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Courtesy photo On Tuesday, Oct. 13, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and Choctaw Casinos & Resorts presented a check to Abi Lee, Chief Executive Officer of Susan G. Koman Oklahoma to help fight the cure.
DURANT, Okla. – For seven consecutive years, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and Choctaw Casinos & Resorts have partnered with the Susan G. Komen Foundation to help educate, fight and detect breast cancer.
“We understand that breast cancer is a horrible disease that affects so many of us,” states Heidi Grant, Executive Office of Gaming & Hospitality at Choctaw Casinos & Resorts. “We know these funds are helping women and men battling breast cancer in Southeast Oklahoma and we’re honored to donate to such a worthy cause.”
Choctaw Nation of Okla homa and Choctaw Casinos & Resorts presented a check for $150,000 to Susan G. Komen Oklahoma, with a total of more than $710,000 donated over time to help fight for a cure.
“This has been an incredible partnership and we’re thankful to the Choctaw Nation and Choctaw Casinos for their continued support, especially during times like this,” states Abbi Lee, Chief Executive Officer of Susan G. Komen Oklahoma. “In the past, money has gone towards screenings and mobile mammography, this year we’ve become more innovative and creative by creating virtual programs and increased our outreach to our rural communities during these challenging times.”