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June & July 2008- Public assistance given to Stacy Livingston of Michigan and Kathy Zito of New York. Each patient received $500. 00 from Pink Ribbon Riders. The ladies were choosen to accept the public assistance as the assistance program protects names of applicants and can not be shared with the public normally.
Pink Ribbon Riders chooses to seek men and women patients that have been diagnosed with breast cancer in the states in which we fundraise on top of the assistance program that is made available for the public to apply to. This is our way to give back to the communities in which we come to for the events that help the entire program.
June 2008- Pink Ribbon Riders supports local Battle Creek, Michigan volunteer breast cancer support group called "One day at a time" with breast cancer information books valued at $1,200. Survivor goodie bags were also provided to welcome new patients in May and snacks were provided by Pink Ribbon Riders supporting partners for the first meeting held.
Through out the USA 46 patients have been assisted with the assistance
fund. A $500.00 gift card is given towards every day needs and struggles
that is associated with the diagnosis. A total of $23,000 since the start
of the program in fall of 2008. Averaging about $5,000 a month given since
start to the current day of March 31st. |
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Assistance to patients has been given not only in the states in which
the Pink Ribbon Riders hosts their fundraising events. Currently assistance
has been given in non event states of California, New Jersey, Washington,
Illinois, Ohio, Texas, Kentucky, North Dakota. |
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Assistance has been given in the states in which events are held in,
New York, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Wyoming. |
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Sending cards and letters showing support to patients in our assistance
program. |
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Financial assistance is given to local breast cancer support groups
in the form of gift cards, phone cards and books that can be used as
resources for newly diagnosed patients. Support groups in New York, Michigan
and Wyoming have been assisted. |
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Free materials are provided to the public at every appearance by the
Pink Ribbon Riders yearly. Volunteers of Pink Ribbon Riders have appeared
at more than 25, 1 to 3 day appearances in one year. Over $3,000 a year
is spent on being able to provide the free handouts for both men and women.
Pink Ribbon Riders searches out free materials also if available
to help reduce costs. |
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Survivor gifts are presented to all survivors of breast cancer at
Pink Ribbon Rider breast cancer fundraising events. A small reward for
their battle and fight in kicking breast cancer. Pink Ribbon Riders looks
to donated items from companies and individuals in helping to reduce
costs of this gift. Currently some feel good items such as the "It's
all about me" t-shirt is presented by Pink Ribbon Riders. |
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Summer of 2007, financial assistance give to The Jeff-Lewis Wellness
Connection of New York. The center provides mammogram's and also prostate
cancer screening to those with out insurance or may not have enough medical
insurance. Total $ 3,000. |
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Summer of 2007, financial assistance to the Governors Women's Association
of New York. The group provides wigs to those in the county that have been
diagnosed with breast cancer. |
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Financial donation given to Central New York Koman Foundation
along with the Jeff- Lewis County Wellness Connection in winter of 2007
from the Tug Hill Snow Run event. |
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2006 was the one and only event called The Tug Hill Snow Run in New York,
raising $2,500. This event was the start of a the what in a couple of
years would be known as the Pink Ribbon Riders. 100% of the money raised
at the first event was donated to the Roswell Cancer Institute in New
York. Later in January of 2008, the Pink Ribbon Riders is still a volunteer
organization, but hosts five Snow Run events and one ATV event in the USA.
Through volunteers the organization has proudly grown and will continue
its goals of people helping people with direct assistance. |
