Brem Foundation

Newsletter 

April 2012 
Brem Foundation to Defeat Breast Cancer 
In This Issue
Ultrasound Study
Community Outreach
Biopsy and Diagnostic Procedures Fund
Bloomingdale's Fundraiser
CFCNCA Supports Brem

Ultrasound  Study
 Completed
Dr. Brem's study to determine if Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS) aides in the early diagnosis of breast cancer has been completed.
 
Dr. Brem's staff is continuing to follow-up with patients in the study and will have one of the ABUS systems at George Washington University Breast Imaging Center permanently.
 
Thanks to everyone who participated in this study.
 
 
 
 
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Dear Friends, 
  
We welcome Spring, the season of hope.  Hope is in the air, hope for women innew brem logo 10-10 need and hope for a better tomorrow.  
 
In 2012, Brem Foundation has more than hope, we have determination.  We are determined to continue helping women in need, helping women who are in high risk for breast cancer, and providing education to all women about how to catch breast cancer at it's earliest and most curable stages.
 
In this newsletter we will update you about the Foundations plans for 2012.

Thank you for your continued support.  

Sincerely,
  
Board of Directors
Brem Foundation
Community Outreach
In January Brem Foundation continued its commitment to community outreach.  With the help of volunteer Aaron Adams, board members Cheryl Skillin and Ellen Gordon spent the afternoon at Safeway on Alabama Avenue SE informing women about the upcoming visit of
Jan 2012 - Ellen at Safeway
Board member Ellen Gordon with Safeway customers.
the GW Mammovan where uninsured and underinsured women can receive free mammograms and insured women can receive mammograms without having to go across town.  There are no breast imaging centers in the Anacostia area of Washington, DC.  

Mammovan coordinator Karen Merino stated that the office was flooded with phones calls the following Monday with interested women making appointments.  
Arran Adams at Safeway
Volunteer Arran Adams distributing information

Brem Foundation is committed to continuing these community outreach events.  On April 15th we will be back at the Safeway on Alabama Avenue, SE promoting the May Mammovan visit. 
 
Biopsy and Diagnostic Procedures Fund
Brem Foundation continues to support uninsured and underinsured women through the Biopsy and Diagnosticwomen Procedures Fund.  During the first quarter of 2012, the Foundation paid over $10,000 to help women in need.
  
With the help of George Washington University Medical Center and Medical Faculty Associates, the Foundation has leveraged your dollars.  At the Foundation's request these organizations have generously provided deep discounts for the services supported through this fund. 
 
Thank you for your continued support.  YOU are making the difference in women's lives.
  
To make a donation please log onto www.bremfoundation.org or mail
your check to:
Brem Foundation to Defeat Breast Cancer
PO Box 1891
Prince Frederick, MD  20678

Bloomingdales Bra's and Bubbly

Many thanks to Bloomingdales in Chevy Chase.  For the second year Brem Foundation was the beneficiary of their Bras and Bubbly fundraiser.  Thank you to Heather Guay who organized the event that raised over $600 and brought awareness to breast cancer and Brem Foundation while attendees also enjoyed a wonderful shopping experience.   
CFCNCA
Brem Foundation has been accepted into the  Combined Federal Campaign for the National Capital Area (CFCNCA) program for theCFC 2011 logo 5th year!  Thank you to all the federal employees who generously pledged over $19,000 through the 2012 campaign.
 
Brem Foundation CFCNCA  #33211
Local Independent Charity
Online donations - www.cfcnca.org

100% of YOUR donations go toward Foundation projects.

For more information on CFCNCA please contact us at
info@bremfoundation.org or log onto the the CFC website at www.cfcnca.og.
Brem Foundation Projects
  • Biopsy and Diagnostic Procedures Fund - provide breast biopsies and other diagnostic services for uninsured and underinsured women who do not qualify for other programs.
  • Fellowship - to support a breast radiologist who will train directly with Dr. Brem with focus on Dr. Brem's protocols for early detection, patient care and community outreach.
  • Education and Community Outreach - Brem volunteers visit underserved communities in the DC Metropolitan area where no breast imaging facilities exist.  Women are given information and assistance in making appointments for free mammograms through George Washington University Medical Center's Mammovan program.  Brem Foundation hosts numerous educational gatherings throughout the DC Metropolitan area where Dr. Rachel Brem speaks about the latest research, emphasizes the need for early detection and shares general information for achieving optimum breast health.  The Foundation's newsletter and web site provide additional outreach and education.
  • Research - Brem Foundation supports Dr. Brem's research in advanced technologies for the most accurate diagnosis of breast cancer including screening for risk-based patients using automated whole breast ultrasound for women with dense breast tissue and molecular imaging to detect breast cancers which otherwise would not be identified.

100% of your donations go toward these projects.  Thank you for your support.
Brem Foundation to Defeat Breast Cancer
Box 1891
Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678 100% of your tax-deductible donation goes to Foundation projects