Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation (ABCF) is a 501(c)3, nonprofit volunteer organization located in San Antonio, TX. It was established in 1993 by three breast cancer survivors determined to take personal action in the fight against the disease. Over the ensuing years, its members have devoted countless hours of their time (over 17,000 hours last year) to breast cancer issues.
The following questions and challenges led to the establishment of the organization and its mission:
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What if women received the assistance and guidance to get them through one of the most difficult challenges in their lives?
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What if there were adequate funding for breast cancer research, treatment and screening?
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What if the latest discoveries were applied right away to help reduce patient suffering and mortality?
Our Mission: To end breast cancer by assisting patients, informing policymakers and expanding knowledge through education and community outreach.
Our Vision: A world free of breast cancer.
Mommypalooza POC: Dale Eastman
ALAMO BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION - SAN ANTONIO, TX
American Diabetes Association (ADA) leads the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fight for those affected by diabetes. We fund research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes. We deliver services to hundreds of communities. We provide objective and credible information. We give voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes.
Our Mission: To prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
San Antonian's are increasingly at risk of diabetes as thousands upon thousands are diagnosed annually. In fact, San Antonio's diabetic population stands at 14% which is double the national average of 7%. Forecasts estimate that one out of every three children born after 2000 in the United States will be directly affected by diabetes by 2050 - unless we take a stand to Stop Diabetes. That is why the American Diabetes Association's San Antonio office is so committed to finding a cure, educating the public about how to Stop Diabetes and providing support for those living with the disease are central to our mission.
Mommypalooza POC: Melissa Cagle
THE CHILDREN'S SHELTER - SAN ANTONIO
The Children's Shelter, San Antonio is a private, non-profit, nationally accredited corporation that has been providing services to San Antonio and Bexar County since 1901.
The mission of The Children's Shelter is "Providing safety and well-being for children and their families through leadership and innovation."
The vision of The Children's Shelter is "Happy children, nurturing families, strong communities."
Our core values are respect, compassion, optimism, integrity, excellence and innovation.
The Children's Shelter's services have expanded from emergency shelter care to a continuum of care of emergency shelters, foster care, adoption, residential treatment care, child abuse prevention and teen pregnancy programs.The Shelter is a United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County agency, and is affiliated with the Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services. The organization was the first locally based child service agency in South Texas to receive full accreditation by the nationally recognized Council on Accreditation for Services to Families and Children, Inc.
Mommypalooza POC: Sharlene Holland
WIVES ON DUTY
Wives On Duty Ministries was founded in 2008 by Chaplain Allison P. Uribe and is a is a faith based non-profit ministry designed to encourage, support, and reach out to wives of police officers through the word of God. Wives on Duty assists wives to see the vision God intended for their marriage. This is a ministry where they will find a prayer partner, not receive judgment of any kind, and most importantly feel safe. We are about building heavenly substations, their home.
OUR MOTTO: ~To Pray and Serve~
OUR BIBLE VERSE: Proverbs 18:22
OUR MISSION: Encouraging wives of first responders through the word of God and supporting them as they put their faith into action
OUR THANKS: To BLESS THE BADGE for financially supporting Wives on Duty! For more information on BLESS THE BADGE go to www.blessthebadge.com.
Mommypalooza POC: Allison Uribe, wivesonduty@att.net
SAN ANTONIO ELKS - LODGE 216
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) is a fraternal and charitable organization organized in 1868. The San Antonio Lodge 216 was chartered in 1892. There are 2,100 Lodges throughout the world with over 1 million members committed to the principles of charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelity.
The Elks focus on veterans and disabled children for their community outreach programs. We support a number different events and programs including: Free Youth Basketball Competition Free Summer Camp for Special Needs Children (www.texaselkscamp.org). VA hospital visits Texas History Education for elementary school children ("chuck wagon life") Christmas and Thanksgiving Veteran's dinners, Easter Egg Hunt for Special Needs Childre,n Elks Flag Day Festival Run and Chili Cook-Off.
The specific event we are promoting is the Elks Flag Day Festival Run and Chili Cook-off.
"Come celebrate Flag Day and the 200th anniversary of our National Anthem with the San Antonio Elks.
The day starts out with a series of chip-timed runs (5K, 10K, Half-Marathon, Marathon) followed by a festival celebrating the American Flag and the Star Spangled Banner. Medals will be awarded for age/gender categories as well as overall winners."
Mommypalooza POC: Jason E. Reichenberg,
Esteemed Lecturing Knight Chairman, Youth Activities San Antonio Elks
