Since 2008, our mission has been to reduce and/or eliminate barriers to screening, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. UNTIL there is a cure for cancer, Kentuckians need help TODAY!

KCL Voice October 2018 www.kycancerlink.org

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October is Breast and Liver Cancer Awareness Month

KCL Stats 1/1/18 to present: Number of Services: 2469 Number of Clients: 1476 (Avg. 1.67 services per client) Counties: 103 Services include cancer screenings, transportation assistance, mastectomy supplies, wigs/headwear, lymphedema items. Services based on eligibility guidelines and available funding.

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Featured in the October issue of TOPS Magazine - Inspiration Issue Survivor Tina Hasty was featured in Tops in Lex this month and shared her story about her fight with breast cancer. KCL was fortunate to be able to assist Tina and provide her with resources. Tina’s diagnosis was a result of a "lucky mammogram sign-up when Kentucky CancerLink happened to be conveniently in Tina's path outside the cafeteria" at her workplace. Read Tina's story HERE! Photo taken by Erica Lee Photography Profile written by Jordan Holt

THANK YOU!

We appreciate the generosity of Drs. Stigers, Budde, and Kenney, of Saint Joseph East Breast Center! Their donation will allow 20 Kentucky breast cancer patients receive lymphedema garments at no cost.

THANK YOU to the Morgan Co. football team for raising $401 dollars for KCL breast cancer patients at their game! We appreciate your efforts and support!

Thank you to Brighton Collectibles in Fayette Mall for selecting Kentucky CancerLink as your benefiting charity through October 31st! $10 from each Power of Pink item purchased will be donated to Kentucky CancerLink to support breast cancer patients in Kentucky! Click HERE for more information!!

Thank you Peebles in Winchester for donating items to gift to our breast cancer clients! These gifts brought smiles to the breast cancer survivors that received them!

Out and About . . .

KCL attended the 4th Annual Yes, Mamm! 5K at RJ Corman on Saturday, October 13th. It was a chilly morning, but the race was well attended with 400 participants! KCL Executive Director, Vicki Blevins-Booth placed 2nd in her age group! Way to go, Vicki!

Vicki Blevins-Booth and Kim Blakeman (KCL Patient Navigator) attended the Yes, Mamm! Brunch hosted at Lexus of Lexington on Sunday, October 14th! This is a wonderful event highlighting the Yes, Mamm! program and honoring survivors. Thanks to all who support the Yes, Mamm! program. KCL is honored to be navigators to help Kentuckians receive this free screening.

What's Up Next?

THANK YOU to Cadence Fitness for hosting the SLAM and Glam fundraising event THIS Thursday, October 18th to benefit Kentucky CancerLink! Find out more details and purchase tickets HERE!

Mamm's Day Out UK HealthCare Markey Cancer Center is hosting Mamm's Day Out on Saturday, October 27th. Currently, all time slots are full! Many ladies will be benefiting from this great free screening opportunity! We are thankful to be able to navigate Kentuckians to this free Saturday screening event!

10th Annual Madison County Breast Cancer Support Group Womens Wellness Day - Oct 27 Breast cancer survivor and KCL Assistant Director, Melissa Karrer will attend the Richmond Breast Cancer Survivor Support Group's Womens' Wellness Day to discuss KCL programs and talk about breast cancer screening opportunities!

Meet our Interns!

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Priscilla Buahin Where are you from? I am originally from Kumasi, Ghana. Where and what are you studying? I am working on my Masters in Public Health (Public Health Practice) through the University of Florida. What is a future career goal? I hope to become a research scientist. What do you enjoy most about Lexington? I love all of the nice shopping centers and the mall!

Kentucky CancerLink 2425 Regency Road, Suite B Lexington, KY 40503 Office: 859-309-1700 Toll Free: 877-597-4655

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