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What We Do > Current Grants
In 2008, Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Madison Affiliate will support local breast cancer initiatives with funds totaling $373,851. Please feel free to contact and/or link to the organization that interests you.
Beyond Survivorship
The Breast Cancer Recovery Foundation, Inc. plans to sponsor "Beyond Survivorship", a program designed to meet the post-treatment recovery needs of breast cancer survivors. The program is geared to those women who are 3-5 years out from their initial diagnosis. The focus is on information-sharing and skill-building needs. "Beyond Survivorship" will provide resource information and support to Dane County breast cancer survivors who have moved beyond their initial recovery period and are interested in making lifestyle changes that will continue to aid in their healing.
2800 Royal Ave. Ste. 306, Madison, WI 53713
(608) 661-4178
www.bcrf.org
Infinite Boundaries
The Breast Cancer Recovery Foundation, Inc. plans to sponsor nine Infinite Boundaries in 2008. Infinite Boundaries is a four-day retreat program that offers support on cancer recurrence, depression and intimacy. Infinite Boundaries features facilitated discussions led by breast cancer survivors. Attendees are introduced to practices that can enhance their healing, including journaling, meditation, guided imagery and creative arts. Recreational activities provide participants a chance to "re-connect" with their bodies and helps to restore self confidence and trust.
2800 Royal Ave. Suite 306, Madison, WI 53713
(608) 661-4178
www.bcrf.org
Sharing the Knowledge
The Breast Cancer Recovery Foundation, Inc. plans to sponsor the annual Sharing the Knowledge: Resources for Recovery Conference, November 8, 2008 in Madison, Wisconsin. The day long conference features guest lecturers sharing information on recent breast cancer research, new breast cancer management techniques and survivorship resources. The Sharing the Knowledge Conference is designed for breast cancer survivors, caregivers and health care professionals to stay connected, educated and empowered.
2800 Royal Ave. Suite 306, Madison, WI 53713
(608) 661- 4178
www.bcrf.org
Treatment Access Fund
The Treatment Access Fund provides access to breast cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment services for women in Dane County who are unable to afford them. Women in need of breast related services that are not covered by WI Well Woman Program, WI Well Woman Medicaid or other indigent care programs may submit their medical bills to the Treatment Access Fund for financial assistance. Based on available funds, breast related medical expenses, for eligible women, are paid directly to the healthcare provider. The Treatment Access Fund, solely funded by Komen has assisted approximately 130 women and paid for more than $75,000 toward medical bills since 2000.
1202 Northport Drive, Madison, WI 53704
(608) 242-6392
www.danecountypublichealth.org
Gilda’s Club of Madison Resource Library
Realizing the power of information and education for women facing breast cancer, the resource library at Gilda's Club Madison, Wisconsin will provide a quiet place for women to spend time learning at their own pace. The Resource Library will be filled with specialized resource materials, including bilingual and culturally sensitive information, as well as periodicals, inspirational readings and books. The Resource Library will also feature a computer with internet access for online searches, and bilingual cancer support software.
Breast cancer networking groups may meet in the library to utilize the resources available. The families and friend of the woman affected by breast cancer will also be encouraged to use the resources.
3000 Cahill Main Suite 201, Madison, WI 53711
(608) 273-8880
www.gildasclubmadison.org
U.W.H.C. Breast Cancer Treatment Services
U.W.H.C. currently offers breast care and breast cancer services including: screening, diagnosis, treatment, education and counseling. Our application to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Madison Affiliate is for grant funding to address the need of breast cancer patients who report a need for resources to help them enhance physical and emotional well-being through targeted information, exercise, quality support services and stress reduction sills and nutrition.
The program within the U.W.H.C. request, addresses these needs in offerings of Integrative Medicine which include modalities for pain relief and energy building; stress reduction and well being services including a unique therapy and counseling to address suspected hereditary risk of breast cancer; products specific to image enhancement such as temporary prosthesis and cosmetology services. All of these services provided support the well-being and improved quality of life of women who are affected by breast cancer.
UWH C 600 Highland Ave., G3/124-1840, Madison, WI 53792
(608) 261-0965
www.cancer.wisc.edu
Komen Advocates Training Outreach for Center for Patient Partnerships
Through its ongoing work with cancer survivors, the Center for Patient Partnerships has recognized the need for peer-to-peer support for survivorship planning. Building on the strengths of Komen Advocates trained and now experienced as patient advocates, year III of the Komen Advocates Training Program will engage advocates in a broader outreach initiative, focusing on comprehensive survivorship planning.
Komen Advocates will conduct small group workshops with breast cancer survivors throughout Dane County, acting as guides and coaches for women in the midst of survivorship planning. They will also continue to work with individuals in need of patient advocacy. Staff will provide technical assistance to organizations serving Latina and African American breast cancer survivors and their families.
The program's goal is to change the dialogue about survivorship planning to encompass more than just medical care planning. The approach intends to shift ownership and control of the survivorship care plan to survivors, helping them build skills to engage with provides and their own support systems. Komen Advocates will bring this approach to the community, gather evidence about the ways breast cancer survivors evaluate their own needs, choose elements of a plan based on personal values, develop plans, and begin to engage providers to act in partnership.
UW Law School, 975 Bascom Mall Ste. 4311, Madison, WI 53706
(608) 265-6267
www.law.wisc.edu/patientadvocacy/people/staff.html
Advances in Multi-Disciplinary Cancer Care: Survivorship Conference
The University of Wisconsin Paul P. Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center will sponsor a one-day professional education conference (Advances in Multidisciplinary Cancer Care: October 24, 2008) with to-be determined nationally recognized health care professionals/speakers addressing psychosocial issues for breast cancer patients, as well as other cancer patients.
Now in its seventh year, the 2008 fall cancer conference will focus on psychosocial and spiritual issues of cancer patients and their caregivers/family members. With the progress in treatment that research has initiated, there is a need to increase awareness among health professionals about the specific physical, emotional and psychosocial needs of cancer patients as well as the emotional needs of family members/caregivers.
Brendan Halpin, author of It Takes A Worried Man, has already been confirmed as one of the keynote speakers for the conference. His book talks about the first six months of his late wife's treatments for breast cancer. According to Halpin, the book is about "lust, fear, hatred, faith, popular culture, and love."
600 Highland Ave. K4/658, Madison, WI 53793-6164
(608) 263-4982
www.cancer.wisc.edu