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Grant Recipient: Christina “I continue to stay positive and try not to worry about money” Diagnosis: Stage II breast cancer (diagnosed 11/2014) Treatment: Surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation Grant used for: Auto insurance, travel costs, groceries, communication...

Grant Recipient: Cely Being approved for your grant will help lessen the burden of our bills. Diagnosis: Stage III breast cancer (diagnosed 03/14) Treatment: Radiation and mastectomy Grant used for: Wireless bill, utility bill, health insurance, car insurance Cely’s...

Grant Recipient: Lou Throughout my life, I have faced many challenges that tested my will power and strength Diagnosis: Stage III breast cancer (diagnosed 12/14) Treatment: Chemotherapy, surgery, hormonal treatment, possibly radiation Grant used for: Wireless bill,...

Grant Recipient: Candy As a mom, I want to see my children grow up and have a life of their own Diagnosis: Breast cancer, stage II (diagnosed 09/2014) Treatment: Chemotherapy, mastectomy, reconstruction Grant used for: Utility bills, food assistance, travel expenses...

Grant Recipient: Suzan Diagnosis: Stage III breast cancer (diagnosed 03/14) Treatment: Chemotherapy, radiation, mastectomy, reconstruction Grant used for: Utility bills, vehicle maintenance Suzan’s story: Suzan is a 48-year-old single mother of three who is...

Grant Recipient: Jessica Our bills are piling up since my diagnosis of breast cancer Diagnosis: Stage II breast cancer (diagnosed 10/14) Treatment: Surgery, reconstruction, lymphedema Grant used for: Wireless bill, travel expenses, food assistance Jessica’s story:...

Grant Recipient: Maria Up to this point…I always supported myself and never asked for help. Diagnosis: Stage I breast cancer (diagnosed 06/14), lymphedema Treatment: Lumpectomy, radiation, hormone therapy Grant used for: Transportation assistance, basic living...

Grant Recipient: Mary Believe it or not, my mom has an amazing spirit about her, and I have always known her to be a fighter. Diagnosis: Stage II Carcinoma in situ (diagnosed 08/14) Treatment: Mastectomy, Chemotherapy, Radiation, Lumpectomy, Hormone Treatments Grant...

Grant Recipient: Kelly This is the first time in my whole life that I could not physically work harder to get ahead or work my way out of getting all of my bills paid. Diagnosis: Stage II Breast Cancer (diagnosed 07/2013) Treatment: Chemotherapy, double mastectomy,...

Grant Recipient: Anna Life is too short to live worrying about bills getting paid! Diagnosis: Stage IIB breast cancer (diagnosed 05/14) Treatment: Chemotherapy, radiation, mastectomy, reconstruction Grant used for: Rent payments Anna’s story: Before her cancer...