Paint the Mountains Pink
Our mission is two-fold: First, Paint the Mountains Pink will spread the word about the importance of mammography and early detection, and help educate our community that mammograms truly save lives. Second, Paint the Mountains Pink will help provide screening mammograms to those in Sevier County who cannot afford them and support cancer care at Covenant Health LeConte.
Did you know?
- 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
- Mammograms alone find 85-90% of breast cancers.
- Mammography can detect cancer up to 2 years before it is detected with a self breast exam.
- The American Cancer Society recommends baseline mammogram between the ages of 35 and 40.
- In any given year, only 50% of women aged 40 – 85 years old have a mammogram.
The two main reasons women don’t get their annual screening:
- Uninsured/low-income
- Uneducated as to the importance of early detection
The cost of a mammogram & reading fee for someone without insurance is approximately $300.
How to Help
Paint the Mountains Pink is a year-round initiative and involves many opportunities for awareness, education and fundraising. Look for updates from the Dr. Robert F Thomas Foundation during the year. Corporate and individual sponsorships are available from $500 to $5,000 annually.
- Download the sponsorship brochure.
- Make a donation online to the Dr. Robert F. Thomas Foundation and direct your gift to the Paint the Mountains Pink program.
- Plan a third-party fundraiser to support Paint the Mountains Pink.
Paint the Mountains Pink Financial Assistance Application
Applying For a Free Mammogram
Criteria for receiving a free screening mammogram from Paint the Mountains Pink:
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- Female, age 35 or older, resident or employed in Sevier County (with a valid social security number)
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- No health insurance or financial means to pay for a screening mammogram
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- Have not had a screening mammogram in the last 12 months
Download the Application:
If you have any questions about Paint the Mountains Pink, please call 865-446-8000 or contact:
Lauren Hounshell, Development Manager
Dr. Robert F. Thomas Foundation
Office: 865-446-9627 | Email: [email protected]
