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A Woman Like You Foundation of Kentuckiana, LLC

A Woman Like You Foundation of Kentuckiana, LLC

Louisville, Kentucky

A Woman Like You Foundation of Kentuckiana supports women facing challenges during their cancer journey by bridging gaps in care and resources. The organization empowers single women to be active participants in their fight against cancer and works to improve their quality of life through faith, hope, and love. They focus on helping women obtain education, services, and support to maximize their ability to overcome cancer.

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American Cancer Society Hope Lodge, Lexington

American Cancer Society Hope Lodge, Lexington

Lexington, Kentucky

Offers a place to stay for cancer patients and caregivers while they are undergoing treatment.

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American Cancer Society, Kentucky

American Cancer Society, Kentucky

Kentucky

The American Cancer Society has programs and services to help you manage cancer treatment and recovery and find the emotional support you need. And best of all, our help is free. Find programs and services in Kentucky.

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Appalachian Regional Healthcare

Appalachian Regional Healthcare

Hazard, Kentucky

Appalachian Regional Healthcare is a healthcare system serving the Appalachian region that provides comprehensive cancer care services to patients. The organization operates multiple hospitals and medical centers throughout Kentucky and West Virginia, offering cancer treatment and support through their cancer care programs.

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Baptist Health Corbin

Baptist Health Corbin

Corbin, Kentucky

Baptist Health Corbin provides comprehensive cancer care services through their cancer center, including nurse navigation support to help patients through their cancer journey. The organization offers personal relationships and support services, with staff who understand the patient experience and provide ongoing assistance including access to local cancer coalitions for additional patient support.

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Barren River Regional Cancer Center

Barren River Regional Cancer Center

Glasgow, Kentucky

Barren River Regional Cancer Center provides technologically advanced cancer treatment to the Glasgow/Barren County area with a team of specialists led by Dr. Craig Tyree. The center offers comprehensive radiation therapy services including stereotactic radiosurgery, intensity modulated radiation therapy, and image-guided radiation therapy in a comfortable and compassionate environment close to home.

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Betty's Brave and Beautiful Hearts Foundation

Betty's Brave and Beautiful Hearts Foundation

Georgetown, Kentucky

Betty's Brave and Beautiful Hearts Foundation provides direct support to women in Kentucky battling breast cancer, focusing on post-mastectomy care and comfort items for healing at home. The organization bridges the gap between medical treatments and what patients need for comfortable recovery, with all items hand-selected based on personal experience and caregiving insights.

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Big Sandy Health Care (KY Women's Cancer Screening)

Big Sandy Health Care (KY Women's Cancer Screening)

Prestonsburg, Kentucky

Provides KY Women's Cancer Screening services in eastern KY

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Bluegrass Care Navigators

Bluegrass Care Navigators

Lexington, Kentucky

Bluegrass Care Navigators provides hospice, palliative care, and end-of-life services to seriously ill patients and their families in Kentucky. The organization offers physical, emotional, and spiritual care through a team of physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains who focus on comfort care and quality of life for patients facing terminal diagnoses.

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Bluegrass Ovarian Cancer Support, Inc.

Bluegrass Ovarian Cancer Support, Inc.

Lexington, Kentucky

Bluegrass Ovarian Cancer Support provides support services to individuals with ovarian and gynecologic cancers through monthly support group meetings, educational programs, and community outreach. The organization offers resources for survivors, their families, and caregivers while connecting patients with healthcare providers and support services.

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Book for Hope

Book for Hope

Paducah, Kentucky

Book for Hope provides financial assistance to families with children actively undergoing cancer treatment in Kentucky, Southern Illinois, and Northern Tennessee. The organization raises awareness about childhood cancer and contributes to research aimed at eradicating the disease while supporting families during their most challenging times.

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Bracken County Cancer Support

Bracken County Cancer Support

Brooksville, Kentucky

Bracken County Cancer Support is a volunteer organization that helps individuals affected by cancer in their community. The organization provides gas cards to offset transportation costs for cancer patients currently undergoing treatment and requires medical documentation to determine eligibility for assistance.

