Supporting Breast Cancer Patients in the Ohio Valley
Our Mission
The Lee Ann Foundation is committed to providing essential support to breast cancer patients.
We help cover the costs that insurance often overlooks—prescription co-pays, transportation, wigs, and more. Additionally, we offer financial assistance to families facing unemployment while caring for loved ones during hospital stays.
Together, we ensure that no one fights alone.
Join the fight
Your support can change a life today.
About Lee Ann
Lee Ann Schambach was a beloved educator, a devoted mother, and a pillar of her community.
Known for her kindness, patience, and strength, she touched countless lives. Even as she faced inflammatory breast cancer with unwavering courage, Lee Ann’s smile and spirit never dimmed. In her honor, the Lee Ann Foundation was created to continue her legacy of helping others.
About the Foundation
The Lee Ann Foundation for Victims of Breast Cancer Fund was established by the Schambach family at the CFOV in 2009 in memory of Lee Ann Schambach, who lost her battle with breast cancer.
The fund makes grants to Wheeling Health Right to support breast cancer patients with costs associated with treatment, including prescription co-pays, transportation to/from treatments, wigs, and other essential needs.
How to help
Volunteer
Join our mission by giving your time. Volunteers are the heart of our events and fundraising efforts. Whether it’s helping at a race, organizing a fundraiser, or spreading the word about our cause, your involvement makes a real difference.
Events
Support our cause by participating in our annual events, like the Debbie Green 5K Walk/Run and the Race for a Reason. These gatherings not only raise vital funds but also bring our community together to honor Lee Ann’s spirit and support those in need.
Corporate Sponsorship
Businesses can make a big impact by partnering with the Lee Ann Foundation. Contact us to learn how.
Donate
Your generosity can change lives.
Every donation helps a breast cancer patient in need—whether it’s covering a co-pay, providing transportation to treatment, or helping a family keep their home while they care for a loved one.
Make checks payable to:
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley
1226 Chapline St
Wheeling, WV 26003
“Lee Ann Fund” in the memo line