First in Print: 18-foot Norwegian Spruce tree planted at Borgess Coldwater Daily Reporter
24.08.11
On Tuesday, Aug. 16, the Borgess Foundation planted an 18-foot Norwegian Spruce outside Borgess Medical Center to kick off its annual Tree of Love campaign. The tree will become the permanent site for the Kalamazoo lighting ceremony that takes place in December.
“After 25 years of success, we are thrilled to give our campaign some lasting roots by planting this beautiful tree,” said Tony McDonnell, executive director, Borgess Foundation. “Through the generosity of our community, we hope to see our new tree truly shine with thousands of pink lights this holiday season.”
Funding better
breast health
In 1985, the Borgess Service League launched the first Borgess Tree of Love to raise money for early detection and treatment of breast cancer, a disease that claims the life of one American woman every 69 seconds. It is estimated that one out of every five women does not have insurance to cover breast cancer detection services, such as mammography.
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My sister is recovering from breast cancer, where can she find travel insurance?
My sister is recovering from breast cancer – she completed her chemotherapy six months ago and her prognosis is good. However, we are really struggling to find reasonably priced travel insurance so we can go on holiday. Can you recommend a specialist insurer who will provide a good policy at a reasonable price? Sandra, Southampton
Kate Marsden of Very Nice Advice replied : I’m sorry to hear about your sister’s illness, but its great news that things are looking up.
Unfortunately, as you’ll have experienced, cancer leaves a legacy in more ways than just the medical.
Insurance companies are in the business of weighing up what you’re paying them for cover (your premium) against the risk of them having to pay out if you make a claim. Theoretically, with a good prognosis, the risk of your sister falling ill on holiday is pretty small – but the cancer is still relatively recent and many insurers will think otherwise.
If you and your sister feel confident about her health while you’re away, you could speak to a general travel insurer and ask for a quote to cover normal eventualities but excluding anything cancer-related.
