AiRS was the charity of choice for the October 17th Swing for a Sister Golf Tournament hosted by Gleneagles Women’s Golf Association. The event was organized by AiRS Board Member Jennie Bassett and her good friend Carol Gockel and raised $4,000 toward AiRS mission of providing education, advocacy, and support for breast cancer survivors […]
The AiRS Foundation was one of almost 3,000 organizations participating in North Texas Giving Day on September 19, 2019. With a generous matching gift by Mrs. Melody Rogers, AiRS was able to secure over $10,000 in online contributions in just 24 hours. The funds will go directly to furthering AiRS mission of supporting women seeking […]
Having a mastectomy due to breast cancer can be an emotionally traumatic experience for many women. It hits at the heart of who they are as women…
There are a number of wonderful organizations out there that advocate for breast cancer awareness. In fact, these organizations have done so well…
Our small staff at the AiRS Foundation is always soliciting donations from individuals who understand the impact of breast cancer on a woman’s life…
Are you or a loved one battling breast cancer? You may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits, which are offered to men and women in need…
The AiRS Foundation’s primary goal is to provide women who have had mastectomies due to breast cancer the option to receive reconstructive surgery…
Like every year, in January 2007, Sally went to the hospital for a routine breast examination. Her doctor didn’t find anything unusual, so it surprised…
Direct-to-implant breast reconstruction, also known as immediate or one-step breast reconstruction, is the process of completing both the mastectomy and the breast reconstruction in a single surgical procedure. Traditional Breast Reconstruction Until the early 2000s, breast reconstruction involved several surgical procedures. In traditional breast reconstruction, the plastic surgeon would remove the breast tissue, then insert […]
Many women who suffer from breast cancer choose to have a mastectomy (the total removal of one or both breasts) or a lumpectomy (the partial removal of one or both breasts) as part of their treatment. While mastectomies are often the most effective treatment against breast cancer, more often than not, they leave the patient […]
