News Release

Media Contact: Alicia Gonzalez (818) 409-6604 or cell (818) 800-3113

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - Monday, January 6, 2009 - The Cecilia Gonzalez De La Hoya Cancer Center at White Memorial Medical Center (WMMC) received a $100,000 donation last week from the Breast Cancer Prevention Fund (BCPF). 

This donation will enable the Cancer Center to provide free mammograms to women who might be unable to pay for these types of life saving services and treatments. The Cancer Center at WMMC was founded in 2000, and is named in memory of Oscar De La Hoya’s mother, Cecilia Gonzalez De La Hoya.

"WMMC is thrilled to partner, again this year, with the BCPF.  Together we will continue to make great strides in fighting the battle against breast cancer. Thank you BCPF for your generous donation and support of our community." said Helen Mosley, Director of Cancer Services. 

The BCPF is a non-profit organization that raises money to help fight the battle against breast cancer. Their target population is the West Coast. Their mission is to save lives by providing funds to pay for mammograms for uninsured women. One of their goals is to ensure all women over 40 received a baseline mammogram and that a lack of ability to pay does not prevent any women from receiving the medical treatment she needs. 

White Memorial Medical Center is a full-service 353-bed, not-for-profit, faith-based, acute care teaching facility located just east of downtown Los Angeles.  With a full range of services that include advanced cancer services, open-heart surgery, orthopedic surgery, emergency services, and neonatal intensive care.  White Memorial is well-recognized for medical excellence and its mission of compassionate care. 

For more information, please call the Cecilia Gonzalez De La Hoya Cancer Center at (323) 260-5768 or visit www.whitememorial.com