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Misión e Historia Breast cancer survivors and caregivers join together to heal, laugh, and create a sense of community. Our Super Survivor Support program supports breast cancer patients, survivors, and their caregivers by hosting free Survivors Unite gatherings that provide education, resources, and opportunities to connect. Join us on the third Thursday of every month for Super Survivors Unite MARCH: ART THERAPY March Super Survivors Unite Event Cuándo 16-mar 17:30 GMT-7 – 17-mar 19:30 GMT-7 Dónde Cancer Support Community, 360 E Palm Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA Regístrate

Our Vision is to make a difference in the fight against breast cancer! Nuestra visión ¡Nuestra visión es marcar la diferencia en la lucha contra el cáncer de mama! Nuestra misión Check for a Lump brinda educación gratuita sobre la salud de los senos, mamografías, pruebas y asistencia directa a pacientes con cáncer de seno con pelucas, apoyo y recursos en Arizona. DONATE JOIN US Education We empower women with invaluable breast health facts and preventive information A $50 donation will educate 50 people with cancer prevention tools Mammograms We provide free mammograms and all diagnostic testing necessary for diagnosis of breast cancer to qualifying patients in Arizona. A $150 donation will provide someone with a life-saving mammogram. Wigs We provide free wigs to Arizona residents who are in treatment for breast cancer. ​ A $300 donation will provide a free new wig to a breast cancer patient in need. Support We offer survivors and their caregivers a way to engage, learn, and gather resources for a better prognosis and quality of life A $25 donation will help us make a difference in the fight against breast cancer DONATE $50 DONATE $150 DONATE $300 DONATE $25 Support Local and Help in the Fight Against Breast Cancer Actualizaciones impresionantes! Aún no hay ninguna entrada publicada en este idioma Una vez que se publiquen entradas, las verás aquí. Donate Celebrate a birthday, honor the memory of a loved one, or just show your support of our mission and vision. Volunteer You are also a gift! Donate your time and volunteer. We can always use your help! Sponsor Sponsorships are invaluable in helping us serve our local breast cancer community.

Misión e Historia PROGRAMA DE PELUCAS GRATIS Arizona pacientes con cáncer de mama sometidas a quimioterapia pueden aplicar para recibir una peluca libre. Actualmente asistimos aproximadamente a una mujer al día; ¡Más de 1,600 pelucas provistas desde el inicio! Cómo funciona: 1. Los clientes solicitan en línea 2. Obtenga la aprobación por llamada o correo electrónico 3. Reserve una cita para la colocación de pelucas en una de nuestras tiendas de pelucas aprobadas 4. Seleccione una peluca de su elección hasta $ 250 y Check for a Lump paga la factura Elegibilidad: Solo atendemos a pacientes con cáncer de mama Los solicitantes deben vivir en Arizona OPTION 1 - IMAGINING CENTER ¡Complete su solicitud aquí! ¡Comparta su testimonio aquí! ¡DONE HOY! Free Mammogram from a Local Imaging Center: ​ 1. Apply online 2. Get approval via call or email 3. Book appointment with our imaging partner 4. Receive all testing necessary for diagnosis and Check for a Lump is billed Eligibility: ​ Applicants must be residents in Arizona Applicants must have a valid form of identification Applicants must have a doctor's order for a mammogram If you have received a mammogram elsewhere, and are in need of further testing, you will not be eligible for our program. Free Mobile Mammogram Events We host free mobile mammogram events throughout Maricopa County. Please view the calendar below to see all upcoming events. ​ Food City Free Mammogram Events: ​ On the second Thursday of every month, we host free mammogram mobile events at different Food City locations. Please view the calendar below to see when the next event in your area is! OPTION 2 - Mobile Event Free Mammogram From a Mobile On-Site Mammography: (Must be 35+ for a Mobile Screening) ​ Schedule an appointment for an event, please call: (480)-967-3767 or 1 (800)-285-0272. Walk-ins will fill any missed appointment slots. Go to your appoinment and receive your free mammogram. Receive mammogram results 2 - 3 weeks after screening. If you received abnormal results from your mammogram, and your doctor orders further diagnostic testing, please fill out the Mammogram Application in Option 1. Eligibility:​ ​ Applicants must live in Arizona Applicants must have a form of ID​​ Applicants must attend the Mobile On-site Mammography event Applicants must NOT have symptoms Applicants do NOT need a doctors note Please bring the following information to the event: Insurance card (if you have insurance) and I.D. Doctor's name and address Location of any prior mammogram images free mammogram event schedule CHECK FOR A LUMP PAYS FOR 100% OF ALL MAMMOGRAMS AND ANY FURTHER NECESSARY DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. diagnostic testing how it works: If you have already received a mammogram through the Check for a Lump program, you are also eligible for any further diagnostic testing needed. Please press the button below to notify us, and one of our staff members will contact you shortly. Please include in your email the location and date of your mammogram. DIAGNOSTIC TESTING PROGRAMA DE PELUCAS GRATIS Arizona pacientes con cáncer de mama sometidas a quimioterapia pueden aplicar para recibir una peluca libre. Actualmente asistimos aproximadamente a una mujer al día; ¡Más de 1,600 pelucas provistas desde el inicio! Cómo funciona: 1. Los clientes solicitan en línea 2. Obtenga la aprobación por llamada o correo electrónico 3. Reserve una cita para la colocación de pelucas en una de nuestras tiendas de pelucas aprobadas 4. Seleccione una peluca de su elección hasta $ 250 y Check for a Lump paga la factura Elegibilidad: Solo atendemos a pacientes con cáncer de mama Los solicitantes deben vivir en Arizona

