NEW YORK IMPACT

Actors' Fund of America -
"With EIF's sustained support The Actor's Fund has grown the Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative beyond all our original hopes. Since 1999, we have been able to provide comprehensive health care, social services and emergency financial support to almost 10,000 female performing artists and entertainment industry professionals in their time of need. On behalf of these amazing women, The Fund applauds all of you at EIF. Thank you, thank you, thank you!"

- Joseph Benincasa, Executive Director

The Actors Fund is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping professionals in the entertainment industry through a broad range of supportive services including affordable housing, health care, employment, training, and assisted living care. EIF support has enabled the Actors Fund to provide comprehensive medical prevention, diagnosis, referrals, case-management, counseling, supportive services and emergency financial assistance to women in the entertainment industry coping with cancer through the Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative. Since 1999, the Actors' Fund of America provided comprehensive medical services to over 10,000 women in the entertainment industry coping with cancer. Of this total, over 4,700 uninsured women received needed medical screenings, treatment and follow-up services as a direct-result of EIF funding.

The Albert Einstein Cancer Center -
"We are so pleased to be a new beneficiary of the Entertainment Industry Foundation's Revlon Run/Walk. As a result of EIF's generous support, the Psychosocial Oncology Program will be able to reach out to more women in the Bronx with psychosocial screening and services, including counseling, support groups, education, and mind-body therapies. Moreover, we will be able to offer more services free of charge/sliding scale and in English and Spanish, so we can provide support to everyone in our underserved and ethnically diverse borough who needs it."

-Alyson Moadel, Ph.D., Director

The Albert Einstein Cancer Center was among the first cancer centers in the United States to be designated and funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) following passage of the National Cancer Act in 1971. The Psychosocial Oncology Program, housed within the Einstein Cancer Center, was developed to promote quality of life among those affected by cancer in the underserved and ethnically diverse community of the Bronx, New York. The program offers a variety of free/sliding scale services including individual counseling, yoga, stress management and spiritual groups, and smoking cessation counseling. EIF funds supports a new subprogram entitled, "The Bronx Oncology Living Daily" (B.O.L.D Living) Program for Women with Cancer and their Loved Ones. The B.O.L.D. Living Program provides a variety of mind-body therapy and educational workshops geared towards empowering women and their loved ones to identify their strengths, learn adaptive coping strategies, and promote self-care in their physical, emotional and spiritual health.

CancerCare, Inc -
"The Entertainment Industry Foundation's generous support has made it possible for CancerCare to make a substantial impact in the lives of women throughout NYC who have been affected by cancer. Through the support of EIF, CancerCare is able to offer its full range of professional supportive services including counseling, education, information, financial assistance, practical help, and referrals. These services provide women with the emotional and financial resources necessary to best cope with a cancer diagnosis."

- Diane Blum, Executive Director

CancerCare is a national non-profit organization that provides free professional support services to people affected by cancer including caregivers, children, loved ones, and the bereaved. CancerCare's services - counseling, education, financial assistance and practical help - are provided by trained oncology social workers and are completely free of charge. CancerCare provides individual help to more than 90,000 people each year, in addition to more than 1.4 million people who gain information and resources on-line through the website. With EIF funding, CancerCare created the Special Assistance Project for underserved women diagnosed with breast, ovarian, cervical, uterine and vaginal cancers in New York City providing them with a wide range of supportive services counseling, patient education, financial assistance and referrals. Since 1998, CancerCare provided supportive services to over 8,000 underserved women in New York City diagnosed with breast and gynecologic cancers.

Cancer Control Center of Harlem -
Cancer Control Center of Harlem (CCCH) was created to fight breast cancer through the establishment of free cancer screening clinics that provide culturally-sensitive educational programs and access to early breast cancer detection and treatment regardless of one's socioeconomic status. EIF funds have enabled CCCH to hire a full-time bilingual Patient Navigator to provide outreach and educational programs to low-income and uninsured women about the need for breast examinations. The Patient Navigator has improved access to health care for underserved populations by assisting patients to connect with community and social support services. In addition, this position has been critical to CCCH in identifying and recruiting women for breast screening and examinations. Since 1998, more than 20,000 women have been screened for breast and cervical cancers. As a result of early breast cancer screenings, CCCH has been able to improve their overall detection rate from 6% in 1989 to 41% today.

