SANTA YNEZ, CA – The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians presented a check for $10,083 to the Breast Imaging Center at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital to help the non-profit deliver superior care to its patients through ultrasound screenings, mammography and biopsies. The donation is part of the Chumash Casino Resort’s annual ‘Project Pink’ campaign, which showcases expertly crafted pink food and beverage creations, all in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
For the entire month of October, the resort’s various eateries sold pink-colored snacks, sweets, specialty desserts and drinks, with a portion of the proceeds going toward the campaign. This year’s effort generated $5,041.50, and the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation matched that amount, dollar for dollar, resulting in a $10,083 donation to the Breast Imaging Center at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, which is supported by the Foundation for Cottage Rehabilitation and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospitals.
“We are delighted to be the beneficiary of the Chumash Foundation’s Project Pink campaign,” said Arie Dejong, VP of Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital and Therapy Services. “These funds will support breast health and awareness in our community. The team at the Breast Care Center at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital thanks the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation for this wonderful honor.”…