The Cherry Blossom Breast Cancer Foundation is pleased to announce the 2013 Grants to Help Local Breast Cancer Patients and Champions for 2013.

2013 GRANTS TO HELP LOCAL BREAST CANCER PATIENTS

IIIB's Foundation, Ashburn - $3,000
Loudoun Volunteer Caregivers - $5,000
Casting for Recovery, Healing Retreats - $2,000
Blue Ridge Hospice - $7,500
Georgetown Lombardi Cancer Center - $10,000
Novant Prince William Medical Center - $50,000
Healthworks, Leesburg - $30,000
Loudoun Breast Health Network - $10,000
Inova Breast Care Institute and Comprehensive Cancer Research Center - $25,000 (a four year commitment of $100,000)

Total: $142,500

Cherry Blossom Champions for 2013:

Three who significantly contributed to the detection, treatment, education, or prevention of breast cancer in our area:

Dr. Shannon Lehr - Breast surgeon and patient advocate
100 Women Strong - The charitable group
Michael Howland - Philanthropist, business & non-profit leader