The Beth C. Tortolani Foundation is proud to have awarded grants to the following programs in 2002

Lean On Me Breast Cancer Network Canvas tote bags containing educational literature, samples of selected products and resources available in the community to the newly diagnosed breast cancer patient.
Program Director: Sharon Pape, RN

Reading and Writing Circle. . . Words of Hope, Words of Healing at Pathways Women’s Health – Manhasset Diagnostic Imaging – support group using creative arts as a modality through which women with cancer can express themselves through creative writing and selected readings.
Program Director: Mollie Sugarman, ATR

North Shore University Hospital Breast Cancer Outreach Education and support for patients diagnosed with breast cancer who are scheduled for surgical intervention.
Program Directors: Karen McGlynn, RN, Edie Marden, RN, Joanne Chan, RN

Queens SHARE Informational support groups on breast cancer awareness and ovarian cancer detection conducted throughout Queens and Long Island.
Program Director: Linda Koteen

“Faces of Breast Cancer”- South Fork Breast Health Coalition Poster project targeting East End of Long Island focusing on the importance of mammography.
Program Director: Susan Barry Roden

Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program “Breast Cancer Forum” provided information and inspiration to breast cancer patients and their families throughout Long Island and New York City.
Program Director: Hillary Rutter, ACSW

Casting For Recovery Educational and emotional support for women living with breast cancer through a retreat weekend in a natural setting on Long Island.
Program Director: Susan Balch