Columbia Univ. Breast Cancer Screening Partnership -
EIF funding has allowed us to set up a treatment fund to offset the cost of lifesaving care for women diagnosed with cancer. To date, more than 500 women have had their care paid for by this fund. We will only make a difference in the mortality from female cancers when ALL women are afforded access to high quality care.

- Karen Schmitt, MA, RN, Director

The Breast Cancer Screening Partnership is housed at New York Presbyterian- Columbia University Medical Center, Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center. The Partnership focuses on low-income women aged 40 and older, living in underserved communities. Women receive free cancer screenings, work-up and treatments, peer support, genetic counseling, and enrollment into cancer clinical trials. With EIF funding, the Partnership has been able to outreach, educate and provided critical services to uninsured women in the New York area who otherwise would not have been eligible to receive the quality medical care at Columbia University. Since 1998, over 25,000 women received breast and cervical screenings through the Partnership. In addition, 7,000 uninsured women received comprehensive case-management, treatment and supportive services.

Gilda's Club NYC -
Gilda's Club NYC provides members with free support, networking groups, lectures and workshops in a warm, home-like setting. The organization is named for Saturday Night Live comedienne, Gilda Radner who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer on October 21, 1986, and died at the age of 42 on May 20, 1989. One of her lasting gifts was her inspiration for Gilda's Club, a free cancer support community. Gilda was part of a cancer support community after her diagnosis and her dream was that anyone dealing with cancer would be able to receive the kind of support she found in that environment. With EIF funding, Gilda's Club NYC has been able to increase and diversify its membership into underserved areas such as Brooklyn by opening up a satellite clubhouse on the campus of New York Methodist Hospital. Since 1998, Gilda's Club NYC provided over 2,700 women diagnosed with cancer emotional and social support at no cost. 1,900 have joined the club through the Club's traditional outreach efforts, while another 800 have joined as a result of their targeted outreach into hospitals.

Gouverneur Healthcare Services -
"EIF funding plays an important role in providing access to services for underserved women living in New York City. EIF funds have helped Gouverneur Healthcare Services continue our mission to ease the financial burden of uninsured and undocumented women facing barriers to critical services including follow-up care, biopsies, laboratory tests, and medical treatments such as mastectomy, radiation or chemotherapy.

- Mendel Hagler, Executive Director

Gouverneur Healthcare Services offers a broad range of alternatives to hospitalization; including primary and special care clinics, outpatient mental health, home care and nursing facility care. The Center operates a breast and cervical cancer screening program which aims to reduce the stress of women diagnosed with cancer. The Center provides medical care regardless of one's socioeconomic background. EIF funds have been used to guarantee that uninsured women diagnosed with cancer have access to a full range of follow-up services which include biopsies, additional laboratory tests, medical treatment such as mastectomy, radiation and chemotherapy.

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center -
"Funding from EIF has been crucial for MSK, especially in this era of reduced government funding. It has been instrumental in allowing our research in ovarian cancer oncogenomics to move forward as quickly as possible."

- Douglas A. Levine, MD
Assistant Attending Surgeon
Gynecology Service/Dept. of Surgery

The Gynecology Service at Memorial Sloan-Kettering remains devoted to developing new screening approaches for ovarian cancer in order to catch it in its earliest stages. Ovarian cancer is known for having a relatively high mortality rate due to the fact that the disease is difficult to diagnose in its early stages. One approach to overcome this difficulty is to diagnose women who are at a greater risk for developing cancer in the first place. With EIF support, Dr. Douglas Levine is studying the genetic composition of women with ovarian cancer in order to identify unique factors that make these specific women susceptible to the disease. He is also working to develop targets for molecular-based drug therapies. The long-term aims of these projects are expected to reduce the burden of ovarian cancer through screening, prevention, and improved treatments.

Nassau Univ. Medical Ctr/The Breast Imaging Ctr -
Thanks to EIF funding, we have been able to provide 2 Patient Navigators to the Breast Health Center. We have also expanded the translation services to our screening patients in the mobile community setting. EIF funding has helped our program achieve an improvement in the diagnostic delay that many underserved clients would have experienced without the assistance of the Patient Navigators.

