The Pink Fund Board of Directors
Molly MacDonald
Founder, CEO and Breast Cancer SurThrivor®
“Never did I imagine a breast cancer diagnosis would lead me to see and try to help fill a niche in services for breast cancer patients and their families. What we do is truly an act of love. It is a privilege to be able to serve so many and act on behalf of our generous donors, without whom, our mission would not be possible.”
Fran Parsons
Chair
Customer Financial Services Manager – Europe, Asia and South America (Retired)
Federal-Mogul Powertrain
“Being born and raised in Britain, there are many social programs in place to support people through health challenges. When I learned about the much-needed support The Pink Fund provides, I was in. I value the mission and am proud to serve with the team.”
Shannon Crone
Treasurer, Director
Advisory Executive Director,
Ernst & Young, LLP
“Breast cancer patients have so many other things to think and worry about…helping to lessen their financial burden is one way we can all help. It’s been so very rewarding to be a part of an organization that focuses solely on that mission.”
Thomas Pettit
Secretary
Owner,
Tamale Group
“Having experienced firsthand the stressful situation The Pink Fund addresses, my wife and I are painfully aware of the need for the financial assistance which The Pink Fund provides. It is an honor to be involved in the effort to give aid and extremely gratifying that this support is appreciated by so many in need.”
Dan Sherman
Director
Founder and President
The NaVectis Group
“I am deeply humbled by this opportunity to serve on the board of The Pink Fund. The Pink Fund’s mission of decreasing financial distress of breast cancer patients aligns with the mission of my company, NaVectis Group. Financial Toxicity has devastated the lives of countless breast cancer patients across our nation and The Pink Fund is at the forefront of addressing this issue. I am excited to join this organization to help further its mission of decreasing financial distress for breast cancer patients.”
Linda S. Ross
Director
Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
Trinity Health
“Too often, the trauma of being diagnosed with breast cancer is compounded by having to worry about paying bills while struggling to maintain a job and comply with treatment regimens. The Pink Fund’s mission, pure and simple, is to ease that worry by providing vital financial support to those in need. I am delighted to serve an organization that focuses so directly and practically on helping others.”
Judy Vindici
Director
Director of Philanthropy (Retired)
The Arbor Hospice Foundation
“As a breast cancer survivor, The Pink Fund resonates with me. I can relate to the fear and desperation of that financial burden. The Pink Fund is real people helping other people in a real way.”
Marcela Mazo Canola, MD
Director
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Hematology – Oncology
Breast Medical Oncology
UT Health San Antonio Mays Cancer Center
“Breast cancer continues to affect many women around the world, and despite multiple advances in the treatment of the disease, many families suffer a financial toxicity that can last a lifetime. No one should fight alone. I am honored to be part of The Pink Fund and be able to help and advocate for those in need.”
Wanda Hammoud
Director
Head of Human Resources
VaccinateDetroit/Park Pharmacy
“There are great enough struggles for individuals diagnosed with breast cancer; the worry of finances shouldn’t be one of them. The Pink Fund makes it possible to provide breast cancer patients and their families financial assistance. As a community health advocate and a daughter who is familiar with the struggles breast cancer patients face, I was immediately on board and humbled to be a part of such an amazing organization with such a noble cause. “