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Breath of Hope Kentucky

Breath of Hope Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky

Breath of Hope Kentucky raises awareness about lung cancer through education and community outreach. The organization supports lung cancer patients and their families by sharing survivor stories, providing information about early detection and screening, and working to reduce stigma associated with the disease.

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Camp Quality Kentuckiana

Camp Quality Kentuckiana

Leitchfield, Kentucky

Free summer camp for children diagnosed with cancer, with siblings welcome.

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Capital Ovarian Cancer Organization (C.O.C.O.)

Capital Ovarian Cancer Organization (C.O.C.O.)

Frankfort, Kentucky

The Capital Ovarian Cancer Organization provides support services for women and families fighting ovarian cancer. The organization raises awareness, increases early detection, and contributes to research for ovarian cancer while providing women with information needed to make educated healthcare decisions.

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Central Kentucky Cancer Care

Central Kentucky Cancer Care

Winchester, Kentucky

Central Kentucky Cancer Care provides comprehensive cancer treatment services through Centerpoint Health facilities in Georgetown and Winchester. The organization offers a multidisciplinary approach to cancer care with specialized oncologists, patient navigation services, and various treatment options including chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. They are affiliated with the UK Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network to provide patients with access to advanced cancer care close to home.

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CHI Saint Joseph Health Foundations

CHI Saint Joseph Health Foundations

Louisville, Kentucky

CHI Saint Joseph Health Foundations comprise five foundations whose mission is to strengthen the health of their communities and save lives. The organization provides cancer care support and helps people in 35 Kentucky counties through generous donor gifts and various health programs.

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Clark Clinic

Clark Clinic

Winchester, Kentucky

A Markey Cancer Center affiliate focusing on the treatment of cancer and blood disease.

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Colon Cancer Prevention Project

Colon Cancer Prevention Project

Louisville, Kentucky

The Colon Cancer Prevention Project focuses on colorectal cancer prevention and awareness initiatives. The organization works to strengthen lifesaving policies, reach families with prevention resources, and lead advocacy efforts to reduce the impact of colorectal cancer.

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Colors of Promise

Colors of Promise

Lexington, Kentucky

Colors of Promise is a community-driven outreach organization that spreads the message of breast cancer awareness and prevention throughout the Lexington community, specifically to women of color. The organization educates and empowers women of color to take ownership of their health while providing support including mammography screening referrals, transportation to treatment, wigs, bras, and prosthetics. Their focus includes promoting breast cancer awareness and education among socially disadvantaged and low-income residents in the Bluegrass area.

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Crystal Blossom, Inc.

Crystal Blossom, Inc.

Louisville, Kentucky

Crystal Blossom, Inc. provides transportation resources for individuals diagnosed with breast cancer and other cancer-related health issues residing in underserved areas. The organization also offers scholarship opportunities for students majoring in Social Work, Sociology, and Nursing at Kentucky State University.

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Cure KY Kids

Cure KY Kids

Louisville, Kentucky

Cure KY Kids supports children with cancer and their families throughout Kentucky in their battle against pediatric cancer. The organization joins families in their fight and provides support for this cause, inspired by the thousands of children and families across the state facing this challenge.

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DanceBlue

DanceBlue

Lexington, Kentucky

DanceBlue is a student-run organization at the University of Kentucky that fundraises year-round for the DanceBlue Hematology/Oncology Clinic and hosts a 24-hour dance marathon. The organization raises funds and awareness for the fight against pediatric cancer while providing support to patients and families affected by it. Funds raised support the DanceBlue Hematology/Oncology Clinic at Kentucky Children's Hospital.

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Daphne's Legacy, Inc.

Daphne's Legacy, Inc.

Waddy, Kentucky

Daphne's Legacy, Inc. is an organization formed in memory of Daphne LaRae Scruggs Fields. The organization appears to provide support and services to honor her legacy and help others in the community.

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Fight Like A Dozer

Fight Like A Dozer

Owensboro, Kentucky

Fight Like A Dozer supports families battling pediatric cancer by paying mortgage payments to ease their financial burden. The organization ensures that 100% of donations go directly to helping families focus on their child's fight against cancer rather than worrying about housing costs.

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Friend for Life Cancer Support Network

Friend for Life Cancer Support Network

Louisville, Kentucky

Friend for Life is a network of cancer survivors and caregivers who provide compassionate, one-to-one support to others diagnosed with cancer and to their loved ones. The organization matches cancer patients with trained volunteers who have experienced a similar form of cancer and course of treatment.

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Gibbs Pancreatic Cancer Research Program

Gibbs Pancreatic Cancer Research Program

Louisville, Kentucky

The Gibbs Pancreatic Cancer Research Program advances understanding and treatment of pancreatic cancer through innovative research, collaboration, and educational initiatives. The program operates a rapid autopsy initiative to collect valuable biological materials and fosters basic and translational cancer research to accelerate discoveries and improve patient outcomes.

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Gilda's Club Kentuckiana

Gilda's Club Kentuckiana

Louisville, Kentucky

Gilda's Club Kentuckiana provides family and individual counseling, support groups, and educational programs for cancer patients and their loved ones. The organization offers healthy lifestyle programs, arts activities, and social connections to help individuals navigate their cancer journey. They serve communities across Kentucky and Southern Indiana with both in-person and virtual support options.

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HIFU Prostate Services Kentucky

HIFU Prostate Services Kentucky

Louisville, Kentucky

HIFU Prostate Services Kentucky provides non-invasive HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound) treatment for prostate cancer patients. The organization offers specialized care through experienced physicians and aims to preserve quality of life while effectively treating prostate cancer with minimal side effects.

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Hope Scarves

Hope Scarves

Louisville, Kentucky

Hope Scarves supports people facing all types of cancer through scarves, stories, and research. The organization provides free scarves to cancer patients, collects and shares survivor stories, and invests in translational research and clinical trials. Hope Scarves operates through personal requests, gift programs, and partnerships with hospitals and cancer resource centers.

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Horses and Hope

Horses and Hope

Lexington, Kentucky

Horses and Hope is a partnership between the Kentucky Cancer Program, Kentucky's thoroughbred racing industry, and former First Lady Jane Beshear that provides cancer awareness, education, and screening services. The organization focuses on reaching medically underserved populations, horse industry workers, and rural communities through special events at race tracks, mobile mammography screenings, and survivor support programs.

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Hosparus Health

Hosparus Health

Louisville, Kentucky

Hosparus Health provides hospice and palliative care services to patients and families facing serious illnesses, including cancer. The organization offers comprehensive end-of-life care, pain management, and grief counseling services to support patients and their loved ones during difficult times.

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I Have Wings Breast Cancer Foundation

I Have Wings Breast Cancer Foundation

Erlanger, Kentucky

I Have Wings Breast Cancer Foundation provides emotional and financial support to breast cancer patients and families through their No-one Goes Solo program. The organization offers personalized one-on-one assistance during active treatment periods, including emergency financial aid to help patients focus on healing and spending time with loved ones.

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Inge's House

Inge's House

Louisville, Kentucky

Inge's House provides 24-hour residential care and holistic support for single women undergoing cancer treatment. The organization offers safe housing, nutritious meals, registered nurse case management, transportation to medical appointments, and individual and group counseling in a peaceful, supportive environment.

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Ironcology

Ironcology

Lexington, Kentucky

Ironcology is an independent fundraising organization that focuses on using a healthy lifestyle and multisport activities to overcome cancer and provide support services to cancer patients in Kentucky. The organization supports individual fundraising campaigns for their annual Survive the Night Relays and raises donations to help cancer patients in need with expenses such as gas, hotels, and meals.

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Jill's Wish

Jill's Wish

Louisville, Kentucky

Jill's Wish provides financial grants up to $1,500 to help breast cancer patients with non-medical living expenses such as housing, utilities, and car payments. The organization aims to minimize financial hardships so patients can focus on recovery during treatment.

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Journey Bags

Journey Bags

Murray, Kentucky

Journey Bags provides comfort items and resources to cancer patients who are beginning their cancer journey. The organization offers carefully selected items in Journey Bags along with comprehensive resource lists to help patients navigate diagnosis, surgery, treatment, and recovery.

