Invitation To Apply For The Beth C. Tortolani Foundation Year 2012
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: 2/1/12, 5/1/12, 8/15/12, 10/1/12
FUNDING: $1,000-$10,000
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The Beth C. Tortolani Foundation is proud to have awarded grants to the following programs:
2012
Necessities, Inc. - "Necessities Bag Distribution on Long Island" Reusable tote designed for the pre and post mastectomy patient providing information and supplies to prepare for surgery and aid in recovery. Also included in the bag is a booklet entitled "The Woman To Woman Guide To Prepare For Mastectomy" written specifically for patients and their caregivers which is also available in Spanish. Bags are provided free of charge through physician's offices. Program Director: Fran Mendelowitz
Lean On Me Breast Cancer Network - "Peer Support Program" One-to-one emotional support is offered to newly diagnosed men and women with breast cancer from diagnosis through treatment and recovery in the privacy of their physician's office. Each patient in this program will receive a "Necessities Bag". Patients are also informed about the availability of receiving free wigs and post mastectomy bras and have access to free seminars, support groups, written resources, as well as the Lean On Me website. Program Director: Sharon Pape
SHARE - "Young Women and Breast Cancer: The Empowerment Series" Monthly support group for women under 50 years of age in various stages of their cancer journey facilitated by two survivors. Topics include nutrition, fitness, fertility, family planning, caring for young children during treatment, career and dating issues. Program Director: Ilene Winkler
2011
New York Hospital Queens - "Breast Cancer Resource Room" This resource room for breast cancer patients is centrally located in the lobby of the hospital's main facility in Flushing. Printed materials are available in different languages from known sources including American Cancer Society and National Cancer Institute. Books from the hospital library as well as two desktop computers with internet access and a network printer will be available to patients and their families to print online resources. Program Director: Dr. Mitchell Chorost
Cancer Care of Long Island - "Breast Cancer Support and Education Program" Free professional support services including outreach, counseling, education and information, financial assistance, practical help and referrals to other resources are provided to women affected by a breast cancer diagnosis. Materials are developed in Spanish and at appropriate literacy levels. Program Director: Patricia Spicer
Adelphi University - "Breast Cancer Educational Forum" This series of four breast cancer forums provides updated and innovative information related to breast cancer for individuals diagnosed with breast cancer, their families and the professional and lay communities. Forum topics include: "Ask The Experts - Medical Update and Enhancing Communication in Breast Cancer Treatment", "Coping with Anxiety and Depression - Techniques You Can Use To Feel Better", "Navigating the Health Care System", and a four-part series "Nourishing the Soul" which includes Intimacy After Breast Cancer, The One Who Laughs, Lasts, The Lost Art of Happiness, and Spirituality and Serious Illness. Program Director: Hillary Rutter
South Nassau Communities Hospital - "Breast Cancer Navigation Program" This program will conduct a patient navigation service to assist breast cancer patients at South Nassau Cancer Center from diagnosis through treatment and followup. Objectives of this program are to eliminate barriers to care such as transportation, child care, elder care, financial assistance and offers psychosocial support. Patients are given assistance with scheduling appointments, understanding their diagnosis, and given referrals to community-based services. Program Director: Dr. Christine Hodyl
St. Barnabas Hospital - "Mobile Mammography" Free mammography screening, a clinical breast exam, and education of self-breast examination are provided by the mammography van which serves the poor and uninsured communities of the Bronx. Program Director: Regina Lehman
Necessities, Inc. - "Necessities Bag"
Reusable tote designed for the pre and post mastectomy patient providing information and supplies to prepare for surgery and aid in recovery. Also included in the bag is a booklet entitled, "The Woman To Woman Guide To Prepare For Mastectomy" written specifically for patients and their caregivers which is also available in Spanish. Bags are provided free of charge through physician's offices.
Program Director: Mary Ellen Heaney
Support Connection- "Customized Care Services For Breast Cancer Survivors"
Support is provided by phone, e-mail and one-on-one counseling through each person's journey from diagnosis, recovery and beyond. The customized information packets are designed to meet the needs of each individual caller.
