Think Pink: Companies donate to Camden Clark Foundation’s Pink Mammogram Fund

Representatives from iPacket and Astorg Auto recently donated $12,700 and $8,475, respectively, to the WVU Medicine Camden Clark Foundation to benefit the Foundation’s Pink Mammogram Fund, which provides free screening mammograms, diagnostics and biopsies to local uninsured or underinsured patients. (Photo provided)

PARKERSBURG – The WVU Medicine Camden Clark Foundation has received several financial donations from area businesses, totaling $37,175 to be used to provide important mammograms to many members of the community who otherwise could not afford them.

Donations received from Astorg Auto and iPacket as well as Wincore Windows will directly benefit the Camden Clark Foundation’s Pink Mammogram Fund, which provides free screening mammograms, diagnostics and biopsies to local uninsured or underinsured patients. .

Astorg Auto and iPacket contributed $8,475 and $12,700, respectively, from iPacket vehicle and package sales throughout October, explained Seve Astorg, CEO and co-founder of iPacket.

“We’ve been part of this initiative for over eight years now, and we were thrilled to be part of it this year,” said Astorg. “A big thank you to our customers and the people who helped us support this fund and donate the money.

“It’s definitely going to the right place, and I encourage everyone to get involved.”

Astorg Auto and iPacket provided $8,475 and $12,700, respectively, from iPacket vehicle and package sales throughout October to the Camden Clark Foundation’s Pink Mammogram Fund at a presentation earlier this week. Pictured are Kim Couch, Executive Director of the Camden Clark Foundation, Rob Ayers of Astorg Auto, Kenneth Wilkinson of iPacket and director of the WVU Medicine Cancer Institute at Camden Clark Reinnie Leavitt. (Photo provided)

Brian Standley, vice president of finance at Wincore Windows, noted that Wincore supports Camden Clark’s Pink Mammogram Fund each year at its annual golf tournament, with contributions totaling $16,000 in 2022.

“Wincore has always been very supportive of breast cancer awareness charities,” Standley said. “It’s part of who we are. Our founders felt this was something important to support and we have been doing so since day one. »

The Pink Mammogram Fund has provided more than 3,000 free procedures to Mid-Ohio Valley patients since its inception.

“The Foundation has been greatly blessed by a few local businesses,” said Jon Leavitt, Chairman of the Camden Clark Foundation Board. “Today we received $37,000 for the Pink Fund, allowing us to help over 3,000 women in this community get mammograms, which is amazing and just outstanding. »

Camden Clark Foundation executive director Kim Couch echoed Leavitt’s sentiments.

Wincore Windows and Doors regularly supports Camden Clark’s Pink Mammogram Fund each year at its annual golf tournament. They have made contributions totaling $16,000 this year to the fund. Pictured, left to right, Rhonda Boso Suggs; Jon Leavitt, Chairman of the Board of the Camden Clark Foundation; director of the WVU Medicine Cancer Institute at Camden Clark Reinnie Leavitt; Kim Couch, Executive Director of the Camden Clark Foundation; Brian Standley, CFO of Wincore Windows and Doors; Steve Altmiller, president and CEO of WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center; Debbie Auch; Marjean Kennedy, vice president of marketing development and strategic initiatives at Camden Clark; and Tracy Smith. (Photo provided)

“This money translates into hundreds of screening mammograms, diagnostics and biopsies, with funds also allocated to patient co-pay, and we continue to look to the future to expand services to members of our communities who are uninsured or underinsured”, said the sofa. “We are extremely grateful to our local businesses for their generosity and support in our efforts to meet such a critical need for patients in the region.”

To learn more about the Camden Clark Foundation Pink Mammography Fund, visit tinyurl.com/4jxpndj6

Wincore representatives recently donated $16,000 to the WVU Medicine Camden Clark Foundation to benefit the Foundation’s Pink Mammogram Fund. The Pink Mammogram Fund has provided over 3,000 free procedures to patients in the Mid-Ohio Valley. Pictured are Brian Standley, CFO of Wincore Windows and Doors, Kim Couch, Executive Director of the Camden Clark Foundation, and Steve Altmiller, President and CEO of WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center. (Photo provided)

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