- Christine Mancuso, Project Director

In Partnership with Nassau University Medical Center, the Breast Imaging Center performs screening mammograms for all females residing in the Nassau County area. The Center serves low-income, uninsured and immigrant women. With EIF funding, the Center hired a Patient Navigator to provide bilingual follow-up to patients after their initial breast exam or mammogram. The Patient Navigator has provided critical outreach and education to underserved women, increasing the likelihood that they will follow-up with their medical appointments and referrals. Since 1999, the Breast Imaging Center screened over 35,000 women over the age of 40 for breast and cervical cancer.

National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund -
"Thanks to the continued support of the Entertainment Industry Foundation, the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund (NBCCF) has educated thousands of women and their families to advocate for patient-centered, evidence-based research and quality care on the national, state and local levels."

- Fran Visco, President

The National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund (NBCCF) was founded in 1991 to end breast cancer through action and advocacy. NBCCF has brought about fundamental changes in the world of breast cancer through a network of more than 600 organizations and 70,000 individuals. EIF funds have been used to support NBCCF's efforts in advocating for increased federal funding for research, pioneering patient involvement in the research process, and shaping health care policies to guarantee access to cancer treatment for low income and uninsured women. Since 1998, over 8,500 women have been trained in becoming advocates at the grassroots and national level through NBCCF's Advocacy Training Conferences. Participants who are new to breast cancer advocacy have found these conferences as a crucial introduction to a broad range of topics such as understanding the latest in breast cancer research, science and public policy. Because of NBCCF's advocacy efforts, landmark legislation such as the Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Act of 2000 which guarantees treatment to low-income and uninsured women, has been signed into law.

New York University School of Medicine -
"By engaging in cutting-edge research and applying the knowledge to clinical treatment, the NYU School of Medicine has made major advances in both science and patient care. Grants from EIF make it possible to build upon this record of excellence. Thanks EIF!

- John Sexton, President

The New York University School of Medicine is a leading research institution that integrates basic research and clinically related research into advances in knowledge, training, research, and in-patient care. The medical school has an emphasis in many important medical areas including breast cancer. EIF funds have allowed Dr. Herbert Samuels, Professor and Chair, Department of Pharmacology, to explore and target new and undeveloped areas relating to breast cancer. His research focuses on the signaling processes which are regulated by various hormones and receptors that control the growth of breast cancer cells. In addition, EIF funds have allowed the Department of Pharmacology to explore unique areas in breast cancer research without having to produce the preliminary results required by other traditional granting agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Results from Dr. Samuels' research can then be used to leverage funding from NIH and other agencies to continue the pursuit to cure women's cancer.

Ovarian Cancer National Alliance -
The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance is a survivor-led, national umbrella organization that unites ovarian cancer survivors, women's health advocates, health care providers and researchers in the battle against ovarian cancer. The Alliance serves women across the country by working at the national level to increase public and professional understanding of ovarian cancer and to advocate for more effective diagnostics, treatment and a cure. EIF funds Survivors Teaching Students, a program which has connected over 400 women with medical students across the county to tell their survival story in an effort to train them upon rotation into the OB/GYN specialty. The training reinforces the importance of early screening of ovarian cancer, and that early diagnosis is possible and critical for long term survival. With EIF funding, the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance has been able to both implement and expand the Survivors Teaching Students program into 31 medical schools nationwide, reaching over 10,000 medical students who have been touched by stories of cancer survivors. As a result of this program, our future doctors are more sensitive and better prepared to diagnose this disease.

St. Vincent Catholic Medical Centers of New York -
"St. Vincent Catholic Medical Centers are deeply appreciative of the Entertainment Industry Foundation and its generous members for proceeds from the Revlon Run/Walk. This grant will provide cancer care through our programs in Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan that target impoverished, underserved and homeless women. Your funds will help us serve those women who are among the most difficult to reach."

- Mark G. Ackermann, President

St. Vincent's Hospital Manhattan was established by the Sisters of Charity in 1849 with the founding mission of caring for the sick and poor. The hospital operates a Homeless Program which provides comprehensive health care to individuals at shelters, drop-in centers and single-room occupancy hotels. Saint Vincent's objective is to find homeless people and bring them into effective relationships within the health care system. With EIF funds, St. Vincent's Hospital expanded its services to provide mammograms, PAP smears, diagnostic services and treatments to homeless women. Since 1999, over 20,000 women have been screened for breast and cervical cancer.

