IWIN Foundation supports individuals statewide receiving treatment for breast cancer by relieving emotional, physical, and financial burdens.
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Indianapolis Business Journal Features IWIN
Check out this special insert of the Indianapolis Business Journal that features all things Breast Cancer Awareness month, including many events that benefit IWIN! Thank you IBJ for celebrating this month and to our partners who give back.
Happy Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This month you can support IWIN by attending a local third party event or shopping with our preferred partners!
Now Seeking Board Members
Are you passionate about making a difference in the fight against breast cancer? Do you have skills, experience, and a heart for helping others? The Indiana Women in Need Foundation (IWIN) is seeking dedicated and dynamic individuals to join our Board of Directors!
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"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