Dear Friends, This spring, I will be participating in the Swim A Mile / Move A Mile for Women with Cancer, and I hope you'll make a contribution in support of my participation! The Swim A Mile /Move A Mile for Women with Cancer is a fun and inspiring annual fundraiser that benefits the work of the Women's Cancer Resource Center. Since 1986, WCRC has provided programs and a network of supportive services for women with cancer in the Bay Area. Its mission is to improve equitable access to cancer information, support and care. All of its services are FREE and funded entirely by charitable giving. You can make a donation on this page, or send a check with my name in the memo to: Women's Cancer Resource Center2908 Ellsworth StBerkeley, CA 94705 Thanks in advance for your generous donation. It will directly support more than 2,000 people over the next year!

Dear Friends and Family, It is once again time for the Women’s Cancer Resource Center’s (WCRC) annual fundraiser. Wait! What? So soon!? WCRC has decided to move its annual fundraiser to Spring, as Fall in California has been plagued with fires and poor air quality. So, yes, it’s time for Swim A Mile!! Swim A Mile raises funds that allow WCRC to continue to offer FREE services and support to women as they navigate their personal care related to cancer. I will be participating in the Swim A Mile on April 30th, and I hope you will be able contribute with a donation. Since 2002, generous friends and family have helped me raise over $54,000! This goes a long way in allowing WCRC to continue their FREE services which include psychotherapy, support groups, art and wellness classes, community-based patient navigation, and information, as well as referral to community resources. As in the 2021 Swim A Mile, I will swim in honor of two strong and positive women, my aunt Linda McGrath, and my friend and swim teammate Susan Fuentes. Both of these women continue to face everyday with strength and a smile, as they work to “exterminate” and “live with” cancer. I am inspired and awed by their strength and positivity. Both have positive news to report since the last swim. •Aunt Linda, who underwent surgery for appendiceal carcinoma, is feeling stronger every day, balancing forward movement and the need for rest. She is regaining her independence and happy to be driving once again. •Susan continues to heal and has found success in targeted therapies, healthy eating, exercising and herbal supplementation. Thank you for your support. You can find more information about WCRC at wcrc.org. All donations are tax deductible. Sincerely, Kelly McGrath

Dear Friends: This my third Swim A Mile for Women with Cancer. It is also in memory of my sister Jeannie who passed away in 2019 from colon cancer. This spring, I will be participating in the Swim A Mile / Move A Mile for Women with Cancer, and I hope you'll make a contribution in support of my participation! The Swim A Mile /Move A Mile for Women with Cancer is a fun and inspiring annual fundraiser that benefits the work of the Women's Cancer Resource Center. Since 1986, WCRC has provided programs and a network of supportive services for women with cancer in the Bay Area. Its mission is to improve equitable access to cancer information, support and care. All of its services are FREE and funded entirely by charitable giving. You can make a donation on this page, or send a check with my name in the memo to: Women's Cancer Resource Center2908 Ellsworth StBerkeley, CA 94705 Thanks in advance for your generous donation. It will directly support more than 2,000 people over the next year!

Dear Friends, This spring, I will be participating in the Swim A Mile / Move A Mile for Women with Cancer, and I hope you'll make a contribution in support of my participation! The Swim A Mile /Move A Mile for Women with Cancer is a fun and inspiring annual fundraiser that benefits the work of the Women's Cancer Resource Center. Since 1986, WCRC has provided programs and a network of supportive services for women with cancer in the Bay Area. Its mission is to improve equitable access to cancer information, support and care. All of its services are FREE and funded entirely by charitable giving. You can make a donation on this page, or send a check with my name in the memo to: Women's Cancer Resource Center2908 Ellsworth StBerkeley, CA 94705 Thanks in advance for your generous donation. It will directly support more than 2,000 people over the next year!

Dear Friends, This spring, I am helping raise money for Women with Cancer. Every year the Women's Cancer Resource Center has a Swim a Mile fundraiser. While you won't catch me in a bathing suit, I created my own adventure, I call it the HAVE A CUP OF COFFEE and raise money for those in need. I hope you'll make a contribution in support of my participation! So much better than dealing with wet bathing suits and frizzy hair! Since 1986, WCRC has provided programs and a network of supportive services for women with cancer in the Bay Area. Its mission is to improve equitable access to cancer information, support and care. All of its services are FREE and funded entirely by charitable giving. You can make a donation on this page, or send a check with my name in the memo to: Women's Cancer Resource Center2908 Ellsworth StBerkeley, CA 94705 Thanks in advance for your generous donation. It will directly support more than 2,000 people over the next year!

