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CURRENT FUNDS DISBURSED
FEBRUARY 19, 2010-HOPE CHEST FOR BREAST CANCER FUNDS COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS AT LOCAL HOSPITALSThe Hope Chest for Breast Cancer is proud to continue our Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Emergency Assistance Programs at four local hospitals. We have provided $70,000 in total funds to the University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer Center, Hennepin County Medical Center, the Breast Health Center at Regions Hospital and the Breast Center at Ridgeview Medical Center. By collaborating with the hospitals that serve a majority of our most vulnerable populations, we are ensuring that the Hope Chest programs are easy to access and available to the patients who most need them. We are also continuing our support of the Hope Chest Breast Center of North Memorial and our programs at the Angel Foundation.
Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Presents $100,000 Check to North Memorial
June 8, 2009 – Minneapolis, Minnesota - The Hope Chest for Breast Cancer has awarded $100,000 to North Memorial in support of the Hope Chest Breast Center. This is our third year of funding this program and brings total contributions to $300,000. The Hope Chest goal of this program is to provide hope to underserved women touched by breast cancer by providing them a breast center with state-of-the-art medical equipment in a warm and inviting environment. During the 5th annual Putt for the Pink Golf Tournament, Barbara Hensley, Founder and CEO, and Jay Hensley, VP of Operations, presented a check for $100,000 to Dave Cress, CEO of North Memorial Hospital. | 
Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Grants Benefit 4 Local Charities
January 13, 2009 – Minneapolis, Minnesota -- The Hope Chest for Breast Cancer has awarded $85,000 in grants to four local organizations that address a broad array of breast cancer related issues. Recipients include Angel Foundation, Open Arms, the Breast Health Center at Regions Hospital and the University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer Center. The Hope Chest’s mission is to provide hope to women, particularly underserved populations, touched by breast cancer.
The Angel Foundation provides financial assistance for basic non-medical needs and necessities such as help with housing payments, utilities, food and other essential living expenses. A grant of $25,000 from the Hope Chest will fund these “emergency” situations for woman with breast cancer. | 
The $25,000 Hope Chest grant to Open Arms is designated to specifically meet the nutritional needs of women experiencing breast cancer. These funds will insure the continuation of the recent introduction of their unique organic meals program.
At the Breast Health Center at Regions Hospital, the $10,000 Hope Chest grant is earmarked to aid indigent women in need of education and financial support to keep their lives intact while they are facing breast cancer.
A grant of $25,000 from the Hope Chest to the University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer Center will fund critical living needs for underserved women during their treatment for breast cancer.
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