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Celebrating 20 Years of Impact
Two decades ago, Ethel Precht had a vision: to create a local walk event that would raise funds and provide vital financial support to individuals in Calcasieu and Cameron parishes undergoing breast cancer treatment. This vision, fueled by Ethel’s unwavering passion, has transformed the annual breast cancer walk into one of the most significant community events dedicated to breast cancer awareness.
To celebrate our 20th anniversary, we want to highlight you or your loved one’s breast cancer journey and how the program has impacted you personally.
Ethel Mae LeBleu Precht 1937 - 2017
Ethel started a breast cancer walk in 2004 to assist local breast cancer survivors in Cameron and Calcasieu Parishes. Thanks to tremendous local support, in 2008, she started a non profit organization named The Ethel Precht HOPE Breast Cancer Foundation, Incorporated. The impact of having breast cancer at age 50 and surviving it changed her life and our community forever.
The Foundation was formed in 2008 with the sole mission of providing 100% of proceeds directly to individuals in the Calcasieu and Cameron Parishes who are going through breast cancer treatment.
MAKE A DONATION
All donations can be mailed to: Ethel Precht Hope Breast Cancer Program of WCCH, 701 Cypress Street, Sulphur, LA 70663
If you would like to donate online to the Ethel Precht Breast Cancer Program of WCCH, please click on the link below:
OUR MISSION
The WCCH Foundation is honored to carry out Ethel’s vision and legacy through the Ethel Precht Hope Breast Cancer Walk of WCCH. Funds raised will provide financial assistance and support to breast cancer patients and survivors in the parishes of Calcasieu and Cameron, in the form of:
– Medical expense coverage (including mammograms and genetic testing)
– Bras and special wear support garments
– Lymphedema sleeves
– Prostheses
We’ve seen firsthand the positive impact the Ethel Precht Hope Breast Cancer Foundation has made in the lives of breast cancer patients and survivors here in Southwest Louisiana and we will continue to meet the needs of local breast cancer patients and survivors in our community.
PINK CRUSADES SUPPORT GROUP
The WCCH Pink Crusade Breast Cancer Support Group meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in the WCCH Board Room. Attendees will be provided with answers to common questions surrounding breast cancer and will receive support through every aspect of their disease.
There is no charge to attend these monthly meetings. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call (337) 528-7320.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
Sponsorships are available.
If you or your organization are interested in sponsoring the 2024 Ethel Precht Breast Cancer Walk of WCCH, view sponsorship opportunities here or email [email protected].
Special Thanks To Our Sponsors
Legacy Sponsors:
Hope Sponsors:
Friend of Ethel Sponsor:
Care Sponsors:
Event Sponsors:
ACADIAN Ambulance
Cheniere Energy
churchman & Roberts Dentistry
Club Pilates of Lake Charles
Delta Sigma Theta Alumnae – LC Chapter
JD Bank
Kajun Monograms
L’Auberge Casino Resort – Lake Charles
Merchants & farmers Bank
Pelican State Credit Union
ultra outdoor
Mission Sponsors:
ACCESS of Louisiana Federal Credit Union
B1 BanK
Calcasieu Refining
Daly Air
Delta Downs
Hancock Whitney
Healthy Image Marketing
Lakeside Bank
myriad genetics
Navarre Auto Group
RECON Management Services
Robinson Dental Group
southwest louisiana call center
Seale family dentistry
STINE
Stockwell Sievert Law Firm