CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Silver Lining Foundation helps treat those with breast cancer at no charge.
Dr. Sandy Goldberg, a breast cancer survivor, is the organization's founder; she spoke with ABC 7 Chicago Sunday, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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The foundation has helped over 28,000 women in need at absolutely no charge. It's the only organization of its kind in the country, Goldberg said.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 400 women are in the queue at A Silver Lining Foundation, waiting for assistance. The organization takes no government funding because, according to Goldberg, "We would then have to follow their/government guidelines as to whom we could help. We wish to help all who come to us - because a woman would not come asking for help for something as personal as her breast health, if she were not in serious need. We turn away no one - and treat all with dignity."
The foundation's goal is to let women and men in need know there is help, and fund the organization.
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For the duration of October, all funds raised will be matched by a generous donor up to $150,000.
Visit asilverliningfoundation.org for more information.