The Lorie Lord Breast Cancer Foundation works to honor Lorie Lord and continue her legacy of caring for others by relieving the financial burden caused by oncology treatment.
Lorie Lord was an active member of her community and devoted to her family. She volunteered at her church Kirk of the Hills, worked with Junior League for 19 years, and was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority. She also was a homeroom mom for all three of her children – Ashley, Chase and Hunter. She led Girl Scouts, sponsored cheerleading, and raised funds for Jenks Trojans. Lorie loved traveling, skiing, hiking, tennis, Bible study group and spending time with her family and friends at Grand Lake. In April 2008, at age 43, Lorie passed away, eight years after her first occurrence of breast cancer. One year later, the Lord and Rupe families established the Lorie Lord Breast Cancer Foundation fund to continue Lorie’s legacy of supporting others.
Founded in 2008, Lorie Lord Breast Cancer Foundation’s mission continues Lorie’s legacy of supporting others by providing financial assistance to breast cancer patients during times of crisis. The Foundation also supports other nonprofits with aligned missions. More than $35,000 has been given to the community from this foundation.
The Lorie Lord Breast Cancer Foundation partners with Tulsa Community Foundation (TCF). TCF administers the fund and oversees the disbursement of grant payments to selected cancer patients. Currently, grants of $250 are provided to eligible individuals to support basic needs, including the purchase of medicines or the payment of utility bills. Applicants must be residents of northeastern Oklahoma who are breast cancer patients currently in active treatment. To learn more, click here.