Our vision is to make a difference in the fight against breast cancer! Our mission is to provide free breast health education, mammograms, testing, and direct assistance to breast cancer patients with wigs, support, and resources in Arizona. OUR PROGRAMS Education Empowering women in Arizona and beyond with invaluable breast health facts and preventive information. Distribution through annual magazine (65,000), STEP UP to Prevention Wellness Workshops, social media, website and other media outlets Wig Program Impacting women in Arizona undergoing chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer with a free wig; providing them the comfort and normalcy they deserve. Clients apply online and, once approved, may select a wig of choice up to $300 at one of our approved wig shops, and Check for a Lump pays the bill. We are currently assisting approximately one woman a day - over 1,950 wigs provided since inception. Mammogram Program Providing free mammograms and all diagnostic testing necessary for diagnosis of breast cancer to qualifying women in Arizona. Clients apply online and, once approved, Check for a Lump is directly billed by the imagining company partners. We also host mammogram events through mobile mammography units. In 2022, we payed for over $222,000 in mammogram and diagnostic testing expenses for our clients. Super Survivors Super Survivors Unite! Creating a welcoming space to connect breast cancer patients and survivors, along with their co-survivors/caregivers, through group therapeutic activities. Women can sign up for our free Super Survivor Unite events on our website. We have also added Super Survivor Kits that are available for women undergoing treatment as a way to lift their spirits and give them comfort during what can be a difficult time. ​ Super Survivor Kits! Lifting spirits and providing non-toxic essentials, our kits are available to any Arizona resident undergoing breast cancer treatment.

Misión e Historia Pautas de detección We strongly recommend you perform monthly self-exams in to order to be "BREAST AWARE" - the new common term. Having a regular schedule to check for changes in your breasts helps you know what is normal for you, and potentially discover an abnormality earlier. While attending the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting we heard esteemed Dr. Laura Esserman of the UCSF Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center speak and share the fact that at least 50% of breast cancer is detected from a woman finding a palpable mass on her own – something you can feel, touch, see. We polled our breast cancer wig clients and 36% reported to find breast cancer through a self-exam. The Young Survival Coalitio n reported that 80% of young women find breast abnormalities on their own. Check for a Lump! Self Exam While lying on your back, or in the shower, place your right hand behind your head. Check segments of your breast at a time using the pads of your fingers firmly pressing down. Screen in a clock pattern, for example twelve – one o’clock from the top portion of your breasts towards your nipple. Repeat in the next segment 1-2 o’clock covering all of the breast tissue. Squeeze your nipple to check for discharge. Also check for abnormalities in your armpit as this is typically the first place cancer will travel to. Repeat the process on your left breast. If you find anything suspicious that does not go back to normal quickly you will want to follow up with your doctor. Clinical Exam While at your routine ob/gyn appointment, ask your doctor or health practitioner to preform a clinical exam. 12% of our wig clients with breast cancer discovered breast cancer through a clinical exam. A clinical exam takes only a few minutes and is absolutely free. It is one more line of defense. Self Exam Motions Tómese 5 minutos para conocer su riesgo personal de cáncer y obtenga pasos sencillos para hacerse cargo de la salud de sus senos y ovarios. Their goals are: • Recruit women and men of every ethnicity with and without a breast cancer diagnosis and those of high risk. • Connect researchers with women and men who are willing to participate in breast cancer research studies. • Challenge the scientific community to expand its current focus to include breast cancer prevention research conducted on people Pautas de detección Tómese 5 minutos para conocer su riesgo personal de cáncer y obtenga pasos sencillos para hacerse cargo de la salud de sus senos y ovarios.

Misión e Historia Pautas de detección Tómese 5 minutos para conocer su riesgo personal de cáncer y obtenga pasos sencillos para hacerse cargo de la salud de sus senos y ovarios.

