The Beth C. Tortolani Foundation is proud to have awarded grants to the following programs in 2005
St. Barnabas Hospital - Mobile Mammography Free mammography screening, a clinical breast exam and education of self-breast examination provided to the poor and uninsured throughout the Bronx.
Program Director: Shareen Margolis
Adelphi University School of Social Work “Sisters United in Health/Hermanas Unidas en la Salud” This project provides culturally sensitive breast cancer education and support to women of color in their own communities.
Program Director: Hillary Rutter
Support Connection – Customized Care and Information Hotline and Services Individualized information and support is provided to women with breast cancer and their families via telephone. Customized information packets are then designed to meet the need of each individual caller.
Program Director: Katherine Quinn
Casting For Recovery – Educational and emotional support for women living with breast cancer through a retreat weekend in a natural setting on Long Island.
Program Director: Susan Balch