SUPPORTING WOMEN
​What our recipients are saying...
"Anita Salas has been very helpful; I am on a fixed income. Thank you!"
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"Thank you for all the help; you have really made a difference in my life."
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"I so appreciate the assistance ... after chemo."
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"Your help paid for my diagnostic mamogram when I didn't have insurance. Thank you, Anita Salas."
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The fund helped with bills "which was so welcome during an otherwise stressful time in my life."
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"I am so grateful to ... The Anita Salas Memorial Fund. ... Thank you so much."
February 6, 2024: "Hello Ms. Consuelo Montano,
I want to sincerely thank you for the generous donation given to me by the Anita Salas Memorial Fund. You have no idea how much this helps me and my family during this stressful time. In the future I will pay it forward by donating to this wonderful fund. Thank you again, I am so very grateful!
God Bless,
Yvonne Manno"
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​Recent success stories...
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On January 18, 2024, Lovelace referred a genuinely homeless woman to us for housing assistance. This woman has a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis. Together with Lovelace, Vizions (temp housing), a local hotel, Holland’s Rose (medical housing), and Anita Salas Memorial Fund, this woman will receive treatment and a bridge to permanent housing.
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In Anthony, New Mexico, a woman with cerebral palsy is also diagnosed with breast cancer. Her parents, whom she lives with, make $800 per month. Together with CARES Agency, who helps her pay for her insurance premium, and Anita Salas Memorial Fund (paying copays), the financial burden of treatment cost for this family will be relieved.
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In Las Cruces, New Mexico, a breast cancer diagnosed woman almost chose to forego treatment due to inability to afford to pay co-payments. With the assistance of Anita Salas Memorial Fund, the woman will receive (and most likely survive) treatment. She has two young children and a husband to live for.
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In Tijeras, New Mexico, a woman who cares for her 90-year-old father is breast cancer diagnosed for the second time. With the help of Anita Salas Memorial Fund (copays), she is able to battle cancer for the second time.
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In Santa Fe, New Mexico, a woman is diagnosed with a pre-cancer lesion. For about $350.00, this woman is treated and avoids a cervical cancer diagnosis.
​Who we are
The Anita Salas Memorial Fund is a grassroots New Mexico fund that has been in action for over 20 years.
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All the money donated stays in New Mexico to help women and men all over the state.
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The fund itself does not pay for any staff or overhead expenses.
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At least 95 cents of every dollar helps a woman (or man) with breast or cervical cancer. The other 5 cents is spent on fundraising and other incidental expenses.
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