Recursos locales Misión e Historia Juntos estamos marcando la diferencia. Aquí hay algunos recursos maravillosos en todo el valle. Contáctenos si conoce recursos adicionales para que los incluyamos. Reconociendo que la curación está ayudando, A2ndAct.org celebra y apoya a las mujeres sobrevivientes de TODOS los conciertos que están usando sus dones de vida y experiencia recién adquiridos para retribuir por un bien mayor. Se ha demostrado que Dragon Boating aumenta la salud general y la duración de la supervivencia al tiempo que reduce la incidencia de linfedema después del tratamiento para los sobrevivientes de cáncer de mama. AHCCS - Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System Arizona's Medicaid agency provides a medical insurance program for low-income Arizona residents. ¡Embólsalo! ayuda a los pacientes con cáncer recién diagnosticados a dar los siguientes pasos hacia el tratamiento y la recuperación al proporcionar información y apoyo esenciales a los pacientes. Nuestra visión es brindar conciencia, educación y recursos financieros a todas las personas que padecen cáncer, con énfasis en el cáncer de mama. Ofreciendo apoyo y recursos a hombres y mujeres con cáncer de mama. Breast and Cervical CancerTreatment Program (BCCTP) Assists individuals that would qualify for WWHC, but were not diagnosed through it. Helps obtain AHCCCS coverage to people with breast or cervical cancer, regardless of where they were screened. Bright Spot Network Provides young cancer survivors who are parents of small children a safe space for individual and family healing, recovery, and connection. Camp Kesem Committed to creating a world where every child with a parent with a cancer diagnosis, or has lost a parent to cancer, is never alone. Supporting these children through and beyond their parents' cancer with free, fun-filled creative programs, and a lasting community. Encuentre información sobre cómo vivir con cáncer, ya sea que le hayan diagnosticado recientemente, sea un sobreviviente o un familiar o amigo de alguien que padece cáncer. La misión de Casting for Recovery® (CfR) es mejorar la calidad de vida de las mujeres con cáncer de mama a través de un programa de retiro único que combina la educación sobre el cáncer de mama y el apoyo entre pares con el deporte terapéutico de la pesca con mosca. Llevando esperanza, curación y cuidado a quienes luchan contra el cáncer. Ofrece limpieza de la casa gratis para pacientes con cáncer. Brinda información y apoyo confiables y de alta calidad a pacientes negras con cáncer de mama dentro del área metropolitana de Phoenix, y para educar a la comunidad negra sobre la prevención, el diagnóstico y la detección del cáncer de mama. Dignity Health at St. Joseph's Westgate Medical Center If you are not approved to AHCCS coverage, the Dignity Financial Assistance Program will help you with the most affordable healthcare they possibly can. Families Raising Hope The mission of Families Raising Hope is to assist cancer patients and their families with the financial burden that cancer treatments pose so that they can focus on their health, healing, and recovery. Brindar apoyo a las mamás durante el tratamiento del cáncer. HEAL ayuda a las madres de Arizona que se recuperan de cualquier tipo de cáncer con al menos un hijo dependiente viviendo en casa. Hope After Breast Cancer Hope After Breast Cancer helps women strengthen their bodies, renew their minds, and heal their hearts after a breast cancer diagnosis. Organice fácilmente comidas y ayude a amigos y familiares que lo necesiten. Organice fácilmente comidas y ayude a amigos y familiares que lo necesiten. MBC Connect 2.0 es un registro de experiencias de pacientes interactivo, compatible con dispositivos móviles y web en el que puede compartir información sobre su historial de enfermedades de MBC, experiencias y calidad de vida, y ahora, obtener posibles coincidencias con los ensayos clínicos. Ayuda a aliviar la carga financiera y emocional experimentada durante el costoso tratamiento del cáncer de mama y la recuperación al proporcionar prótesis, sostenes, pelucas y prendas posquirúrgicas. Patient Advocacy Foundation Helps find resources and remove obstacles to healthcare. La misión de Provision Project es brindar ayuda financiera a las mujeres en tratamiento activo para el cáncer de mama. Singleton Moms es una comunidad dedicada a aliviar la carga de los padres solteros con cáncer y sus familias. The Society of St. Vincent De Paul Medical Clinic Provides free Virginia G. Piper Medical Clinic to provide health services to uninsured and underserved patients at no cost. Brinda información y apoyo confiables y de alta calidad a pacientes negras con cáncer de mama dentro del área metropolitana de Phoenix, y para educar a la comunidad negra sobre la prevención, el diagnóstico y la detección del cáncer de mama. MBC Connect 2.0 es un registro de experiencias de pacientes interactivo, compatible con dispositivos móviles y web en el que puede compartir información