The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians recently presented a check for $8,730 to the Breast Imaging Center at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, to help the nonprofit deliver superior care to its patients through ultrasound screenings, mammography, biopsies and more.
The donation is part of the Chumash Casino Resort’s annual Project Pink campaign, which showcases expertly crafted pink food and beverage creations, all in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
During October, the resort’s various eateries sold pink-colored snacks, sweets, specialty desserts and drinks, with a portion of the proceeds going toward the campaign.
This year’s effort generated $4,365, and the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation matched that amount, dollar-for-dollar, resulting in an $8,730 donation to the Breast Imaging Center at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, which is supported by the Foundation for Cottage Rehabilitation and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospitals.
“We are deeply grateful for the generous support of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians for awarding the proceeds from this year’s Project Pink fundraiser to the Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Breast Imaging Center,” said Andrew Brown, vice president/advancement for the Foundation for Cottage Rehabilitation and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospitals.
“The tribe’s commitment helps ensure that women and families have access to the vital resources needed for early detection and ongoing care,” he said. “Early detection saves lives, and thanks to the tribe’s generosity, we can continue raising awareness and offering hope to those who need it most.
“The partnership in this effort is truly invaluable, and we are inspired by your dedication to making a difference in our community.”
The annual Project Pink campaign is led by the Chumash Casino Resort’s chefs, who recreated the familiar lineup of Project Pink sweets, including the popular chocolate molds of high heel shoes, flat shoes and purses, and featured an assortment of other one-of-a-kind creations.
Some of the campaign’s new Project Pink menu items that were on display in October in the resort’s Grains & Grounds dessert case were pistachio cherry cake, funfetti pound cake, strawberry Grand Mariner cake, chocolate raspberry cake, cherry blossom cupcake, almond raspberry mousse cake, and peach and vanilla mousse.
“Our annual Project Pink campaign is a source of pride for us because it raises awareness and provides funds that go toward helping local nonprofits serve those community members in need,” said Kenneth Kahn, tribal chairman for the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians.”
The Breast Imaging Center at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, 351 S. Patterson Ave., offers a variety of services, including 3D digital mammography, soft mammo pad, targeted ultrasound imaging, whole breast ultrasound screening, ultrasound-guided biopsy, stereotactic biopsy, and DEXA bone density scanning.
For more information or to make an appointment, call 805-681-6459.
To donate to the Foundation for Cottage Rehabilitation and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospitals, visit https://www.cottagehealth.org/giving/now/#Goleta-Valley.