Dear Judith,

I’m sorry I am going to miss this year’s Towanda FUNdraiser. I’m sure it will be a smashing success as always. However, I just wanted to thank you and the entire Towanda crew for the endless support you have given to my patients at the Breast Clinic in the Hartford Hospital Brownstone Building. The ultrasound machine that we were able to purchase years ago with your generous donation is still utilized each day the Breast Clinic is held and helps us tremendously with the level of care we deliver to our patients. The mobile mammography “Take the Time” van has been instrumental in allowing women without other means to have access to the ever important yearly mammogram. Also, the Towanda Tote bags have been invaluable to our patients. Many of the patients we see do not have the resources to obtain the amenities offered in the totes and these items go a long way to help them on their road to recovery after having surgery as part of the treatment of their breast cancer. Many have expressed their gratitude for the totes and have found them most helpful. Please keep those totes coming!!!!

On behalf of the medically underserved population of women in the Hartford area, please thank the Team Towanda Foundation for their ongoing commitment to this extraordinary group of women. Without the support of the Foundation, maintenance of breast health would be much less of a reality for our patients.

Thanks,

Judith L. Pepe, MD Director, Hartford Hospital Breast Clinic