Invitation To Apply For The Beth C. Tortolani Foundation Year 2010
Breast Cancer Education Project Grant

The Beth C. Tortolani Foundation is offering grants for existing or new programs with innovative projects regarding breast cancer meeting the following criteria:
• informational programs directed towards individuals diagnosed with breast cancer
• informational programs directed towards the families of individuals diagnosed with breast cancer
• informational support programs for the community referencing breast cancer

GRANT AWARD PERIOD: One year
APPLICATION DEADLINES:    2/1/10, 5/1/10, 8/15/10, 10/l/10
FUNDING: $1,000-$10,000

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The Beth C. Tortolani Foundation is proud to have awarded grants to the following programs:

1996

Living With Breast Cancer Program at North Shore-LIJ Health System
Series of eight educational lectures conducted within hospitals of the NS-LIJ Health System for women living with breast cancer.
Program Director: Donna Galgano, RN, MA

1997

Living With Breast Cancer Program at North Shore-LIJ Health System
Program Director: Donna Galgano, RN, MA

1998

Living With Breast Cancer Program at North Shore-LIJ Health System
Program Director: Donna Galgano, RN, MA

“Educational Strategies for Women Receiving Surgical Breast Cancer Treatment”at New York Presbyterian Hospital.
Resource booklets for patients having breast cancer surgery.
Program Director: Marcelle Kaplan, RN

1999

Living With Breast Cancer Program at North Shore-LIJ Health System
Program Director: Donna Galgano, RN, MA

“Educational Strategies for Women Receiving Surgical Breast Cancer Treatment” at New York Presbyterian Hospital
Program Director: Marcelle Kaplan, RN

2000

Living With Breast Cancer Program at North Shore-LIJ Health System
Program Director: Donna Galgano, RN, MA

2001

Multi-Purpose/Multimedia Center at Huntington Hospital
Resource Room designed specifically for breast cancer patients.
Program Director: Judy Koles

Lean On Me Breast Cancer Network
Canvas tote bags containing educational literature, samples of selected products and resources available in the community to the newly diagnosed breast cancer patient.
Program Director: Sharon Pape, RN

Reading and Writing Circle. . .Words of Hope, Words of Healing at Pathways Women’s Health – Manhasset Diagnostic Imaging – support group using creative arts as a modality through which women with cancer can express themselves through creative writing and selected readings.
Program Director: Mollie Sugarman, ATR

2002

Lean On Me Breast Cancer Network
Program Director: Sharon Pape, RN

Reading and Writing Circle. . . Words of Hope, Words of Healing at Pathways Women’s Health – Manhasset Diagnostic Imaging
Program Director: Mollie Sugarman, ATR

North Shore University Hospital Breast Cancer Outreach
Education and support for patients diagnosed with breast cancer who are scheduled for surgical intervention.
Program Directors: Karen McGlynn, RN, Edie Marden, RN, Joanne Chan, RN

Queens SHARE
Informational support groups on breast cancer awareness and ovarian cancer detection conducted throughout Queens and Long Island.
Program Director: Linda Koteen

“Faces of Breast Cancer”- Soutb Fork Breast Health Coalition
Poster project targeting East End of Long Island focusing on the importance of mammography.
Program Director: Susan Barry Roden

Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program
“Breast Cancer Forum” provided information and inspiration to breast cancer patients and their families throughout Long Island and New York City.
Program Director: Hillary Rutter, ACSW

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

2003

Queens SHARE
Program Director: Linda Koteen

Reading and Writing Circle. . .Words of Hope, Words of Healing at Pathways Womens’ Health – Manhasset Diagnostic Imaging
Program Director: Mollie Sugarman, ATR

Glen Cove C.A.R.E.S.
Community-wide educational conference focusing on detection and treatment of breast cancer as well as stress management strategies for patients and caregivers.
Program Director: Maryanne Driscoll, Ph.D.

AWARE Program at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Eight-week course for women at risk for breast cancer teaching stress management with meditation, yoga, nutrition and fitness.
Program Director: Dr. Barrie Cassileth

South Fork Breast Health Coalition
“Pink Ribbon Bags” were provided to women diagnosed with breast cancer on the East End of Long Island containing self-help tools and comfort items that women with cancer will find helpful during treatment as well as information and resources.
Program Director: Susan Barry Roden

2004

Queens SHARE
Program Director: Linda Koteen

Casting For Recovery
Program Director: Susan Balch

“Educational Strategies for Women Receiving Surgical Breast Cancer Treatment”
Program Director: Marcelle Kaplan, RN

Lean On Me Breast Cancer Network
One-to-one emotional support for the newly diagnosed breast cancer patient taking from diagnosis to surgery to adjuvant therapies.
Program Director: Donna Galgano, RN, MA

