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Team Towanda Foundation has a track record of getting things done. Proceeds from Our Boobtique, our FUNdraisers, and other donations have enabled us to fund tangible projects in and around Hartford, Connecticut:
- Purchase of a $26,000 ultrasound machine that is used by clinic patients who are not covered by private insurance. Access to this machine which is designated for their use helps to ensure the same standard of care for uninsured patients that insured patients receive.
- Contributions of $70,000 to the "Towanda Fund" administered by the Partnership for Breast Care at Hartford Hospital. This fund is used to pay for mammograms and other breast related services for uninsured, underserved women.
- Donation of $31,000 towards the purchase of a mobile mammography unit for Hartford Hospital. The "Take The Time" van travels to impoverished neighborhoods to provide mammograms to elderly and uninsured woman who would not otherwise have access to these life saving screenings. Additionally, the van also goes to many corporate sites where most women have insurance, but don't have the time to get their annual mammograms done on a timely basis. These mammograms are paid for by insurance. Unfortunately, in the current economic climate, we've seen an increase in the number of women in corporate settings who might still have jobs, but have lost health benefits.
- Ongoing TTF contributions total approximately $5,000 for Towanda Totes, Cheer Carts, and Outreach (especially to students and the elderly) . The Towanda Totes are canvas bags full of basic post surgery self care products for uninsured lumpectomy patients at Hartford Hospital, Rockville Hospital, and Manchester Memorial. In order to promote breast health awareness within our community, we also work with local Girl Scout troops, school groups, and a low income elderly housing facility. By "connecting the dots" among these groups, we developed a Team Towanda "Cheer Cart." The Carts at the infusion centers are full of things to keep a patient busy and her mind on something positive while undergoing chemo treatment. It includes everything from good luck charms to portable DVD players, to prayer shawls, and Sudoku puzzles as well as a good supply of chocolate (also know as "Nurse Bait"). More than anything, we hope this cart brings a smile to someone who doesn't think she can smile that day and it makes a day of treatment even a little bit easier by knowing that someone is thinking of her and is cheering her on in her fight.
- Donations of $53,000 to Eastern Connecticut Health Network to fund another Towanda Fund for uninsured patients treated at Manchester Memorial and Rockville General Hospitals.
- Sponsorship of $16,000 in free mammogram "Towanda Days" through the Bristol Hospital Breast Health Project.
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 What's in a Name?"Team Towanda seemed like the perfect name for the Foundation — an inspiration for power, strength, and believing in what's possible with the support of friends and caregivers — even when the going gets tough."
—Judith Melchreit
"Dear Team Towanda — Thank you for your gift to the Partnership for Breast Care at Hartford Hospital. Your continued support, particularly in challenging times, means so much to us."
—Carol Garlick, Vice President, Hartford Hospital |
