment, and counseling to high-risk women or those already in treatment for breast cancer. A Patient Navigator provides education and follow-up care to women who have completed their treatment.
Contact Information:
Lynne Spencer
lynnespencer@centura.org
719-557-4548
www.stmarycorwin.org

TELLER COUNTY

Teller County Public Health
Women’s Breast Health
This grant will provide screening and diagnostic services for qualified women as well as fuel vouchers to allow access to screening facilities. A nurse case manager will provide health education and follow up of services to women enrolled in this program.
Contact information:
Darlyn Miller
millerd@co.teller.co.us
719-687-6416
www.tellercountypublichealth.org

SMALL GRANT

Tapestry of Healing Support Group
This group was created for women with advanced and metastatic breast cancer. The group meets MONTHLY on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the American Cancer Society located at 1445 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80909. For more information contact Peggy Thomas, RN, MN, AOCN at 719-776-4541 or Cherie Draxton, LCSW at 719-365-8531.This monthly group is a cooperative community effort (of Memorial Health System, Penrose Cancer Center and Susan G. Komen) to bring education, support and resources to women with metastatic breast cancer.

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Grant Recipients 2011-2012

The Southeastern Colorado Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is proud to distribute more than $425,000 in grants to eleven worthy programs providing vital services in El Paso, Pueblo, and Teller Counties.

Latino American Health Network
Nuestra Salud/Our Health:  Latina Breast Health Campaign
This project will use Promotoras to teach Spanish speaking Latinos, along with monolingual English and Bilingual women, about breast health. 
Contact Information: 
Ada Torres
AdaMariaTorres@Hotmail.com
(719) 236-1417
www.LAHN-CS.org

Memorial Health Systems Foundation
Circle of Hope Patient Financial Support Program
Instituted in 1992, the Circle of Hope fund was created to help patients during active cancer treatment and provides assistance for expenses such as transportation, lodging, food and medication. 
Contact Information: 
Cindi Bauder
Cindi.Bauder@memorialhealthsystem.com
(719) 365-2535
www.memorialhealthsystem.com/wps/wcm/connect/mhs/mh/main+navigation/our+services/cancer+care

Memorial Health Systems Foundation
The H.O.P.E. Retreat
The H.O.P.E. Retreat is a four-day retreat designed by the late Cathy Schulze, a woman who lost her life after a long battle with breast cancer. The retreat combines education, group facilitation and personal time for self- reflection, exploration and integration of each woman’s cancer journey.
Contact Information: 
Cindi Bauder
Cindi.Bauder@memorialhealthsystem.com
(719) 365-2535
www.memorialhealthsystem.com/wps/wcm/connect/mhs/mh/main+navigation/our+services/cancer+care

Memorial Health Systems Foundation
Mother/Daughter Community Breast Cancer Education Event
Over twelve agencies have collaborated to plan a Mother-Daughter Tea and Fashion Show to educate women and young girls in an entertaining environment shared with a trusted female family member.
Contact Information: 
Cindi Bauder
Cindi.bauder@memorialhealthsystem.com
(719) 365-2697
www.memorialhealthsystem.com/wps/wcm/connect/mhs/mh/main+navigation/our+services/cancer+care

Peak Vista Community Health Centers Foundation
Homeless Women’s Breast Health Program
This local program focuses exclusively on the breast health of homeless women.  Peak Vista associates will use a case management approach to educate this population regarding the benefits of early detection to successfully fighting breast cancer.
Contact Information:
Deanne Anderson
Deanne.anderson@peakvista.org
(719) 344-6003
www.peakvista.org

Peak Vista Community Health Centers Foundation
Mammogram Screening and Reading Vouchers
This grant allows women and men who do not qualify for Women’s Wellness Connection services the opportunity to receive mammograms and diagnostic services.  Patients are educated about breast cancer, receive vouchers for mammograms and mammogram readings, and are assisted in accessing follow-up services.
Contact Information:
Deborah Isner
Deborah.Isner@peakvista.org
(719) 344-6090
www.peakvista.org

