SNAPSHOT: A perfect Port Richmond present

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PHOTO COURTESY OF NAZARETH HOSPITAL

On Dec. 6, the Ladies of Port Richmond presented Nazareth Hospital with a $17,000 grant for breast cancer education and awareness. The Ladies of Port Richmond raise funds to increase breast cancer awareness through education.

“We at Nazareth Hospital are honored to receive this generous grant, which will allow us to expand our efforts to educate the community about breast cancer and the importance of early detection,” said Nancy Cherone, executive director for Nazareth Hospital.

From left: Nancy Cherone; Dolores Harter; LOPR President Mary Louise Leuters; Nazareth VP of Mission and Community Outreach Mary Ann Carter; Jacky Olinger; Nazareth Community Outreach Manager Lisa Curry, RN.

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