Ellie Fund Hosts Breast Cancer Community Education Summit in Revere
August 5, 2026
Revere, MA – August 5, 2026 – Ellie Fund, a Massachusetts non-profit that provides essential support services for breast cancer patients, hosted its Breast Cancer Community Education: North of Boston Summit on Tuesday evening, August 4th at Revere City Hall. The event was held in partnership with the City of Revere and State Representative Jessica Giannino.
The Summit brought together patients, caregivers, and community members for an evening of education and expert-led discussions focused on patient advocacy, support resources, and breast cancer treatment and care. Attendees had the opportunity to connect and hear from representatives from leading healthcare institutions, including NeighborHealth, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, American Cancer Society, Survivingbreastcancer.org, and Cambridge Health Alliance. The event was free and open to the public.
Event Highlights:
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Remarks from State Representative Jessica Giannino
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Ellie Fund Services and Patient Perspective by Nekia Clark, a breast cancer survivor and Ellie Fund’s Director of Community Engagement & Outreach
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Understanding Breast Cancer Journey and Health Literacy with featured speaker Mimi Gardner, Vice President/ Chief of Community Partnerships and Health Impact at NeighborHealth
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Importance of Community: Local and Virtual Resources, Education, and Support groups presentation by Laura Carfang, Founder of Survivingbreastcancer.org
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"Breast cancer has touched far too many families in our community, including people I love. While we continue working to advance policies that improve access to screening, treatment, and patient navigation, organizations like Ellie Fund remind us that healing is about so much more than medicine. It’s about making sure no one has to face this journey alone. From helping with groceries and transportation to providing emotional support and trusted resources, Ellie Fund meets families where they are during one of the most difficult times in their lives. I am proud to have partnered with the City of Revere to bring this summit to our community so that patients, caregivers, and loved ones could leave feeling more informed, more connected, and more hopeful," said State Representative Giannino.
"I am proud to share the opportunity to collaborate with Ellie Fund at Revere City Hall. Education about the systems in place to support breast cancer patients and their families is integral to the process. For many, breast cancer is unfortunately not an unfamiliar part of life. I hope the information shared by Ellie Fund provides education, comfort, and hope," said City of Revere Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr.
In 2025, Ellie Fund supported 1,850 patient households, while also educating hundreds more through community events, health fairs, and faith-based initiatives. Now celebrating its 30th year, the organization is poised to reach 2,000 households in 2026, representing nearly one-third of all new breast cancer diagnoses in Massachusetts each year.
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ABOUT ELLIE FUND
Ellie Fund is a Massachusetts-based nonprofit dedicated to providing breast cancer patients and their families with the essential support they need to focus on healing. Serving any patient who lives or receives treatment in Massachusetts, Ellie Fund provides support services — including grocery assistance, transportation, childcare reimbursement, housekeeping, and integrative therapy — through its signature personalized approach. Now in its 30th year, Ellie Fund reaches nearly 2,000 patients annually, delivering practical help, community, education, and hope throughout every step of the breast cancer journey.