Dear Family and Friends, I know you are thinking - didn't she just ask me for money for her annual Women's Cancer Resource Center swim? Well, first, it was not 'just,' it was about 6-7 months ago, and second, this wonderful organization is moving their annual swim event from October to April/May. So, I am coming back to you as I will be swimming a mile and walking a mile in the water on Saturday, April 30. If you want to join me, please let me know asap! I know you are being asked for lots of good causes, so, of course, please feel no obligation. If you are up for donating to this one, they (and I) would appreciate it. You can make a donation on this page, or send a check with my name in the memo to: Women's Cancer Resource Center2908 Ellsworth StBerkeley, CA 94705 And I promise, I will not be back until early spring next year asking for more for this one, anyway. Sending you all love and wishes for good health and ease, Sue

Dear Friends, This spring, I will be participating in the Swim A Mile / Move A Mile for Women with Cancer, and I hope you'll make a contribution in support of my participation! The Swim A Mile /Move A Mile for Women with Cancer is a fun and inspiring annual fundraiser that benefits the work of the Women's Cancer Resource Center. Since 1986, WCRC has provided programs and a network of supportive services for women with cancer in the Bay Area. Its mission is to improve equitable access to cancer information, support and care. All of its services are FREE and funded entirely by charitable giving. You can make a donation on this page, or send a check with my name in the memo to: Women's Cancer Resource Center2908 Ellsworth StBerkeley, CA 94705 Thanks in advance for your generous donation. It will directly support more than 2,000 people over the next year!

Dear Friends, This spring, I will be participating in the Swim A Mile / Move A Mile for Women with Cancer, and I hope you'll make a contribution in support of my participation! I will be swimming for the amazing Matilda, aka Tilly Tills. She is beating this cancer like a champion. The Swim A Mile /Move A Mile for Women with Cancer is a fun and inspiring annual fundraiser that benefits the work of the Women's Cancer Resource Center. Since 1986, WCRC has provided programs and a network of supportive services for women with cancer in the Bay Area. Its mission is to improve equitable access to cancer information, support and care. All of its services are FREE and funded entirely by charitable giving. You can make a donation on this page, or send a check with my name in the memo to: Women's Cancer Resource Center2908 Ellsworth StBerkeley, CA 94705 Thanks in advance for your generous donation. It will directly support more than 2,000 people over the next year!

Hello Friends, On May 1st, I will participate in my 19th Swim A Mile for Women with Cancer, and I hope you'll make a contribution in support of my swim! If it seems like this is happening early this year, you are correct. WCRC is permanently moving this annual event to the spring in order to avoid any potential fire-season/unhealthy air shutdowns. I will not be asking again in the fall. The Swim A Mile is a fantastic annual fundraiser that benefits the work of the Women's Cancer Resource Center. Since 1986, WCRC has provided programs and a network of supportive services for women with cancer in the Bay Area. All of WCRC's services are provided 100% free of charge -- thanks to the generosity of donors like you! You can pledge here online or send a check with my name in the memo to: The Women's Cancer Resource Center2908 Ellsworth StBerkeley, CA 94705 Thank you in advance for your support!

Dear Friends and Family,This weekend, I will be participating in the Swim A Mile/Move A Mile for Women with Cancer, and I hope you'll make a contribution in support of my participation! I will be walking in memory of my mother who died of cancer in 1965, for the too many others in my life and yours who have succumbed, and in honor of all of the survivors (of which I am one). The Swim A Mile/Move A Mile for Women with Cancer is a fun and inspiring annual fundraiser that benefits the work of the Women's Cancer Resource Center. Since 1986, WCRC has provided programs and a network of supportive services for women and nonbinary individuals with cancer in the Bay Area. Its mission is to improve equitable access to cancer information, support and care. All of its services are FREE and funded entirely by charitable giving.You can make a donation here: https://igfn.us/vf/SWIM/MELANIEBERZON Or here: https://app.mobilecause.com/vf/SWIM/MELANIEBERZON Or you can text SWIM113 to 71777Or, if you prefer, you can send a check with my name in the memo to:The Women's Cancer Resource Center2908 Ellsworth StBerkeley, CA 94705Thanks in advance for your generous donation. It will directly support more than 2,000 people over the next year!

