five for five
To commemorate PINK “ME”’s 5th year of service, the Five for Five Campaign aims to raise $500,000 to support and expand the organization’s impact on families affected by breast cancer.
PRIMARY GOALS:
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Expand Financial Assistance Programs
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Provide financial support to cover medical expenses, transportation, mortgage/rent payments, and essential living expenses for families experiencing financial toxicity.
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Goal: Support 150 families
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Enhance Mammograms Matter Initiative
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Fund mammogram screenings and breast health education for underserved communities.
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Goal: Provide 200 free mammograms in 2026
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Provide meals and grocery assistance to families affected by breast cancer.
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Goal: Deliver 1,000 meals to families in need
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Increase Community Outreach and Advocacy
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Host educational events, workshops, and support groups (both in-person and virtual) to empower women and their families during their cancer journey.
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Goal: Reach 5,000 individuals through outreach programs.
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Strengthen Organizational Sustainability
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Invest in operational infrastructure technology, and staff to ensure the longevity and effectiveness of PINK “ME”.
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Goal: Establish a Transmission Board and expand Advisor Board Members.
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Milestone Breakdown
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$100,000: Fully fund mammogram screenings for 200 women.
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$250,000: Supports 100 families with critical financial aid.
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$500,000: Achieve full funding for all initiatives, reaching thousands of families and communities nationwide.
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By reaching these goals, the Five for Five Campaign will honor PINK “ME”’s 5 years of service and lay the foundation for continued growth and impact.
ABOUT PINK "ME"
PINK "ME"® is a nonprofit organization founded by Dr. Michelle P. Bean in 2020, dedicated to supporting women battling breast cancer and those on their journey towards survivorship. As a two-time breast cancer survivor herself, Dr. Bean embodies the mission of PINK "ME", emphasizing the importance of being a help to others and sharing one's journey. The organization focuses on raising awareness about breast cancer, particularly the significance of early detection through screenings.
PINK "ME" provides information, networking opportunities, and knowledge to help women lead healthy, fulfilled lives within a supportive community. The organization empowers women to be their own advocates, understand their options, and participate in activities that raise awareness while offering encouragement and emotional support.
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OUR MISSION:
To compassionately support women during and after their breast cancer journey through education, inspiration, and advocacy so they can lead healthy, fulfilled lives within a supportive community.
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OUR VISION:
To ensure that women diagnosed with breast cancer and survivors are compassionately supported during and after their journey with information related to awareness, as well as educational and networking opportunities so that they lead healthy fulfilled lives. We will help women focus on being your own advocate, knowing your options, and will make available personal support groups for encouragement and emotional support.
Financial Assistance BIll Payments BY THE NUMBERS
2025 Grants Awarded
Total Grants Awarded
$52,708.90
$1,188.99
2024
These states include New Mexico, New England, California, New York, South Carolina, Chicago, Texas, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Mississippi, Oregon, Ohio, Kentucky, North Carolina, New Jersey, Florida, Delaware, Georgia, Tennessee, and Louisiana.
We are so grateful for the community's support near and far. Supporters like you help make this organization possible.
Consider making a donation to help us continue our mission of providing support, education, and advocacy for women affected by breast cancer.
Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference.
How to Become a Sponsor?
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The goal of PINK "ME” nonprofit breast cancer organization for 2025 is to assist up to 40
women within the Breast Cancer Treatment Health Financial Assistance and/or
Survivor Health and Wellness Financial Assistance Programs-10 each quarter.
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THANK YOU
A heartfelt thank you to the Vanguard Charitable 501 (c)(3) organization and the recommendation from Mr. Sandy David Winkleman and Mrs. Shayama Sonya Helin for their incredible generosity. We are honored to have been awarded a $50,000 grant! This amazing gift will directly support our mission to compassionately support our mission to the families affected by breast cancer.
The Story Behind PINK "ME"
Double Mastectomies, Double Victories, and a Double Chance at life!
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Twin sisters Dr. Michelle and Melinda Bean, living in different states—New Mexico and Virginia—were diagnosed with breast cancer just six weeks apart. This shared experience created a supportive bond that was crucial for both on their journeys toward survivorship. Inspired by this journey, Dr. Michelle Bean, the Founder and President, created PINK "ME" (Providing Information, Networking, and Knowledge, “My Experience”) to offer other women the same opportunity for connection and support. One of PINK "ME”’s programs, "Connected by Cells," embodies Dr. Bean’s vision by transforming the daunting diagnosis of cancerous cells into a positive, virtual support platform. It provides women with the necessary information for their journey, enables them to connect and network with others, and offers compassionate support.​
No one should face breast cancer alone.
PINK “ME” Stands for something amazing! See acronym below
PROVIDE:
To supply or make available to.
INFORMATION:
Knowledge obtained from investigation, study, or instruction. Facts, data.
NETWORK:
The exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions. The establishment or use of computer network.
KNOWLEDGE:
The fact or condition of knowing something with familiarity gained through experience or association.
"MY EXPERIENCE”:
Individual experiences shared by each person enhances the support network and exchange of information, and platform for other women going through their breast cancer journey and survivors.
Merriam-Webster.com. 2020. https://www.merriam-webster.com (29 June 2020).
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We Celebrate With You!
As part of our monthly awareness events, we invite you to join the
we Celebrate with you survivor month!
During your survival month PINK "ME” will acknowledge you in our e-Newsletter.
PINK "ME" Celebrates you! Congratulations on your survival month.
What an amazing celebration!
A blog for women fighting and surviving breast cancer created by: Cynthia Smalls
PINK "ME" Board Member
