FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DECEMBER 9 2008

The Cancer Resource Centers of Mendocino County recently received a grant for $10,000 from the Safeway Foundation to further CRC’s innovative work in patient navigation. The funds will help support two bilingual patient navigators, located in the Ukiah and Mendocino CRC offices. CRC Patient Navigators serve in a variety of roles, from advocate, to benefits counselor to problem-solver. They work directly with the patient as well as their families to overcome a variety of barriers they may face in seeking care in a complex health care system. Picture: Sara O’Donnell, Cancer Resource Center Executive Director is presented with a check from Randy Rainbow, Store Manager of Safeway, Ukiah

Breast Cancer is one of the largest women’s health issues of our time, and the Safeway Foundation is determined to make a difference. During the month of October, Safeway’s Breast Cancer Research and Awareness campaign raised $18.6 million for breast cancer research and prevention programs. Safeway’s month-long fundraising campaign is dedicated to raising funds to further breast cancer research, raise awareness and help breast cancer patients find the best resources available for their specific needs.

About the Organizations:

Safeway: www.safeway.com
Safeway Inc is a Fortune 100 company and one of the largest food and drug retailers in North America, based on sales. The company operates 1,738 stores in the United States and Western Canada and had annual sales of $42.3 billion in 2007. Safeway supports a broad range of charitable and community programs and in 2007 donated more than $172 million to important causes such as cancer research, education, food banks and programs focused on assisting people with disabilities.

The Cancer Resource Centers of Mendocino County: With a coastal office in Mendocino and an inland office in Ukiah, CRCMC is a grassroots nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life for those faced with cancer by providing a wide range of information, support, and advocacy services free of charge. 50% of CRCMC’s clientele are women diagnosed with breast cancer.