RABC Board of Directors

The RABC board is composed of a broad group of our providers, partners, community members, breast cancer survivors, and the general public.  Our volunteer board directors are passionate about the Race Against Breast Cancer and breast health for northeast Kansans.  These directors serve three-year terms and are first nominated and then elected to their service.

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Bernita Berntsen, MD

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Susan Cunningham

past president

Ashley Esquibel

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Natalie Flood

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Michele Jensen

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Kristi Sloan

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Deb Yocum

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Heather Brewer

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Holly Cobb, APRN-C

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Lisa Carlton

Treasurer

Carmen Hill

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Dawn Robertson

executive director

The Spirit of Hope

In 1997, breast cancer survivors approached the RABC Board of Directors with the idea of creating a lasting tribute to honor those impacted by breast cancer—both to celebrate survivors and remember those lost. The RABC established the “Spirit of Hope” committee, made up of survivors and women undergoing treatment, to lead the effort.
 
In 1998, the committee commissioned a bronze sculpture with the help of Degginger’s Foundry and local artist Janet Zoble. The project officially launched at the RABC’s annual 5K Run/Walk that October, alongside efforts to secure a permanent location at Washburn University. A pink granite base with bronze plaques was designed to recognize the dedication, donors, and a commemorative poem.
 
The sculpture was completed in January 2000. Standing 9 feet tall and weighing over 500 pounds, it was installed on campus and donated to Washburn University through the generosity of many supporters. The official dedication took place on May 7, 2000.
 
Since then, the “Spirit of Hope” has served as a meaningful tribute for the community. The sculpture and two pink granite benches also honor the lives of committee members, Betsy Davis and Karen Rodeheffer, whose courage—and that of so many others who have faced breast cancer—is forever remembered through this tribute.

RABC Supporters

Fighter Level
Survivor Level
Hoyt Rural Fire Department/Fireman's Association
Nemaha Valley Community Hospital
Robert & Joyce Pardee
Edwin Petrik, M.D.
Fighter Level
Fighter Level
Lisa Carlton
CoreFirst Bank & Trust
Wendy Giron/BNSF Railway
Heritage Bank
Carmen Hill
In-Kind Services
Donate Today!

Your donation to the Race Against Breast Cancer has the potential to save lives! The earlier cancer is detected, the better the outcomes are for the patient. The Race Against Breast Cancer works year around to ensure that Northeast Kansans in financial and medical need have access to mammography screenings and breast health education. With your help we can run the Race Against Breast Cancer – a race we cannot afford to lose!

What your Donation can do!

– $20 pays for the RABC to send educational materials to a rural health clinic.

– $50 pays for 10 RABC educational packets for health clinics to give to their patients to take home and practice good breast health habits.

– $100 pays for one RABC ultrasound for a NE Kansas client

– $200 pays for one RABC screening mammogram for a NE Kansas woman

– $300 pays for a RABC diagnostic mammography service with ultrasound for a NE Kansas client

  • Important Donation Information

    Please note – the Race Against Breast Cancer never solicits for donations by telephone or door to door.

    You can financially support the RABC, a local independent 501(c)3 non-profit, several ways:

    Donating through our website – see Supporters pageDonate by sending check or money order payable to the “RABC” to our secure post office box address – RABC, PO Box 4458, Topeka, KS 66604Designating the RABC as your organization to support through Dillons Stores Community Rewards Program. Use NPO number RJ642.Participating in our fundraising events

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