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“RAISING GREEN FOR THE GIRLS” FUNDRAISER

 

 

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FEBRUARY 5, 2009                                                                                                      

 

The Onslow Women’s Health Fund will host the inaugural “Raising Green for the Girls” Bunco tournament on Saturday, March 14, at the Onslow County Health Department, to raise funds for breast health screenings.  Participants will play Bunco and, in keeping with the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, enjoy a potato bar courtesy of Platinum Corral LLC.

In 2007, a group of local women – including several public health practitioners - came together to brainstorm ways to provide medical services for women who “fell between the cracks” of available health funding screenings and treatment. 

“We worked with the Onslow Caring Communities Foundation and the North Carolina Community Foundation to establish a means to raise money to help women in Onslow County,” said Melissa St. Clair, one of the group’s organizers. 

“Statistics show that each year approximately 12 women in Onslow County can’t afford additional diagnostic screening or biopsies when they find a lump or experience a related symptom.  Any delay in testing or treatment could be fatal for these women, and no one should have to make those kind of agonizing decisions.

“We thought that a Bunco tournament would be a great way to have fun, raise money and raise awareness about the importance of women’s health,” said St. Clair.  “We are grateful to the Onslow County Health Department for their support and the use of their facilities.”

“Raising Green for the Girls” will be on Saturday, March 14, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., at the Onslow County Health Department auditorium, 612 College Street in Jacksonville.  Tickets are $25 per person, and seating is limited to 100 players.  Registration forms are available online at http://onslowwomenshealthfund.tripod.com or by calling the NC Community Foundation Southeastern office toll-free, 1-877-815-3755.  Players may also register by sending a check, payable to NCCF/Onslow Women’s Health Fund, to NCCF, P.O. Box 991, Wilmington, NC 28402.  Please include contact information and the name of each player with the check.

About the NCCF:

The NCCF is the single statewide community foundation and was created 21 years ago to build capacity through philanthropy.  The NCCF sustains nearly 1,000 endowment funds established to provide long-term support of a broad range of community needs, nonprofit organizations and scholarships.  The NCCF partners with 59 affiliate foundations to provide local resource allocation and community assistance in 65 counties across the state, with an emphasis on rural and underserved areas. For more information, visit nccommunityfoundation.org.

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Think Pink, Think Local

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the US, after skin cancer. It is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, after lung cancer. In a 2002-2004 survey of health indicators, the NC State Center for Health Statistics reported 147.7 new cases of breast cancer in Onslow County per 100,000 female population vs. 142.3 new cases for the state of NC. This is a 3% higher incidence rate.
 
In 2007, the CDC cut funds for the breast and cervical cancer control program managed by the health department. The program provided access to critical breast and cervical cancer screening services for underserved women in the US. The Onslow Women's Health Fund (OWHF) was established by a group of local women in an effort to raise money to assist under-insured or uninsured women affected by this cut of federal funds. In recognition of October as Breast Cancer Awareness month  OWHF is asking you to make a donation to build the fund and help local women left behind by the system. Your charitable contribution of any amount may be mailed to the address below. Thank you for your financial support!

Tax deductible contributions may be mailed to: NCCF/OWHF, PO Box 991, Wilmington, NC 28402