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This radio short about Pink Gravel was created by the Emporia Community Foundation and aired by KVOE in the month of October 2023.
THE PINK GRAVEL FUND
Breast Cancer - is one of the most common cancers that affects women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB).  Men are not excluded from this diagnosis.  The most common risk factors associated with male breast cancer are age, exposure to higher levels of the hormone estrogen relative to the male hormone androgen, radiation, and a family history of female or male breast cancer. Breast cancer happens when cancerous cells in your breasts multiply and become tumors. About 80% of breast cancer cases are invasive, meaning a tumor may spread from your breast to other areas of your body.  

This disease has made it's mark in our family; hence, why a fund targeting breast cancer is important to us.  I (Amy) chose to share the picture above as it marked a moment during my treatments that an activity helped me feel normal . . . and it also shows the positive attitude I tried to maintain for myself and my family. *smile*  At that moment, all I had done was roll up a couple rows of cut sod, but dang did it feel good.  And yes, I was totally exhausted shortly after, but it was worth it.

The Pink Gravel Fund hopes these grants offer some relief, some comfort, or provide a goal to attain a positive moment in the midst of a life changing diagnosis.
From October 1 to December 31, 2023, $2000.00 is available.  Applicants may ask for up to $500.00.
Applications can be printed from this page by clicking the button.
You may also request a paper copy be mailed to you via online form found below.

Email or mail complete and signed applications to:
Emporia Community Foundation
527 Commercial Street, Suite B
​Emporia, KS 66801

Questions? Contact 620-342-9304 or emporiacf@emporiacf.org
SCROLL DOWN TO REQUEST AN APPLICATION TO BE MAILED TO YOU
OR CLICK THE BUTTON AND PRINT ONE.
Donations to the Fund - Your donations help the Pink Gravel Fund continue to offer grants year round for individuals diagnosed with breast cancer.  These grants help those diagnosed face their journey to treat, recover and/or regain an active lifestyle.  To make an online donation, visit: https://www.emporiacf.org
Who is Eligible -  This grant is available to breast cancer patients and survivors whose primary physical address is located in one of the following Kansas Counties: Morris, Riley, Lyon, Wabaunsee, Coffey, Chase, Greenwood and Osage.  
Grant Requests -  A Pink Gravel Fund grant may be used for a WIDE variety of needs.
Examples include: the purchase of gift cards for gas or public transportation to get to and from appointments as a result of a breast cancer diagnosis; a grant may be requested for expenses as a result of diagnosis not covered by health insurance; a grant may be requested to purchase items to cope with the side effects of radiation and chemotherapy such as wigs, turbans, scarves, hats, special mouth wash, ointments, compression sleeves/socks, pillows, bras, etc.

A grant may also be requested for post treatment assistance.  Examples of this include: help with the cost of cosmetic tattoo to cover a scar or thicken the appearance of lost eyebrows; a registration fee to participate in "a comeback activity" such as a bicycle race, obstacle course or 10k run; additional counseling sessions to cope with mental or physical effects left after breast cancer diagnosis and treatment; or even a membership fee to a gym or rec center during or shortly after breast cancer treatments.
2023 Grant Amount & Availability - The Pink Gravel Fund's yearly overall total available for grants will be  reviewed annually.  The individual's grant maximum amount will also be reviewed annually.  The goal is that over time both of these amounts will increase in order to provide more help to more people diagnosed with breast cancer.

An individual may apply for a grant once per calendar year for up to $500.00.  Submitted qualified applications will be reviewed and approved until the yearly cap is met for the current year.  We will do our best to keep this page updated and as current as possible.
REQUEST A PINK GRAVEL GRANT APPLICATION BY COMPLETING THE FORM BELOW.
To find more help available to individuals diagnosed with breast cancer or any cancer, visit our Other Sources page.