Keep It Local The goal of Komen Acadiana is to make a difference in breast health right here at home. The Acadiana Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure was started by local women in 1999 whose goal was to bring more awareness to breast cancer and breast health while raising money to support those already in the fight. Since inception, Komen Acadiana has donated $650,000 toward research to find a cure for breast cancer and has granted out $2.1 million to local nonprofits to provide breast cancer education, screening and treatment. As Louisiana still has the second highest breast cancer mortality
rate in the nation, Komen Acadiana is dedicated to making a difference in this statistic for our Acadiana area. There are thousands of women in our community who have been able to get the screening and treatment they need, but wouldn’t have been able to afford on their own.
Whether it’s through increased access to early detection through
subsidized screenings, or increased education, Komen Acadiana understands that the real impact it makes on the community is made one woman, one family at a time. Our tens of thousands of local supporters understand this impact,
which is why they have continued to support our mission year after year. But there is more work to do. You can do your part to help by signing up for one of our fundraising teams, then participate in the upcoming Race For the Cure which will be March 16, 2013. Registration is now open; sign up today. For more information, visit www.komenacadiana.org and follow us on Facebook.
Helping Families Fight, Survive, and Live Miles Perret Cancer Services (MPCS) is a haven for individuals and their families fighting, surviving, and living with cancer. We are here to provide emotional support, guidance, resources, programs, and most of all, hope. Our services are comprehensive and always provided at no charge. No appointment is necessary and there are no qualifications. We are located in Lafayette, and our mobile unit extends services to outlying communities throughout Acadiana. Although Miles lived only eight years, his was a life filled with curiosity, joy and love. He had an understanding of friendship and faith far beyond his years, and he left an impression on all who knew him. When Miles was diagnosed in 1995, his family determined right away that Miles would have as normal and carefree a life as possible. Their journey with him provided firsthand experience of the daily challenges of fighting cancer. Miles Perret Cancer Services was created to help meet those challenges. Serving families in Acadia, Avoyelles, Evangeline, Iberia, Jeff Davis, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, and Vermilion parishes.
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MPCS Programs:
• Back to School Project • Christmas Giving Tree • Creative Expressions • Makeovers & Spa Nights • Massage Therapy • MilesStrong Cancer Rehabilitation • Nutrition Classes • Pilates & Yoga • Reiki • Simply You Gift Boxes • SMILES for Miles Family Outings Support Groups: • Breast Cancer • Caregivers • Scripture Vitamins
MPCS Services: • Family Events • Mastectomy Items • Medical Supplies • Mobile Miles: MPCS on Wheels • Nutritional Supplements • Patient Navigation Notebooks • Resource Library • Support Groups • Wellness Center • Wigs, Hats, Scarves