Saint Agatha Foundation

As we welcome the New Year, our thoughts are with every breast cancer patient here in Central New York - as well as their caregivers and loved ones. We wish you hope, fortitude, and solace as you navigate your unique journeys, and strength to face the challenges ahead. For some, the road will bring recovery and promising news; for others, it may hold moments of precious reflection and connection. Wherever you are on this path, please know you are never alone. Saint Agatha Foundation is here to provide support for unmet financial needs that may arise in your battle with breast cancer. And everyone at our Foundation and network of provider partners wishes you peace and courage in 2025. https://lnkd.in/ewDkVFWN #HopeAndStrength #BreastCancerSupport #NewYear2025 #BreastCancerAwareness #BreastCancerFinancialToxicity #BreastCancer #BreastCancerJourney #FightingBreastCancer #CNYhealthCare #BreastCancerCNY #SyracuseNY

Everyone here at Saint Agatha Foundation wishes those facing and fighting a breast cancer diagnosis here in CNY and beyond the precious gifts of hope, strength, and the support of loved ones. We also take this opportunity to wish our partners, supporters, friends, and family members a joyful Christmas. https://lnkd.in/ewDkVFWN #breastcancerfinancialtoxicity #breastcancerawareness #breastcancersupport #breastcancer #breastcancerjourney #merrychristmas2024 #CNY #upstateny

From anti-cancer therapies, medications for managing side effects, and nutritional support to medications offering mental health benefits, infection control, and immunological support... The list of medications required for fighting breast cancer can be formidable. So can their associated costs. Fortunately, Saint Agatha Foundation can provide financial support for CNY breast cancer patients struggling to afford their medications and many other aspects of treatment. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gntkE2Jr #breastcancerawareness #breastcancerfinancialtoxicity #breastcancersupport #BreastCancer #breastcancerjourney #fightingbreastcancer

For those in CNY who are fighting a diagnosis of breast cancer, here is another in our series of inspirational quotes and perspectives from our Founder, Laurie Mezzalingua, who also fought that difficult fight. We hope you can take a measure of solace or inspiration from her words and spirit! Need help overcoming unmet financial needs while battling your diagnosis, or know someone who could use our support? Learn more about Saint Agatha Foundation here: https://lnkd.in/gu-Y9Pqb #BreastCancerSurvivorship #breastcancerawareness #breastcancersupport #BreastCancerJourney #fightingbreastcancer #cnyhealthcare #syracuseny #breastcancerfinancialtoxicity #breastcancertreatment #breastcancerprevention #breastcancerdiagnosis

We are excited to feature this interview (posted Nov 8) with Saint Agatha Foundation Chairwoman, Kathy Mezzalingua, graciously conducted by Charles Roberts on the "Built to Serve" show on Community FM from WCNY (PBS/NPR)! Give a listen and please do share in order to help us continue and expand our Foundation's important work here in CNY in support of breast cancer patients! https://lnkd.in/gP4Tvjbx #breastcancerfinancialtoxicity #BreastCancerSurvivorship #BreastCancerAwareness #breastcancerjourney #breastcancersupport #fightingbreastcancer #thepromisecontinues

Just over a week ago, we were blessed to have so many generous members of the CNY community turn out to celebrate Laurie Mezzalingua's life, recognize her founding of Saint Agatha Foundation, and honor her memory by 'continuing the promise' we made to help CNY breast cancer patients afford their illness -- so they can focus on beating their diagnoses. Again, we thank all who made our 15th Anniversary Gala a resounding success -- you'll see clear and beautiful proof of how lovely and inspiring the event was in this slide show below! -- whether that meant attending, sponsoring the event, being featured in one of our terrific videos, or contributing through volunteerism! Learn more about the event here, including a listing of our sponsors, news coverage leading up to the event, AND content we're still adding! https://lnkd.in/gtH78pba Learn more about and share our mission here: https://lnkd.in/gntkE2Jr #breastcancerawareness #breastcancersupport #BreastCancerSurvivorship #BreastCancerJourney #thepromisecontinues #saintagathafoundation #fightingbreastcancer #breastcancerfinancialtoxicity

As we come to the end of October 2024's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we just want to remind our friends and followers here on LinkedIn to help share the word of Saint Agatha Foundation's mission -- "to help support CNY breast cancer patients who can't afford their illness!" Learn more and/or please send this link to anyone you know who might benefit from knowing about us! https://lnkd.in/gu-Y9Pqb #BreastCancerSurvivorship #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #breastcancerawareness #breastcancersupport #BreastCancerJourney #fightingbreastcancer #cnyhealthcare #syracuseny #breastcancerfinancialtoxicity #breastcancertreatment #breastcancerprevention #breastcancerdiagnosis

Our hearts are overflowing with appreciation of ALL who attended, supported, sponsored, and made last night's fantastic 15th Anniversary Gala such a wonderful, inspiring, and energizing success!!! We are honestly overwhelmed by the outpouring of support for our Foundation and mission to continue our promise to our Founder, Laurie Mezzalingua -- to "help those who can't afford their illness." For the moment, we'll just say stay tuned here, on our website, and elsewhere for more photos/videos from the event -- and tangible ways we can all continue the momentum (and the promise!) together for years to come! https://lnkd.in/ewDkVFWN #BreastCancerSurvivorship #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #breastcancerawareness #breastcancersupport #breastcancerjourney #fightingbreastcancer #thepromisecontinues

Our 15th anniversary gala -- "The Promise Continues" – is tonight, at the The OnCenter in Syracuse! (Cocktail hour begins at 5:30, dinner/the event program commences at 6:30, and attire for the evening is formal or business dress.) This milestone event will celebrate our Foundation's 15 years supporting breast cancer patients in eight counties throughout Central New York – as promised to our Founder, Laurie Mezzalingua. Over the past 15 years, Saint Agatha Foundation has supported more than 12,400 patients in eight Central New York counties, providing essential financial aid for treatment, medication, and surgery not covered by insurance. With the generous support of the community, the Foundation has expanded its services, ensuring that patients can focus on their recovery without the burden of financial stress. Tonight’s event will feature Dr. Steven Montgomery, Laurie's radiologist and friend, as the honorary chair. The Foundation will also honor surgeon Dr. Patricia Numann; surgeon and personal friend Dr. Kara Kort; and herbalist the late Dr. Y.C. George Wong -- all of whom played a part in Laurie's eleven-year journey. Dr. Kristine Keeney, a breast cancer surgeon, will represent medical professionals dedicated to making a positive and lasting impact on patients' lives. Jim Towey, acclaimed author of To Love and Be Loved will serve as the emcee for the evening. Once again, we extend our heartfelt and enduring appreciation to our event sponsors, who are listed (along with other information we’ve gathered in the run-up to the event) on this page: https://lnkd.in/gtH78pba And, of course, we send our thanks and love to individual ticket buyers and those who secured tables: We will see you all there this evening! #breastcancerawareness #breastcancerawarenessmonth #thepromisecontinues #breastcancersupport #breastcancersurvivorship #fightingbreastcancer

Tomorrow's our Gala -- and we hope to see you there! Meantime, have you seen this WSYR/Bridge Street interview with Saint Agatha Foundation Chairwoman, Kathy Mezzalingua?! It's definitely worth a watch, if you're a supporter of our mission to help CNY breast cancer patients! We also hope you'll take a moment to share it, because every person we reach in our region -- be it a patient, caregiver, or existing/potential service provider -- helps us continue our promise to our Founder, Laurie Mezzalingua. https://lnkd.in/gVaBKFjT Thank you!