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Cancer Survivor Raises $20,000 for Breast Care in Minnesota
Treasured Chests and HealthEast Improve Breast Care With State-of-the-Art Technology
| Source: HealthEast Care System
MINNEAPOLIS, MN--(Marketwire - June 26, 2007) - Breast cancer survivor Kelly Moore is
driven by a passion for improving breast cancer awareness. That's why she
created Treasured Chests, a five Voyage show held every February in
Minnesota that reflects learning about, living with and surviving breast
cancer. This year the Treasured Chests Gala raised $20,000, all of which
was donated to the HealthEast Breast Care Center at St. John's. The
proceeds will help purchase new state-of-the-art technology for breast
cancer prevention, treatment and care.
In February more than 500 people enjoyed the Treasured Chests Gala, a
stimulating cultural event that features local artists, models and
musicians from the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. It was held at Zuhrah
Shrine Center in Minneapolis.
"Treasured Chests was excited to partner with HealthEast and St. John's
Hospital to further develop its treatment and prevention care services,"
said Kelly Moore, founder, Treasured Chests. "HealthEast is truly part of
the community, not only supporting cancer patients in the east-metro, but
leading prevention efforts for the entire state."
The HealthEast Breast Care Center is one of the only all-digital care
centers in the Twin Cities and sees between 16,000-17,000 women annually
for mammography and other diagnostic testing. Based in Maplewood, Minn.,
St. John's Hospital is a member of the HealthEast Care System and has been
serving the east-metro for nearly a century. Furthermore, the HealthEast
Breast Care Center at St. John's, established in 2000, has become a premier
center for breast cancer detection, prevention and treatment within the
Twin Cities.
"We are pleased to be a part of this year's Treasured Chests Gala and the
recipient of this year's proceeds," said Anita Eicher, R.T., radiology
supervisor, HealthEast Breast Care Center at St. John's Hospital. "The
money will likely go towards funding a second ultrasound machine that will
help save women's lives."
About Treasured Chests
Founded in 2005, Treasured Chests is a non-profit organization dedicated to
increasing awareness of breast cancer and raising funds to advance
research, prevention, treatment and care within the state of Minnesota.
Each February, Treasured Chests Founder Kelly Moore organizes a fundraising
Gala featuring a variety of artists, musicians, models, dancers,
entertainers, celebrities and businesses. Proceeds of the event benefit
well-known Minnesota breast cancer treatment or research organizations.
More information is available at www.treasuredchestsevents.com.
About HealthEast
HealthEast Care System is a community-focused, non-profit health care
system that provides a full spectrum of health services with compassionate
care and cutting-edge technology. Hospitals include Bethesda Hospital, St.
John's Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital and Woodwinds Health Campus. As
financial stewards in the community, HealthEast is the largest,
locally-owned health care provider in the Twin Cities' East Metro, with
7,000 employees and more than 1,400 physicians on staff.
www.healtheast.org.
About St. John's Hospital
St. John's Hospital is one of three full-service, acute care hospitals in
the HealthEast Care System. As the community's primary health care
resource, St. John's delivers a wide range of services to meet their
patients' needs at every stage of life. www.stjohnshospital-mn.org.