POUGHKEEPSIE- 2024 marks the 20th year the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation has helped people in treatment for breast cancer in the Hudson Valley, NY.
“Since 2004, Miles of Hope has given away over $3.6 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.”
“The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in increased cancer mortality over the long term due to delayed diagnoses, interruptions or alterations in potentially curative treatment, and the reality that some adults abandoned prior patterns of preventive care. We are now seeing an increase in later stage disease being diagnosed with more difficult treatment regimes and more people needing help,” Ms. Forood explained.
“Cancer is affecting everyone in our region whether it is the patient or their family and friends,” Ms. Forood said. “At Miles of Hope, we recognize that to help the patient is essential but to help the whole family is even better.”
Hundreds will celebrate Miles of Hope’s 20th Anniversary at the 20th Annual Spring Brunch on May 5, at the Grandview in Poughkeepsie.
For more information visit https://one.bidpal.net/mohbrunch/welcome.
