The Pink Lemonade Project recently received its largest grant in its history after the Cowlitz Tribal Foundation Clark County Fund awarded the organization $245,500.
The capacity-building grant will include monetary support to hire a leader with expertise in strategic planning, fundraising and marketing, stated a news release. The funds will also be used to secure HIPAA-compliant software that will work with a network of social workers, community health workers and nurse navigators across health care organizations in the region.
“Organizations like the Pink Lemonade Project play a vital role in supporting all individuals and families with a full circle of care following a life-changing breast cancer diagnosis. We are grateful for their community-focused approach to health and we are excited to be their partner in this three-year project,” stated Luke Bridges, the chairman of the Cowlitz Tribal Foundation Clark County Fund.
The release stated one in seven women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, while 1% of men in the United States will also be diagnosed.
“We are grateful for the incredible vote of confidence and grant from the Cowlitz Indian Tribe to grow and evolve as a breast cancer organization for all communities,” stated Pink Lemonade Project’s Chief Executive Director Susan Stearns. “This growing partnership will allow us to provide hope, programs and services which will improve quality of lives and survivorship for more people here in our communities.”
The Pink Lemonade Project was founded in 2010. Its mission is to “educate, empower and support people affected by breast cancer.”
The Cowlitz Tribal Foundation Clark County Fund donates millions of dollars annually to nonprofits that are located in or serve Clark County.
