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The Cordelia Knott Wellness Foundation is dedicated to the support of cancer patients and committed to educating the community on the importance of a healthy mind, body and spirit.
The Cordelia Knott Wellness Foundation (CKWF), formerly known as The Foundation for Advancements in Breast Care (FABC), was established in 1989 to provide breast cancer patients with support services, increase breast health awareness and provide education to the community. In 2001, the foundation began to plan, design, and implement a Center for Wellness to complement mainstream medical care and address the emotional, social, and spiritual needs of patients and families throughout Orange County. The guiding principle at the Cordelia Knott Center for Wellness is to offer the most comprehensive support network for cancer patients and their caregivers. Our programs, information, and services annually reach many cancer patients, their families, friends, and the community at large. The Cordelia Knott Wellness Foundation and its programs are managed by a dedicated staff and volunteers, and many of our services are provided free of charge. We offer two distinct areas of speciality: Our Grant Program As we all know, living with cancer can create ongoing challenges. Long periods of unemployment and escalating living expenses can make life difficult. Since its inception in 2004, the Cordelia Knott Wellness Foundation’s Support Fund has provided grants to 106 cancer patients totaling nearly $105,000. These grants provides assistance for basic needs such as rent, food, clothes and utilities. We have also provided grants for counseling, cancer retreats, and insurance co-pay.
In 2009, the major goal of the Cordelia Knott Wellness Foundation is to expand our grant funding which will allow us to help a larger number of cancer patients with financial needs.
We look to the future with great expectations. With your interest in our organization and the financial assistance you provide, more men and women in our community and the surrounding areas will be served. Our hope is to double the number of participants in this program by the end of 2009. With your help WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
2008-2009 Board of Directors Marion Knott, Honorary Chair Shirley Moretti, (Chair) Sean Kelly, C.P.A. (Treasurer) Mary Chiaverini (Secretary) (not shown) Mary Reafsnyder,
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How to Make a Gift Members pledge their support through their contributions to the on-going efforts to promote wellness in our community. Members receive invitations to special Foundation events. To make a donation at our secure on-line site please click on the Donation button at the top of the page, or if you prefer, you may download our Donation form by clicking here, and then fax the completed form to: (714) 619-3336. To become a member click here for our Membership form and then fill out and fax in to our office at: (714) 619-3336. For further information about us, please call the Foundation office at (714) 569-0318, ext 3327. Our Community Partners Health Fairs Free Mammogram Program Upcoming Events
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