sobre su historial de enfermedades de MBC, experiencias y calidad de vida, y ahora, obtener posibles coincidencias con los ensayos clínicos. Valleywise Health If you are not approved to AHCCS coverage, the Financial Assistance Program at Valleywise, uses a sliding scale to determine what you pay based on your income level. MIHS can help both the uninsured and underinsured. Well Woman Health Check Helps low-income, uninsured, and underinsured women gain access to breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services. Wesley Community Health Centers Wesley provides primary healthcare to uninsured and underinsured using a sliding fee based on income level. Fortalece la comunidad, aborda las necesidades únicas, amplifica la voz y mejora la calidad de vida de los adultos jóvenes afectados por el cáncer de mama, a nivel local, nacional e internacional. ¿Quiere reunirse con otras jóvenes sobrevivientes de cáncer de mama en el condado de Maricopa? Vaya a: https: //.meetup.com/PhoenixF2F/

Misión e Historia PROGRAMA DE PELUCAS GRATIS Arizona pacientes con cáncer de mama sometidas a quimioterapia pueden aplicar para recibir una peluca libre. Actualmente asistimos aproximadamente a una mujer al día; ¡Más de 1,600 pelucas provistas desde el inicio! Cómo funciona: 1. Los clientes solicitan en línea 2. Obtenga la aprobación por llamada o correo electrónico 3. Reserve una cita para la colocación de pelucas en una de nuestras tiendas de pelucas aprobadas 4. Seleccione una peluca de su elección hasta $ 250 y Check for a Lump paga la factura Elegibilidad: Solo atendemos a pacientes con cáncer de mama Los solicitantes deben vivir en Arizona ¡Complete su solicitud aquí! ¡Comparta su testimonio aquí! ¡DONE HOY! Free Mammogram from a Local Imaging Center: ​ 1. Apply online 2. Get approval via call or email 3. Book appointment with our imaging partner 4. Receive all testing necessary for diagnosis and Check for a Lump is billed Eligibility: ​ Applicants must be residents in Arizona Applicants must have a valid form of identification Applicants must have a doctor's order for a mammogram If you have received a mammogram elsewhere, and are in need of further testing, you will not be eligible for our program. OPTION 1 diagnostic testing how it works: If you have already received a mammogram through the Check for a Lump program, you are also eligible for any further diagnostic testing needed. Please press the button below to notify us, and one of our staff members will contact you shortly. Please include in your email the location and date of your mammogram. DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OPTION 2 Free Mammogram From a Mobile On-Site Mammography: (Must be 35+ for a Mobile Screening) ​ Schedule an appointment for an event, please call: (480)-967-3767 or 1 (800)-285-0272. Walk-ins will fill any missed appointment slots. Go to your appoinment and receive your free mammogram. Receive mammogram results 2 - 3 weeks after screening. If you received abnormal results from your mammogram, and your doctor orders further diagnostic testing, please fill out the Mammogram Application in Option 1. Eligibility:​ ​ Applicants must live in Arizona Applicants must have a form of ID​​ Applicants must attend the Mobile On-site Mammography event Please bring the following information to the event: Insurance card (if you have insurance) and I.D. Doctor's name and address Location of any prior mammogram images CHECK FOR A LUMP PAYS FOR 100% OF ALL MAMMOGRAMS AND ANY FURTHER NECESSARY DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. PROGRAMA DE PELUCAS GRATIS Arizona pacientes con cáncer de mama sometidas a quimioterapia pueden aplicar para recibir una peluca libre. Actualmente asistimos aproximadamente a una mujer al día; ¡Más de 1,600 pelucas provistas desde el inicio! Cómo funciona: 1. Los clientes solicitan en línea 2. Obtenga la aprobación por llamada o correo electrónico 3. Reserve una cita para la colocación de pelucas en una de nuestras tiendas de pelucas aprobadas 4. Seleccione una peluca de su elección hasta $ 250 y Check for a Lump paga la factura Elegibilidad: Solo atendemos a pacientes con cáncer de mama Los solicitantes deben vivir en Arizona

VOLUNTEER You are also a gift! Donate your time and volunteer. We can always use help with tasks from packing and delivering our Super Survivor Kits, making supplies for our kits, event help, decorations, general office help and more. Sign up to Volunteer! Deliver Survivor Kits

Listen to our podcast! Checking in with Check for a Lump! We help you stay up to date with the latest empowering breast health education, facts, screening guidelines, prevention, lifestyle, treatment, and more. You’ll hear from leading health experts, longtime supporters and our clients heartfelt testimonies of Check for a Lump in Arizona. Join us each week to step up to prevention, rock out, and take our empowering Check for a Lump challenges. Together we can make a difference in the fight against breast cancer.