Dear Friends, This spring, I will be participating in the Swim A Mile / Move A Mile for Women with Cancer, and I hope you'll make a contribution in support of my participation! The Swim A Mile /Move A Mile for Women with Cancer is a fun and inspiring annual fundraiser that benefits the work of the Women's Cancer Resource Center. Since 1986, WCRC has provided programs and a network of supportive services for women with cancer in the Bay Area. Its mission is to improve equitable access to cancer information, support and care. All of its services are FREE and funded entirely by charitable giving. You can make a donation on this page, or send a check with my name in the memo to: Women's Cancer Resource Center2908 Ellsworth StBerkeley, CA 94705 Thanks in advance for your generous donation. It will directly support more than 2,000 people over the next year!

Dear Friends, This spring, I will be participating in the Swim A Mile / Move A Mile for Women with Cancer in memory of my beloved grandmother, other amazing people we lost to cancer, and honoring the survivors; I hope you'll make a contribution in support of my participation! The Swim A Mile /Move A Mile for Women with Cancer is a fun and inspiring annual fundraiser that benefits the work of the Women's Cancer Resource Center. Since 1986, WCRC has provided programs and a network of supportive services for women with cancer in the Bay Area. Its mission is to improve equitable access to cancer information, support and care. All of its services are FREE and funded entirely by charitable giving. You can make a donation on this page, or send a check with my name in the memo to: Women's Cancer Resource Center2908 Ellsworth StBerkeley, CA 94705 Thanks in advance for your generous donation. It will directly support more than 2,000 people over the next year!

Dear Friends & Family, On May 1st, I will be participating in the Swim A Mile / Move A Mile for Women with Cancer, and I hope you'll make a contribution in support of my participation! (Yes, this same event was also held last Fall—it's switching to the Spring : - ) The Swim A Mile /Move A Mile for Women with Cancer is a fun and inspiring annual fundraiser that benefits the work of the Women's Cancer Resource Center. Since 1986, WCRC has provided programs and a network of supportive services for women with cancer in the Bay Area. Its mission is to improve equitable access to cancer information, support and care. All of its services are FREE and funded entirely by charitable giving. You can make a donation on this page, or send a check with my name in the memo to: Women's Cancer Resource Center2908 Ellsworth StBerkeley, CA 94705 Thanks in advance for your donation of any amount! It will directly support more than 2,000 people over the next year.

Dear Friends, This spring, I will be participating in the Swim A Mile / Move A Mile for Women with Cancer, and I hope you'll make a contribution in support of my participation! The Swim A Mile /Move A Mile for Women with Cancer is a fun and inspiring annual fundraiser that benefits the work of the Women's Cancer Resource Center. Since 1986, WCRC has provided programs and a network of supportive services for women with cancer in the Bay Area. Its mission is to improve equitable access to cancer information, support and care. All of its services are FREE and funded entirely by charitable giving. You can make a donation on this page, or send a check with my name in the memo to: Women's Cancer Resource Center2908 Ellsworth StBerkeley, CA 94705 Thanks in advance for your generous donation. It will directly support more than 2,000 people over the next year!

Dear Friends, This spring, I will be participating in the Swim A Mile / Move A Mile for Women with Cancer, and I hope you'll make a contribution in support of my participation! The Swim A Mile /Move A Mile for Women with Cancer is a fun and inspiring annual fundraiser that benefits the work of the Women's Cancer Resource Center. Since 1986, WCRC has provided programs and a network of supportive services for women with cancer in the Bay Area. Its mission is to improve equitable access to cancer information, support and care. All of its services are FREE and funded entirely by charitable giving. You can make a donation on this page, or send a check with my name in the memo to: Women's Cancer Resource Center2908 Ellsworth StBerkeley, CA 94705 Thanks in advance for your generous donation. It will directly support more than 2,000 people over the next year!

