1 in 300 people have Lynch Syndrome and most are unaware. Diagnostic tests such as genetic testing and colonoscopies help patients identify the presence of the Lynch gene. Unfortunately, most insurance does not cover testing like this unless there is a pre-existing condition. Project Conquer is a scholarship program which provides financial support for patients in need of colonoscopies, genetic counseling, and genetic testing. Since 2011 we have raised over $80,000 through other initiatives in the fight against Lynch syndrome cancers. Project Conquer is a new initiative this year to address the financial burden patients feel when they undergo these tests. Please help us reach our goal of $5,000 in 2024 so we can help patients with diagnostic testing.
To promote awareness and research for Lynch syndrome, which is a genetic condition that puts people at a higher risk of certain types of aggressive cancer.
Mayberry Memorial is currently raising funds for MORE patients to receive genetic testing through Project Conquer in 2025! It costs roughly $100 dollars for genetic testing, and it's our goal to reach 50 more patients next year.
Organization name
Mayberry Memorial
Causes
Medical/Scientific Research
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Grayson, Wise, Tarrant, Somervell, Rockwall, Parker, Palo Pinto, Navarro, Montague, Kaufman, Johnson, Hunt, Hood, Fannin, Erath, Ellis, Denton, Dallas, Cooke, Collin
BIPOC Serving
Other, Native American, Hispanic or Latinx, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or African American
BIPOC Leadership
Neither/None
Address
P.O. Box 141212