I Am More Scarsdale Announces Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraising Campaign

I Am More Scarsdale is excited to announce its 7th Annual "Breast Cancer Awareness" fundraising campaign, scheduled to run throughout the entire month of October. In partnership with White Plains Hospital, I Am More is dedicated to raising funds to provide mammograms and associated services to uninsured and underserved women in Westchester County.

The stark statistics reveal that 1 in 8 women in the United States will confront breast cancer during her lifetime. Recognizing cancer risks, adhering to regular screenings, and adopting a healthy lifestyle are essential measures women can take to mitigate their vulnerability.

Disparities in screening mammography and barriers to accessing breast cancer screening are most prevalent among racial/ethnic minority and low-income women. Consequently, due to delayed screening, these women face a higher risk of being diagnosed with advanced-stage breast cancer compared to the general population, leading to increased breast cancer mortality rates. One significant barrier to early detection is the financial burden associated with mammographic screening.

I Am More Scarsdale is committed to assisting women in Westchester County in obtaining screening mammograms to detect breast cancer at an early, treatable stage. Co-Founder Marcy Berman-Goldstein, a board certified Radiologist with specialized training in breast imaging underwent a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery in 2018 due to suspicious pathology. Speaking about her motivation for this cause, she said, "Given my medical background, personal experience, and strong family history, I believe knowledge is the most powerful tool we can possess to help ourselves and others. We are thrilled to support White Plains Hospital to ensure that more women have access to screening mammograms."

Here's how you can contribute to this vital cause:

Visit I Am More Scarsdale (6 Spencer Place) throughout the month of October. With a $20 donation, you can "Spin the Wheel" for a chance to win two $250 gift cards and additional prizes throughout the month. Additionally, you will receive a scratch-off card for 10-30% off one regular-priced clothing item.

Please consider making an additional tax-deductible donation toward the below patient needs:

$50 – will help provide reliable transportation to cancer care appointments.

$100 – will offset the cost of a mammogram for a woman in need.

$250 – will provide a wig to a cancer patient undergoing active treatment.

Transportation: Many women lack access to reliable transportation, which often leads to rescheduled or missed appointments and deferred care, which results in poor prognosis and an inferior quality of life. Therefore, transportation assistance is vital in ensuring that these women can access essential treatments. Average cost: $50

Mammograms have been a cornerstone in the fight against breast cancer, contributing to a nearly 40% reduction in breast cancer mortality in the U.S. since 1990. Mammograms save lives! Average cost = $100

Wigs provide crucial support by helping cancer patients regain a sense of normalcy, confidence, and control over their appearance during a difficult period of treatment, ultimately enhancing their overall well-being and quality of life. Average cost: $250

DONATE NOW: https://www.wphospital.org/iammore/

About I Am More Scarsdale:
I Am More Scarsdale, a women’s boutique in Scarsdale Village, is celebrating its six-year anniversary. I Am More’s mission is to empower women to make them feel confident, to support up-and-coming and women-owned businesses and designers, and to give back to local and women’s philanthropic organizations. I Am More operates as a philanthropic organization, with ownership foregoing a salary to donate profits to the organizations it supports. I Am More has been a recipient of the Best of Westchester awards for Best Women’s Empowerment Shopping, and owners, Marcy Berman-Goldstein and Abbey Solomon, have been recognized by the Westchester County Business Journal as powerful women leaders in 2018, 2019 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. www.iammorescarsdale.com.

About White Plains Hospital:
White Plains Hospital is a proud member of the Montefiore Health System, serving as its tertiary hub of advanced care in the Hudson Valley. The Hospital is a 292-bed not-for-profit health care organization with the primary mission of providing exceptional acute and preventive medical care to all people who live in, work in or visit Westchester County and its surrounding areas. White Plains Hospital has outpatient medical facilities across Westchester, including multispecialty practices in Armonk, Larchmont, New Rochelle, Rye Brook, Somers and Yorktown Heights; and Scarsdale Medical Group locations in Harrison and Scarsdale.

The Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission and in 2022, White Plains Hospital received a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) — the highest distinction offered by that federal agency. In addition, the Hospital received its third Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a distinction held by only two percent of hospitals in the country. White Plains Hospital has consistently received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award from Healthgrades®, and in 2022 became the only Hospital in Westchester to be awarded with an A Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group for the 8th time.
https://www.wphospital.org/