Thank you to everyone who joined us last Saturday at JoyRide Texas as we Pedaled for Pink. All proceeds raised will help provide free mammograms for women in need via the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Mobile Mammography Unit (MMU). Through philanthropic support, the MMU brings mammograms to under-served areas of San Antonio, New Braunfels, and beyond.... Continue Reading →
Eighth Annual National Speakers Luncheon Honored Charlie Cheever and Featured Rev. Edwin D. Leahy
The Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation (Friends Foundation) held its 8th Annual National Speakers Luncheon on September 25. Charlie Cheever was honored with the Beacon Award in recognition of his outstanding philanthropic support and leadership in our community. Reverend Edwin D. Leahy was featured as the keynote speaker. Charlie Cheever, a family businessman, currently... Continue Reading →
Pedal for Pink and Help Save Lives!
October is Breast Health Awareness Month! Join the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation as we Pedal for Pink at JoyRide to help raise funds in support of the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Mobile Mammography Unit (MMU)! JoyRide Texas at Broadway will host the event on Saturday, October 13 at 11:30am. All proceeds raised will benefit... Continue Reading →
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and according to U.S. Breast Cancer Statistics, about 1 in 8 U.S. women will develop breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. Over the years, the breast cancer survival rate has continued to increase as a result of treatment advances, early detection through screening, and increased awareness. Early Detection... Continue Reading →
Pedaling for Pink
Join us as we "Pedal for Pink" in support of the Christus Santa Rosa Health System Mobile Mammography Unit (MMU)! In honor of September being #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation will participate in a special indoor cycling event at Joyride Texas at Alon on September 21. Cost is $40 per bike, and all proceeds... Continue Reading →
Mother and Daughter’s Lives Changed by MMU
Doreen Wells’ granddaughter is a student at Incarnate Word High School, the host of April Fricke’s Annual "Cycling the Sisters’ Trail" fundraiser and homecoming celebration. To support the school’s 2015 event, Doreen and her daughter, Dani Mizell, signed up to receive mammograms via the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Mobile Mammography Unit (MMU). “My mom and I... Continue Reading →
Joy Restored Through Breast Health Navigation Program
“It will never happen to me.” Like many women, this was Joy Anderson’s perception of breast cancer for most of her life, until 2015 when everything changed. A few years ago, Joy noticed a lump in her left breast and decided it was time to get a mammogram. She visited the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Mobile... Continue Reading →
Friends Who Think Pink!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! With your support, the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation continues to provide healing and comfort to women who come to us for care, regardless of their ability to pay. Join us in the fight against breast cancer and wear pink on Wednesdays in October to show your support. Join us for our Breast Health... Continue Reading →
Support Breast Health Awareness Month!
October is Breast Health Awareness Month! Several community partners have signed up to help the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation raise funds to support the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Mobile Mammography Unit (MMU). Here are a few ways you can get involved and help!: San Antonio B-Cycle During the month of October, be on the... Continue Reading →