The Keep A Breast Foundation has awarded $100,000 in micro-grants to 200 breast cancer patients and survivors from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities, continuing its commitment to addressing healthcare disparities and providing direct financial support during critical medical challenges.
Since its inception in 2020, the Give Back Grant program has distributed over $700,000 to more than 1,000 individuals, offering financial relief for essential expenses such as transportation, medical bills, childcare, and groceries. The initiative specifically targets BIPOC women experiencing breast cancer, a population disproportionately affected by the disease.
Corporate partners Curvy Couture and Smart&Sexy have been instrumental in supporting the program, demonstrating a collaborative approach to addressing systemic inequities in healthcare. The grants are awarded through a community-centered review process involving volunteers from the BIPOC survivor and patient community, ensuring a thoughtful and empathetic selection approach.
Marquita Goodluck, the program's manager and a past recipient, emphasized the personal significance of the initiative. Her own experience as a breast cancer survivor now enables her to help others navigating similar challenges, highlighting the program's transformative potential.
The Give Back Grant's ongoing success underscores the critical importance of targeted financial support in healthcare. By providing direct assistance to those most vulnerable, the program not only alleviates immediate financial stress but also contributes to broader conversations about health equity and systemic support for marginalized communities.
Founded in 2000, the Keep A Breast Foundation continues to leverage creative approaches to breast cancer awareness and support, using art and education to empower individuals in their health journeys. The Give Back Grant program represents a tangible manifestation of the organization's commitment to meaningful, community-centered intervention.
