Pretty In Pink Foundation is celebrating another record-breaking year in its mission to support breast cancer patients across North Carolina. In 2024, the nonprofit served a total of 486 breast cancer patients, called Champions. Of those, 352 received direct financial assistance for their lifesaving medical treatment, marking the highest number in the foundation’s history.
“We were able to provide grants for these uninsured and under-insured breast cancer patients to pay for surgery, chemotherapy administration, and radiation treatment,” said Anna Sims, director of patient services & grant management for Pretty In Pink Foundation. “Our goal is to serve every qualified applicant needing financial assistance for their lifesaving medical treatment. Thankfully, we’ve been able to meet the increased need head on to make sure these vulnerable breast cancer patients get their chance to beat this deadly disease.”
In addition to financial assistance, more than 130 breast cancer patients were served through Pretty In Pink Foundation’s Beyond the Ribbon program, which sends comfort care totes to breast cancer patients across the state. Pretty In Pink Foundation remains steadfast in its commitment to serving breast cancer patients in need, ensuring that no qualified applicant is denied access to crucial treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy administration, and radiation. The increase in patient assistance in 2024 underscores the growing demand for financial support.
The foundation’s reach extends across the entire state of North Carolina, providing critical resources to patients from all backgrounds. The continued success of the organization is made possible through community donations, corporate partnerships, fundraising events, and grants.
Pretty In Pink Foundation was founded in 2004 by Raleigh breast surgeon Dr. Lisa Tolnitch and has since become a beacon of hope for those facing financial barriers to breast cancer treatment. As the foundation moves into 2025, it remains dedicated to expanding its impact and helping to give low-income breast cancer patients the same chance to fight this deadly disease.