Project Angel Heart
Home-Delivered Meals to People Affected by Breast Cancer
This program delivers nutritious meals to residents of Colorado Springs and the surrounding area who are coping with breast cancer.
Contact Information:
Mindy Davidson
mindy@projectangelheart.org
(303) 830-0202 X14
www.projectangelheart.org

Rocky Mountain Cancer Assistance
Bridging the Gap--El Paso, Pueblo, Teller Counties
This grant will provide non-medical financial assistance for low income and medically underserved breast cancer patients. This aid pays for basic necessities such as housing, food, utilities, transportation, and medical insurance.
Contact Information: 
Stephanie Shulman
steph@rockymountaincancerassistance.org
(720) 229-0303
www.rockymountaincancerassistance.org

Financial Assistance for Breast Cancer Patients
This program provides monthly financial assistance to breast cancer patients who are undergoing treatment.  Patients receive up to $500 in assistance each month, for up to six months, while they are in treatment. 
Contact Information: 
Rita McCoy
rmccoy@senseofsecurity.org
(303) 669-3113
www.senseofsecurity.org

St Mary-Corwin Health Foundation
Breast Cancer Continuum of Care
This program will fill breast cancer gaps for medically underserved women under age 50 and provide mammograms to women who lack health insurance or who have rarely or never been screened.  A Genetic Counselor will provide education, assessments, and counseling to women at risk for or already in treatment for breast cancer.  A Patient Navigator will provide follow-up care and education to women who have completed their treatment plan.
Contact Information: 
Lynn Spencer
Lynnspencer@centura.org
(719) 557-4548
www.stmarycorwin.org/body.cfm?id=70

St Mary-Corwin Health Foundation
Finding Your Inner Self After Cancer
This grant will fund a retreat that provides education for up to 16 women on the journey that continues after their treatment is complete. 
Contact Information: 
Lynn Spencer
Lynnspencer@centura.org
(719) 557-4548
www.stmarycorwin.org/body.cfm?id=70

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Grant Recipients 2010-2011

Last year, the Southeastern Colorado Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure was proud to distribute more than $600,000 in grants to 14 worthy organizations providing vital services in El Paso, Pueblo and Teller Counties.

Asian Pacific Development Center
Asian Women's Breast Health Program
The grant supported program is designed to overcome health disparities for Asian women in prevention of breast cancer by providing access to breast health prevention, health literacy, clinical breast exams, mammograms and diagnostic services.
Contact Information: 
Vicki Hudson
vhudson@apdc.org
719-645-2705
www.apdc.org

Casting for Recovery
Casting for Recovery Colorado
The grant will fund an educational program that uses fly fishing with breast cancer survivors to promote mental and physical well-being. 
Contact Information: 
www.castingforrecovery.org

Colorado Cancer Coalition/Colorado Foundation for Public Health and the Environment
2011 Colorado Breast Cancer Resources Directory
The grant will be used to support cost for publishing and distributing the Colorado Breast Cancer Resources Directory as well as support for maintaining the web version of the guide.  This is a helpful guide to the broad range of resources statewide for patients, survivors, caregivers, and the healthcare community and has information that addresses the continuum of care from screening to survivorship.
Contact Information: 
Teri Spector
Teri.spector.ccc@comcast.net
(303) 870-7579
www.breastcancercolorado.org/

Memorial Health Systems Foundation
Comprehensive Breast Cancer Survivorship Program
A program that provides a safety net so patients can make informed decisions throughout their cancer journey.  Three primary components will be provided to survivors:  Moving Forward Survivorship Clinic; Educational and Experiential Wellness Workshops; and H.O.P.E. Retreats.
Contact Information: 
Britta Newcomer
Britta.newcomer@memorialhealthsystem.com
(719) 365-2535
www.memorialhealthsystem.com/wps/wcm/connect/mhs/mh/main+navigation/our+services/cancer+care

Orchard of Hope
Financial Assistance for Pueblo County Breast Cancer Patients
This grant provides vital financial support for medical and non-medical needs of breast cancer patients in Pueblo County. 
Contact Information: 
Sandra Allen
fremont@orchardofhope.org
(719) 275-0089
www.orchardofhope.org