Misión e Historia We offer free Super Survivor Kits to women going through active breast cancer treatment in Arizona. We also can mail our Super Survivor Kits nation-wide for a fee! Please click here if you would like to purchase a kit for non-Arizona residents, or for anyone in Arizona not in treatment for breast cancer. The kits include comfort items to help patients during a difficult time. These kits are a perfect gift for all cancer patients, as well as for anyone going through a tough medical journey. Get Involved! Donate a Kit! Arizona Super Survivor Kit Volunteer to make and pack Deliver kits in my area Wishlist Donation Questions? About our Super Survivor Kits Each kit is made with love, community support, and generosity! The kit contains many handmade, clean, non-toxic products like: aromatherapy candles, lip gloss, hand cream, exfoliating soap, bath salts, laundry detergent, blankets, lavender infused eye masks, hats, hot/cold pads, plus a few extra donated entertainment items such as: coloring & game books, colored pencils, and inspiring memoirs. We even include the recipes so women can make more of the products when they run out! As we planned the Super Survivor Kits, we realized this was an amazing opportunity for our community to shine and use their talents to express their care. Our programs director, Laura began teaching her daughter’s girl scout troop the recipes. The girls loved the project and learning why non-toxic ingredients are so important. In just one night their troop made over 100 individual containers of homemade laundry detergent for the kits! The girls were overjoyed with their accomplishment and are continuing to learn more recipes to fill the kits! Our wonderful NCL volunteers have been making beautiful lavender infused eye masks. A local church, heard about the new program and within the week had bags of blankets made and ready to bring a bit of comfort. One woman heard the need and immediately left to buy fabric for the hot/cold packs. So! What has this revealed to us? People care! People want to show their support! People have many talents! And this Super Survivor Kit can be a way for all of them to collaborate with us and show each survivor that the community is there cheering them on and caring! We care about YOU! Special thank you to our very own Laura Pentsa and Girl Scout Troop #7286 for making our non-toxic products and leaving a legacy of health! Free Survivor Basket Request Volunteer! Volunteer to Deliver Kits Wishlist Donation Donate a Kit!

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Misión e Historia I LOVE my job and our team! Having battled breast cancer and faced my own mortality, I am passionate about empowering women to help save lives through our free education/ prevention program and our mammogram/ testing program. I am extremely proud of our free wig program that provides women the comfort and normalcy every woman deserves during a terrifying time in her life. I am honored to be the steward of our community's generosity to truly make a difference in the fight against breast cancer! Holly Rose Founder and CEO Ashley Plum Director of Development I am a breast cancer survivor, was a wig client and am now happy to be able to work at Check for a Lump. Being a fellow survivor, I can be the light for other women (and men) who are going through breast cancer with support and encouragement. The positive mindset I strive for every day, especially when I went through my cancer, will hopefully be what others going through breast cancer need to help them have better days and know that they are not alone. I hope that it also encourages our community of supporters to do the same. I'm excited to work with such a great team and for such an amazing organization! Laura Pentsa Director of Programs Having survived breast cancer myself, I absolutely love that I can give back and serve others. I am excited to direct women to the four distinct programs offered through Check for a Lump. Our programs are reaching women at all different phases of life, and we have so many resources available. It’s wonderful to be a part of that. Jessica Cadby Director of Outreach Check for a Lump is more than just a nonprofit, we are family. I feel incredibly lucky to work for, and along side, such positive, inspiring women who are passionate in helping others. There is no greater gift than the warm feeling inside when helping others, especially those who are underprivileged. Sulien Bruceta Community Engagement Coordinator I have fought the breast cancer battle so, it's important for me to create empathy with people in need of free programs, and especially with the incredible warriors still fighting. Cielo Angulo Outreach Assistant Working at an organization like Check For a Lump where we could help so many people in the community is so inspiring and fulfilling. By being a part of the team not only am I gaining knowledge and mentorship by the amazing women I work alongside of but I also feel like I am part of a family. The resources and support we offer the community is amazing to see. I feel extremely luck to be part of this great organization!

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Misión e Historia Holly Rose never dreamed of founding a non-profit until she battled breast cancer and received endless acts of kindness from her community to help her and her family get through a terrifying and difficult time in their life. Wanting to give back and create a legacy her daughters would be proud of she founded the non-profit Check for a Lump with the help of her childhood friends. Holly’s passion and unwavering commitment to educate and assist has been honored with many esteemed awards including: Phoenix Business Journal Health Care Hero Award Category Education Finalist, Arizona Foothills Magazine Best of 2017 Most Influential Woman in Valley Non-Profit, Trendsetter in the Valley and one of nine women honored for Women Who Move the Valley. 