William F. Ryan Community Health Center -
"Because of the funds that we received last year from the Entertainment Industry Foundation, we were able to provide free gynecological and breast exams to approximately 1,000 uninsured and underinsured patients at the Ryan Network's three Community Health Centers. We are extremely proud to be a beneficiary of the Revlon Run/Walk for Women in New York, and are so thankful for EIF's commitment to helping us provide cancer prevention and screening services to thousands of women who might not otherwise be screened for women's cancers."

- Barbra E. Minch, President & CEO

For over 40 years, the William F. Ryan Community Health Center has focused on providing services to people living in diverse communities in New York. These services include high quality, comprehensive, affordable and culturally sensitive health care and supportive services. The organization continually works to improve access to health-care for individuals who are low-income and uninsured. EIF funds have been used to purchase Colposcopy Digital Imaging equipment to improve the accuracy of diagnosing endometrial and uterine cancers in women. EIF support has greatly increased patient access to care and improved the Center's ability to diagnose and treat women's cancers early. With EIF funding, the William F. Ryan Community Health Center provided free pap smears, self-exam education, gynecological exams, breast and cervical cancer screening to over 6,500 uninsured women since 2002.

YWCA of Brooklyn EncorePlus Program -
"EIF support has made it possible for the YWCA of Brooklyn to provide services for survivors of women's cancers helping these women to access the treatment and aftercare services they need through our Sister Survivor program. The YWCA of Brooklyn is proud to be a grantee of the Entertainment Industry Foundation and looks forward to many more years of serving Brooklyn women."

- Martha Kamber, Executive Director

One of the oldest and largest YWCA's in the country, the YWCA of Brooklyn was founded in 1888 to address the unmet needs of women and girls. Today, the organization continues this proud tradition of service to the community of Brooklyn, particularly to those who are low-income and have limited resources. The YWCA operates EncorePlus, a comprehensive program targeting women through breast cancer prevention, education, screening and supportive services. EIF funding has been used to support EncorePlus' Sister Strength Breast Health Education and Screening Program. This program provides culturally appropriate education, outreach and screening services to underserved areas in Brooklyn. In addition, program staff distributed practical information on the mammogram process which has helped women detect cancers early and also helped them access the services they need. As a result of EIF funding, nearly 18,000 women received free mammograms, breast and cervical cancer screenings through the EncorePlus' Sister Strength Breast Health Education and Screening Program since 2002. In addition, another 40,000 received health education and information through workshops.

LOS ANGELES IMPACT

Revlon/UCLA Women's Comprehensive Cancer Center -
Founded in 1990 by Lilly Tartikoff and Ronald O. Perelman, EIF funding has supported the Revlon/UCLA Women's Comprehensive Cancer Program under the direction of Dr. Dennis Slamon at the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center (JCCC). Dr. Slamon and his colleagues conducted clinical and laboratory research that led to the development of the breast cancer drug Herceptin. This drug targets a specific genetic alteration found in about 30% of breast cancer patients. In 1998, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the use of the Herceptin for treatment of advanced breast cancer. Slamon's research proved a relationship between the gene HER-2 and a particularly aggressive form of breast cancer. He continues to place research as one of his top priorities, and is currently investigating the effectiveness of Herceptin in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. In addition, Dr. Slamon is working to develop new treatments for women with breast and ovarian cancers.

EIF is committed to finding a cure for breast cancer through our ongoing support of Dr. Slamon and his research at JCCC. With a membership of more than 230 physicians and scientists, the JCCC handles more than 20,000 patient visits per year and conducts hundreds of clinical trials, providing the latest in experimental cancer treatments. The JCCC has an international reputation for developing new cancer therapies and providing experimental and traditional treatments. Patients at the JCCC benefit from care provided by specialists who work together to help them contend with the immediate and long-term challenges of cancer. Team-oriented, state-of-the-art care for cancer patients who do not require hospitalization is provided in the UCLA Oncology Center (outpatient clinic) and in various other clinics and programs that focus on specific kinds of cancers. Psychosocial and supportive care for cancer patients and their families also part of the JCCC´s comprehensive services.