Peak Vista Community Health Centers Foundation
Homeless Breast Health Program
This local program focuses exclusively on the breast health of homeless women.  Peak Vista associates will use a case management approach to educate this population regarding the benefits of early detection to successfully fighting breast cancer.
Contact Information: 
www.peakvista.org

Mammogram Screening and Reading Vouchers
This grant allows women and men who do not qualify for Women’s Wellness Connection services the opportunity to receive mammograms and diagnostic services.  Patients are educated about breast cancer, receive vouchers for mammograms and mammogram readings, and are assisted in accessing follow-up services.
Contact Information: 
www.peakvista.org

Penrose Cancer Center
Multidisciplinary High Risk Breast Clinic
Patients will consult with several breast health care specialists in a single visit to develop a risk management plan.  Grant-funded imaging studies will be available to uninsured and under-insured high risk women.  The Clinic will expand existing medical oncology, breast health navigation, and hereditary cancer services to widen the continuum of care to unaffected but high-risk individuals under age 50.
Contact Information: 
Kate Crow
katecrow@centura.org
(719) 776-6919
www.penrosecancercenter.org

Project Angel Heart
Home-delivered Meals to People Affected by Breast Cancer
This program delivers nutritious meals to residents of Colorado Springs and the surrounding area who are coping with breast cancer.
Contact Information:
Mindy Davidson
mindy@projectangelheart.org
(303) 830-0202 X14
www.projectangelheart.org

Pueblo Community Health Center
Breast Health Case Management
This program closely monitors patients with personalized, comprehensive case management services.  Staff will educate patients about the importance of early detection and encourage screenings and other preventive health care measures.  Grant funds will provide for breast cancer ultrasound screening, surgical consultations and other necessary diagnostic services for high-risk women under the age of 40, as well as men and women over the age of 40 who do not have other coverage options.
Contact Information: 
Bernadette Lujan
Bernadette.Lujan@PuebloCHC.org
(719) 543-8718 X 255
www.pueblochc.org

The Raymond Wentz Foundation
Emergency Financial Assistance for Low Income Breast Cancer Patients
This program provides financial assistance to low-income breast cancer patients in treatment who live in El Paso, Pueblo, and Teller counties.  Grants provide much assistance for necessities like groceries, rent or mortgage payments, medication, and office visit co-payments.
Contact Information:
Marrett Howard
mhoward@raymondwentz.org
720-300-2095 
www.raymondwentz.org

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers Foundation
Bridging the Gap--El Paso, Pueblo, Teller Counties
This grant will provide non-medical financial assistance for low income and medically underserved breast cancer patients. This aid pays for basic necessities such as housing, food, utilities, transportation, and medical insurance.
Contact Information: 
Stephanie Shulman
steph@rmccf.org
(303) 930-7822
www.rockymountaincancercenters.com

Sense of Security
Financial Assistance for Breast Cancer
This program provides monthly financial assistance to breast cancer patients who are undergoing treatment.  Patients receive up to $500 in assistance each month, for up to six months, while they are in treatment. 
Contact Information: 
Rita McCoy
rmccoy@senseofsecurity.org
(303) 669-3113
www.senseofsecurity.org

St Mary-Corwin Health Foundation
Continuum of Care
This program will fill breast cancer gaps for medically underserved women under age 50 and provide mammograms to women who lack health insurance or who have rarely or never been screened  A Genetic Counselor will provide education, assessments, and counseling to women at risk for or already in treatment for breast cancer.  Patient assistance funds will help with emergency food, transportation, and lodging to decrease health access barriers.
Contact Information: 
Lynne Spencer
Lynnespencer@centura.org
(719) 557-4548
www.stmarycorwin.org/body.cfm?id=70

Teller County Public Health
Women's Breast Health Project
This grant provides services to promote access to a continuum of care and navigation for the isolated women of Teller County: It will provide free screening and diagnostic mammograms, breast ultrasounds, and surgical consults to qualified women, free fuel vouchers to allow for access to screening facilities, one-on-one breast health education and materials, and a nurse case manager to promote quicker detection, treatment and follow-through of women enrolled.
Contact Information: 
Darlyn Miller
millerd@co.teller.co.us
(719) 687-6416
www.tellercountypublichealth.org/adult-health/womens-health/