About Pollyball
About The YWCA of Greater Toledo's EncorePlus Program

 

About Pollyball
If you are new to Pollyball, here is a brief history. Polly Hylant-Tracy lost her battle with cancer in 1990. Her husband, three daughters, and family decided to memorialize her spirit and zest for Life by creating a volleyball tournament in her name.

Pollyball was designed to be fun and at the same time to raise money that would be used to provide education and emotional and psychological support for families dealing with cancer.

Pollyball is more than just a volleyball tournament… it is rockin’ music, team photos, rousing competition, great food, ample amounts of ice-cold Coors, and of course, the highly sought after Pollyball T-shirt to add to your wardrobe!

This year Pollyball is scheduled for Saturday, August 21st and will be another incredible day filled with terrific weather, fun volleyball and camaraderie.

We the Hylant and Tracy families continue our mission to support Pollyball as a memorial not only to Polly Hylant-Tracy, but also to all who have fought the battle, whether won or Lost. Please join us for a fun-filled day while at the same time helping us raise money for an incredible cause.

We thank you in advance for your support of  Pollyball.

 

The YWCA of Greater Toledo ENCOREplus Program
The YWCA of Greater Toledo’s ENCOREplus Breast Cancer Awareness and Assistance Program was a comprehensive education and breast cancer resource center. Breast health education sessions are provided free of charge to various community agencies, shelters, apartment communities, senior centers, clinics, health fairs, and any other areas where underserved women congregate. At least 2,730 women in the Greater Toledo area will be educated on breast cancer early detection methods in 2008.

ENCOREplus also provided connection to no-cost or low-cost mammography through several programs in the area, services to ensure follow-through with mammography include mailing reminder cards, telephone and written contacts, transportation to related appointments, and gift incentives sent to every woman who completes her mammogram. At least 575 women will be assisted to get mammograms through ENCOREplus in 2008.

The unique service that ENCOREplus provided is free intensive case management services to women with abnormal breast symptoms and/or breast cancer diagnosis, regardless of income or any other circumstances. Staff accompanies patients to medical appointments, home visits, provides transportation, linkage to psycho-social programs to address non-medical needs, provides support for the family, and ensures that the patient understands all medical information and treatment options given by health care providers.

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