On April 10, 2019 at Haven’s Kitchen in New York City, the AiRS Foundation hosted a press event and panel discussion revolving around issues faced by women after surviving a diagnosis of breast cancer. The discussion, entitled “Thriving After Breast Cancer – The Journey to Healing” featured both AiRS associates and prominent breast cancer advocates, […]
Volunteers are the heart of our organization. AiRS volunteers speak for women who cannot speak for themselves, helps educate them on the best options for breast reconstruction if they so desire and complete tasks that keep the organization moving in an upward direction. April was National Volunteer Month and we celebrated the work that our […]
Good News! The AiRS Foundation received two $25,000 grants from Allergen to help support our efforts in advocating, educating and supporting women seeking reconstructive breast surgery after a mastectomy. The Allergan Foundation awarded $25,000 to the AiRS Outreach and Education program, supporting our efforts to raise awareness for surgical options for restorative breast surgery after […]
The AiRS Foundation hosted its first annual High Tea Fundraiser at the Chocolate Angel Tea Room in Richardson, Texas on April 13, 2019. The event gathered over fifty AiRS Foundation supporters for an afternoon high tea with a traditional menu of sweets, finger sandwiches, and specialty teas, and included a silent auction and fashion show. […]
In 2011, at only 36 years old, Heather felt a mass in her right breast. Her mother, who was previously diagnosed with breast cancer, urged Heather to get the lump examined by a doctor. Heather made an appointment at Planned Parenthood and was seen by a doctor at that facility the next week. After the […]