2016 Top 25 MASK Unity Moms Making a Difference Award 2016, Nominee for the Beth McDonald Woman of the Year Award 2014. In addition, Holly is a self-published author: Live and Give: Facebooking My Way Through Breast Cancer. Holly’s proudest accomplishment outside of work is her marriage of twenty-four years to her one and only true love, John, and their two incredible girls Hannah and Ivy. Having faced her mortality she is extremely grateful for every day and treasures every memory made with her family and friends. She gives thanks to God for keeping her alive and placing her on a beautiful and rewarding path. Holly Rose Founder and CEO Tiffany House Board President Tiffany House is a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) and financial advisor dedicated to Charitable Planning and helping her clients create a master game plan that incorporates their intellectual, ethical and financial legacy. She is passionate about educating and empowering families regarding financial matters to help them create a legacy of their own design and steward wealth to future generations while considering civic responsibility. She founded the Gift Planning Institute that provides outsourced planned giving services to non-profit organizations, gift planning strategies for professional advisors and match-making for donors. Tiffany’s experience helping clients donate complicated assets tax efficiently provides a unique opportunity for organizations to benefit from her vantage point. She enjoys collaborating with tax, legal, financial and business transition advisors, but favorite part of consulting is connecting donors to organizations that ignite their passions! Kate Kunberger JD Co-Founder/Member Kate is an attorney specializing in entertainment-related intellectual property litigation. She earned her B.A. from University of Arizona, and her J.D. from New York University, School of Law. Kate has a passion for international travel and has been to over 50 countries. Shelly Sakala Co-Founder/Treasurer Shelley Sakala is about as close to a native Phoenician as they come. She has lived in the valley since she was three years old and has been friends with our founder, Holly Rose, since grade school. Shelley has lived in other parts of the U.S. while working as a broadcast meteorologist and reporter. Her goal was always to land a job back in one of the largest television markets in the country…Phoenix! She did just that and worked for ABC 15 for more than five years before deciding to transition into real estate. Her television experience and extensive knowledge of the entire valley has helped her build a strong referral-based real estate business. Her connections also make here a valuable asset to Check for a Lump. Shelley is the proud mother of two little girls, Sage and Chloe, and wife to husband Joe. Tania Cortas, MD, CPE Member Dr. Cortas is a Board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist specialized in the treatment of cancer and blood disorders. She is a member of the American Society of Oncology, American Society of Hematology and American Association of Physician Leadership. In 2017, she earned a degree as a Certified Physician Executive. Dr. Cortas has been voted as Top Doctor in Phoenix Magazine multiple times. In January 2011, Dr. Cortas moved to Phoenix, Arizona with her family and has been practicing hematology and oncology in the greater Phoenix area since then. When she is not at work, Dr. Cortas enjoys spending time with her husband, three children and dog, Bruno. She enjoys cycling, hiking and cooking. Dr. Cortas is heavily involved in the community. She dedicates a lot of time to organizations and events that help raise funds to support families who struggle in the fight against cancer. David Grandon Member I have built and continue to build authentic and mutually beneficial partnership between Trulieve and local and national organizations. Trulieve has partnered with Disabled American Veterans, YWCA, Dress for Success, ASPCA, Brett Hundley foundation, Check for a Lump, Cancer support community, The Arizona Epilepsy foundation. I Oversea our highly successful "roll up" cause marketing program. Linda Greer, MD Member Dr. Greer is a dedicated breast imager with specialty training in diagnostic radiology. She earned her medical degree from University of Texas-Medical Branch in Galveston, TX, and completed a residency program in Diagnostic Radiology also at University of Texas-Medical Branch. Dr. Greer has extensive experience and has been a dedicated breast imager for 25 years. She has authored multiple research publications and has presented her work at many prestigious national and international conferences, including presenting a significant amount of research on Tomosynthesis (3D mammography). She is a member of several professional societies and is also board certified. Dr. Greer is committed to the advancement of early detection of disease and to providing patient-centered care to all of her patients at Arizona Diagnostic Radiology, helping them make the most informed decisions about their healthcare. Jen Umscheid Member Jen has been a part of the clinical laboratory community for 20 years and began her career in the United State Air Force as a Medical Laboratory Scientist; an opportunity that has allowed her to travel and gain a diversified experience in the world of healthcare. She currently serves as the System Quality Director for Sonora Quest Laboratories/Laboratory Sciences of Arizona based in Phoenix, Arizona and is responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring organizational quality management strategies for 65 licensed laboratories spanning 6 states. She is passionate in her commitment to improving outcomes for the healthcare community she serves as well as supporting her amazing team! Jen also enjoys spending time with her talented husband Scott, an Executive Chef, and their rambunctious dog, Buster. Jen is grateful for the opportunity to serve and support the Check for a Lump mission because of family members personally affected. Sommer Gunia, DO Member Dr. Gunia is one of the few sub-specialty Fellowship Trained Breast Surgical Oncologists in Scottsdale and is committed to the evaluation and treatment of breast disease. She is dedicated to bringing the highest level of breast care to the valley by incorporating her expertise in the newest technologies and advancements available for both the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Her training included oncoplastic surgical technique, which combines the principles of cancer removal with optimal cosmetic results. ​ After earning an undergraduate degree at Arizona State University, she obtained her medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. Dr. Gunia completed general surgery training through Ohio University and further specialized in Breast Surgical Oncology at Akron General Medical Center in Ohio. Dr. Gunia enjoys playing cards, country line dancing, relaxing by the pool with a good book, traveling, attending concerts and spending time with her husband, Steve, and their two tabby cats. Teresa Yost Member I’ve been a community volunteer for many years now. Whether it’s building homes for low-income families, gathering back to school donations, or supporting my local pet adoption center, there is always work to be done. Having years of experience in project management, I’m able to apply those skills to my volunteer work to help others whenever possible. I’ve been involved with Check for a Lump for several years now and I have met some of the most incredible individuals. The strength and perseverance these ladies exhibit is extraordinary. The stories women tell me about their journey is humbling. And the caregivers, selfless and loving. It’s important that we continue to make an impact in the fight against breast cancer and for me to be an active participant in that fight.

