GAWDA Gives Back
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GAWDA GIVES BACK TO WINGS:
Women Involved in Nurturing, Giving, Sharing Inc.
This year, we are excited to announce WINGS "Women Involved in Nurturing, Giving, Sharing, Inc." as the 2009 recipient of GAWDA GIVES BACK. WINGS was founded in 1999 by two breast cancer survivors. Imagine that you have been told you have breast cancer. Worse you have little or no insurance and no way to pay the average $98,285 cost for full treatment. WINGS believes no one should die from breast cancer because they do not have adequate funds to pursue medical treatment that would allow them to defeat their cancer and continue to live life to the fullest. The program offers comprehensive breast cancer screening and treatment at no charge to the patient. Through their network of 240 physicians, labs, healthcare and related services WINGS provides FULL care for $14,373.
WINGS receives no government funding and relies solely on donations from foundations, corporations and individuals. WINGS is designed to fill the vacuum that exists between detection and treatment. Ninety-two percent of the funds go directly to patient treatment and care.
"You can see on a daily basis the effect WINGS has on women's lives; you give their life back." --Oprah Winfrey
When Terri Jones made her presentation to our committee, we were all taken back by her passion and care for WINGS. We have a strong connection to every person who has ever had breast cancer. Julie's family has a history of breast cancer and her mom is a fifteen year survivor. Thanks to early detection through mammography and appropriate treatment she is here today. We are sure many of you have the same story to share about a loved one.
We ask you to consider a donation this year to WINGS. It is a wonderful network of healthcare providers and care partners. In the face of this disease, WINGS remains committed to its mission- focusing on one woman at a time because everyone deserves a lifetime.
Thank you for your kindness and generosity,
Britt and Julie Lovin
See also "GAWDA Gives Back - Bahamas 2008 "
See also "GAWDA Gives Back - San Francisco, CA 2007 "
See also "GAWDA Gives Back - Kissimmee, Florida 2006 "
See also "GAWDA Gives Back -Hawaii 2005 "
See also "GAWDA Gives Back - Las Vegas-2004"
See also "GAWDA Gives Back - Vancouver-2003"
See also "NWSA Gives Back - Orlando-2002"
See also "NWSA Gives Back - San Francisco-2001"
See also "NWSA Gives Back - Hawaii-2000"