AltaMed Health Services Corporation -
"Entertainment Industry Foundation funding has provided AltaMed with the financial means to further develop the Breast Health Campaign which promotes early breast cancer detection health education in underserved communities within Los Angeles. EIF has expanded opportunities for AltaMed to meet the growing need to address Breast Cancer early detection programs that are tailored to providing culturally and linguistically appropriate programs."

-Thomas Siegmeth, MPH, CHES
Director, Wellness & Cultural Competency Programs

Founded in 1969 as the East Los Angeles Barrio Free Clinic, AltaMed Health Services Corporation (AltaMed) provides culturally appropriate health care services to residents of Los Angeles County. AltaMed focuses on underserved and uninsured populations, particularly in the Latino and multi-ethnic communities. AltaMed offers bilingual and bicultural services to the entire family through a comprehensive continuum of health care and human services. EIF support has enabled AltaMed to reach over 4,000 women with free community-based educational outreach, group classes and one-on-one consultations aimed to increase awareness of available screening and treatment services for breast cancer particularly to underserved populations.

Asian American Network for Cancer Awareness, Research and Training (AANCART) -
AANCART is the first cancer prevention and control research initiative targeting Asian Americans. The goals of the project are to develop and implement mechanisms for increasing cancer awareness, research, and training among Asian Americans to reduce the undue burden of cancer. The collaboration includes 18 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community based organizations serving the highly diverse AAPI communities in Los Angeles County. The network focuses on the cancer care continuum, ranging from prevention, screening, early detection, access to care, optimal treatment, survivorship, to palliative care, and end of life care to provide culturally appropriate and acceptable services to improve the quality of life of all Asian Americans whose lives are touched by cancer.

Citrus Valley Medical Center's Cancer Resource Center -
"Through the generous support of The Entertainment Industry Foundation, Citrus Valley Medical Center's Cancer Resource Center is able to offer vital psychosocial support to women affected by cancer. Funding from EIF allows patients to receive educational materials, attend support groups, and participate in a comprehensive integrative medicine program, all free of charge. When we see and hear the gratitude expressed by each patient and their families, it becomes apparent that providing these special programs for woman battling cancer is making an enormous difference in their lives."

- Renee D. Gaines, Cancer Services Coordinator

Since 1946, the Citrus Valley Medical Center (CVMC) has been serving residents in the San Gabriel Valley area offering a complete range of inpatient and outpatient services. Specializing in cancer treatment, the center offers services for uninsured and underinsured women diagnosed with breast, ovarian, cervical and uterine cancer. EIF funds their Cancer Resource Center's HOPE (Helping Other People Effectively) Program which provides education, outreach, information, exercise classes, advocacy and peer support.

Gilda Radner Ovarian Cancer Detection Program -
The Gilda Radner Program, a part of Cedar-Sinai's Women's Cancer Research Institute at the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, is a non-profit organization dedicated to conducting ovarian and breast cancer research, specifically aimed at high-risk women associated with the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation (genes that are responsible for an overwhelming number of hereditary ovarian and breast cancers). Screening for participants include semi-annual blood tests, physical exams, pelvic sonographies, biomarker determinations, breast ductal lavage, mammography, MRI and PET imaging. A majority of the women recruited into the program have no insurance or adequate medical coverage. With EIF support, the Gilda Radner Program has been able to hire one full-time research nurse to coordinate all patient interactions, screening and referrals, outreach, education and recruitment of women at-risk. Since 1994, over 350 women have enrolled into the program and are receiving ongoing screening and education.

John Wayne Cancer Institute -
"The John Wayne Cancer Institute is grateful for the Entertainment Industry Foundation's support. EIF funds have allowed us to begin a collaboration with UCLA for novel research in neoadjuvant chemotherapy which tests for the effectiveness in making surgery less invasive."

