PINK "ME" PROGRAMS
At PINK "ME", our mission is to empower and support women on their journey through breast cancer and survivorship. We understand the physical, emotional, and financial challenges that come with a breast cancer diagnosis, and we are here to help you navigate through this difficult time with our specialized programs.
OUR PROGRAMS
1. Connected by Cells Program
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Stay connected with our supportive community through your preferred communication method—texts, calls, or email. Receive inspirational quotes and unwavering support so you never have to face your journey alone.
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2. Breast Cancer Treatment Health Assistance Grant Program
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We provide financial assistance to women actively undergoing breast cancer treatment. This program helps cover essential medical and household expenses, alleviating the financial burden so you can focus on your health.
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3.Survivor Health & Wellness Assistance Grant Program
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For breast cancer survivors, this program offers financial assistance to help maintain a healthy and fulfilling life post-treatment.
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4. PINK "ME" Up Food - No Hunger Project
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Recognizing the impact of treatment costs and lost work time, this initiative addresses food insecurities among cancer patients and their caregivers, ensuring access to nutritious food.
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Application Process
To apply for our Breast Cancer Treatment Health Assistance Program or the Survivor Health and Wellness Program, please complete the application and send the required supporting documents by email. Kindly note that these programs are not designed for emergency funds and cannot provide immediate financial assistance.
Financial Assistance Program Guidelines
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Our financial assistance programs are available for a maximum of 90 days
(3 months) on a one-time basis. Once you are admitted into the grant program, it is important that all bill submissions are completed within the approved grant quarter.
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Please note that any unused funds remaining at the end of the approved grant quarter will not carry over or be applied outside of that period. Additionally, we do not provide grants for back due rent, mortgage, car payments, or any other bills outside of those approved within the grant program.
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These guidelines are in place to ensure we can assist as many people as possible with the funding available.
For additional questions regarding our financial assistance programs or food assistance, please email us at financialassistance@pink-me.org.
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PINK "ME" FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANTS
ARE PROVIDED ON A ONE-TIME BASIS ONLY
2024 Quarter Four- CLOSED​
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PINK "ME" Up Food- no hunger project
Recognizing the impact of treatment costs and lost work time, this initiative addresses food insecurities among cancer patients and their caregivers, ensuring access to nutritious food.
Food insecurity is more prevalent among cancer patients and their caregivers due to treatment costs and lost work time, leading to reduced grocery spending. The American Cancer Society highlights this issue, with fightcancer.org noting that 40% of survivors have incurred debt to buy food, and 11% have delayed or skipped treatment to afford it. Food insecurity also correlates with lower cancer screening rates, including for breast cancer.
In efforts to assist with food insecurities that our recent friends have experienced, we are pleased to announce a new initiative towards addressing food insecurities among those affected by breast cancer.
PINK “ME” Breast Cancer Treatment Health Assistance Grant Program
PINK "ME” Breast Cancer Treatment Health Assistance provides financial assistance for basic living and healthcare expenses to eligible breast cancer patients. Entry into the Financial Assistance Programs for the Breast Cancer Treatment is 4 times per year, quarterly, and is based on funding and financial resources available. Our goal is to provide resources and financial support to those that are in active breast cancer treatment and to help women to understand their health information/medical records accessibility for their healthcare and treatment outcomes.
1st quarter: January through March
2nd quarter: April through June
3rd quarter: July through September
4th quarter: October through December
Individuals selected will be notified via email and will start in the following quarter for the program.
PINK "ME" provides up to $1,500 in financial assistance through direct bill payments over the course of 3 months (example $500/month x 3 months).
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WHO QUALIFIES AND WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE BREAST CANCER TREATMENT HEALTH ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM
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YOU MUST BE IN ACTIVE TREATMENT. Active treatment is defined and specified as: the period after a positive diagnosis of breast cancer has been made (with a diagnostic biopsy), and during which therapies are being managed, including surgical procedures to remove the cancerous cells (e.g. single or bi-lateral mastectomy, lumpectomy, axillary dissection, or sentinel node biopsy), chemotherapy or radiation. Active treatment does not include reconstruction surgeries or long-term hormonal therapies (including Tamoxifen, Fareston, Arimidex, Aromasin, Femara, Zoladex/Lupron, Megace, and Halotestin).
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PINK "ME” Breast Cancer Treatment Assistance Program is not an emergency fund and cannot provide immediate financial assistance.
You must provide proof of a current diagnosis via a signed, dated letter on official letterhead AND complete the PINK "ME” Breast Cancer Treatment Health Assistance Application.
Amount of assistance given on a short-term basis (up to 90 days) with a financial limit of up to $1,500.00 based on qualification, available program funds and need.
IF I’M ACCEPTED INTO THE PROGRAM, HOW DO I RECEIVE THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE?
