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Baptist Health
P.O. Box 244001
Montgomery, AL 36124-4001
Tel 334-273-4389
PRESS RELEASE
Embargoed until 11 AM CST: October 13, 2016
Contact: Merrill South, (334) 273-4389 or [email protected]
BAPTIST HEALTH RECEIVES A $30,000 GRANT FROM THE AVON FOUNDATION FOR
WOMEN AND PFIZER TO SUPPORT PATIENTS LIVING WITH METASTATIC BREAST
CANCER
The Montgomery Cancer Center will use new funds to better support metastatic breast cancer patients
MONTGOMERY –Today, Baptist Health and the Montgomery Cancer Center received a $30,000 grant
from the Avon-Pfizer Metastatic Breast Cancer Grants Program: Identify-Amplify-Unify. In total, 22 nonprofit organizations received grants totaling $1 million in funding to support and educate metastatic breast
cancer patients, their caregivers and their communities.
The 22 grantee organizations will receive grants ranging from $25,000 to $75,000, to:
 Address gaps in services for the metastatic breast cancer community, including medical,
psychological, nutritional, complementary and integrative services, support, financial, and
legal support.
 Distribute resources and services available to vulnerable populations, including through
telemedicine.
 Share educational resources with the public focusing on metastatic disease, palliative care,
treatment options, clinical trials, access to holistic medication, and complementary
medicine.
“October 13 is Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day. With this grant and the support of Avon, we're
excited to learn how we can better support metastatic breast cancer patients. We plan to customize our
monies to host a three day retreat to offer spiritual and psychosocial support to 20 of our metastatic breast
cancer patients as well as their caregivers,” said Susan Reed, administrator of the Montgomery Cancer
Center. “We will assess the practical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of our patients with MBC and
engage these patient and caregivers in discussion at the retreat to more fully understand their specific needs.
It will allow us to create an enduring network of community resources to support women with MBC,” Reed
said.
The Avon-Pfizer Metastatic Breast Cancer Grants Program was created in June 2014 to support advocacy,
academic and other nonprofit organizations that provide information and services to help people with
metastatic breast cancer navigate the medical and emotional challenges associated with their disease. To
date, the partners have invested $2 million towards this goal. The first class of grantees announced last year
helped more than 32,800 individuals through efforts including nutrition counseling, patient navigation,
education and complementary care. Nearly 230 caregivers also benefitted from grantee initiatives, and
many more families and community members were supported by this work. In addition, some programs
included online content, reaching more than 14 million people with information on metastatic breast
cancer.
For more information about the Avon-Pfizer Metastatic Breast Cancer Grants program, visit
http://www.avon39.org/about/grants/metastatic-breast-cancer-grants-program/.
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About Baptist Health
Baptist Health is the largest healthcare provider in Central Alabama and is comprised of three hospitals,
Montgomery Cancer Center, Crossbridge Behavioral Health, Montgomery Surgical Center, multiple
imaging centers, PriMeds and employed physician practices. With more than 4000 employees and 500
physicians, Baptist Health also serves the community and local businesses with a wide range of wellness
programs and services designed to help people live healthier and happier lives.
From open-heart surgery and rehabilitative services to community outreach and support groups
encompassing almost any medical need or problem, Baptist is committed to serving the complete
healthcare needs of the community. By successfully meeting those needs in so many ways, Baptist Health
exists as a voluntary, not-for-profit organization to promote and improve the physical, emotional, and
spiritual well-being of the people and communities it serves through the delivery of quality health care
services provided within a framework of fiscal responsibility.
About Pfizer Oncology
Pfizer Oncology is committed to the discovery, investigation and development of innovative treatment
options to improve the outlook for cancer patients worldwide. Our strong pipeline of biologics and small
molecules, one of the most robust in the industry, is studied with precise focus on identifying and
translating the best scientific breakthroughs into clinical application for patients across a wide range of
cancers. By working collaboratively with academic institutions, individual researchers, cooperative
research groups, governments, and licensing partners, Pfizer Oncology strives to cure or control cancer
with breakthrough medicines, to deliver the right drug for each patient at the right time. For more
information, please visit www.Pfizer.com.
About the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade
Since 1992, the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade has been working to improve breast cancer outcomes and
reduce disparities in survival rates. The Crusade’s strategic grant making reflects: a holistic and place-based
approach in high-need areas throughout the United States; a commitment to enabling access to medical
advances and support services for breast cancer patients, particularly those from vulnerable populations;
and a commitment to investing in research on the prevention, diagnostics, and treatment of breast cancer. In
the U.S., Avon Breast Cancer Crusade manages the Avon Foundation for Women’s breast cancer
programs. The Avon Foundation for Women partners with affiliate Avon Foundations and Avon markets
around the world for additional programming. In total, Avon and the Foundation have contributed more
than $800 million to breast cancer programs around the world through 2015. To learn more, visit:
www.avonfoundation.org.
About Avon and the Avon Foundation for Women
Avon is a global corporate leader in philanthropy focused on causes that matter most to women. Through
2015, Avon and the Avon Foundation for Women have contributed over $1 billion in over 50 countries.
Avon’s funding is focused on breast cancer research and advancing access to quality care through the Avon
Breast Cancer Crusade, and efforts to reduce domestic and gender violence through its Speak Out Against
Domestic Violence program. The company’s global markets sell special products to raise awareness and
funds for breast cancer and domestic violence, conduct hundreds of events for these causes, and educate
women around the world through its global network of nearly six million Avon Representatives.
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