In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Gardner White announced partnerships with two world-renowned organizations, the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center and the American Cancer Society, in their commitment to the fight against a disease that has become the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer in women in the U.S. and worldwide.
October marks the start of a 10-year gift commitment by Gardner White to the Rogel Cancer Center to support enhancements to the Breast Care Program that will impact the patient experience. The Rogel Cancer Center is the top-ranked cancer program in Michigan, according to U.S. News and World Report, and is deeply committed to improving the well-being of people who have, or are at risk of, getting cancer.
The gift, which includes investments in nurse navigators to assist patients in their care journey, updated technology including enhanced mammography machines, survivorship resources for patients following cancer treatment, access to specialists, and more, will support and streamline the patient experience from first diagnosis through last treatment and beyond.
“Breast cancer affects both women and men and has unfortunately become so common we will undoubtedly all be impacted by it in some way during our lives. As a company deeply committed to investing in the health and well-being of our community, Gardner White is honored to play a small role in supporting the incredible work of U-M Health and helping to provide access and support to patients.”
Rachel Stewart, president of Gardner White
“Gardner White’s support of the Breast Care Program at the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center represents an investment in both the well-being of our communities and the revolutionary future of oncology care, which puts the patient at the center of everything we do.”
Dr. Melissa Pilewskie, Director of the Breast Care Center at the Rogel Cancer Center
Additionally, Gardner White has “gone pink” for the month of October to inspire hope, provide support and bring awareness to the cause. Now through October 31, a percentage of sales from all store and online purchases will benefit the American Cancer Society, a leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Stores will be lit pink during the month and include pink furniture vignettes, while sales team members wear pink to inspire hope and bring awareness to the cause.
“We are proud to work with the American Cancer Society, which, similar to Gardner White, has been a part of the Metro Detroit community for over 100 years. It is an honor to work together to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.”
Rachel Stewart, president of Gardner White
“Gardner White is going all in on pink and we are so grateful for their partnership in the fight against breast cancer. The funds they raise in October will be put directly to work to support the more than 8,900 women who will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year in Michigan, with services like rides to treatment, free lodging, and cancer information; as well as investing in groundbreaking breast cancer research happening right here and across the country.”
Jenni Beamer, Senior Executive Director for the American Cancer Society in Michigan
The Gardner White team will join the American Cancer Society at the “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” events throughout the month of October, starting with the Detroit Strides event on October 7 in Hart Plaza. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer funds lifesaving breast cancer research and is committed to advancing health equity through essential programs and services, believing that all people have a fair and just opportunity to live a longer, healthier life free from breast cancer. To learn more visit ACSevents.org.
