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Women Playing For T.I.M.E. - 2012-2013 Fundraising Initiatives
In collaboration with MD Anderson - Orlando, the following initiatives
highlight the focus of our fundraising efforts in 2012-2013:
1) Women’s Cancer Research – 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 are turning research results into therapies and preventives, proving their effectiveness in the clinic and then educating healthcare professionals about the latest advances.
2) Comprehensive Breast Cancer Program – The National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project (NSABP)is a clinical trials cooperative group supported since its inception by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The proposed cooperative partners that will bring this project to Central Florida are Orlando Health/MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando, University of Florida and NSABP.
3) Patient Transportation/Assistance Program – This program funds three patient transport vehicles that enable patients to call for complimentary transport services if needed to receive their cancer treatments. There were more than 2,000 transports in 2011.
4) Education/Outreach – Funding will be made available to support additional emotional and educational support tour cancer patients and their families. Funding will also continue for Harriett’s, a boutique providing cancer patients with complimentary retail merchandise that is often needed during treatment and recovery.
5) Cancer Patient Respite Café – This is an exciting new concept that will be developed within the new Gynecologic Oncology Outpatient Center located directly across the street from Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies on the downtown campus of Orlando Health. The Café will offer a place of healing, hope and education for our patients and their families.
Please help us to reach our fundraising goals by donating what you can. No amount is too small for a need that is so great. Thank you!
