2010 Fact Sheet - Breast Cancer Resource Center

Washington State has the highest incidence of breast cancer diagnosis

per capita in the United States while Pierce County holds this same position within

Washington State. No other agency in the state provides the unique and critical

services that we provide to Pierce, South King, Kitsap ,Jefferson & Thurston counties.

2010 FUNDING SOURCES

Special Events:
Foundations:
Corporations:

54.0%
25.0%
12.0%

Individuals:
Government:
Interest:

8.0%
2.0%
2.0%

2010 EXPENSES

Program:
Administration:
Fundraising:

80.0%
16.0%
4.0%

PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Support Groups
Early Detection Voucher Program

Patient Support Kits

Community Outreach & Education

Customized Relaxation Classes

Customized Exercise Classes
Resource Room

Lending Library
Facilitated BCRC support group twice a month
Diagnostic mammogram & ultrasound vouchers
for un- and under-insured women age 34 or
younger, and men under the age of 65
Collection of local breast cancer information &
resources supplied to breast surgeons' offices
in five counties & given out to women upon
diagnosis
Breast cancer awareness events & breast health
presentations
Feldenkrais Method, Relaxation Techniques &
Evening Yoga
Stretch & Tone and Low Impact Ball
Post-mastectomy camisoles, bras, breast forms,
Knitted Knockers, wigs, hats, night caps, scarves,
and swimwear
Books and publications related to breast cancer,
general cancer, exercise, nutrition, alternative
therapies, caregivers, children, humor, inspiration

In 2010, the Breast Cancer Resource Center provided...

...7,138 service contacts with women at our office, community presentations,
health fairs, and doctors' offices

...4,064 people breast health education and information through 229 community
events and private presentations;

...101 vouchers for diagnostic mammograms & ultrasound to un- or under-insured
and low-income women age 34 years and younger

...280 referrals to Breast, Cervical & Colon Health Program for women age 35-64
to receive early detection services;

...189 wigs and 501 head coverings to 399 clients experiencing hair loss due to
chemotherapy, radiation, and other medical procedures or conditions;

...160 breast prostheses and 159 bras to women who underwent mastectomies;

...customized exercise and relaxation classes along with a facilitated support
group to 356 women who attended a total of 927 times;

...974 Patient Support Kits to 60 breast surgeons' offices in five counties where
they were given to newly diagnosed women providing them with valuable local
resource information and comfort items

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