-Dr. Armando E. Giuliano

The John Wayne Cancer Institute (JWCI) Breast Cancer Research Program at the Joyce Eisenberg Keefer Breast Center conducts basic, clinical and translational research. The knowledge gained is then applied toward the advancement of breast cancer treatment. EIF funding has furthered JWCI's goal of investigating and studying numerous types of cancer in an effort to find a cure or control the disease. Specifically with EIF support, JWCI scientists are assessing gene markers to predict how and if breast cancer will recur and spread. With a focus on early detection, they are identifying protein changes present in the initial stage of benign and malignant breast diseases. Their findings will be utilized to develop novel blood tests to detect breast cancer.

Los Angeles Breast Cancer Alliance -
"The Los Angeles Breast Cancer Alliance (LABCA) is truly grateful to the Entertainment Industry Foundation's generosity and support. EIF funds have allowed LABCA to provide information, education and health advocacy through our programs and website, which enables LABCA to make a compelling difference in the lives of women and their families who are battling breast cancer through the Friends Helping Friends Program (FHF)."

-Linda Hirsh, Chair

The Los Angeles Breast Cancer Alliance (LABCA) is a community-based nonprofit organization formed by breast cancer survivors, family and friends. Through its Friends Helping Friends Program created in 2003, LABCA provides direct services, community education and health advocacy for women. EIF funding has enabled Friends Helping Friends to hire a full-time Program Manager to ensure that program services are effectively coordinated and directed towards low-income and uninsured women in the Los Angeles area. As result, over 300 women have received critical supportive services, many of which are not covered by medical insurance, such as transportation vouchers, food gift cards, lymphedema sleeves, prescription reimbursements, and wig and breast prostheses.

Providence Saint Joseph Foundation -
"Support from EIF is crucial to our Nurse Navigator program for breast cancer patients at Providence St. Joseph Breast Health Center. Without it, we wouldn't be able to provide the personalized, one-on-one guidance to each patient on their journey to wellness and healing."

-Pamela Frankel, Director

Founded in 1943 by the Sisters of Providence, Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank is the San Fernando Valley's largest hospital with 564 licensed beds. The Center is a leader in breast preservation therapy for early breast cancer patients. The Center's goal is to help every woman prevent breast cancer or detect it early when there is an excellent chance of surviving the disease. EIF funds have enabled the Center to hire a full-time Breast Center Nurse Coordinator (BCNC) to facilitate support and interactions with patients. BCNC's have been helping women diagnosed with cancer navigate through difficult challenges including coordination of individual test results, consultation planning, peer and family support, surgical options, interdisciplinary assessments, adjustment to therapy, and reentry into aftercare.

Team Survivor Los Angeles -
"With EIF's support, Team Survivor has been able to bring free exercise and fitness opportunities to women with cancer in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Our participants enjoy yoga, strength training, swimming, hiking, triathlon training, Walk & Talk support groups, and cycling. Participants in our yoga classes say the classes provide them with an "understanding atmosphere," "mucho animo mucho entusiasmo," "pain release and tension release," "energia, mas recta del cuerpo, mas active," and that "it lifts up my self-esteem". It is thanks to EIF that we are able to provide this for our participants."

-Karen Van Kirk, Board President

Team Survivor LA provides group exercise classes and fun fitness events for women with a past or present diagnosis of cancer. Women of all ages and fitness levels participate in activities such as yoga, strength training, walking, cycling, swimming, hiking, triathlon and dragon boat training. These activities give women the opportunity to renew their physical and emotional strength during and after cancer treatment. EIF funds Team Survivor's bilingual yoga class, which serves primarily women in underserved communities. Since 2002, over 2,000 women benefited from exercise and stress-reduction programs which has helped them better manage pain due to treatment and increase their sense of well-being.

T.H.E. Clinic, Inc. -
Founded in 1974, T.H.E. Clinic, Inc. (To Help Everyone Clinic, Inc.) is a comprehensive community clinic located in Southwest Los Angeles which provides clinical breast exams and mammography screenings to women particularly in African American, Latino and South East Asian communities. 70% of their patients is female and uninsured. To meet the cultural needs of their patients, T.H.E. Clinic, Inc. employs a multi-lingual staff that speaks 10 different languages including English, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese, Lao, Japanese, Tagalog, Ilocano, French, Ibo, Yoruba and Amharic. Other direct services include cervical cancer screenings and treatments, prenatal care, family planning and reproductive health education outreach. EIF funds have enabled T.H.E. Clinic, Inc. to maintain the operation of its Mammography Program which provides free mammogram screenings to low-income and uninsured women. Since 2002, over 3,000 women have received free mammogram screenings, education and follow-up referrals.

