The Impact
WOMEN SERVED
- Over 1,500 women educated on breast health awareness" (Sista Strut 2022-2024, Cocktails event, Bronzeville Summer Nights)
- Nearly 1,000 rides provided for medical appointments
- 20 underserved communities reached
EDUCATION & AWARENESS
- Over 100 attendees across all symposiums
- 37 health care professionals engage
- 48 community partners mobilized
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
- $140,000 raised at 7th Annual Cocktails for the Cure
- 8 corporate sponsors engaged
- 9 host committee members contributing
The Winning Strategy
THE MISSION
The tgin Foundation’s mission is to support uninsured women undergoing treatment for breast cancer, highlight the impact of health disparities on survivor outcomes, and stress the importance of early detection for women under the age of 40.
Community Outreach
BOOB BUS
A mobile information center dedicated toraising breast health awareness andproviding breast health education andresources to Black women in underservedcommunities.
ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT
Every October, the tgin Foundation hosts its signature gala event, Cocktails for the Cure, honoring the legacy of tgin Foundation founder, Chris-Tia Donaldson and to raise money and awareness for breast cancer advocacy in underserved communities. This event brings together survivors, warriors, caregivers and advocates for a night of celebration as we continue the fight against breast cancer.
WELL WOMAN EXAMS
An annual preventive health checkup designed to assess a woman's overall health and detect any potential medical concerns early. It includes a clinical breast exam to check for lumps,abnormalities, or other changes to the breasts.
Strategic Partnerships
LYFT RIDE CREDITS
Providing crucial non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) for women traveling to cancer treatments and wellness checkups, eliminating a major barrier to care.
iHEART MEDIA/SISTA STRUT
A powerful ongoing partnership with iHeart Media's Sista Strut campaign, raising breast cancer awareness specifically for women of color across Chicago and other major metropolitan cities.
CHRIS-TIA DONALDSON BREASTCANCER EQUITY SYMPOSIUM
In collaboration with Northwestern University's Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, this annual virtual symposium unites healthcare professionals, advocates, to engage in dialogue around efforts to advance equitable care for Black women.
