ABOUT US
WE’RE AN ORGANIZATION THAT FOCUSES ON THE POSITIVE!
Links for Life was started in 1992 by Sharyn Woods and Carol Barraza to promote breast cancer awareness and provide services for women coping with cancer. We serve Kern County persons and families.
OUR MISSION:
Links for Life believes everyone fighting breast cancer is a Survivor. We exist to:
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Improve breast health outcomes in Kern County
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Educate and empower our neighbors to take ownership of their breast health
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Provide care and support to people affected by breast cancer
VISION:
Links for Life will be recognized as Kern County’s leader in breast health, so that every person in Kern County has access to the education, resources and support needed for their journey.
COMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNERS
- Adventist Health Bakersfield
- CBCC
- Clinica Sierra Vista
- CSUB
- Kern Family Health Care
- Kern Medical Center
- Kern Radiology
- Mercy Hospitals of Bakersfield/Special Needs Dept.
- Omni Family Health
- Planned Parenthood
- Quest Imaging
- Stockdale Radiology
- Tehachapi Valley Healthcare
- Truxtun Radiology
- Valley Imaging Medical Center
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- President
Maritza Jimenez, Kern Family Health Care - Vice President & Treasurer
Brooke Baird, Brown Armstrong, CPA’s - Past President & Secretary
Charlotte Brandt, Links for Life Ambassador - Honorary Life Member
Stana Bright, Links for Life Ambassador
Committee Chair-Persons
- Resources
Kristi Harrer, Casa Crista Nursery - Fund Development
Michael (Tigger) McAllister, Red-Trac - Education
Amisha Patel-Pannu, Kern Family Health Care - Board Development
Nancy Chaffin-Joy, Links for Life Ambassador
- Members at Large
Susie Aspeitia, CBCC
Priscilla Bacus, Links for Life Ambassador
Sylvia Cariker, KUZZ
Lauren Naworski-Smith, Young Wooldridge
