Real case studies give practical examples of who is eligible for free treatment, how the program works, and the overall benefit to the women who are covered through the program. Those who take the course will have the knowledge necessary to direct women to the program so that they can get the care they need without worrying about how to pay for it.

Thanks to all of our teams, and the groups of volunteers who stayed with us throughout the day to shag balls in the outfield as the sun beat down on them…that’s dedication! We had groups from AT&T, Best Buy, YTI Career Institute and the Altoona Curve Junior. We couldn’t have been there without you, thanks for your support!

Check out the list of teams below, and our solo home run hitter!

• Community State Bank of Orbisonia – 1,580 points (Altoona Winners!)
• Central PA Community Foundation – 1,170 points
• PSU Altoona Grounds Crew – 785 points
• The Sky’s the Limit – 780 points

Home Run Hitters:

• Scott Knepper from Community State Bank of Orbisonia—1

Thanks to everyone who came out, including the staff of the Altoona Curve for their help and enthusiasm at our event. View all of the photos from the Altoona Derby at Peoples Natural Gas Field here.

• Representative Garth Everett Team – 1,055 points (Williamsport Winners!)
• Swinging for Second Base – 790 points
• Chesapeake Energy Team 1 – 730 points
• Chesapeake Energy Team 2 – 500 points

Special thank you to all the media partners who came out to the event, including WNEP Channel 16, WBRE-TV and the Williamsport Sun-Gazette. Check out the video clip from WBRE here. Additionally thanks to the staff at the Crosscutters and our great volunteers who stayed throughout the entire day!  View all of our photos from the Williamsport Derby here. Next up: Lancaster on Saturday, July 28! Follow us @PBCC for live tweets during game days!

Thanks to all of our teams and spectacular volunteers at the Washington Wild Things. Check out the lineup of teams and individual batters below:

• Neuman’s Crew – 2,050 points (Washington Winners!)
• Bill Klenoshek’s Team – 1,425 points
• Representative Rob Matzie’s Team – 955 points
• Washington Financial Bank – 930 points
• Individual Batter Bill Klenoshek – 675 points

Congratulations to batter Bill Klenoshek, who is currently our overall individual batter winner with 675 points and of course our 7-home-run-batter Joe Oliphant!  Thank you to everyone who came out to the Washington Derby, and special thanks to the staff at Consol Energy Park for your support and entertainment throughout the day! Our volunteers truly appreciated the dance music in between batters! Everyone that was there made this a very energetic, silly and successful event for the PBCC. View all the photos from our day at the ballpark here.

Take a look at our high scores and team photos from our first of eight across the state this year:

• Rep. Sue Helm’s Hitters for a Cure – 1,525 points (Harrisburg Winners!)
• Sen. Lisa Baker’s GOP Gals for a Cure – 1,280 points
• Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute Team 1 – 1,025 points
• Highmark Team 1 – 1,025 points
• Boyer & Ritter – 1,015 points
• PIA For Charity – 1,010 points
• Swinging for Second Base – 1,005 points
• Chesapeake Energy Team 3 – 975 points
• 1^st National Bank of Fredericksburg Team 1 – 965 points
• Breast Friends – 960 points
• Brown Shultz Sheridan & Fritz – 945 points
• Schultz & Rogers – 935 points
• Team Griswold – 930 points
• Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute Team 3 – 910 points
• 1^st National Bank of Fredericksburg Team 2 – 860 points
• Mayor Linda Thompson – 860 points
• AstraZeneca Team 2 – 845 points
• Chesapeake Energy Team 2 – 830 points
• AstraZeneca Team 1 – 740 points
• Chesapeake Energy Team 1 – 735 points
• Highmark Team 2 – 705 points
• ABC27 News Team 1 – 680 points
• Highmark Team 3 – 655 points
• Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute Team 2 – 635 points
• ABC27 News Team 2 – 545 points
• PA AFL-CIO – 510 points
• Individual Batter Dustin Grigoryan – 255 points

Thanks again for your support! Stay tuned to see if we get any home runs at our next location: York Revolution’s Sovereign Bank Stadium! View all of the Harrisburg photos here.

Those who take the course will have the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of this important program, and how it serves as a lifeline for those who are uninsured and underinsured battling breast cancer. As part of the course, you can review real-life case studies and read inspiring stories from survivors who benefitted from the program.

If you have any questions or problems with the course, please contact Jen at Jennifer@pabreastcancer.org or 800-377-8828 x101. Please note that the course is not compatible with mobile devices.

If you are a nurse, social worker, patient navigator, advocate or just someone who wants to know more about this important program then this course is for you.  Look for more information over the next few months. We’ll send out alerts when the course is ready to go.

A special thanks goes to the NSABP for their generous support!

To be eligible to receive a FREE Friends Like Me Survivor Care Package, the recipient may not have received a PA Breast Cancer Coalition Friends Like Me Care Package or a Survivor Care Package in the past. (No need to worry, the PBCC will verify that information.)

The survivor must live in Pennsylvania and have been diagnosed prior to November 9, 2010. If the recipient was diagnosed after November 16, 2010, please request one of our Friends Like Me Care Packages designed specifically for the needs of a newly-diagnosed woman. Our Friends Like Me Care Packages are available throughout the year at no cost to the sender or the recipient of the package.

An opening reception is scheduled for Thursday, May 12^th at 5 p.m. The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. The pink van and PBCC staff will be on hand to kick-off the 110th showing of the photo exhibit. This will be our first visit to Huntingdon County!

This work of art features women from each of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties, along with a message about how breast cancer has touched their lives.  The women reflect the diversity of Pennsylvania, and their stories reflect the impact of breast cancer on themselves, their families and their communities.  The exhibit encourages women to learn about early detection and celebrates life, courage, hope and dignity of women and families who have battled breast cancer.  67 Women, 67 Counties: Facing Breast Cancer in Pennsylvania is sponsored by the PBCC and funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

Pat Halpin-Murphy, President and Founder of the PBCC, encourages everyone to visit the exhibit.  “Breast cancer is not a rare event separate from the fabrics of our everyday lives.  It impacts our mothers, daughters and friends.  We must educate ourselves about this disease and fight to find a cure now…so our daughters won’t have to.”

“The Alliance for Breast Care (ABC) at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital is honored to host the 67 Women, 67 Counties: Facing Breast Cancer in Pennsylvania exhibit,” said Dr. Maria Pettinger, Medical Director of Radiology at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital. “This opportunity is limited to a few locations in the Commonwealth each year. We want to encourage not only the residents of Huntingdon County to take advantage of this inspirational exhibit, but also the people from the surrounding counties to experience the strength and courage of those who have faced breast cancer.”