The Pink Fund Board of Directors
Molly MacDonald
Co-Founder, President, Director, 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
Vice President, Director
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.”
Ashley Hjelle
Treasurer, Director
Senior Manager,
Ernst & Young, LLP
“I am honored to be a part of The Pink Fund. Having lost my mother to breast cancer, I am passionate about the The Pink Fund’s mission to provide financial assistance to breast cancer patients, allowing patients to focus on their health and wellbeing to improve survivorship. Anyone in treatment for breast cancer should not have to choose between continuing treatment or paying their bills..”
Thomas Pettit
Co-Founder, 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.”
Gissoo DeCotiis
Director
Head of Global Advocacy and Strategic Relations
Daiichi Sankyo
“After losing my beloved brother to cancer at 58, my life’s work became centered on understanding and addressing the needs of those living with the disease by listening to the experts – the patients themselves. Pink Fund plays a crucial role in this mission by helping patients and families tackle the financial struggles that so often accompany a cancer diagnosis. As part of the Pink Fund, I can honor my brother’s legacy by ensuring financial hurdles do not impede the vital care and support patients and their families desperately need.”
Heidi Floyd
Director
Breast Cancer Advocate, Speaker, Author, Advocate
“Pink Fund is a gift; not just for women diagnosed with breast cancer, but for their families. It removes the financial toxicity that some impact families for generations – truly an indescribable beacon of hope.”
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.”
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. “