HER Fund - American University of Beirut

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Remember her.American University of BeirutMedical CenterPO Box: 11-0236Riad El Solh, Beirut 1107 2020Beirut - LebanonTel: +961 1 340460 ext. 5600/5607Fax: +961 1 370829Email: herfund@aub.edu.lbwww.aubmc.orghttp://staff.aub.edu.lb/~webobs/

1We have established HER Fund at the American University of Beirut Medical Center(AUBMC) to help cover the medical expenses of women who suffer from critical andlife threatening obstetrical and gynecological conditions. This initiative is one of thecornerstones of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology’s 140-year missionof providing patient care across a woman’s life span, education, and research.Who are we?Established in April 2013, HER Fund is a charitable fundraising initiative, affiliatedwith the Women’s Health Center at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology(AUBMC),and run by a group of dedicated volunteers.We work with AUBMC’s Social Services Office that determines whether a womanqualifies for financial assistance. This determination is based solely on a woman’sfinancial needs. We firmly believe that any woman who needs help – regardless ofrace, social status, or religion – should get the assistance she needs.THE STRENGTH OF A WOMAN ISNOT MEASURED BY THE IMPACTTHAT ALL HER HARDSHIPS IN LIFEHAVE HAD ON HER; BUT THESTRENGTH OF A WOMAN ISMEASURED BY THE EXTENT OFHER REFUSAL TO ALLOW THOSEHARDSHIPS TO DICTATE HER & WHOSHE BECOMES.C. JoyBell C.

2 3How does the fund help?Every woman should be provided with the opportunity to achieve, sustain and maintainher health. However, many obstacles and challenges arise when it comes to women’shealth services.HER Fund helps cover the cost of hospital treatment and surgeries for underprivilegedwomen who suffer from critical and life threatening gynecological and obstetricalconditions. These include, but are not limited to, complex gynecologic conditions(such as female cancers and diseases requiring minimally invasive techniques) andhigh-risk obstetric conditions (such as pregnancies complicated by birth defects,genetic disorders, and life-threatening placental conditions).The fund’s most important initiative is to give special attention to women with cancerand raise awareness. In Lebanon, the overall crude incidence rate for all cancerscombined is 126.8 per 100,000 among females. The most common gynecologiccancers are breast, ovarian, uterine, and cervical. Screening for ovarian cancerremains imprecise and while Pap smear testing remains an essential cervical cancerscreening tool, its uptake in Lebanon is still low, estimated at 10-15%.The fund will provide an immediate and continuous funding source for such womenand for educational outreach programs.Our goals are:• To provide effective and compassionate care.• To cover the costs of expensive diagnostic tests and treatments.• To increase awareness about women’s health problems.THESE WOMEN NEED YOU &TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE ADIFFERENCE!

4How can I help?HER Fund relies solely on the generosity of benefactors and volunteers. The scope andbreadth of our activities is limited to the amount of funds available. Today, increasinglydifficult economic conditions make charitable support more important than ever. Inaddition, we are always looking for community members who would like to volunteerand get involved and help with our outreach programs and fundraising.WHEN YOU THINK OF THE WORD“WOMAN”, YOU THINK OFMOTHERS, WIVES, DAUGHTERS,AUNTS, SISTERS & GRANDMOTHERS.Shohn StokerDonations can be made:By check:Payable to AUB - HER Fund and mail it to:Office of Development, AUBPO Box 11-0236Beirut, LebanonBy wire transfer:Bank name: Citibank, NA LebanonAccount name: AUB Development OfficeDonation account number: 0-600224-115 Swift Address: CITILBBEIBAN: LB16011500000000000600224115Designation: HER FundBy credit card:Visit give.aub.edu.lbFor more information on how to support HER Fund please callOffice of Development, AUB at: +961 1 366445