Becky Baker Foundation celebrates one year of support for families affected by breast cancer
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) -- It's been a year since the Becky Baker Foundation laid stake in the Pueblo Mall, providing free shopping sprees for families impacted by breast cancer.
The space has allowed families to visit once a month, picking up essentials and feel-good items that boost their esteem and quality of life.
"We need shoppers! So if your family has been affected by breast cancer, your immediate family, come on in," said Baker. "Bring your own bags, it's all free."
At its eight-month mark, Founder and Executive Director Rick Baker said the foundation had already provided over $3 million in new merchandise to families.
"I mean, when you look around this store, the Pueblo Mall donates the space for us, United Breast Cancer Foundation, they’re our partner in New York, they send all the product, unlimited, all the product we need," said Rick Baker.
By its one-year anniversary this month, the foundation reported that it has distributed $4 million in new items and has served over 12,000 shoppers in its first year.
“And when you’re not able to work anymore and stuff like that...it’s nice to come in and be able to shop and enjoy the things that you get from here,” said Paula Sandoval, a breast cancer survivor and dedicated shopper here.
Sandoval is in remission now, but she explained her cancer battle was not easy. She enjoys shopping here at the mall for clothing, but she also comes to the shop to lean on the volunteers and shoppers for support.
"They also have information on places to go if you need help with medications and that kind of thing. They will try to find somebody to help you, and that's important too. The people here are awesome; they treat you with love and respect."
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