Newswise — WASHINGTON (May 6, 2015) — The Avon Foundation for Women awarded a $100,000 grant to the George Washington University (GW) Cancer Institute at AVON 39 The Walk to End Breast Cancer in Washington, D.C.
Representatives from eight organizations in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia areas received grants on stage at the AVON 39 closing ceremony, ensuring the funds raised from the walk immediately benefit the local community. All Avon Safety Net and Breast Cancer Outreach Program grantees, including the GW Cancer Institute, which is housed within the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences, commit to providing their services to everyone – no matter their insurance status, demographic background or ability to pay.
A $100,000 check was presented to Mandi Pratt-Chapman, M.A., director of the GW Cancer Institute, to support an Avon patient navigator. The patient navigator will address barriers and coordinate access to care for prompt diagnosis, and assist with resources for more than 1,500 patients.
"The strong support of Avon helps us continue critical patient navigation services for those with an abnormal screening for breast cancer,” said Pratt-Chapman, principal investigator of the award. “We will serve 1,500 women in the next year through this program. We cannot thank Avon enough for their steadfast support of our work."AVON 39 Washington D.C. – the second of seven events across the country to unveil the new theme #Powerof39 – drew 2,000 participants from 37 states and D.C., including 317 breast cancer survivors and 308 men.
To find out about additional grants and support given to local organizations at the Avon Walk in Washington, D.C., please visit http://www.avonfoundation.org/press-room/avon-39-the-walk-to-end-breast-cancer-raises-more-than-4-6-million-in-washington-d-c-at-13th-annual-event.html.
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About the GW Cancer InstituteThe GW Cancer Institute (GWCI), housed within the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences, takes a comprehensive approach to a complex disease. Working together with the GW Hospital and GW Medical Faculty Associates, the GW Cancer Institute brings multidisciplinary clinical, research, education and outreach programs together in a comprehensive approach to cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. The mission of the GW Cancer Institute is to foster healthy communities, prepared patients, responsive health care professionals and supportive health care systems through applied cancer research, education, advocacy and translation of evidence to practice.www.gwcancerinstitute.org
About the GW School of Medicine and Health SciencesFounded in 1824, the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) was the first medical school in the nation’s capital and is the 11th oldest in the country. Working together in our nation’s capital, with integrity and resolve, the GW SMHS is committed to improving the health and well-being of our local, national and global communities. smhs.gwu.edu
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