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JMBCC Receives $12,100 Donation from the Johnstown Walk of Hope

The Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center (JMBCC) accepted a check for $12,110 from the Johnstown Walk of Hope, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising money to support local cancer patients and caregivers in our area. This year, they presented a total of $55,350 to three area cancer nonprofits in support of their mission to assist …

JMBCC Receives Donation from Spangler Subaru

On June 13, Subaru of America, Inc. (“SOA”) and Spangler Subaru presented a check for $6,454 to the Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center (JMBCC) at Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber (CSSMCW). The JMBCC was chosen as a beneficiary in the 2018 Subaru Share the Love event, marking their third year of partnership.

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Taunia Oechslin Girls Night Out Donates $150K to the JMBCC & Reaches $1 Million!

On April 29, members of the Taunia Oechslin Girls Night Out (TOGNO) Foundation delivered a donation of $150,000, the largest in the event’s history, to the Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center (JMBCC) in support of patient care services. Each year, the Foundation holds an annual fundraising event that brings together breast cancer survivors, family, friends, …

Arbutus Park Retirement Community Donates $1000 to JMBCC

Representatives of Arbutus Park Retirement Community presented a $1,000 donation to the Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center. The retirement community raised money in October by selling pink gobs and Thanksgiving pumpkin rolls in November. This is the fifth year the community has held fundraisers to support the center, and this year’s donation brings their total …

Girls Night Out Altoona, Inc. Delivers $38,500 Donation to JMBCC

Members of the Girls Night Out Altoona, Inc. (GNOAI) committee delivered a donation of $38,500 to the Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center (JMBCC) in support of patient care services. Each year, the committee hosts an annual fundraising dinner that brings together breast cancer survivors, family, friends, and supporters. The tenth annual event was held in …

Shade High School donates $1,614 to the JMBCC

Shade High School hosted a Pink for a Purpose Volleyball game that raised $1,614 for the JMBCC. Every year this project is coordinated by a junior student. This year’s student is Katie Cook.

Barnes Saly & Company Donates $6,500 to JMBCC

In November, representatives from Barnes Saly & Company presented a $6,500 check to the Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center (JMBCC) from their 10th Bingo for a Cause fundraiser, a designer purse bingo event that was held at the end of September.

Their generous support helps fund Pink Ribbon Care, a program that provides assistance to patients …

Pitt-Johnstown’s Staff Association Council Donates to JMBCC

Pitt-Johnstown’s Staff Association Council, along with several students and staff members, presented a check for $475 to the JMBCC. The money was raised through the sale of H2P (Hail to Pink) jerseys.

Their generous support helps fund Pink Ribbon Care, a program that provides assistance for patients who are unable to pay for breast-related health services …

Associates in Family Eyecare Gives to JMBCC

Associates in Family Eyecare raised $1,700 for the Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center. For every pair of ladies glasses sold, the office donated $5. Additionally, a free gift was given to all women who purchased glasses during the month of October. Associates in Family Eyecare began raising funds to support breast cancer awareness in 2017, …