Dear Friends, This spring, I will be participating in the Swim A Mile / Move A Mile for Women with Cancer, and I hope you'll make a contribution in support of my participation! The Swim A Mile /Move A Mile for Women with Cancer is a fun and inspiring annual fundraiser that benefits the work of the Women's Cancer Resource Center. Since 1986, WCRC has provided programs and a network of supportive services for women with cancer in the Bay Area. Its mission is to improve equitable access to cancer information, support and care. All of its services are FREE and funded entirely by charitable giving. You can make a donation on this page, or send a check with my name in the memo to: Women's Cancer Resource Center2908 Ellsworth StBerkeley, CA 94705 Thanks in advance for your generous donation. It will directly support more than 2,000 people over the next year!

Dear Friends, This spring, I will be participating in the Swim A Mile / Move A Mile for Women with Cancer, and I hope you'll make a contribution in support of my participation! The Swim A Mile /Move A Mile for Women with Cancer is a fun and inspiring annual fundraiser that benefits the work of the Women's Cancer Resource Center. Since 1986, WCRC has provided programs and a network of supportive services for women with cancer in the Bay Area. Its mission is to improve equitable access to cancer information, support and care. All of its services are FREE and funded entirely by charitable giving. You can make a donation on this page, or send a check with my name in the memo to: Women's Cancer Resource Center2908 Ellsworth StBerkeley, CA 94705 Thanks in advance for your generous donation. It will directly support more than 2,000 people over the next year! Love,Meryl

Dear Friends, I just signed up to participate in the the Swim A Mile / Move A Mile for Women with Cancer, and I hope you'll make a contribution in support of my Swim! This will mark my 25th year swimming in the event. The Swim A Mile /Move A Mile for Women with Cancer is a fun and inspiring annual fundraiser that benefits the work of the Women's Cancer Resource Center. Since 1986, WCRC has provided programs and a network of supportive services for women with cancer in the Bay Area. Its mission is to improve equitable access to cancer information, support and care. All of its services are FREE and funded entirely by charitable giving. You can make a donation on this page, or send a check with my name in the memo to: Women's Cancer Resource Center2908 Ellsworth StBerkeley, CA 94705 Thanks in advance for your generous donation. It will directly support more than 2,000 people over the next year!

Dear Friends, This spring, I will be participating in my 10th (!) Swim A Mile / Move A Mile for Women with Cancer, and I hope you'll make a contribution in support of my participation! The Swim A Mile /Move A Mile for Women with Cancer is a fun and inspiring annual fundraiser that benefits the work of the Women's Cancer Resource Center. Since 1986, WCRC has provided programs and a network of supportive services for women with cancer in the Bay Area. Its mission is to improve equitable access to cancer information, support and care. All of its services are FREE and funded entirely by charitable giving. You can make a donation on this page, or send a check with my name in the memo to: Women's Cancer Resource Center2908 Ellsworth StBerkeley, CA 94705 Thanks in advance for your generous donation. It will directly support more than 2,000 people over the next year!

Dear Loved Ones, It's a new time of year... for the Swim A Mile! Next weekend (May 1), I will be participating in my favorite annual event to raise funds for the Women's Cancer Resource Center (WCRC). The event used to be in early October every year. The organizers made a smart decision to change it to the spring, when there's less chance of wildfire smoke in the air (as we've experienced over the past couple of years). So it may seem as if my annual email came up quickly ~ because it did! This will be the new tradition, a springtime Swim A Mile. :) This is year 19 for me. It occurs to me that I've participated in this event for exactly half the number of years that my mother has been gone. The life-changing loss of 38 years ago when she died of breast cancer has echoed through my life in so many ways. One of the more exquisite manifestations has been my desire to support people wrestling with the physical, emotional, spiritual challenges that a cancer diagnosis brings. I've found a really good home for that desire with the WCRC. It's the one organization that I truly believe in for ALL of the good it does, with heart, integrity, and grit. Some background on the WCRC: Since 1986, this loving - and beloved - organization has provided programs and a network of supportive services for women with cancer in the Bay Area. Its mission is to improve equitable access to cancer information, support and care. All of its services are FREE and funded entirely by charitable giving. I would love your support this year for the new Springtime Swim A Mile! It will directly help more than 2,000 people over the next year. You can make a donation on this page, or send a check with my name in the memo to: Women's Cancer Resource Center2908 Ellsworth StBerkeley, CA 94705 As I say every year, no amount is too small (or big!) – and if you can’t donate, at least send the name(s) of anyone you’d like to add to my prayer list. A mile+ in the pool gives me a lot of time to count everyone in my blessings…! Thank you for always caring. With much love, Kelly ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Dear Friends, This spring, I will be participating in the Swim A Mile / Move A Mile for Women with Cancer, and I hope you'll make a contribution in support of my participation! The Swim A Mile /Move A Mile for Women with Cancer is a fun and inspiring annual fundraiser that benefits the work of the Women's Cancer Resource Center. Since 1986, WCRC has provided programs and a network of supportive services for women with cancer in the Bay Area. Its mission is to improve equitable access to cancer information, support and care. All of its services are FREE and funded entirely by charitable giving. You can make a donation on this page, or send a check with my name in the memo to: Women's Cancer Resource Center2908 Ellsworth StBerkeley, CA 94705 Thanks in advance for your generous donation. It will directly support more than 2,000 people over the next year!

