TWC Impact: 2025
What a year! Together, we have raised $133,468 -- and counting -- in 2025 to fight breast cancer and support women's health. There's still time to make a difference this year. Thank you for leading the charge to support women and families in our community!
Thank You from the Phillips Cancer Center
The Women’s Committee is the single largest supporter of the Phillips Cancer Center. This year, community generosity through TWC enabled us to purchase a MOLLI® surgical navigation device, which allows physicians to more precisely remove breast tumors while preserving breast tissue and improving the patient experience
TWC support also improved the patient experience by making it possible for us to replace all 24 infusion chairs in the Phillips Cancer Center after more than 200,000 chemotherapy treatments! Check out this short message of appreciation from our Phillips Cancer Center nurses.
Free Breast Health Screening Days hosted by The Women's Committee
In 2025, we performed 147 free mammograms with your support. Of these, 18 women were called back for follow up, 4 biopsies were conducted, and 1 woman was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Given rising cancer rates, experts now recommend that women over 40 receive regular mammograms. Funding through In The Pink, Martha's Market and other TWC events enables more than 600 community members annually to access the hospital's FREE cancer screenings, as well as prevention and treatment programs for women at high risk of developing breast cancer.
We have limited by-appointment-only spots available for free breast health screenings. These appointments can be used for either diagnostic or screening mammograms. Information will also be provided on how to access additional lab work, as well as blood pressure and hemoglobin A1C checks. Email Jessica Cooper, breast health nurse navigator, to make an appointment.
MOLLI Surgical Navigation Device
TWC support enabled the hospital to acquire a second MOLLI system, which enables surgeons to more precisely remove breast tumors while conserving breast tissue and improving the patient experience.
The MOLLI system is a wire-free, minimally invasive technology for tagging breast tumors before surgery. Unlike the traditional method, which requires a metal wire protruding from the skin, MOLLI uses a tiny, rice-sized device injected into the tumor site. Surgeons use ultrasound guidance to locate the tag and tumor edges, enabling precise removal of the tumor.
Black women are 40% more likely to die of breast cancer than white women
Cancer Resource Center
At a time when many cancer patients worry about their ability to afford treatment, TWC support makes possible a wide range of free Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital support services for women in our community. Marianne's Room is funded by the The Women's Committee, and provides FREE wigs, scarves, and support to women on their cancer journey. TWC generosity is enabling the hospital's Cancer Resource Center to expand its reach, providing FREE nutrition and exercise consultations, counseling, massage therapy and art therapy.
The Caring Embrace
Every Wednesday, a dedicated group of knitting volunteers gathers at our hospital to craft comfort and warmth for patients in need. They have created more than 5,000 blankets and shawls for patients, as well as handmade caps for newborns. The Women's Committee supplies yarn and knitting materials, ensuring these heartfelt gifts continue to reach those who need them most.
Contact Volunteer Coordinator Renee Dinwiddie to share your talents as a Caring Embrace volunteer.