Program Director: Katherine Quinn
Sid Jacobson JCC- "Strength to Strength" Program This wellness and aftercare program offers exercise instruction, group counseling, stress reduction workshops and nutritional counseling to women recovering from breast cancer as well as their caregivers. The program targets women who are in breast cancer treatment, approaching completion of treatment or have completed treatment and are looking to reduce fatigue and restore strength, flexibility and positive body image. Classes are offered free of charge at the Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center in East Hills.
Program Director: Stuart Botwinick
2010
Cancer Care of Long Island - "Breast Cancer Support and Education Program"
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: Patricia Spicer
Hewlett House - "Women in Need of Support (WINS) Program"
Comprehensive cancer learning resource center providing psychosocial and educational services to women living with breast cancer. The home-like environment helps alleviate the social isolation, despair and hopelessness experienced by those touched by this disease. Group counseling, family support and medical research updates are offered.
Program Director: Geri Barish
Stony Brook University Medical Center - "Fit and Fabulous after Breast Surgery"
The Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy offers this program to women undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Softee camisoles are provided during the initial post-operative period after mastectomy for women who do not have the financial means to purchase one. Instruction and practice of therapeutic yoga is then taught to promote healing.
Program Directors: Catherine Tuppo, Linda Bily
Lean On Me Breast Cancer Network - "Peer Support Program"
One to one emotional support is offered to newly diagnosed men and women with breast cancer from diagnosis through treatment and recovery in the privacy of their physician's office. Each patient in this program will receive a "Necessities Bag". Patients are also informed about the availability of receiving free wigs and post mastectomy bras and have access to free seminars, support groups, written resources, as well as the Lean On Me website.
Program Director: Sharon Pape
SHARE - "Young Women and Breast Cancer: The Empowerment Series"
Monthly support group for women under 50 years of age in various stages of their cancer journey facilitated by two survivors. Topics include nutrition, fitness, fertility, family planning, caring for young children during treatment, career and dating issues.
Program Director: Alexandra Exley
2009
Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center - "Strength to Strength" program
Program Director: Stuart Botwinick
Necessities, Inc. - "Necessities Bag"
Program Directors: Maureen Lutz, Mary Ellen Heaney
Support Connection - "Customized Care Services for Breast Cancer Survivors"
Program Director: Katherine Quinn
Cancer Care of Long Island - "Breast Cancer Support and Education Project"
Program Director: Patricia Spicer
SHARE - "Young Women's Concerns"
Program Directors: Flo Miller, Lisa Nachtigall
Ellen Hermanson Breast Center at Southampton Hospital - "KNOW YOUR PAST, KNOW YOUR FUTURE:
The Importance of Family History for Smart Breast Health"
Monthly community health fairs provide materials in both English and Spanish covering topics such as the role genetics play in cancer, why screening is recommended, which women may be at higher risk for breast cancer, why early detection is important, and which programs are available to those without health insurance.
Program Director: Dr. Fred Weinbaum
St. Barnabas Hospital – "Mobile Mammography"
Free mammography screening, a clinical breast exam, and education of self-breast examination are provided by the mammography van which serves the poor and uninsured communities of the Bronx.
Program Director: Audrey Rinaldi
2008
Gilda’s Club of Westchester - "Breast Cancer Support and Networking Groups"
Lectures, workshops and social events are conducted in non-residential, home-like settings where women living with breast cancer receive social and emotional support.
Program Director: Amy Mlodzianowski
Cancer Care of Long Island – "Breast Cancer Support and Education Project"
Program Director: Theodora Ziongas
St. Barnabas Hospital - "Mobile Mammography"
Program Director: Audrey Rinaldi
Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center – “Strength to Strength” Wellness Program .
