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Ballad Health Foundation centers women’s health with annual Wine Women & Shoes fundraiser, raising funds to support breast cancer screenings

BRISTOL, Va. — Women’s health took center stage at Ballad Health Foundation’s annual Wine Women & Shoes fundraiser, which raised $130,000 for women’s health in the Appalachian Highlands. Held at The Olde Farm in Bristol, the event celebrated survivors of breast cancer, spotlighting them with survivor testimonials while also highlighting recent advancements in women’s health across the region. Participants enjoyed hours of entertainment and exclusive shopping, all while raising money to support breast cancer screening programs. Ballad Health’s new Mobile 3D Mammography unit was also on-site for participants to tour. Funds raised from Wine Women & Shoes contribute to financial aid programs that help women who are uninsured or underinsured retain access to critical breast cancer screening services. The unit hit the road in late 2024, providing 3D mammograms to patients regardless of their insurance status. “This weekend was a great opportunity for us to celebrate all the support women’s healthcare receives throughout the year…