Gateway to Hope

06/16/2026

📣 NORTHWEST MISSOURI 📣

Gateway to Hope will be at the Cass County Project Connect Fair, hosted by Compass Health Network, on Friday, June 26th!

This one-day public health service event is for underserved and uninsured adults and provides connections to various services, including dental care, health services, mental health screenings, and more.

🔗 gthmo.org/event/cass-county-project-connect

06/13/2026

Meet the passionate individuals who make Gateway to Hope's mission a reality!

Jackie Chambers, Chief of Philanthropy & Strategic Communications, shares how her own breast cancer journey inspired her to join Gateway to Hope, what makes our program so unique, and why she’s excited about the future. Plus, learn a few fun facts about her favorite local spots, hobbies, and more.

🔗 https://gthmo.org/meet-the-team-jackie-chambers

06/11/2026

After a long career in education, Becky was looking forward to retirement, with plans to travel overseas and spend more time with her children and grandchildren.

Becky understood the importance of regular screenings. Still, she was surprised when a routine screening revealed a small spot that turned out to be breast cancer.

Although she was surrounded by family, friends, and her church community, the diagnosis felt overwhelming. During her first oncology appointment, a nurse introduced her to Gateway to Hope.

The support made an immediate difference...

🔗 https://gthmo.org/beckys-story

06/09/2026

What happens when healthcare providers and community organizations work together to address the challenges patients face both inside and out of the doctor's office?

Gateway to Hope, the University of Kansas Medical Center, and The University of Kansas Cancer Center are partnering on an innovative project focused on improving support for people living with metastatic breast cancer.

Read more about this exciting collaboration and its potential impact on cancer care!

Gateway to Hope is proud to partner with the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) and the University of Kansas Cancer Center (KUCC) on an exciting initiative aimed at strengthening support for patients living with metastatic breast cancer. Co-led by Ashley Holmes, Gateway to Hope’s Chief of ...

06/06/2026

📣 NORTHEAST MISSOURI 📣

Gateway to Hope will be at the Monroe City Health Fair, hosted by the Monroe County Health Department, on Thursday, June 11th!

This event is open to all ages and features a variety of health screenings, as well as education on safe driving, nutrition, WIC, and other community resources. Come join us for some education and fun!

🔗 gthmo.org/event/monroe-city-health-fair

06/04/2026

📣 KANSAS CITY 📣

Gateway to Hope will be at the 41st Annual National Cancer Survivors Day Celebration, hosted by Gilda's Club Kansas City, this Sunday, June 7th!

This free community event brings survivors, families, friends, healthcare providers, and supporters together to recognize milestones, raise awareness of survivorship challenges, and remind one another that community is stronger than cancer.

🔗 gthmo.org/event/national-cancer-survivors-day-celebration

06/02/2026

Patient Navigators at Gateway to Hope walk with women through every step of the breast health journey — from accessing life‑saving screenings to overcoming the financial, logistical, and emotional barriers of cancer treatment.

This personalized, compassionate support is the heart of Gateway to Hope, and it’s only possible because of generous supporters like you.

But don’t take our word for it. Click the link in our bio to hear directly from Shelly, a former patient, who recently shared the impact a Navigator had on her life: gthmo.org/shellys-story

05/20/2026

"The impact of Gateway to Hope’s work is real and life-changing."

Every day, women facing the hardest decisions they’ll ever make find someone in their corner. Gateway to Hope Patient Navigators provide steady guidance, practical support, and real hope through every step of the breast health journey.

Shelly, a former patient, recently shared the impact of her Navigator's support — and how your generosity made it possible.

🔗 gthmo.org/shellys-story

05/19/2026

There are so many misconceptions about breast cancer that prevent women from seeking help or getting preventative screenings. We're happy to clear up these misconceptions with a round of Myth vs. Reality!

Myth:
“If I don’t have a family history, I don’t need to worry.”

Reality:
Many women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history at all.

Myth:
“I don’t have to worry about breast cancer until I’m 40.”

Reality:
Breast cancer affects women of all ages. We’ve seen patients as young as their teens and early 20s.

If you have a weird feeling, a lump, or even just a hunch, it’s best to get checked. And Gateway to Hope can help! Fill out the form on our screening page for yourself or a loved one to get started: gthmo.org/screening

05/13/2026

It’s National Women’s Health Week, and this year’s theme — Prevention, Innovation, and Impact: A New Era in Women’s Health — highlights the importance of early detection for better health outcomes.

Gateway to Hope encourages you to take charge of your breast health by learning about preventative breast cancer screenings. Explore the steps you can take to support your breast health at every stage of life!

Know yourself. Know your history. Know your risks. Regularly check your breasts to learn what looks and feels normal for you.