Program Director: Stuart Botwinick
Necessities, Inc. – “Necessities Bag” Distribution on Long Island
Created by a breast cancer survivor, this canvas tote bag is designed for the pre and post mastectomy patient. Items inside the bag include the "Women to Women Guide to Prepare for Mastectomy" and helpful supplies and personal items to prepare for surgery and aid in recovery. Bags are provided free of charge and are distributed to patients through physician's offices.
Program Directors: Maureen Lutz, Mary Ellen Heaney
Support Connection, Inc. - "Customized Care Services for Breast Cancer Survivors"
Support is provided by phone, e-mail and one-to-one counseling through each woman's journey from diagnosis, treatment, recovery and beyond. Customized information packets are then designed to meet the needs of each individual caller.
Program Director: Katherine Quinn
2007
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - "Breast Cancer Genetic Risk Comunication"
This program 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"
Program Director: Theodora Ziongas
The 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. It provides each individual with the coping mechanisms to deal with the fear, anxiety and stress of the disease.
Program Director: Susan Barry Roden
American Cancer Society – “Transportation to Treatment For Breast Cancer Patients in Need”
Many elderly and underserved patients do not drive nor have access to a private vehicle; public transporation is not adequate; and many cannot afford the cost of a taxi service. The majority of uninsured breast cancer patients in Nasssau County receive treatment at Nassau University Medical Center. Door-to-door transportation is provided for any ambulatory breast cancer patient who demonstrates a need for transportation. Spanish-speaking cancer patients are offered the servivces of Taxi Latino, which provides Spanish-speaking taxi drivers.
Program Directors: Gabrielle Andrea, Gloria Sierra
Federation Employment and Guidance Service, Inc. (FEGS) – “Partners in Dignity Breast Cancer Education Project”
Educational forums for advance stage breast cancer patients, their caregivers and families provide them with tools and strategies for managing anxiety, depression and other emotional stressors. Women in the both the Jewish and general Long Island communities will be provided with services such as hospice and palliative care, symptom management and counseling.
Program Director: Lori Hardoon
Adelphi University School of Social Work - "Sisters United in Health/Hermanas Unidas en la Salud"
This program provides culturally sensitive education and support to women of color in their communities focusing on information regarding breast cancer screening, early detection, treatment and support. Particular focus in on women in lower socioeconomic groups who are uninsured or under-insured on Long Island.
Program Director: Hillary Rutter
Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center - “Strength to Strength” Wellness Program
Program Director: Stuart Botwinick
2006
St. Barnabas Hospital - "Mobile Mammography"
Program Director: Patricia Belair
American Cancer Society - "Transportation to Treatment for Breast Cancer Patients in Need"
Project Directors: Alexis Stegemann, Gloria Sierra
Lean On Me Breast Cancer Network - "Cancer Wellness Seminar"
Half day seminar for breast cancer patients providing useful information during and after diagnosis. Specialists are provided in the fields of nutrition, alternative therapies, physical therapy, humor, yoga, and exercise therapy to help alleviate anxiety.
Program Director: Donna Galgano
Support Connection - "Customized Care Services for Breast Cancer Survivors"
Program Director: Katherine Quinn
Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center - "Strength to Strength" Wellness Program
Program Director: Susan B. Gold
New York Hospital Queens - "Employee Breast Health Program"
Promotes breast cancer awareness and helps identify undetected breast cancers among women employees of NYHQ, Queensborough Community College, Queens College, CUNY and St. John's University. Employees are given easy access to mammography screening and other resources available at NYHQ.
Program Director: Dr. Karen Karsif
Gilda's Club Westchester - "Breast Cancer Support and Networking Groups"
Program Director: Amy Mlodianowski
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”
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
Women whose lives have been affected by breast cancer are given the opportunity to learn "fly fishing" in a nature setting while benefitting from educational support and counseling services. Retreats take place on Long Island.
Program Director: Susan Balch
2004
Queens SHARE
Program Director: Linda Koteen
Casting For Recovery
Program Director: Susan Balch
New York Presbyterian Hospital - "Care Guide For Patients Having Breast Cancer Surgery”
A booklet entitled, "Care Guide For Patients Having Breast Cancer Surgery" was published for Spanish-speaking patients umdergoing breast cancer surgery.