Dear Friends, This spring, I will be participating in the Swim A Mile / Move A Mile for Women with Cancer, and I hope you'll make a contribution in support of my participation! This my 10th Swim A Mile. I swim for Jill, Dianna and Kathy. The Swim A Mile /Move A Mile for Women with Cancer is a fun and inspiring annual fundraiser that benefits the work of the Women's Cancer Resource Center. Since 1986, WCRC has provided programs and a network of supportive services for women with cancer in the Bay Area. Its mission is to improve equitable access to cancer information, support and care. All of its services are FREE and funded entirely by charitable giving. You can make a donation on this page, or send a check with my name in the memo to: Women's Cancer Resource Center2908 Ellsworth StBerkeley, CA 94705 Thanks in advance for your generous donation. It will directly support more than 2,000 people over the next year! Sincerely, Michael

Dear Friends, This spring, I will be participating again in the Swim A Mile for Women with Cancer, and I hope you'll make a contribution in support of my participation! As an avid swimmer and an avid supporter of this cause, I am thrilled to again have this opportunity to participate.The Swim A Mile /Move A Mile for Women with Cancer is a fun and inspiring annual fundraiser that benefits the work of the Women's Cancer Resource Center. Since 1986, WCRC has provided programs and a network of supportive services for women with cancer in the Bay Area. Its mission is to improve equitable access to cancer information, support and care. All of its services are FREE and funded entirely by charitable giving. You can make a donation on this page, or send a check with my name in the memo to: Women's Cancer Resource Center2908 Ellsworth StBerkeley, CA 94705 Thanks in advance for your generous donation. It will directly support more than 2,000 people over the next year!

Dear Friends, This spring, I will be participating in the Swim A Mile / Move A Mile for Women with Cancer, and I hope you'll make a contribution in support of my participation! The Swim A Mile /Move A Mile for Women with Cancer is a fun and inspiring annual fundraiser that benefits the work of the Women's Cancer Resource Center. Since 1986, WCRC has provided programs and a network of supportive services for women with cancer in the Bay Area. Its mission is to improve equitable access to cancer information, support and care. All of its services are FREE and funded entirely by charitable giving. You can make a donation on this page, or send a check with my name in the memo to: Women's Cancer Resource Center2908 Ellsworth StBerkeley, CA 94705 Thanks in advance for your generous donation. It will directly support more than 2,000 people over the next year!

Dear Friends, On April 30, I'll be participating in the "Swim A Mile/Move A Mile for Women with Cancer", and I hope you'll be able to support me with a donation.I'm excited to participate and support this inspiring annual fundraiser benefiting the work of the Women's Cancer Resource Center. Since 1986, WCRC provides programs and a network of supportive services for women with cancer in the Bay Area. Its mission is to improve equitable access to cancer information, support and care. ALL OF WCRC's SERVICES ARE FREE, and funded entirely by charitable giving. Donations can be made on this page, or by check (with my name in the memo) sent, and payable to: Women's Cancer Resource Center2908 Ellsworth StBerkeley, CA 94705 I am grateful for any, and all, of your generous donations, which will directly support more than 2,000 people over the next year!