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Kentuckiana Cancer Research Foundation

Kentuckiana Cancer Research Foundation

Goshen, Kentucky

The Kentuckiana Cancer Research Foundation supports cancer patients and families throughout the Kentuckiana region by funding education, prevention, and research initiatives. The organization works to advance treatment options while preserving quality of life for those affected by cancer.

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Kentuckiana Friends of V

Kentuckiana Friends of V

Louisville, Kentucky

Kentuckiana Friends of V organizes fundraising events and initiatives to fight cancer. The organization hosts golf tournaments, racing events, and other activities to raise funds for cancer research and support programs.

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Kentucky Blood Center

Kentucky Blood Center

Lexington, Kentucky

Kentucky Blood Center operates as the largest FDA-licensed blood bank headquartered in Kentucky, collecting 400 pints of blood daily from volunteer donors. The organization provides essential blood products that support cancer patients undergoing treatment who often require blood transfusions as part of their care.

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Kentucky Cancer Consortium

Kentucky Cancer Consortium

Lexington, Kentucky

The Kentucky Cancer Consortium serves as Kentucky's statewide comprehensive cancer control coalition, comprised of more than 70 organizations committed to reducing the cancer burden throughout the state. The organization maintains Kentucky's Cancer Action Plan and provides a collaborative forum for organizations to take collective action on cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and quality of life initiatives.

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Kentucky Cancer Program

Kentucky Cancer Program

Lexington, Kentucky

The Kentucky Cancer Program is a statewide cancer prevention and control program affiliated with the University of Kentucky/Markey Cancer Center and the University of Louisville/Brown Cancer Center. The organization engages and collaborates with local organizations, providers and partners in planning, implementing and evaluating cancer prevention and control activities. Their mission is to reduce cancer incidence and mortality through education, research, and service programs delivered by regional cancer control specialists serving all 120 counties in Kentucky.

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Kentucky Cancer Program Pathfinder

Kentucky Cancer Program Pathfinder

Louisville, Kentucky

The Kentucky Cancer Program Pathfinder helps patients, families and health care providers find information about cancer prevention, screening, treatment and support services across all 120 Kentucky counties. The organization provides comprehensive resources and guidance to connect individuals with cancer-related services throughout the state.

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Kentucky CancerLink

Kentucky CancerLink

Lexington, Kentucky

Kentucky CancerLink works to reduce barriers to screening, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer for Kentucky residents. The organization provides various support services including free wigs, cancer screenings, transportation assistance, and other resources to help cancer patients and their families navigate their cancer journey.

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Kentucky Elks Association

Kentucky Elks Association

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The Kentucky Elks Association operates the "Jim Bob Kevil" and "Kids with Cancer Fund" state major project to provide pediatric cancer patients with monetary assistance for travel, food, and medical bills to help families cope with their child's disease and treatment. The organization also provides funding for Kids with Cancer Camps across the state of Kentucky and has supported families with approximately $70,000 in assistance.

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Kentucky Homeplace

Kentucky Homeplace

Hazard, Kentucky

Kentucky Homeplace is a community health worker initiative that provides health coaching, increased access to health screenings, and other services to rural Appalachian Kentucky residents. The organization offers preventive health strategies, screenings, educational services, and referrals at no charge to clients, including those dealing with cancer and other chronic diseases.

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Kentucky Pediatric Cancer Research Trust Fund

Kentucky Pediatric Cancer Research Trust Fund

Frankfort, Kentucky

The Kentucky Pediatric Cancer Research Trust Fund makes childhood cancer a state health priority by providing access to innovative cancer research, precision therapy with less toxicity, and comprehensive psychosocial support for all Kentucky children. The organization serves as an umbrella organization facilitating pediatric cancer work across the state, fostering innovation and collaborative efforts to address the needs and challenges specific to children impacted by pediatric cancer.

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Kentucky Prostate Cancer Coalition

Kentucky Prostate Cancer Coalition

Louisville, Kentucky

The Kentucky Prostate Cancer Coalition works to educate men about prostate cancer and provides free prostate cancer screenings at the Kentucky State Fair annually. The organization partners with community providers including the Kentucky Cancer Program, First Urology, and the Lexington Cancer Foundation to assist with providing free screenings.

