Surviving & Thriving

Over the past 18 years, this community luncheon has raised more than $986,000 to support local breast health initiatives, further cancer awareness, and serve breast cancer patients through low-cost mammograms and other financial support. Surviving & Thriving Luncheon is hosted by Pink Alliance , a local nonprofit organization, and the Brazos Valley... s advocate for breast health and cancer support. Pink Alliance board members work with a group of dedicated community volunteers in hosting this annual luncheon. All funds raised from this luncheon remain in the Brazos Valley to serve and support local breast cancer patients and advance breast health and cancer awareness efforts through Pink Alliance. In 2016, Pink Alliance launched its Pink Alliance Grant Program to provide funding for important breast health and cancer initiatives in the Brazos Valley. During the first two years, Pink Alliance distributed over $223,000 in grants, providing direct support for local patients and countless others indirectly. In 2017, grant funding provided 547 mammograms, 13 ultrasounds, and 2 biopsies. During 2018, Pink Alliance awarded $100,000 in grants to 6 organizations and in 2020, Pink Alliance distributed an additional $133,500 in grants to 6 local nonprofits for mammogram programs, ultrasounds and preventative breast health care. In addition to its grant funding, last year over $67,000 was provided to low-income patients received medical assistance. During 2019, more than 400 hours were registered by individuals attending Pink Alliance Support Group Meetings which meet twice a month and via ZOOM during this years health pandemic. As the communitys premiere womens health awareness event, Surviving & Thriving continues to touch the lives of breast cancer patients, survivors and women. In so doing, the committee remains focused on its initial goal to provide resources and support to local breast cancer patients and recognize breast cancer survivors. If you are undergoing cancer treatments or know someone who could benefit from ...Read More