WPFT's Impact - Funded Projects

Funded by Women Playing For T.I.M.E.

Donations from participants and sponsors 1993 – 2010 supported:

	$85,000	Established Breast Diagnostic Center
	$220,000	Mobile Mammography Van Licensed Mental Health Counselor for Cancer Center Phastmachine for Research at Health Research Institute (HRI) BuddyCheck – An Educational Program in Conjunction with WFTV Channel 9 The American Cancer Society
	$25,000	Lab Technician for Cancer Research Institute (Research arm of MD Anderson – Orlando)
	$60,000	Breast Cancer Tumor Bank: The Face of Breast Cancer – A Photographic Exhibit
	$50,000	DNA Sequencer for Cancer Research Institute
	$226,000	Patient Assistance Program/Transport Van Operations Breast Learning Center
	$535,000	New Breast Health Center: MD Anderson – Orlando BRCA1 and BRCA2 Research*
	$550,000	New Breast Health Center: MD Anderson – Orlando Breast Coil for Breast Diagnostic Center
	$1,061,000	New Breast Health Center: MD Anderson – Orlando Matching Funds for Sheila Solomon Women’s Health Center Funding for HRI Breast Cancer Research*
	$1,483,000	Helical Tomotherapy Equipment Patient Assistance/New Transport Van and Operations Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Multicultural Outreach New MD Anderson – Orlando Library Breast Cancer Research*
	$2,438,231	Helical Tomotherapy Equipment Digital Mammography Patient Assistance Transport Van Vision RT
	$700,000	National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project (NSAPB) Harriett’s Boutique
	$47,000	Community Outreach and Education Breast Cancer Self-Exam Shower Cards

* The Frenchman’s Creek Women’s Golf Association has contributed $910,157 to these research programs from 1999-2008. Today, advances in cancer research and treatments are increasing survival rates and quality of life for those touched by cancer. To defeat cancer, our researchers at the Cancer Research Institute, a part of MD Anderson – Orlando, are turning research results into therapies or preventives, proving their effectiveness in the clinic and then educating healthcare professionals about these latest advances. Great cancer research relies heavily on philanthropic support to attract worldclass research scientists. This is where we will find our answers. This benefits the 5,000 new patients that seek care at MD Anderson – Orlando every year, in addition to cancer patients from around the world. The future ultimately rests with philanthropists, like those involved with WPFT, who understand and share our vision. * Statistics obtained from the American Cancer Society website