Golfing For A Cause: Sara’s Project
For the second year in a row, Mt. Bachelor was a hole sponsor at Tetherow’s breast cancer awareness tournament benefiting the St. Charles Foundation and Sara’s Project. The event organizers reported the fundraiser generated nearly $40,000.
About the St. Charles Foundation:
The mission of St. Charles Foundation is to support St. Charles Health System in the delivery and advancement of world-class health care in Central Oregon and achieve its strategic goals.
The St. Charles Foundation works with the community to develop and steward philanthropic resources to fund programs and capital projects that improve health, prevent disease, enhance quality of life and provide the highest quality care possible for all St. Charles patients now and in the future.
About Sara’s Project:
A fund of St. Charles Foundation, Sara’s Project works closely with St. Charles Cancer Center to serve anyone facing breast cancer in our region, regardless of where they receive cancer treatment.
A cherished teacher, counselor and inspirational community volunteer, Sara Fisher died in 1992 after a seven-year battle with breast cancer. Sara was an advocate for women’s health. In her honor, Sara’s Project continues to promote women’s health through education, outreach, research and breast cancer support services.
What does Sara's Project provide?
- Breast cancer kits with educational materials, local resources and product samples; these kits let newly diagnosed patients know they are not alone
- Underwriting costs for integrative therapies such as therapeutic massage, acupuncture, yoga and reiki
- Community education for early detection and risk reduction, plus educational services for breast cancer patients
- Help for under-insured patients, including mammograms and financial assistance for patients who need help with non-medical expenses such as transportation and lodging
- Breast cancer research through St. Charles Health System
