Bonnie's Bus--cancer disparities in West Virginia, philanthropy and opportunities to build lasting partnerships.

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The State of West Virginia (WV) has significant cancer health disparities, substantiated by the fourth highest cancer mortality rate in the nation. In October 2007, Jo and Ben Statler donated $5 million dollars to the Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center to establish a mobile mammography program (Bonnie's Bus) and endowed research positions at West Virginia… (More)

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