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Susan G. Komen For The Cure awards grants to local women's organizations |
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By Cory Garwicki
Staff Intern
SPRINGFIELD Thanks to the generosity of the Massachusetts affiliate of Susan G. Komen For the Cure, several local non-profit organizations were able to be on the receiving end of some grant money. The Massachusetts affiliation with the Susan G. Komen For the Cure has been helping many Greater Springfield women who find themselves among the uninsured population.
This help comes in the form of grant money, given to area programs and service organizations in an effort to increase education of breast health, make available more breast health oriented services to women, as well as to fund various education and treatment in our region.
"The Massachusetts affiliate of the Susan G. Komen For The Cure has been issuing grants since 2002," according to Jeanette Beltran, Director of Community Relations for the Massachusetts division of Susan G. Komen For the Cure.
"This year, throughout the entire state we were able to award an estimated $1.1 million in grant money to various non-profit organizations," Beltran told Reminder Publications.
"That's a 60 percent increase from the previous year," Beltran continued.
The latest non-profit organization recipients to be awarded grants include:
The Gandara Center in Springfield, which received $40,000
Holyoke Health Center in Holyoke, which received $20,000
Holyoke Medical Center in Holyoke, which received $40,000
Russian Community Association of Massachusetts in Springfield, which received $30,000
The Spanish American Union Inc. of Springfield, which received $40,000.
The Gandara Center of Springfield used its funds for its "Nuestra Salud, Nuestra Vida" [Our Health Our Lives] program.
This program seeks to provide women of Latina culture with information and medical referrals that make it possible for them to undergo breast cancer screening and detection tests.
In keeping with the Susan G. Komen For the Cure and its theme of education and better breast health, Holyoke Medical Center was also granted funds for its "Amigas De Pecho/Bosom Buddies" program.
This program at Holyoke Medical Center specializes in providing support services to women, specifically those of Hispanic descent.
No matter what the cause, it is of great importance to all women to maintaining proper breast health. This program, along with the other organizations that were granted funds, continues to enable women to receive the proper follow-up treatment, while remaining proactive about health matters.
"When looking at a diverse women's population like that of the Greater Springfield area, we see a great need to educate these women about the importance of breast health, particularly when it comes to screening," stated Beltran.
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