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The Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition was founded in 1995 to increase awareness of breast cancer issues to men and women in Tennessee. In just over 15 years, our efforts have led us to a vast number of accomplishments in our state.
Today, we are able to provide assistance to more men and women than any other breast cancer grassroots organization in the state.
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FREE MAMMOGRAMS
The Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation offers free diagnostic mammograms and/or ultrasounds for uninsured and underinsured individuals experiencing current breast symptoms (such as a mass, nipple discharge, discoloration, and/or persistent breast pain). A medical order is required to participate and assistance is offered on a one-time basis only. To learn more about the program or to determine if you are eligible, contact the Supportive Services staff toll-free at 1-877-467-1936, Ext 118 or e-mail mammograms@minniepearl.org. Funding for this life-saving program is supported by Kroger’s “Giving Hope a Hand” Pink Tag Campaign.
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 Our annual golf tournament the Lowe's Celebration of Life TBCC Classic,
will be held Friday, August 6, 2010, at The Hermitage Golf Course.
Auction PAR-TEE will be held Thursday, Aug 5, 2010 at 6 pm.
For more information contact either of the following:
Laura at 615-772-3681,
laura@tbcc.org or
Jami at 615-477-0678, jami@tbcc.org.
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SAIL the SEA and BENEFIT TBCC !!!
Cruise Planners is hosting a Royal Caribbean cruise in November on the luxurious ship, Navigator of the Seas. The cruise departs November 6, 2010 from Fort Lauderdale, FL for a 5-day tour with stops in Grand Cayman and Cozumel. A monetary donation for each cabin booked will be given to the Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition. For more information about this fabulous cruise, visit www.CruiseForCauses.com or www.funcruiseplanner.com and click on Cruise for Causes or contact:
Melissa Haefele 615.309.0114 or Wanda Elderkin 423.568.3358
Melissa@funcruiseplanner.com welderkin@cruiseplanners.com
 
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Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition
has been approved for the
Giving Matters Program
of the
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee!
Click here
to
go to the link on the Giving Matters website and make a
donation!
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2010 recipients of TBCC’s community
breast health outreach grant funding program |
- Carin’ and Sharin’ – a breast cancer support group providing education and empowerment to women in inner city Memphis.
- Friend in General – Nashville General Hospital will host its 8th annual Mammograms in May program which provides free screening mammograms as well as necessary follow-up care for uninsured women over the age of 40.
- Gilda’s Club Nashville – provides emotional and social support as well as education to breast cancer patients and their families through a wide variety of programming and activities.
- Mtn. States Health Alliance – 30 trained nurses will provide breast cancer awareness education to rural, undeserved Tennessee communities that are in south and central Appalachia.
- YMCA’s ABC (After Breast Cancer) Program – a successful 16-week program for breast cancer patients containing exercise training, nutrition guidance, lymphedema treatment and emotional support.
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The Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition
would like to thank
the Women's Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
for their generosity in granting $5,000
to support our Emergency Access Fund.
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TBCC Emergency Access Fund
In 2002 TBCC established the Emergency Access Fund to provide financial assistance to individuals in financial need due to inability to work and or mounting medical expenses incurred while undergoing treatment of breast cancer. This fund is designed to partner with other established community agencies to provide quick turn-around funding. This fund has provided assistance in preventing evictions, paying utilities, insurance and medical necessities. Recipients must be residents of Tennessee and currently undergoing breast cancer treatments. For more information about qualifications and how to receive assistance from this fund please call 615-377-8777. |
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