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2014, Smash has raised nearly $20,000 through tennis and
golf tournaments, ladies’ night events, and a fashion show.
For event organizers, manywho have lost women to breast
cancer or survived it themselves, it’s a very personal
mission to helpwomen fighting breast cancer who need
financial assistance.
“Thesewomen live among us in our
communities.Wecould not conceive of a better way to pay it forward,” say
representatives from theMedfordVillageCountry Club.
Other donations help fund LifeCare, Virtua’s survivorship
andpalliative care program, which helps patients and
families reclaim their lives from the effects of cancer
through post-treatment symptommanagement, fitness,
bereavement counseling, end-of-life care, andmore.
This year, this philanthropic support fromcommunity
partners anddonors will help Virtua go even farther,
helping to build a comprehensiveCancer Center that will
provide patients and families in the communitywith easy
access, best practices, state-of-the-art technology, and the
comfort and support they need throughout their journey.
As the demand for cancer services in the region grows and
changes over the next decade, Virtuamust also growand
change tomeet the needs of thosewho rely on it for
support, counseling, and care – and the continued
generosity of its communitywill bemore important
than ever.
Breast cancer awareness & support
The PennMedicine Virtua Cancer Programprovides breast
cancer patients with advanced treatment options and
personalized support services that help ease the journey from
diagnosis to survival. While medical care is delivered by some
of the regions top oncology physicians, extra comfort and
support for patients and their families are oftenmade possible
through gifts to Virtua Foundation.
What can your Gift ProViDe?
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Transportation to appointment
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New, advanced technology
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Prescription assistance
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Wigs, scarves, and pillows
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Virtua’s Camp Oasis
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Genetic counseling
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Nurse navigators
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Durable medical goods
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