Moving to Texas from London, Susan Dimaline, 64, arrived in Beaumont “devastated and destitute,” having lost her husband to brain cancer three months after his diagnosis. Without health insurance, Susan felt powerless to seek her own vital screenings. Thankfully, a dear friend continuously encouraged her to seek the services of the “Gift of Life,” finally inspiring her to schedule a mammogram.
The regular screening, sponsored by the Gladys D. Bevil Charitable Trust at the Willard Library, yielded irregular results. In early 2010, Susan was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Now recovering from a mastectomy performed at UTMB-Galveston, Susan acknowledges that, though the road was hard, she is fortunate to have a second chance at living. She credits her intuitive friend and the compassionate care of the “Gift of Life” for detecting her cancer early enough to save her life.
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
