Welcome to Participant's Page
Name: April Woodward
Company: Lewis Gale Regional Health Systems
Title: VP of Oncology
Goal: $2,000
Why I am Participating:
Hello, I’m April Woodward and I’m honored to be a Sole Star this year! I live in Salem with my husband Greg and am the proud mom to amazing grown children, Will and Jordan, and step-daughter, Alyssa. Faith and Family are at the heart of everything I do.
I serve as the Vice President of Oncology for LewisGale Regional Health System. This position allows me to work alongside an incredible team of oncologists, surgeons, nurses, navigators, and radiation techs who advocate daily for our cancer patients. Additionally, I serve on the executive board of the Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce and Lab School Governing Board with Roanoke College. Outside of my professional passions, I love paddle boarding, daily fitness, reading, and traveling. And I will never turn down chips & salsa!
I have personally been impacted by the devasting effects of cancer within my family. I have also witnessed dear friends diagnosed with breast cancer and I have held the hands of those who ultimately lost their loved ones to the devasting disease. This has ignited a spark that drives me daily to fight for our patients and community, bring awareness for early detection,and seek new treatment options.
1 in 8 women in the US will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. My goal in ‘Hanging up the heels for some fun PINK shoes’ is to empower women and men to ask questions and to highlight the need to raise funds in Virginia so all women have access to mammography and treatment. Please stand alongside me and the women in our lives – our mothers, daughters, sisters, girlfriends, and community – and give generously in their honor!
My Supporters
- Anonymous 3 weeks ago $25.99
- Jack Holmes Way to go April! 4 weeks ago $25.99
- April & Greg Woodward For all of the LADIES in our life, women in our community, and friends who have faced this battle - we honor you! 4 weeks ago $103.95
- Vandana Karri 5 weeks ago $100.00
- Jonathan Lee Last month $25.99
- Vada Thompson With Live from Mom Last month $103.95
- Adam Shores Last month $50.00
- Alexis Pikrallidas Last month
- Ed Dooley Last month $50.00
- David Asher Last month $25.00
- Jolene Henshaw Go April! Thanks for all you do for our breast cancer patients and All cancer patients! Last month
- Amy Woods Last month $103.95
- Jean Moreland Last month $50.00
- Jordan Pratt Here’s to supporting strong women! Love you mom! Last month $25.00
- Mandy Graybill Thanks for your dedication,April! Love the shoes Last month $103.95
- Sarah McGee Last month $25.00
- Anonymous Last month
- Savanna Dyer Last month $25.00
- Savanna Dyer Last month $25.99
- Lynette Perkins You look great in pink! Such a worthy cause. Proud of you for walking the talk! Last month $51.97
- Alan Fabian April, you're a great ambassador for the pink shoes! Last month $207.90
- Sean Pressman Last month $200.00
- Lana Thompson Thank you for championing a great cause!! Last month $129.94
- April & Greg Woodward For all of the LADIES in our life, women in our community, and friends who have faced this battle - we honor you! 4 weeks ago $103.95
- Vada Thompson With Live from Mom Last month $103.95
- Amy Woods Last month $103.95
- Mandy Graybill Thanks for your dedication,April! Love the shoes Last month $103.95
- Audrey Steier For a great cause Last month $103.95
- Sandra Pratt Last month $103.95
- Vandana Karri 5 weeks ago $100.00
- Lynette Perkins You look great in pink! Such a worthy cause. Proud of you for walking the talk! Last month $51.97
- amy weakley Last month $51.97
- Ed Thompson Thank you April, great cause. Last month $51.97
- Lori Firebaugh Thanks for all you do April to support our women’s health initiatives and cancer care. Thank you for being such a strong advocate. Last month $51.97
- Anonymous Last month $51.97
- Teresa Dixon Thank you for fighting breast cancer! Last month $51.97
- Adam Shores Last month $50.00
- Ed Dooley Last month $50.00
- Jean Moreland Last month $50.00
- Christopher Finley A wonderful cause. Last month $50.00
What is a Sole Star?
The Sole Stars campaign engages leaders in our communities as representatives in the fight against breast cancer. During the month-long campaign, each Sole Star will raise or give a minimum of $1,000, which will be used to support the work of the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation (VBCF.) The money raised through the Roanoke Sole Stars campaign will pay for breast health services like diagnostic mammograms, MRIs, ultrasounds and biopsies for uninsured and underinsured women in Southwest Virginia.
Sole (noun): the undersurface of a shoe; the sole is meant to provide footwear with the necessary support, giving traction and protection from the surfaces it will be in contact with.
Star (noun): a celebrated, prominent or distinguished person; synonym: VIP · (very) important person.
VBCF Sole Star (noun): a very important person providing support for our mission to eradicate breast cancer by raising awareness and funds in their community and providing traction for our mission; willing to have fun while wearing awesome pink shoes!
Questions?
Do you need help making a donation? Contact Catherine Warren at catherine@vbcf.org or 540.202.2649.
VBCF is a 501(c) 3 organization as determined by the Internal Revenue Service with federal tax identification number 54-1633519. Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services were provided provided in exchange for your gift.