The individual selected for this program will not receive the money directly. PINK “ME” will directly make a payment to a bill of the person’s choice that does not exceed the amount of the money given. Payments may be for, but not limited to utility bills, mortgage or rent, car or car insurance payment, health insurance premiums, hotel stay of family members caring for individual, cost for out-of-state care and treatment transfer cost, plane ticket, gas, medication, medical supplies, and office visit co-pays, and much more may be paid with this financial assistance.
Bills in the process of collection will not be considered. By applying to our programs, you are certifying that all information submitted to PINK"ME” is accurate and true, to the best of your knowledge. Any false statements may disqualify you from our program.
PINK "ME” does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, nationality, gender, or ethnicity.
PINK “ME” Survivor Health and Wellness Assistance Grant Program
Health and wellness is an important process of breast cancer survivors and the process of achieving one’s personal best state of mental and physical health. An active lifestyle can contribute to an increase state of one’s health and wellness. Wellness isn’t just about eating healthy foods, such as lean proteins, vegetables, and maintaining an active lifestyle. It is also about the 7 dimensions of wellness, which are:
1. Social 2. Emotional
3. Spiritual 4. Environmental
5. Occupational 6. Intellectual
7. Physical Wellbeing
PINK "ME” Survivor Health and Wellness Assistance provides financial assistance for basic living and healthcare expenses to eligible breast cancer survivors. Entry into the Financial Assistance Programs for the Survivor Health and Wellness Program is 4 times per year, quarterly, and is based on funding and financial resources available. Our goal is to provide resources and financial support to those that are post one year of breast cancer treatments and surgeries.
1st quarter: January through March
2nd quarter: April through June
3rd quarter: July through August
4th quarter: September through December
Individuals selected will be notified via email by the end of that month and will start in the following quarter for the program.
PINK "ME" provides up to $600 in financial assistance through direct bill payments over the course of 3 months (example $200/month x 3 months).
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WHO QUALIFIES AND WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE SURVIVOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM
You must be a cancer survivor, past one year of all cancer treatments. PINK "ME” Survivor Health and Wellness Financial Assistance Program is not an emergency fund and cannot provide immediate financial assistance. Amount of assistance given on short-term basis (up to 90 days) with a financial limit of up to $600.00 based on qualification, available program funds and need.
IF I’M ACCEPTED INTO THE PRO​GRAM, HOW DO I RECEIVE THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE?
The individual selected for this program will not receive the money directly. PINK “ME” will directly make a payment to a bill of the person’s choice that does not exceed the amount of the money given. Payments may be for, but not limited to health and wellness support services, access to post-treatment follow-up care services and health care plans, screenings for a breast cancer recurrence and for second primary breast cancer, accessibility and management of physical and psychosocial long-term and late effects of breast cancer treatment care.
Bills in the process of collection will not be considered. By applying to our programs, you are certifying that all information submitted to PINK"ME” is accurate and true, to the best of your knowledge. Any false statements may disqualify you from our program.
PINK "ME” does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, nationality, gender, or ethnicity.
PINK "ME" Up and Go tote bags
Tote bags and notebook are provided to individuals who are accepted into the breast cancer treatment or survivor health and wellness program(s).
Here is what some friends of PINK "ME" have said about the impact of its Programs and Services
“Thank you, a million times, for making the payment to the hospital. PINK "ME" has been a live saver for me and a friend. When I have been at my lowest, you have been there. I will never forget that.”
— Anonymous
“Thank you! I'm so grateful to you for purchasing my compression sleeve. Today was radiation treatment #13 of #25, and no lymphedema.”
— Anonymous
“Thank you so much for the beautiful gifts. That was so very, very kind, thoughtful, generous, and wonderful of you. I am amazed how wonderful you all are. Each of you are so very busy, yet take the time out of your busy days to make sure other people are taken care of. You are truly amazing. Thank you for your friendship and support.”
— Anonymous
"Dear Pink Me and Team,
Thank you so very much for restoring my faith in humanity! I just got your package with the mug and bag and the firewood will be so appreciated!"
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"Greetings,
I have attached a copy of my recent electric bill. If you do not accept it by PDF I can mail it, please just let me know.
Many many thanks for helping with this bill. I am about to start radiation at $60.00 cop-payments. This helps a lot with my financial stress load. I am so grateful to your organization!"
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“Dear Pink Me Team,
Thank you for the wonderful care package that arrived today. I love ALL my goodies and especially the Kendra Scott necklace. I feel so blessed that you have come into my life during these difficult times. I can feel your warmth and love all the way from NM!!! I cannot thank you enough for brightening my life with your amazing generosity. God bless you all and I hope to be able to give back to the breast cancer community when I have recovered.”
— Anonymous
" Thanks for the burst of happy.
Thank you for the roses and baby's breath. I received at my appointment at New Mexico Cancer Center. At my age, Valentine's Day comes and goes without so much as a twinkle. But, thanks to your thoughtfulness, I am enjoying a pretty bouquet.
— Anonymous
" Thank you. The red, white, and pink roses I received yesterday at the NMCC are beautiful. The waiting room was full of flowers and people there for appointments. Clearly your kindness and thoughtfulness were appreciated.
K.C.