Misión e Historia Holly Rose never dreamed of founding a non-profit until she battled breast cancer and received endless acts of kindness from her community to help her and her family get through a terrifying and difficult time in their life. Wanting to give back and create a legacy her daughters would be proud of she founded the non-profit Check for a Lump with the help of her childhood friends. Holly’s passion and unwavering commitment to educate and assist has been honored with many esteemed awards including: Phoenix Business Journal Health Care Hero Award Category Education Finalist, Arizona Foothills Magazine Best of 2017 Most Influential Woman in Valley Non-Profit, Trendsetter in the Valley and one of nine women honored for Women Who Move the Valley. 2016 Top 25 MASK Unity Moms Making a Difference Award 2016, Nominee for the Beth McDonald Woman of the Year Award 2014. In addition, Holly is a self-published author: Live and Give: Facebooking My Way Through Breast Cancer. Holly’s proudest accomplishment outside of work is her marriage of twenty-four years to her one and only true love, John, and their two incredible girls Hannah and Ivy. Having faced her mortality she is extremely grateful for every day and treasures every memory made with her family and friends. She gives thanks to God for keeping her alive and placing her on a beautiful and rewarding path. Holly Rose Founder and CEO Tiffany House Board President Tiffany House is a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) and financial advisor dedicated to Charitable Planning and helping her clients create a master game plan that incorporates their intellectual, ethical and financial legacy. She is passionate about educating and empowering families regarding financial matters to help them create a legacy of their own design and steward wealth to future generations while considering civic responsibility. She founded the Gift Planning Institute that provides outsourced planned giving services to non-profit organizations, gift planning strategies for professional advisors and match-making for donors. Tiffany’s experience helping clients donate complicated assets tax efficiently provides a unique opportunity for organizations to benefit from her vantage point. She enjoys collaborating with tax, legal, financial and business transition advisors, but favorite part of consulting is connecting donors to organizations that ignite their passions! Kate Kunberger JD Co-Founder/Member Kate is an attorney specializing in entertainment-related intellectual property litigation. She earned her B.A. from University of Arizona, and her J.D. from New York University, School of Law. Kate has a passion for international travel and has been to over 50 countries. Shelly Sakala Co-Founder/Treasurer Shelley Sakala is about as close to a native Phoenician as they come. She has lived in the valley since she was three years old and has been friends with our founder, Holly Rose, since grade school. Shelley has lived in other parts of the U.S. while working as a broadcast meteorologist and reporter. Her goal was always to land a job back in one of the largest television markets in the country…Phoenix! She did just that and worked for ABC 15 for more than five years before deciding to transition into real estate. Her television experience and extensive knowledge of the entire valley has helped her build a strong referral-based real estate business. Her connections also make here a valuable asset to Check for a Lump. Shelley is the proud mother of two little girls, Sage and Chloe, and wife to husband Joe. Erin Alstad Secretary Mrs. Alstad has a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Arizona State University and has specialized in procurement management for the majority of her working career. Including both retail and wholesale experience, Erin is currently the Director of Client Services for an e-procurement software company. She is in charge of an eight member team and is responsible for executing best practices to achieve the best results and exceed client expectations. Erin originally met Holly while attending Pendergast Elementary School. They were fast friends but as time went on and school districts realigned distance grew, but some friendships you never forget. In 2010 Erin attended Holly's first Fall Fling Event. As she left the event she found herself thinking about Check for a Lump and wanted to do more, give more and participate more in worthy causes. Erin is excited to be a part of the Check for a Lump team. Linda Greer, MD Member Dr. Greer is a dedicated breast imager with specialty training in diagnostic radiology. She earned her medical degree from University of Texas-Medical Branch in Galveston, TX, and completed a residency program in Diagnostic Radiology also at University of Texas-Medical Branch. Dr. Greer has extensive experience and has been a dedicated breast imager for 25 years. She has authored multiple research publications and has presented her work at many prestigious national and international conferences, including presenting a significant amount of research on Tomosynthesis (3D mammography). She is a member of several professional societies and is also board certified. Dr. Greer is committed to the advancement of early detection of disease and to providing patient-centered care to all of her patients at Arizona Diagnostic Radiology, helping them make the most informed decisions about their healthcare. Jen Umscheid Member Jen has been a part of the clinical laboratory community for 20 years and began her career in the United State Air Force as a Medical Laboratory Scientist; an opportunity that has allowed her to travel and gain a diversified experience in the world of healthcare. She currently serves as the System Quality Director for Sonora Quest Laboratories/Laboratory Sciences of Arizona based in Phoenix, Arizona and is responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring