Contribution the first of $500,000 committed to Alaska cancer treatment, prevention, and education programs in 2024
Anchorage, ALASKA – May 7, 2024 – Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation, an Alaska nonprofit committed to improving access to cancer prevention, treatment and supportive care is pleased to announce a $25,000 contribution to the Healthy Alaska Natives Foundation to help ensure all Alaskans have access to quality care and services. HANF provides support for projects that directly impact the health and well-being of Alaska Native people and communities. The organization also has a Cancer Care Fund that provides critical services to combat cancer, the leading cause of death among Alaska Native people.
The fund is part of HANF’s broader initiative to promote healthy communities, support children’s health and improve patient care across Alaska.
for the Healthy Alaska Natives Foundation.
“The Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation is committed to ensuring that all Alaskans have equitable access to cancer treatment and prevention programs,” said Sherrie Wilson Hinshaw, president and CEO of AIOF. “We believe it’s important to invest in organizations like HANF that provide support and services to those who live beyond our geographic footprint. These services are critical to helping us reach another common goal ––to help Alaskans achieve and maintain healthy, fulfilling lives.
Together, we can increase access to state-of-the-art care, alleviate financial burdens for treatment and improve cancer outcomes for all Alaskans.” While AIOF is a new foundation, its roots in Alaska’s health care landscape run deep with established cancer care facilities statewide, including Anchorage Radiation Oncology Center, Mat-Su Valley Cancer Center, Peninsula Radiation Oncology Center and Southeast Radiation Oncology Center.
These centers are part of AIOF’s network, ensuring advanced, accessible cancer treatments and comprehensive support for patients and families across Alaska. “We are grateful for the Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation’s generous contribution,” said Lilah Walker, senior director of philanthropy at HANF. “This contribution strengthens our ability address the unmet needs within the Alaska Tribal Health System and empowers us to support the health and well-being of Alaska Native people.”
Looking ahead, AIOF continues to embrace strategic philanthropy, with plans to allocate a portion of its annual revenue to support community health initiatives. In 2024 alone, the Foundation has committed $500,000 to aid nonprofit organizations across Alaska, aiming to remove barriers to patient care and support Alaska’s healthcare workforce. For more information about Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation and its initiatives, please visit its website.
About Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation
The Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization revolutionizing cancer care in Alaska. Unifying Anchorage Radiation Oncology Center, Mat-Su Valley Cancer Center, Peninsula Radiation Oncology Center and Southeast Radiation Oncology Center, AIOF focuses on accessible, advanced treatment and comprehensive support for patients and families. With a commitment to patient-centered care, AIOF emphasizes reinvestment in community health initiatives and state-of-the- art services, operating under a sustainable model that covers all 740,000 residents of Alaska, regardless of their insurance status. For more information, visit AIOF’s website.
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