Anita Salas Memorial Fund
The Anita Salas Memorial Fund provides financial assistance for New Mexico women who are screened and diagnosed
with breast and cervical cancer through the BCC Program or Lovelace
Sandia Health Systems.
Funds may be provided for:
- Payment for diagnostic, treatment or physician services not covered by any other payor;
- Gas reimbursement for women in rural areas who require travel for radiation and chemotherapy; and
- Other services deemed appropriate on a case-by-case basis.
If you are in the BCC Program or are part of the Lovelace Sandia Health
System and think you MAY be eligible for the Anita Salas
Memorial Fund, please call our case manager at (505) 841-5896. |
About The Fund
The "Drive for Life" Fund was created in 1996. In 1998 it was renamed in honor and memory of Anita Salas, the manager of the New Mexico Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, who led efforts to establish the Fund.
Since 1996, more than 200 women have received valuable assistance from the Fund. They have received diagnostic mammograms, ultrasounds, breast biopsies and mastectomies. Women who live in remote rural areas have received funding to travel to Albuquerque or Santa Fe for radiation and chemotherapy. Because donations are limited, physicians and clinics throughout the state have helped by reducing their fees so that more women can benefit from this Fund.
Make A Donation
If you would like to make a donation to the Anita Salas Memorial Fund, you can send it to:
The Anita Salas Memorial Fund
c/o New Mexico Community Foundation
343 East Alameda
Santa Fe, NM 87501
100% of your donation stays in New Mexico; approximately 90% is used for direct breast and cervical cancer services.
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Each ribbon represents the location of a woman who has received assistance from the ANITA SALAS MEMORIAL FUND since 1996. |
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New Mexico Community Foundation
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The Anita Salas Memorial Fund relies solely on private donations and grants, and is administered by the New Mexico Community Foundation.
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Partially supported by grants from the Central New Mexico Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the Nancy Floyd Haworth Foundation.
Last updated on 09/20/2007 01:44 pm.
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