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Kay Yow Cancer Fund Awards $50,000 Grant to St. Joseph’s/Candler to Expand Breast Cancer Screenings During Flau’jae Johnson’s Giveback Weekend
Kay Yow Cancer Fund Awards $50,000 Grant to St. Joseph’s/Candler to Expand Breast Cancer Screenings During Flau’jae Johnson’s Giveback Weekend Raleigh, NC (July 23, 2025) – The Kay Yow Cancer Fund is awarding a $50,000 grant to St. Joseph’s/Candler to expand access to lifesaving breast cancer screenings for uninsured and underinsured women across Savannah, Georgia.
Kay Yow Cancer Fund Welcomes New Board Members
Kay Yow Cancer Fund Welcomes New Board Members–Voices of Leadership and Purpose RALEIGH, NC (July 7, 2025) — The Kay Yow Cancer Fund proudly announces the appointment of four dynamic new members to its Board of Directors: Amber Cox, Heather Smith, Jasmine Thomas, and Coquese Washington. These trailblazing women bring unparalleled leadership, heart, and vision
Kay Yow Cancer Fund, Chicago Sky, and Equal Hope partner for Women’s Cancer Awareness game on May 29
Kay Yow Cancer Fund, Chicago Sky, and Equal Hope Partner for Women’s Cancer Awareness Game on May 29 RALEIGH, NC (May 29, 2025) – The Kay Yow Cancer Fund is teaming up with the WNBA’s Chicago Sky and Equal Hope to expand access to life-saving cancer education, screening, and support for under-resourced women in
Kay Yow Cancer Fund Awards $250,000 Grant to Moffitt Cancer Center
Kay Yow Cancer Fund Awards $250,000 Grant to Moffitt Cancer Center Tampa, FL (April 4, 2025) – For the 17th consecutive year, the Kay Yow Cancer Fund is proud to award a grant on behalf of coaches, players, officials and fans nationwide in the host city of the Women’s Basketball Final Four. This year,
Kay Yow Cancer Fund Announces 2025 National Play4Kay Award Winners
Kay Yow Cancer Fund Announces 2025 National Play4Kay Award Winners Raleigh, NC (April 4, 2025) – The Kay Yow Cancer Fund announces its 2025 National Play4Kay award winners today. Play4Kay is the Fund’s largest fundraising initiative with events hosted in all 50 states. Through the nationwide support of participating Play4Kay teams, coaches, fans, officials, and communities,
Kay Yow Cancer Fund Adds Honorees to Servant Leader Award Recognizing Exemplary Leadership and Service
Kay Yow Cancer Fund Adds Honorees to Servant Leader Award Recognizing Exemplary Leadership and Service Raleigh, NC (January 29, 2025) – In November, the Kay Yow Cancer Fund announced the launch of the Kay Yow Servant Leader Award, a new award honoring student-athletes who exemplify the values of leadership, selflessness, and service in the
Kay Yow Cancer Fund Announces Servant Leader Award to Honor Exemplary Leadership and Service
Kay Yow Cancer Fund Announces Servant Leader Award to Honor Exemplary Leadership and Service Raleigh, NC (November 4, 2024) – The Kay Yow Cancer Fund is proud to announce the launch of the Kay Yow Servant Leader Award, a new award honoring student-athletes who exemplify the values of leadership, selflessness, and service in the
Kay Yow Cancer Fund and Georgia Alliance for Breast Cancer Awards $60,000 to Atrium Health Navicent on Tasha Butts Day
Kay Yow Cancer Fund and Georgia Alliance for Breast Cancer Awards $60,000 to Atrium Health Navicent on Tasha Butts Day Raleigh, NC (Oct. 18, 2024) – The Kay Yow Cancer Fund, Georgia Alliance for Breast Cancer, and Atrium Health Navicent are teaming up to provide funding for life-saving access, education, and cancer screening for
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