UCLA Digital Mammography Program -
The UCLA Radiology Breast Imaging Center performs approximately 20,000 screenings and diagnostic mammography examinations each year. Almost all of these patients are women. In addition, the Center provides diagnostic workups for all women seeking care at the Revlon/UCLA Women's Comprehensive Cancer Program, as well as the imaging-guided needle biopsies. EIF funds have enabled the Center to purchase additional supplies and equipment to enhance digital mammography screenings.

USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and Hospital -
"EIF's generosity ensures that USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California continues to provide exemplary care for our patients, maintain the cutting-edge cancer research, and train young scientists and physicians who will carry on with the work we have begun. Thank you very much for your support, vision and confidence."

-Kenneth T. Norris, Jr. Chair in Cancer Prevention

At the USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, scientists and physicians investigate the complex origins and progression of cancer with the goal of developing prevention strategies for the disease. More than 300 clinical trials take place at USC/Norris focusing on the improvement of diagnostic tools and treatment options for cancer. These investigational therapies offer hope to those women whose cancer is in late stages or difficult to manage. EIF funds have supported the development of testing methods which evaluate genetic alterations in breast cancer. More accurate test results mean more effective treatment for patients.

The Wellness Community -
"Through our strong partnership with the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), The Wellness Community is able to provide free programs offering cancer support, education and hope to thousands of women with breast and other gynecological cancers. Each day we witness the impact of EIF's generosity - in the faces of those we serve!"

-Ellen Silver, Executive Director

The mission of The Wellness Community is to help people with cancer and their loved ones improve their health and well-being by providing a program of emotional support, education and hope which is facilitated by a licensed professional. With EIF support, the Wellness Community has been able to provide psychological staffing to four regional sites knows as Wellness Communities located in the areas of West Los Angeles, Redondo Beach, Pasadena and Westlake Village. Led by a team of twelve licensed psychotherapists, the Wellness Community provides psychosocial support, education and networking opportunities to cancer patients and their families. In addition, the Wellness Community provides mind-body, stress reduction, and exercise programs. All services and programs are offered free of charge. Since 1994, the Wellness Community has provided critical psychosocial support services and stress reduction programs to over 20,000 women.

weSpark -
"On behalf of the entire staff at weSpark, I would like to express our gratitude to the Entertainment Industry Foundation for your support since 2002. We have continued to grow in large part to your support each year. Because of you, we have been able to expand our programs to accommodate additional clients with loving support. Thank you once again for your belief in our work. EIF has made a positive impact on the well being of women with cancer and their families."

- Stanley Baratta, Executive Director

weSpark provides an environment where cancer victims can join with others to share their experience, strength and hope. The letters of the acronym summarize the organization's approach to assisting cancer survivors: Support, Prevention, Acceptance, Recovery and Knowledge. Services include support groups, physical strengthening and relaxation classes. Program activities such as yoga, tai chi, integrated energy therapy, and guided imagery are designed to help women reduce stress. EIF funding has enabled weSpark to hire professional facilitators to lead support groups designed to address the needs of women with cancer. Each year, weSpark facilitates support groups to over 2,500 women on issues of nutrition, body image, sexuality and communicating with children.

Women of Color Breast Cancer Survivors' Support Project -
"We've been there for women when they had no where else to turn and really made a difference in the fight against women's cancers and it's because of the continued support from EIF! We love you EIF!"

- Robbi Neely, Office Manager, on behalf of Board

Women of Color Breast Cancer Survivor's Support Project (WOC) is a support group for breast cancer survivors which meets monthly and provides survivors with psychosocial support. WOC provides the following services: community outreach on breast health and early detection education, free mammogram screenings, low cost/no cost referrals, free transportation/cab vouchers, emergency financial assistance for second opinions, utilities, etc., crisis intervention for breast cancer survivors and their families, hospice location and referral as needed, and providing psychosocial support for breast cancer survivors. With EIF funding, WOC facilitates support groups to over 800 breast cancer survivors and reaches over 5,000 women with educational materials each year.