Gateway to Hope

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.

05/12/2026

Calling all Randolph County residents: Gateway to Hope will be at Healthy Community Day tomorrow, May 13th, at the Moberly Municipal Auditorium in Moberly, MO!

This community event for the whole family will feature free health screenings, haircuts, A1C checks, medication takebacks, and more.

Learn more at gthmo.org/event/healthy-community-day.

05/10/2026

This Mother's Day, make yourself a priority.

Amy K. Patel, MD, a national leader in breast imaging, shares why it's so important to get checked for breast cancer, and how Gateway to Hope makes it easier for women in Missouri.

Take care of your health. Schedule that appointment. You don't have to do it alone.

🔗 gthmo.org/dr-patel-mothers-day

05/08/2026

What is the perfect Mother's Day gift?

For the mothers we meet at Gateway to Hope — mothers fighting breast cancer — the perfect gift is not easy to come by, but it’s worth so much:

A day without thinking about medical appointments. All her bills paid without having to cut other necessities. More time with her family outside of the hospital.

This Mother's Day, honor your mom, grandma, best friend, or any special woman who has made an impact on you with a $25 donation to Gateway to Hope. Your gift will give peace of mind to another woman balancing breast cancer treatment with raising a family.

Every mother deserves to feel seen, honored, and supported. Happy Mother's Day to all the strong women in your life.

🔗 gthmo.org/honorthemothers

05/07/2026

Too many women delay or forgo breast care due to cost, access, or fear.

A donation to Gateway to Hope on allows us to navigate people through those barriers and into the care they deserve.

We connect thousands of women each year to the information, comfort, and hope they need to thrive — all because of supporters like you.

Every dollar truly makes a difference.

🔗 givestlday.org/gthmo

05/07/2026

At Gateway to Hope, we believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality breast healthcare.

Every day, our patient navigators work one-on-one with women to help them navigate the complex breast care landscape — from understanding their risk and finding a screening to accessing, affording, and thriving through treatment.

We work for you — not the healthcare system.

When you support Gateway to Hope on , you fuel our ability to navigate people into the care they need, when they need it.

🔗 givestlday.org/gthmo

05/06/2026

Every 90 minutes, a woman in Missouri is diagnosed with breast cancer.

More than 1/2 of these women will face impossible decisions, like choosing between critical care and keeping food on the table.

It doesn’t have to be this way.

A gift tomorrow, on , directly supports the individuals we serve, ensuring they don’t have to choose between basic needs and the care that could save their life.

🔗givestlday.org/gthmo

05/04/2026

Kansas City-area women: Gateway to Hope will be at HCA Midwest Health's Pink Out Celebration on Tuesday, May 12th, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO!

Clinical experts will be on hand to answer breast health questions at this free event. Grab a refreshment, come say hi, and browse the other local vendors in attendance.

Learn more at https://gthmo.org/event/pink-out-celebration/

05/01/2026

Ashley Holmes, Gateway to Hope’s Chief of Research, Strategy & Impact, presented to residents and faculty this week at WashU Medicine Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Grand Rounds.

She shared insights from our ongoing research on breast cancer screening access in St. Louis, highlighting both the barriers women face and the opportunities we have to create more equitable access to life-saving mammograms across our region.

We’re proud to be working alongside our city’s health leaders to drive meaningful change in breast healthcare for all!