Saint Agatha Foundation

08/30/2026

Today is National Grief Awareness Day, a time to recognize the loss of our loved ones and the profound impact of their life and death.

At Saint Agatha Foundation, we partner with a variety of providers to support breast cancer patients both pursuing treatment and preparing for every possibility on the road to recovery.

When a Stage IV breast cancer patient learned that she only had six months to live, support from Saint Agatha Foundation helped secure her will and power of attorney — and safeguard her family’s future.

To learn more about Saint Agatha Foundation provides support with medical bills, legal services, and so much more, visit us online: https://www.saintagathafoundation.org/for-patients/

08/26/2026

When was the last time that you or your loved ones got a breast screening? Today is National Get Checked Day, a welcome reminder to book routine appointments and practice self-exams to catch early signs of breast cancer.

Early detection can make a huge difference in your treatment. And Saint Agatha Foundation is here for you — we provide financial assistance to breast cancer patients and have also made select investments in our partners’ initiatives to advance breast cancer prevention and early detection.

Learn more: https://www.saintagathafoundation.org/for-patients/

08/20/2026

In Central New York, access to advanced breast cancer screening technology can be limited, particularly in rural communities. Saint Agatha Foundation is working to change that.

As part of our $2.3 million in regional grants, Samaritan Medical Center Foundation in Jefferson County received critical funding to acquire a Contrast-Enhanced Mammography (CEM) system. This next-gen technology will provide clinicians with additional information to help guide treatment decisions, giving people access to advanced breast cancer care closer to home.

Read the full story in ABC50 NOW: https://www.informnny.com/abc50-now/new-575000-grant-to-boost-breast-cancer-care/

08/13/2026

Saint Agatha Foundation partners with a variety of organizations to provide free support to patients.

Partner Highlight: Laurie’s Hope at the YMCA of Central New York is one of our standout partners in care. With support from Saint Agatha Foundation, the Laurie’s Hope program helps breast cancer survivors thrive in maintaining physical, mental, and emotional wellness.

If you or someone you know is a survivor in the Syracuse area, get in contact with a YMCA representative now to enroll! https://www.ymcacny.org/programs/community/cancer-survivor-programs

08/12/2026

Did you know? The American Cancer Society predicts that over 2,500 men in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2026. Yet awareness remains limited and symptoms often difficult to spot, even for women.

At Saint Agatha Foundation, we support breast cancer patients no matter their s*x or gender. Learn more about risk factors and treatment for breast cancer in men: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/breast-cancer-in-men.html

Get detailed information about breast cancer in men from the American Cancer Society.

08/12/2026

Spread the news: “If you need help, there’s help available,” Board President Kathy Mezzalingua told NewsChannel 9.

Saint Agatha Foundation provides essential financial support to uninsured and underinsured people facing breast cancer in Central New York. Our $2.3 million donation to eight regional hospitals will furthermore ensure that top-of-the-line care reaches those who need it most.

Learn more about how Saint Agatha Foundation can help you or a loved one today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCAflxkHksk

The over-$2 million investment is for grant funding for eight local...

08/11/2026

Last week, Saint Agatha Foundation announced a remarkable $2.3 million in funding for eight Central New York hospitals, helping them upgrade essential equipment for detecting and treating breast cancer.

“Our daughter is putting this in our path,” Kathy Mezzalingua told WUTR Utica, sharing how these grants carry forth the legacy of Saint Agatha Foundation’s founder, Laurie Mezzalingua.

Watch Kathy’s interview with reporter Danielle Weinhofer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4YevH5nQNg

Eyewitness News on an exclusive story by reporter Danielle Weinhofe...

08/11/2026

In 2020, five lifelong friends founded The Ho**er Crew to raise funds for Oswego locals diagnosed with breast cancer. The organization reached out to Saint Agatha Foundation last year, donating $10,000 to help women and families impacted by the disease.

This past weekend, both groups met to celebrate the strength of their partnership, with Saint Agatha Foundation receiving another generous $10,000 donation from the A*Z Dogs Motorcycle Club.

We look forward to many more years working with The Ho**er Crew, and advancing our shared mission in to provide comfort, compassion, and care for people facing breast cancer.

08/07/2026

ICYMI: Saint Agatha Foundation’s record $2.3 million round of grants will help eight Central NY hospitals modernize technology for local breast cancer care.

From specialized imaging equipment to tumor localization systems, these upgrades will drastically improve early detection, diagnosis, and treatment for people who live in Central New York.

Read more in Finger Lakes Daily News: https://www.fingerlakesdailynews.com/local/saint-agatha-foundation-awards-record-2-3m-for-breast-cancer-care/

Saint Agatha Foundation is investing a record $2.3M to expand breast cancer care across 12 Central NY, including Cayuga and Tompkins.

08/05/2026

When our founder Laurie Mezzalingua battled breast cancer, she believed that “people need help where they are at the moment.” That’s why Saint Agatha Foundation provides critical support to Central New York residents.

At Guthrie Cortland Medical Center, new grant funding will allow for the purchase of a surgical navigation Neoprobe, which uses gamma detection to guide surgeons during cancer surgery.

Read more in The Cortland Standard: https://www.cortlandstandard.com/news/womens-health-foundation-awards-over-21-000-to-guthrie-cortland/article_2ffd57b8-5310-445f-8621-d43aa1561e68.html

CORTLAND — The Saint Agatha Foundation awarded a $21,779 grant to Guthrie Cortland Medical Center as part of $2.3 million in funding for breast cancer care providers across Central New