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Celebrating 20 years of easing the financial burden
for those undergoing breast cancer treatment in Southeast Michigan
We hope you will join us!
Registration is open SOPF A Walk at the Zoo - April 26, 2025
You can register as an individual participant, create a team, or join a team.
Click on the link above to register, volunteer, donate or become a sponsor.
Save the date Comedy for a Cause - October 7, 2025
WHO WE SERVE As a local Michigan charity, we assist individuals who are undergoing active treatment for breast cancer and reside in or receive treatment in Southeast Michigan, which includes Genesee, Lapeer, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties. Click image to learn more.
TAKE ACTION Shades of Pink Foundation depends on the generosity of private, public, and corporate donors to raise funds for program costs and operational expenses. Click image to make a donation.
OUR MISSION
To reduce financial stress for those undergoing breast cancer treatment in Southeast Michigan by providing prompt funding for daily living expenses.
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“I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. I was devastated and it felt like my whole world was falling apart. Hit me like a ton of bricks! There were so many decisions to make…and so many appointments…. The bills just kept piling up: co-pays, house payment, water bill, electric, gas…. I can't thank you enough for your financial generosity. It definitely made these difficult times a lot less stressful.”
Did You Know
Each year more than 9,000 Michigan residents are diagnosed with breast cancer. Of those diagnosed:
3,200 will face significant difficulty paying healthcare costs.
2,640 will have problems affording necessary cancer medications, forcing 1,840 patients to cut pills in half or skip doses.
2,000 will use up all of their personal savings for medical bills and 800 will be forced to file for bankruptcy.
1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
Breast cancer treatment is one of the most expensive of all cancers.
It carries the highest out-of-pocket costs ($3.14 billion) and greatest financial impact of all cancers.
About 50% of breast cancer patients face financial hardship as a result of their diagnosis, including those with insurance.
When you support Shades of Pink Foundation you’re supporting individuals and families in your community…
We serve Michigan residents only; in recent years we have expanded our client base from the tri-county area to nine counties in Southeast Michigan.
We have longevity and stability; We were founded 20 years ago and have distributed over $3.2 million in financial support.
Our grants cover the everyday living expenses that aren't covered by most other support organizations.
Grant applications are reviewed and approved promptly and creditors are paid directly.
Make a meaningful difference at Shades of Pink Foundation with an estate gift.
Planning for the future and creating the legacy you wish to leave is one of the most effective ways to ensure a lasting impact. Click here to learn more.
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