Local breast cancer support group Shades of Inspiration, Inc. has received a grant from the Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation. The grant allows the all-volunteer group to support women diagnosed with breast cancer, with care packages designed by breast cancer survivors, meals and shopping, assistance with house cleaning, rides to and support during medical care appointments and mammograms and emotional and psychosocial support.
“Our initial contact includes an in-person or private meeting with a Shades of Inspiration volunteer who provides the patient with our care package,” said Katrina DeLee, president. “We also support women throughout their journey with wellness checks from our volunteers, personal phone calls and virtual meetings, group virtual meetings and thoughtful mailings to patients we know need inspiration.”
The Shades of Inspiration support group meets the second Wednesday of every month, currently by Zoom. Anyone wishing to participate in the meetings can email or call the organization at contactus@shadesofinspiration.org or 315-863-3155 for calls or text. More information can be found at shadesofinspiration.org.
The Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation strives to enrich the lives of kids in need within the Central New York community, as well as provide support for eliminating cancer through research and advocacy. The foundation is committed to assisting organizations in need of funding to support innovative and creative projects and/or programs.
Photo: DeLee