organizational quality management strategies for 65 licensed laboratories spanning 6 states. She is passionate in her commitment to improving outcomes for the healthcare community she serves as well as supporting her amazing team! Jen also enjoys spending time with her talented husband Scott, an Executive Chef, and their rambunctious dog, Buster. Jen is grateful for the opportunity to serve and support the Check for a Lump mission because of family members personally affected. Sommer Gunia, DO Member Dr. Gunia is one of the few sub-specialty Fellowship Trained Breast Surgical Oncologists in Scottsdale and is committed to the evaluation and treatment of breast disease. She is dedicated to bringing the highest level of breast care to the valley by incorporating her expertise in the newest technologies and advancements available for both the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Her training included oncoplastic surgical technique, which combines the principles of cancer removal with optimal cosmetic results. ​ After earning an undergraduate degree at Arizona State University, she obtained her medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. Dr. Gunia completed general surgery training through Ohio University and further specialized in Breast Surgical Oncology at Akron General Medical Center in Ohio. Dr. Gunia enjoys playing cards, country line dancing, relaxing by the pool with a good book, traveling, attending concerts and spending time with her husband, Steve, and their two tabby cats. Teresa Yost Member I’ve been a community volunteer for many years now. Whether it’s building homes for low-income families, gathering back to school donations, or supporting my local pet adoption center, there is always work to be done. Having years of experience in project management, I’m able to apply those skills to my volunteer work to help others whenever possible. I’ve been involved with Check for a Lump for several years now and I have met some of the most incredible individuals. The strength and perseverance these ladies exhibit is extraordinary. The stories women tell me about their journey is humbling. And the caregivers, selfless and loving. It’s important that we continue to make an impact in the fight against breast cancer and for me to be an active participant in that fight.

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It is with immense pride and joy that we are continuing the legacy of A 2nd Act and Judy Pearson. Seven years ago, Judy Pearson founded A 2nd Act. Recognizing that helping is healing, the organization’s mission was to celebrate and support women survivors of all cancers who use their newly realized gifts of life and experience to give back to the greater good. Check for a Lump will now host Girls Night Out events for all cancer patients, beginning December 2022, as well as also hosting an A 2nd Act Workshop in January. Lastly, we are proud to be showcasing the A 2nd Act STARS videos - with over 50 women sharing their inspiring stories from Phoenix-area stages, including Check for a Lump founder, Holly Rose. Check for a Lump will include the A 2nd Act book, Cancer Survivors Changing the Question from Why Me? to What’s Next! in our Super Survivor Kits. They provide the inspiring stories of STARS cast members and be enjoyed anywhere. Judy shared her joy in passing the torch to Check for a Lump. “A 2nd Act has received a 2nd Act!” Pearson said. “Holly was one of our first grant recipients and a member of the 2019 STARS cast. She is a perfect example of someone who learned that helping is healing. And she did it in a BIG way! Check for a Lump has become the go-to agency for mammograms and wigs. I’m so excited to see what happens next and will certainly support all the events. Meanwhile, my 2nd Act will blossom as I focus on my career as a biographer.” A 2ND ACT LEGACY CONTINUES.. Girls Night Out The Girls Night Out events have one purpose: giving sister survivors a time to hang out together, swap war stories, and most importantly, LAUGH! The veteran survivors guide the rookies toward a great life, and of course it doesn’t hurt if there’s a little wine and chocolate involved! Learn more and RSVP to our upcoming Purple Elephant Exchange Girl's Night Out this December 2022! ​ ​ A 2nd Act Workshops One of the biggest survivor challenges is making sense of your cancer journey and finding its purpose in your life. It’s time to change your question from “Why Me?” to “What Next!” The 2nd Act Workshops are not support groups – they’re the discovery of how your skills, passions and cancer experience can be crafted into YOUR 2nd Act. ​ ​ S.T.A.R.S. (Survivors Tell A Real Story) More than 50 women told their 2nd Act stories in the live events. For even more inspiration, watch one or watch them all HERE . ​ ​ A 2nd Act Book Cancer Survivors Changing the Question from Why Me? to What’s Next! This collection from those who participated in the live story telling events are inspiring reads for any survivor, regardless of where they are in their journey. They’ll be available in all our Super Survivor bags. meet judy pearson Author & Founder of A 2nd Act A Proud Addition to Our Family! As a biographer, Judy Pearson is a story teller. A diagnosis of Triple Negative Breast Cancer derailed her writing career. But when she began meeting women survivors doing amazing things, a light bulb illuminated. Judy recognized that helping was healing. So in 2015, she founded A 2nd Act. Recognizing that helping is healing, the organization celebrated and supported women survivors using their newly realized gifts of life and experience to give back to the greater good. Judy is returning to her biography roots and has passed the torch to us. A 2nd Act is a perfect addition to Check for a Lump’s mission of support and education for breast cancer survivors. We are proud to carry on Judy’s legacy. Learn more about the importance of a 2nd Act .