HUDSON VALLEY- 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation. 20 years of helping people affected by breast cancer within the nine counties of the Hudson Valley.
- 20 years of financial assistance to breast cancer patients in treatment who need help with costs not covered by insurance.
- 20 years of programs and services aimed at filling the gap between what is offered to breast cancer patients and what is forgotten.
- 20 years of providing high school seniors whose lives have been affected by breast cancer with college scholarships.
- 20 years of programs like acupuncture, massage therapy, music, dance and art therapy for people in treatment for breast cancer
- And 20 years of events that encourage women to get into shape and embrace a healthy lifestyle with friendly competitions in women’s sports tournaments.
“Since 2004, Miles of Hope has given away over $3.2 million dollars for programs and services for people affected by breast cancer in the Hudson Valley,” explained Executive Director Pari Forood. “We are so very proud and honored to be one of the organizations helping to raise the quality of life in our region.”
Almost a third of cancer patients have out of pocket health care costs totaling 10 percent or more of their family income and roughly one in nine cancer patients have costs that exceed 20 percent of family income. As a result of such high costs, 11 percent of individuals with cancer reported an inability to pay for food/necessities while paying for cancer treatment.
“Cancer is affecting everyone in our region whether it is the patient or their family and friends,” said Forood. “At Miles of Hope, we recognize that to help the patient is essential but to help the whole family is even better.”
