Cancer Benefit In Breezy

Nearly $20,000 was raised in August through the 6th Annual Swanson's Melanoma Golf Open Fundraiser in Breezy Point to support the American Cancer Society, for Melanoma cancer research at the University of Minnesota, and new Brainerd Lakes Pay It Forward for Cancer Fund through the Essentia Health – St. Joseph’s Foundation.

Funds will be used to directly impact cancer patients’ non-medical needs through a one-time financial assistance that may take the form of a gas card, mortgage payment, childcare expense, etc. In addition a small portion (5%) will be dedicated to education for cancer prevention and early detection for the Brainerd Lakes Area community.

All donations are tax deductible and can be made online at essentiahealth.org/foundation, by check payable to St. Joseph’s Foundation-Brainerd Lakes Pay It Forward for Cancer Fund, or by credit card.To learn more about St. Joseph’s Foundation or apply to the Brainerd Lakes Pay It Forward for Cancer Fund call 218.828.7564.