Sara Ibarra, 47, of Beaumont, knows the importance of regular mammograms because of her mother’s death from breast cancer at age 43 and genetic testing.
Without adequate health insurance, Sara sought the help of the “Gift of Life” to provide her with vital cancer screenings for several consecutive years. Despite her vigilance, this mother of seven and grandmother of four felt uneasy when she discovered a lump in her breast. Her suspicions were confirmed when she was diagnosed with breast cancer following a mammogram at the Willard Library van site sponsored by the YMBL.
Sara’s strong will to live has made her a valiant survivor, bravely fighting the disease with follow-up care at UTMB-Galveston. Surrounded by a supportive family, she remains ever grateful to the “Gift of Life” for providing her with a mammogram when she needed it most.
End of Year Campaign
The “Gift of Life” provides free mammograms and prostate cancer screenings for medically underserved women and men and offers extensive educational outreach throughout seven Southeast Texas counties.
In 2011, the “Gift of Life” diagnosed 13 women with breast cancer and 2 men with prostate cancer, all of whom have been navigated into treatment.
This Holiday Season, we extend our sincere gratitude to our supporters who have helped the “Gift of Life” save lives for 17 years. Ring in the New Year with a call to the “Gift of Life” and find out how you can make a difference!
Call 409.833.3663
