BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) \u2014 Links for Life is hosting its 33rd annual Sharyn Woods Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday, April 13, to raise funds for breast cancer patients and survivors in Kern County.<\/p>\n
The non-profit organization provides resources and assistance to the local community, ensuring that 100% of the proceeds from their events stay in Kern County.<\/p>\n
“Everybody knows somebody who’s been diagnosed with breast cancer, and to help Links for Life, it helps our community because 100% of the proceeds stay in Kern County,” Executive Director Jennifer Henry said.<\/p>\n
Links for Life offers four support groups, including a hangout for husbands, a Spanish-speaking group on Zoom, and a group for the newly diagnosed. The organization also provides a nutrition and grocery card program where women in active treatment can receive up to four $100 grocery cards and meet with a registered dietitian.<\/p>\n
Additionally, patients can meet with advocates to receive information packets and access a wig boutique that provides two free wigs to anyone facing hair loss due to cancer treatment.<\/p>\n
“Anyone facing hair loss due to cancer treatment, we gave out over 700 last year, so we’re busy for our community,” Henry said.<\/p>\n
To reach areas without screening centers, Links for Life is utilizing a mobile mammography unit. The unit has 19 visits scheduled over two years, with stops planned in Taft, Mojave, California City, Wasco, Shafter, and Delano.<\/p>\n
“How do we make a behavior change if there’s nothing there? We take it to them,” Henry said.<\/p>\n
Henry emphasized the importance of early detection, noting that one in eight women is diagnosed with breast cancer. Guidelines currently recommend women begin getting mammograms at age 40.<\/p>\n
“If you’re diagnosed with stage zero or one, you have a 99% survival rate. So if you get in early, you get your mammogram, you’re going to survive,” Henry said.<\/p>\n
While research and guideline changes are slow, Henry noted that more young women are being diagnosed.<\/p>\n
“If you feel something, go to your doctor, be self advocate. You know your body better than anybody else, so if you feel alone, go,” Henry said.<\/p>\n
In addition to the golf tournament, Links for Life hosts the Lacing It Up walk and Hot Pink Celebration gala in October, as well as the Love Links luncheon in February.<\/p>\n
Those in need of services can visit linksforlife.org or call the office at 661-322-5601.<\/p>\n
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