Earlier this
month, Mary Jo’s partnered with Cancer Services of Gaston County to raise over
$1,500 in the battle against breast cancer.
On Saturday,
Oct. 19, Mary Jo’s donated a proceed of the day’s sales to Cancer Services in
honor of all those who have been impacted by breast cancer.
The American Cancer Society estimates that about
232,340 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women this
year alone. Mary Jo’s team member, Betsey Cordell, is one such
survivor. Betsey attributes much of her success to Cancer
Services.
“I am so
grateful for this wonderful organization.
When I was sick and struggling to keep up with my medical bills, Cancer
Services was there to help pay for my treatment. I don’t know where I would be today
if it wasn’t for their help,” said Betsey.
Betsey,
along with several other Mary Jo’s representatives, proudly presented the total check amount of $1,550 to Cancer Services at its latest Board of Directors
Meeting.
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Front row: Executive Director Stephanie Roberts, Kim Elmore, Mary Jo's Team Members KC, Rachel and breast cancer survivor Betsy Cordell. Back row: Rick Varterasian, Tim
Grooms, David McMahan, Dr. Jim McCarthy, Derrick Jones, Josh
McClure.
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“Cancer Services couldn't do what it does without the
support from our community. Thank you to Mary Jo’s,” said Cancer Services Outreach
Director Kim Elmore.
Cancer Services, formerly Gaston County
Cancer Society, is a local United Way Agency established in 1977. The Mission
of Cancer Services of Gaston County, Inc. is to serve the community by
actively promoting healthy lifestyles and to provide support and services
needed by people living with cancer. All contributions are used to provide
programs and services for Gaston County residents.
