The Mission

Our Mission is to help women who cannot afford to maintain breast health or cope with the expenses associated with breast cancer.

How It Began

The Breast Cancer Fund was established in 1992 by members of the St. Elizabeth Breast Cancer Support Group, now known as Pals for Life.  A year after her breast cancer surgery, Sandy Jepson ran in the New York Marathon and collected $3,000 in pledges. She donated the proceeds to establish the fund. PALS for Life members continue to raise money through special events to help other women in their fight against breast cancer.

Covered Services

Qualified patients can request grants to cover or assist with expenses for:

1. •Mammograms and radiology fees
   

2. •Cancer counseling
   

3. •Prostheses and bras
   

4. •Prosthetic wigs
   

5. •Special services.
   

Eligibility is based on a woman's financial need, risk factors, symptoms, and services required.

Other Services Available

In addition to grants from the Breast Cancer Fund, PALS for Life offers other services to women with breast cancer.

1. •Educational programs
   

2. •Psychological support groups
   

3. •Specially trained volunteers available for one-on-one visits.
   

PALS for Life support group meetings are held on the third Monday of the month at 7:00PM at the Dayton Heart Hospital at 707 South Edwin C. Moses Blvd.

Or Call Joan Schuermann (937-435-1923) or Sally Stevens (937-259-1200) for more information.