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Kentucky Women's Cancer Screening Program

Kentucky Women's Cancer Screening Program

Frankfort, Kentucky

The Kentucky Women's Cancer Screening Program is a federally funded public health program that provides free breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services to eligible women in Kentucky. The program offers mammograms and Pap tests through local health departments and participating clinics throughout the state to support early detection and treatment.

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Kids Cancer Alliance

Kids Cancer Alliance

Louisville, Kentucky

Kids Cancer Alliance provides support programs for children with cancer and their families through summer camps, retreats, in-hospital programs, and financial assistance. The organization aims to enhance quality of life for pediatric cancer patients and help ease the burden of childhood cancer by allowing kids to focus on being children rather than fighting their illness.

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Kosair Charities- Kosair for Kids

Kosair Charities- Kosair for Kids

Louisville, Kentucky

Pediatric health charity funding cancer-related programs in Kentucky to enhance the well-being of children through offering financial support.

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Lexington Cancer Foundation

Lexington Cancer Foundation

Lexington, Kentucky

The Lexington Cancer Foundation raises funds and awareness in the fight against cancer to improve the quality of healthcare for cancer patients. Since its inception, the organization has raised over 21 million dollars for numerous cancer organizations across Kentucky, impacting over 1 million cancer patients and their families through grants and funding that reaches all 120 counties in the state.

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Lexington Clinic

Lexington Clinic

Lexington, Kentucky

Lexington Clinic is Central Kentucky's largest and oldest medical group with 350+ providers in more than 30 specialties, including comprehensive cancer care services. The organization operates a Center for Breast Care and provides lung cancer screening, along with support groups for women with breast cancer. They offer medical services and community support programs designed to promote healthy lifestyles and wellness in their community.

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Med Center Health

Med Center Health

Bowling Green, Kentucky

Med Center Health operates cancer support groups that provide education and emotional support for individuals facing cancer, along with their family members and caregivers. The organization offers specialized support groups including general cancer support and head and neck cancer support, facilitated by healthcare professionals in a compassionate environment.

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Mercy Health

Mercy Health

Paducah, Kentucky

Mercy Health operates cancer support groups that meet monthly to provide emotional support and community for cancer patients and their families. The organization hosts these support group meetings at their cancer center facility to help individuals navigate their cancer journey together.

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Murray-Calloway County Hospital

Murray-Calloway County Hospital

Murray, Kentucky

Murray-Calloway County Hospital has been serving the region since 1910, providing comprehensive healthcare services including a Regional Cancer Center. The hospital offers cancer treatment and care services to patients in their community and surrounding region.

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Norton Cancer Institute

Norton Cancer Institute

Louisville, Kentucky

Norton Cancer Institute offers educational, physical and emotional support services, as well as a variety of events and clinical trails, to you and your family.

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Norton Children's Cancer Institute

Norton Children's Cancer Institute

Louisville, Kentucky

Norton Children's Cancer Institute provides comprehensive pediatric cancer care and treatment services for children with various types of cancer. The institute offers specialized medical care through trained pediatric oncology specialists and support services across Kentucky and Southern Indiana.

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Norton Children's Hospital Foundation

Norton Children's Hospital Foundation

Louisville, Kentucky

Norton Children's Hospital Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Norton Children's, a comprehensive network of pediatric specialists and support services. The foundation supports specialized pediatric care including cancer services for children across Kentucky and Southern Indiana. The organization serves more than 215,000 patients with over 1 million visits each year through hospitals, medical centers, and specialty care practices.

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Ovarian Awareness of Kentucky (OAK)

Ovarian Awareness of Kentucky (OAK)

Louisville, Kentucky

Ovarian Awareness of Kentucky provides educational resources, support networks, and community outreach for women with ovarian and gynecologic cancers. The organization offers monthly support meetings, educational symposiums, and empowers women to advocate for themselves with medical providers while focusing on early detection and symptom awareness.

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