Hi everyone, On May 1st I will be participating in the Swim A Mile/Move A Mile Annual fundraiser for women with cancer. This will be my 7th year. I will be swimming in memory of my Grandma Carol, who passed away 10 years ago after a difficult battle with skin cancer. I will also be swimming for my other grandma, who was recently diagnosed with Lymphoma. This is a very important event to me as a tradition and a way to continue to fight for them and all women who are currently or have previously battled cancer, as well as a time to be able to come together and remember those who have lost their lives to it. If you are willing/able to donate any amount to support my fundraiser & goal of $500, I would GREATLY appreciate it! Although I do understand that we are in very rough times right now which has affected many people financially. So if you are unable to donate, I completely understand, and I ask that we all keep the women around the world battling cancer in our hearts, and keep those who have lost the battle in our memory. As Lennon said, love is the answer! Thank you for taking the time to read this, here is more info about the event below. Peace and Love! ~Sophie The Swim A Mile /Move A Mile for Women with Cancer is a fun and inspiring annual fundraiser that benefits the work of the Women's Cancer Resource Center. Since 1986, WCRC has provided programs and a network of supportive services for women with cancer in the Bay Area. Its mission is to improve equitable access to cancer information, support and care. All of its services are FREE and funded entirely by charitable giving. You can make a donation on this page, or send a check with my name in the memo to: Women's Cancer Resource Center2908 Ellsworth StBerkeley, CA 94705 Thanks in advance for your generous donation. It will directly support more than 2,000 people over the next year!

Dear Friends, This spring, I will be participating in the Swim A Mile / Move A Mile for Women with Cancer, and I hope you'll make a contribution in support of my participation! I have participated in this event for many years now, previously held in October. But the last few Octobers have also brought smelly air due to the wildfires the same week. So the sponsors have to move the event to the spring. The Swim A Mile for Women with Cancer is a fun and inspiring annual fundraiser that benefits the work of the Women's Cancer Resource Center. Since 1986, WCRC has provided programs and a network of supportive services for women with cancer in the Bay Area. Its mission is to improve equitable access to cancer information, support and care. All of its services are FREE and funded entirely by charitable giving. You can make a donation on this page, or send a check with my name in the memo to: Women's Cancer Resource Center2908 Ellsworth StBerkeley, CA 94705 Thanks in advance for your generous donation. It will directly support more than 2,000 people over the next year!

Dear Friends, This spring, I will be participating in the Swim A Mile / Move A Mile for Women with Cancer, and I hope you'll make a contribution in support of my participation! The Swim A Mile /Move A Mile for Women with Cancer is a fun and inspiring annual fundraiser that benefits the work of the Women's Cancer Resource Center. Since 1986, WCRC has provided programs and a network of supportive services for women with cancer in the Bay Area. Its mission is to improve equitable access to cancer information, support and care. All of its services are FREE and funded entirely by charitable giving. You can make a donation on this page, or send a check with my name in the memo to: Women's Cancer Resource Center2908 Ellsworth StBerkeley, CA 94705 Thanks in advance for your generous donation. It will directly support more than 2,000 people over the next year!

Dear Friends, This spring, I will be participating in the Swim A Mile / Move A Mile for Women with Cancer, and I hope you'll make a contribution in support of my participation! The Swim A Mile /Move A Mile for Women with Cancer is a fun and inspiring annual fundraiser that benefits the work of the Women's Cancer Resource Center. Since 1986, WCRC has provided programs and a network of supportive services for women with cancer in the Bay Area. Its mission is to improve equitable access to cancer information, support and care. All of its services are FREE and funded entirely by charitable giving. You can make a donation on this page, or send a check with my name in the memo to: Women's Cancer Resource Center2908 Ellsworth StBerkeley, CA 94705 Thanks in advance for your generous donation. It will directly support more than 2,000 people over the next year!

Dear Friends, This spring, I will be participating in the Swim A Mile / Move A Mile for Women with Cancer, and I hope you'll make a contribution in support of my participation! The Swim A Mile /Move A Mile for Women with Cancer is a fun and inspiring annual fundraiser that benefits the work of the Women's Cancer Resource Center. Since 1986, WCRC has provided programs and a network of supportive services for women with cancer in the Bay Area. Its mission is to improve equitable access to cancer information, support and care. All of its services are FREE and funded entirely by charitable giving. You can make a donation on this page, or send a check with my name in the memo to: Women's Cancer Resource Center2908 Ellsworth StBerkeley, CA 94705 Thanks in advance for your generous donation. It will directly support more than 2,000 people over the next year!