Safeway gives to cancer prevention program
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October 26, 2013 |
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Marcia Morman and Gina Musso. |
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“On behalf of everyone at Safeway and all our
generous and loyal customers, we thank you for
the opportunity to make a difference in our
united quest to bring an end to breast cancer,"
wrote Brian Kingsbury, Spokane District Manager,
Safeway Inc., Northwest Division, in a letter
received in January, 2013.
Along with the letter of support for the Breast
Cancer Awareness Early Detection Fall Campaign
was a check for $5,500.
Over the years, many customers have given the
change from their grocery purchases to one good
cause or another.
Gina Musso, Bonners Ferry Safeway Manager, is
very excited that our community has been the
recipient of a portion of the breast cancer
fund.
“The credit for this funding goes to our
customers,” Musso insisted. “They are the ones
who gave it.”
“Safeway’s local support is so appreciated,”
said Marcia Morman, Boundary Community Hospital
Community Relations Coordinator. “In a small
community like ours, funding is very limited.
This gift from Safeway will help in many ways,
including and foremost in encouraging women to
schedule their annual mammogram.
"I have been researching the history of breast
cancer detection and am writing an extensive
article about the handful of early scientists
who conducted breast cancer detection research.
It is fascinating to see the progress in
radiology and the detection of cancers. The
early researchers would be blown away with our
new digital mammography equipment.
"However, it doesn’t matter how sophisticated
the equipment, nor the high-level of expertise
of our radiology department, if women don’t come
and have an exam.
"That’s why I am so thankful for this gift from
Safeway. It helps us in our promotional efforts
to get our women in for a mammography
screening.”
In addition, some of the funds from Safeway’s
gift are being distributed to our local cancer
support group for those who need to travel
outside the community for cancer treatments.
Boundary Community Hospital continues to offer
25% off mammogram screenings through November
15. Call (208) 267-3141 extension 4258.
Panhandle Health (208) 267-5558 and Boundary
Community Clinics (208) 267-2086, have free
vouchers for women meeting the criteria. |
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