Supporting Breast Cancer Patients in West Michigan

Facing breast cancer is a tough journey, but no one should bear it alone. In addition to the medical challenges, patients and their families grapple with everyday burdens, from transportation to treatment centers to preparing supper to maintaining a clean home.

Pinkn’ Patch’s mission is to lighten those loads, enabling them to focus on the most important thing — healing.

Join Us in Making a Difference

Be part of this life-changing mission. Your donation can make a real difference, providing non-medical resources like fuel cards, meal deliveries, and more for families in West Michigan.

Together, we can help them navigate through their hardest times. Donate now to show your support.

Pinkn’ Patch is a registered 501(c )(3) nonprofit organization.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

DONATE.
Every dollar counts towards supporting families who are affected by breast cancer.

DONATE NOW.
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ATTEND AN EVENT.
We’re showing up at events all over Grand Rapids/West Michigan this summer, leading up to our big fundraising events in October!

Find out where we’ll be on our Events page!

VOLUNTEER.
Sometimes it takes a village. We’d love for you to join us as a volunteer!

Send us a message through the Contact form.

RETAIL LOCATION?
If you have a retail location and you are willing to partner with us to sell our pumpkins this Fall, call us at 616-822-3056.

Our mission is to alleviate real-life challenges for patients and their families so they can concentrate on healing.

Our vision is to build a charitable organization that can help thousands of women and families in need, powered by anchor-business sponsorships in local cities across the United States.

Helping Families affected by Breast Cancer

The Pinkn’ Patch initiative sells real pink pumpkins—aka Pinkns’—to support families in West Michigan affected by breast cancer. Here are a handful of ways your financial contribution will support a person in your community.

  • Transportation to treatment and beyond
  • House cleaning services
  • Lawncare
  • Laundry services
  • Fuel cards
  • Food/Groceries/Meal delivery
  • Beauty products & services
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estimated new cases of invasive breast cancer diagnosed in the United States in 2024
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breast cancer patients who were at least somewhat worried about finances because of their treatment
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lost more than 10% of their household income because their treatment forced them to miss work
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spent more than 10% of their household income on out-of-pocket medical expenses

Our Advocates

When we work together, every dollar we raise works harder. The availability of a strong community is paramount, and we’ve seen the power of advocacy unite and spur this community into action.

Our Partners

Sponsors and supporters of Pinkn’ Patch share their love of helping families in need. We can’t do what we do without them.

Let’s keep it up!

Given that this geographic area includes the famed Medical Mile, numerous cancer research institutes, and specialists, our team firmly believes we can make a difference. With your help, of course.

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