SANTA YNEZ, CA – The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians recently presented a check for over $8,700 to the Breast Imaging Center at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital to help the non-profit deliver superior care to its patients through ultrasound screenings, mammography and biopsies. The donation is part of the Chumash Casino Resort’s annual Project Pink campaign, which showcases pink food and beverage creations in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
For the month of October, the resort’s various eateries sold pink-colored snacks, sweets, specialty desserts and drinks, with a portion of the proceeds going toward the campaign. The effort generated $4,365, and the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation matched that amount, dollar for dollar, resulting in an $8,730 donation to the Breast Imaging Center at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, which is supported by the Foundation for Cottage Rehabilitation and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospitals.
“We are deeply grateful for the generous support of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians for awarding the proceeds from this year’s Project Pink fundraiser to the Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Breast Imaging Center,” said Andrew Brown, VP of Advancement for the Foundation for Cottage Rehabilitation and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospitals. “The tribe’s commitment helps ensure that women and families have access to the vital resources needed for early detection and ongoing care. Early detection saves lives, and thanks to the tribe’s generosity, we can continue raising awareness and offering hope to those who need it most. The partnership in this effort is truly invaluable, and we are inspired by your dedication to making a difference in our community.”
The annual Project Pink campaign is led by the Chumash Casino Resort’s chefs, who are dedicated to shedding light on breast cancer awareness. They recreating the familiar lineup of Project Pink sweets, including the popular chocolate molds of high heel shoes, flat shoes and purses, and featured an assortment of other one-of-a-kind creations. Some of the campaign’s new Project Pink menu items that were on display in the resort’s Grains & Grounds dessert case were pistachio cherry cake, funfetti pound cake, strawberry Grand Mariner cake, chocolate raspberry cake, cherry blossom cupcake, almond raspberry mousse cake and peach and vanilla mousse.
“Our annual Project Pink campaign is a source of pride for us because it raises awareness and provides funds that go toward helping local non-profits serve those community members in need,” said Kenneth Kahn, Tribal Chairman for the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians.