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The Big West continues its commitment to supporting women affected by cancer, highlighting the impact of a $50,000 Kay Yow Cancer Fund grant to the MemorialCare Todd Cancer Institute at Long Beach Medical Center.

Made possible through fundraising efforts over the past two seasons as part of The Big West's Tough Like Tammy campaign, the grant is helping remove critical barriers to cancer care for under-resourced patients in Southern California. The funding provides transportation assistance to and from medical appointments, ensuring more patients can access the treatment they need.

The initiative reflects the lasting impact of Tough Like Tammy, inspired by Big West women's basketball analyst Tammy Blackburn, and the continued partnership between The Big West and the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.

“The patients who receive these funds are tremendously grateful,” MemorialCare/Todd Cancer Institute Co-Chair Lillian Bretado said. “It’s a reminder that the community is standing behind them. There is somebody rooting and cheering them on to get through this cancer journey.”

The month of October opened at the MemorialCare Todd Cancer Institute at Long Beach Medical Center with a sea of pink at the annual "Hope Lives Here" event, which included a $50,000 check presentation from the Kay Yow Cancer fund in this year's festivities. As Breast Cancer Awareness Month winds down, the time is now to recognize that awareness, support and care for those in need does not end when the calendar turns to November. The hope, unity and fight against breast cancer and all cancers affecting women is a year-round endeavor that The Big West is proud to support through Tough Like Tammy and the Kay Yow Fund.