Program Director: Marcelle Kaplan
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
St. Barnabas Hospital - "Mobile Mammography"
Program Director: Shareen Margolis
Support Connection - "Customized Care and Information Hotline and Services"
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. In-home nursing and social work services free of charge are provided to cancer patients and their families.
Program Director: Judith Dobrof
Glen Cove Hospital - "BCT Breast Cancer Education and Awareness Lecture Series"
Breast cancer resources, knowledge and skills are provided to patients and their families through a series of lectures and discussion groups. A series of four lectures will be offered to the Long Island community at various locations. This program was funded through a grant from the NY State Department of Health and Senator Michael A. L. Balboni.
Program Director: Nancy Lee
New York Hospital Queens - "Multicultural Resource Center/Library"
This center provides educational support through books and media in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean and other languages to women with breast cancer.
Program Director: Dr. Susan H. Lee
2003
Queens SHARE
Program Director: Linda Koteen
Pathways Women's Health/MDI - "Reading and Writing Circle. . .Words of Hope, Words of Healing"
Program Director: Mollie Sugarman
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: Dr. Maryanne Driscoll
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - "AWARE Program"
The Integrative Medicine Service provides an 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
2002
Lean On Me Breast Cancer Network
Program Director: Sharon Pape
Pathways Women's Health/MDI - "Reading and Writing Circle. . . Words of Hope, Words of Healing"
Program Director: Mollie Sugarman
North Shore University Hospital - "Breast Cancer Outreach"
Educational meetings and support is provided for patients diagnosed with breast cancer who are scheduled for surgical intervention and their families.
Program Directors: Karen McGlynn, Edie Marden, Joanne Chan
Queens SHARE
Informational support groups on breast cancer awareness and ovarian cancer detection conducted throughout Queens and Long Island.
Program Director: Linda Koteen
South Fork Breast Health Coalition - “Faces of Breast Cancer”
Poster project targeting East End of Long Island focusing on the importance of mammography and early detection.
Program Director: Susan Barry Roden
Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program - "Breast Cancer Forum"
The breast cancer forum provides information and inspiration to breast cancer patients and their families throughout Long Island and New York City.
Program Director: Hillary Rutter
Casting For Recovery
Program Director: Susan Balch
2001
Huntington Hospital - "Multi-Purpose/Multimedia Center"
Resource Room designed specifically for breast cancer patients.
Program Director: Judy Koles
Lean On Me Breast Cancer Network - "Patient Resource Bags"
Canvas tote bags containing educational literature, samples of selected products and resources available in the community for the newly diagnosed breast cancer patient.
Program Director: Sharon Pape
Pathways Women's Health/MDI - "Reading and Writing Circle. . .Words of Hope, Words of Healing"
Program Director: Mollie Sugarman
2000
North Shore-LIJ Health System - "Living With Breast Cancer" Program
Program Director: Donna Galgano
1999
North Shore-LIJ Health System - "Living With Breast Cancer" Program
Series of eight educational lectures conducted within hospitals of the NS-LIJ Health System designed to provide support and information to women living with breast cancer.
Program Director: Donna Galgano
New York Presbyterian Hospital - “Care Guide For Patients Having Breast Cancer Surgery”
Booklet entitled, "Care Guide For Patients Having Breast Cancer Surgery" was published for patients undergoing breast cancer surgery.
Program Director: Marcelle Kaplan
1998
North Shore-LIJ Health System - "Living With Breast Cancer" Program
Program Director: Donna Galgano
New York Presbyterian Hospital - “Care Guide For Patients Having Breast Cancer Surgery”
Program Director: Marcelle Kaplan
1997
North Shore-LIJ Health System - "Living With Breast Cancer" Program
Program Director: Donna Galgano
1996
North Shore-LIJ Health System - "Living With Breast Cancer" Program
Program Director: Donna Galgano
