MISSION

The Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund (BMCF) supports patients 18-40 currently undergoing cancer treatment. It covers services to meet daily needs, such as home health care services, co-payments, temporary housing, rent, insurance, and food.

The goal of Brenda’s Fund is to help young adults in treatment maintain self-respect and minimize the stress of associated financial challenges.

Brenda was diagnosed with breast cancer in her late twenties, when she realized that the health care system was not equipped to meet many patients' day-to-day needs through months of treatment.

As members of JCI Santa Clarita, Brenda and Kieran Wong founded the BMCF in February 2001. Since then, it has helped nearly 342 recipients, providing over $234,000 in support services.

In February 2004, Brenda lost her second battle against cancer. However, the Fund and JCI Santa Clarita continue to realize her vision. For more of Brenda’s story, please visit www.bmcf.net/brenda.htm.

SUPPORT
The Fight It! 5K runs annually in May and is managed by a committee of JCI members. The 9th Annual Race will take place on May 15, 2010 at Central Park in Santa Clarita. We invite you to get involved today.

If you would like to donate to this great cause or get involved in the Fight It! 5K committee, please contact Debbie Holbook at debholbrook@gmail.com. Committee meetings start January 2010 (check the chapter calendar for upcoming meetings). For more information about the BMCF, click here.