Cancer Services of ENC receives a $50,000 grant from the Camber Foundation

News Release
Cancer Services of Eastern North Carolina
600 Lynndale Court, Suite C
Greenville, NC 27858
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Cancer Services of Eastern NC has received a $50,000 Grant from Camber Foundation for breast cancer screenings in rural communities of Eastern NC.

Greenville, NC: Cancer Services of Eastern NC is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $50,000 grant from Camber Foundation. This is the 3^rd grant award from the Camber Foundation to Cancer Services of Eastern NC, which has enabled hundreds of 3-D breast cancer screenings for residents of rural ENC who otherwise would not have access to one. 
Camber Foundation is an emerging foundation that provides grants to nonprofit organizations working to address existing needs through community-driven solutions. Camber selected Cancer Services of Eastern NC because it aligns with the Foundation’s commitment to support organizations that reach out to Camber to strengthen the health and wellness of underserved Eastern North Carolinians.
Breast Cancer Screening is critically important in rural Eastern North Carolina for several reasons:

1. There are higher breast cancer mortality rates in ENC due to late diagnosis.
2. There is limited access to healthcare because of fewer facilities, specialists, and many residents do not have adequate transportation.
3. The economic impact of providing mammograms in rural communities is significant, as higher poverty rates and limited healthcare access lead to delayed diagnoses, resulting in more costly treatments and poorer outcomes.
4. In rural Eastern NC, trusted community programs and churches play a powerful role in promoting health awareness and encouraging participation in preventative services like mammograms.
5. Each mobile mammography event allows the patient and family to apply for Medicaid.

“In rural ENC, a breast cancer screening is more than a medical test—it’s a door opener. When we offer screenings, we are not just detecting disease early; we are meeting residents where they are and helping them connect their families to basic healthcare, breaking cycles of health neglect,” said Lynn Pischke, Executive Director of Cancer Services of Eastern NC.

About Camber Foundation 
Camber Foundation is an emerging foundation in North Carolina, which began its development in 2021. Built upon philanthropic resources with roots in Eastern North Carolina, this region of the state is a priority. Camber Foundation grants support nonprofit organizations serving community-driven solutions, focusing on the areas of health and wellness, education, and economic development.

Cancer Services of Eastern NC began services in 2018 to offer support to families affected by cancer in Eastern North Carolina, assisting over 1,100 families to date.  Our goal is to make a positive impact on the serious health disparities that exist in most counties of Eastern North Carolina. www.cancerservicesofenc.org