Programs
Giving Circle
About Us
Did you know
that every three
minutes a woman
in the United States
is diagnosed with
breast cancer? If you think that’s scary, just imagine how it feels to be uninsured and unable to afford an annual mammogram.
Armed with the knowledge that the key to surviving breast cancer is early diagnosis, and that mammograms are the best tools for early detection, members of the Whitley County Giving Circle for Women’s Health have set out to make a positive impact for the women in Whitley County.
Launched in 2003, the Giving Circle began providing mammogram vouchers to local physicans to share with their patients in greatest need. Because of this landmark program, recipients who would not otherwise be able to afford this vital test are receiving free mammograms at Parkview Whitley Hospital.
We hope you will join us in the crusade to improve the health of women in Whitley County. The more support received, the more free mammograms can be made available to those in need.
New Initiative!
The Steering Committee for the Giving Circle is currently
accepting grant applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organizations, educational institutions, churches and libraries
for programming or projects targeted toward enhancing the health
and well being of females residing in Whitley County, Indiana.
Grants will be awarded projects unfolding during the calendar
year. Grant Applications due December 31 New! Apply online! To apply online Click Here
Membership
To become a member of the Giving Circle, or for more information about receiving a free mammogram, please contact:
September McConnell
260-244-5224
sepwccf@gmail.com
Are you or is someone you know a cancer patient looking for a local group to connect with during this time of treatment and therapy? Contact the Community Foundation or the American Cancer Society for the Look Good…Feel Better schedule of events. This two-hour makeover session is designed specifically for women undergoing cancer treatments. A professional, licensed cosmetologist will lead the group through make up and skin care techniques for a night of fun and bonding for women in Whitley County.
Visit www.lookgoodfeelbetter.org for more information.
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