Chesapeake Regional Health Foundation

Chesapeake Regional Health Foundation is an association and organization in Norfolk, VA. Established in 1993, the foundation was created to further the mission and vision of Chesapeake Regional Healthcare, a provider that brings a broad range of care to the people of southeast Virginia and northeast North Carolina through Chesapeake Regional Medical Center and its affiliate services. As a non-profit organization designated by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, the foundation supports the programs, services, and equipment needs of the healthcare system. Contributions are tax-deductible, and donors may designate their gifts for specific purposes to guide how the funds are used.

The foundation is best known for the Bra-ha-ha, a unique fundraising campaign that celebrates survivorship, creativity, and community. At the heart of the campaign is the bra challenge, where community members transform a bra into a bold work of art inspired by breast cancer. These creations are unveiled at the annual Bra-ha-ha Awards Show and Auction, an event that honors those affected by breast cancer. The campaign extends beyond a single event to include a 5K Run/Walk, month-long bra art exhibitions, third-party philanthropy events, and numerous smaller fundraisers. Participants have included students, community groups, corporate sponsors, retail outlets, and medical facilities. Proceeds from the campaign provide free mammograms and related breast health services to eligible uninsured and underinsured individuals, while also supporting advanced technology at Chesapeake Regional Breast Care.

The foundation is located at 736 Battlefield Blvd N in Chesapeake, VA. It sits on North Battlefield Boulevard, about a tenth of a mile from the road itself. The site is less than a quarter of a mile from Chesapeake Regional Medical Center and the City of Chesapeake government office. A dialysis clinic and an ultrasound center are also within a short distance, as is a ballet studio about four-tenths of a mile away.

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Chesapeake Regional Health Foundation serves the Norfolk and Chesapeake area by funding critical breast health services and community engagement through its distinctive fundraising initiatives.