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

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

Cancer Support Team “Wellness Retreat”
Underserved breast cancer patients in lower Westchester are offered the opportunity to sample a variety of complimentary alternative medicine techniques.
Program Director: Judith Dobrof, DSW

BCT Breast Cancer Education and Awareness Lecture Series at Glen Cove Hospital
This program was funded through a grant from the NY State Department of Health and Senator Michael A. L. Balboni.
Program Director: Nancy Lee, RN, MA

Multicultural Resource Center/Library at New York Hospital Queens
This center provides educational support through books and media in five languages.
Program Director: Dr. Susan H. Lee

2005

St. Barnabas Hospital - Mobile Mammography
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
Program Director: Katherine Quinn

Casting For Recovery – Two Educational and Support Retreats for Breast Cancer Survivors of Long Island
Program Director: Susan Balch

2006

St. Barnabas Hospital - Mobile Mammography
Program Director: Patricia S. Belair

Transportation to Treatment for Breast Cancer Patients in Need
American Cancer Society provides door-to-door transportation for any ambulatory cancer patient in Nassau County who is in need of transportation for treatment.
Program Director: Alexis Stegemann, Gloria Sierra

Breast Cancer Wellness Seminar - Lean On Me Breast Cancer Network
Half day seminar for breast cancer patients providing useful information during and after diagnosis. Specialists are provided in the field of nutrition, alternative therapies, physical therapy, humor, yoga and exercise therapy to help alleviate anxiety.
Program Director: Donna Galgano, RN, MA

2007

Support Connection – Customized Care Services for Breast Cancer Survivors
One-on-one peer counseling, hotline and customized information for breast cancer patients from diagnosis through treatment, recovery and beyond.
Program Director: Katherine Quinn

“Strength to Strength”Wellness Program – Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center
This breast cancer wellness and aftercare program for women who are completing treatment is designed to restore strength, flexibility and a positive body image in the wake of their treatment.
Program Director: Susan B. Gold

Employee Breast Health Program – The Breast Center at New York Hospital Queens
Promotes breast cancer awareness and helps identify undetected breast cancers among women in the workforce.
Program Director: Karen Karsif, M.D.

Breast Cancer Support and Networking Groups conducted by Gilda’s Club Westchester offer support to women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and provide lectures, workshops and social events in a non-residential home-like setting.
Program Director: Amy Mlodzianowski

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center – “Breast Cancer Genetic Risk Communication”.
This project is designed to gather data specific to genetic risk with breast cancer patients and their daughters and create a training curriculum to establish clinical strategies for communicating this risk to women.
Program Director: Dr. David Kissane

Cancer Care, Inc. – “Breast Cancer Support and Education Project”.
Free, professional support services including education, information, referrals to additional sources of support, counseling and financial assistance is provided to women diagnosed with breast cancer on Long Island.
Program Director: Theodora Ziongas

2008

South Fork Breast Health Coalition – “Wings of Hope”.
An eight week Mind/Body program focused on overall health including yoga, nutrition and meditation which addresses critical aspects of emotional healing.
Program Director: Susan Barry Roden

Adelphi Breast Cancer Program - “Sisters United in Health/Hermanas Unidas en la Salud” provides education and support to women of color in their own communities.
Program Director: Hillary Rutter, LCSW

American Cancer Society – “Transportation to Treatment For Breast Cancer Patients in Need”
Program Director: Gabrielle Andrea, Gloria Sierra

Federation Employment and Guidance Service, Inc. (FEGS) – “Partners in Dignity Breast Cancer Education Project” –
Educational forums for breast cancer patients and their caregivers and families with an emphasis on those facing advanced breast cancer.
Program Director: Lori Hardoon

Necessities, Inc. – “Necessities Bag” –
Bags are designed for the pre and post mastectomy patient filled with essentials for wound care, hygiene and personal comfort.
Program Director: Maureen Lutz, Mary Ellen Heaney, RN

Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center – “Strength to Strength” Wellness Program
Program Director: Stuart Botwinick

Support Connection, Inc. – “Customized Care Services for Breast Cancer Survivors”
Program Director: Katherine Quinn

2010

St. Barnabas Hospital – Mobile Mammography
Program Director: Audrey Rinaldi, RN

Gilda’s Club of Westchester - Breast Cancer Support and Networking Groups
Program Director: Amy Mlodzianowski

Cancer Care of Long Island – Breast Cancer Support and Education Project
Program Director: Theodora Ziongas

Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center – “Strength to Strength” Wellness Program
Program Director: Stuart Botwinick

Necessities, Inc. – “Necessities Bag” Distribution on Long Island
Program Director: Maureen Lutz, Mary Ellen Heaney, RN