IWIN Foundation supports individuals statewide receiving treatment for breast cancer by relieving emotional, physical, and financial burdens.
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Vote for IWIN
IWIN was nominated for the Peterman Brothers Charity Showdown. Since it's March and Hoosier Hysteria is a real thing, weekly bracket-style voting will help narrow the field. The final 4 charities selected will share $5 from every service call made. Please help us win this showdown by voting for IWIN. Scroll down to Division 2 and click the red "Vote Now" button. Vote for one of the teams in each game but especially IWIN! You can vote daily! Click Here to Vote
IWIN Exceeded 2022 Patient Assistance Goal
We are thrilled to share the good news that we assisted 603 individuals in 2022. We served 599 women and 4 men. It was our biggest year to date! We are hoping 2023 will be even better! We appreciate all the support and generosity that helped us exceed this goal!
100 Women in 100 Days - Update
IWIN's 100 Women In 100 Days Matching Campaign is ending on September 8th. Our hearts are warmed by the generosity shown so far. With the help of our community the IWIN team is delighted to have reached 62% of the goal - $25,120 to date!
In 2022, we have seen a dramatic increase in the number of applications we are receiving. Already, IWIN has served nearly 375 Indiana women this year with meals and transportation assistance. But the list of applications waiting for support is growing quickly! To learn more please visit: justgiving.com/campaign/100women22
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From Our Founder
"My dedication to the fight against breast cancer began several years ago with the diagnosis of breast cancer to a very good friend. It was at that time that I realized the impact treatment had on a woman. Due to the fatiguing nature of chemotherapy and the physical limitations of surgery, I recognized that even the simple things in life now became stressors, such as lifting their child and cleaning the house."
- Nancy Shepard, R.N
Breast Cancer Demographics
5,400 Hoosiers will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year
56% of IWIN recipients are single
Patients served by IWIN range from 20 to 93
75% of IWIN recipients earn a household income under 50K per year
IWIN's Contribution
IWIN has served over 6,200 Indiana breast cancer patients
IWIN has distributed $2.3 million in services
Financial Effects
76% of Americans live paycheck-to-paycheck
73% of patients consider altering or skipping medication or treatment to save money
130% increase in financial difficulties for patients in active breast cancer treatment
20-30% of breast cancer patients will lose their jobs during treatment
46% of women will pay for treatment by reducing spending on household essentials like food
Financial strain of breast cancer contributes to higher stress, lower treatment compliance and worse outcomes