Thank you for supporting the Kimberley Chance Atkins Foundation for 13 years!

In 2009, the Kimberley Chance Atkins Foundation (KCAF) was formed to make a difference in our community by promoting early detection of breast cancer and providing education about prevention, treatment options, and recovery. The programs, initiatives, fundraising activities have supported the mission and allowed the KCAF the privilege of assisting so many women, men and their families in Rockdale and Newton counties.

In life, change is inevitable. After much thought, prayer, and careful consideration, the Atkins family with support from the KCAF Executive Committee, made the decision in December 2021 to dissolve the Kimberley Chance Atkins Foundation. Over the years, KCAF has successfully raised funds to support the foundation’s mission, so as we retire the KCAF and disburse remaining assets, we are confident the KCAF legacy will continue as funds donors entrusted to us are reallocated. The funds have been disbursed to organizations/entities to be used in a manner consistent with the KCAF mission to provide education, early detection, and support for those facing breast cancer in our community.

As we close this chapter, we hope that you know how much the gifts of your time, talent, sponsorships, and donations mattered. If you are interested in donating to continue KCAF’s mission, we encourage you to do so by making a donation to the Piedmont Healthcare Foundation (Donate to Piedmont Healthcare Foundation).

Thank you, again, for your support over the years and we hope you will continue in the fight against breast cancer while remembering Kim Atkins, friends and loved ones who continue the battle today.

The Kimberley Chance Atkins Foundation Board of Directors

2022 KCAF Scholarship Recipients

Nine outstanding students pursuing healthcare careers in Rockdale and Newton County schools are recipients of the 2022 Kimberley Chance Atkins Foundation (KCAF) Healthcare Scholarship.

The Kimberley Chance Atkins Foundation Healthcare Scholarship was established in 2016 to recognize students who plan to pursue a career in healthcare. A scholarship is awarded to a student from each traditional high school and career academy in Rockdale and Newton Counties.

Kim Atkins was a beloved and respected teacher in Rockdale County for many years and was recognized as a Teacher of the Year. During her battle with breast cancer she and her family depended on the care and compassion of many healthcare professionals and the Foundation has sought to honor her love for students and her healthcare team by awarding scholarships to deserving seniors each year.

Students were asked to submit an application and answer the following answer question: “How have your education, classes, and personal experiences influenced you to pursue a career in the healthcare field?”

Scholarship recipients from Rockdale County Public Schools are: Taylor Culver (Heritage High School), Andria Thomas (Rockdale County High School), Jaidyn Sawyer (Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology), Angelina Mandzyuk (Salem High School) and Ebony Fleming (Rockdale Career Academy).

Scholarship recipients from Newton County Public Schools are: Gabriela Sanchez (Alcovy High School), Emelia Jenkins (Eastside High School), E’lissa Batiste (Newton High School) and Jenifer Gaspar-Escandon (Newton College and Career Academy).

This is the final year the scholarships will be awarded as the Atkins family, with support from the KCAF Executive Committee, made the decision in December 2021 to dissolve the Kimberley Chance Atkins Foundation. Over the years, KCAF has successfully raised funds to support the foundation’s mission and the KCAF legacy will continue as funds donors entrusted to the organization are reallocated. The funds have been disbursed to organizations/entities to be used in a manner consistent with the KCAF mission to provide education, early detection, and support for those facing breast cancer in our community.

“We are grateful to those who have supported the Kimberley Chance Atkins Foundation over the years. Congratulate to these scholarship recipients and we wish them much success in pursuing their healthcare careers,” said KCAF President Benny Atkins.


Donations - Piedmont Healthcare Foundation

Your gift in support of the Kimberley Chance Atkins Foundation through the Piedmont Healthcare Foundation will be used to provide screening and diagnostic breast health services for uninsured or underinsured women in Rockdale and Newton counties, as well as linking patients and their families/caregivers with internal and external cancer support services. Thank you for your support!

Continuing KCAF’s Mission

The Kimberley Chance Atkins Foundation is proud that Piedmont Healthcare Foundation (hyperlink to their webpage again) will continue the KCAF mission by funding mammograms and procedures for women and men who need assistance and qualify, as well as linking patients and their families/caregivers with internal and external cancer support services. Further, we endorse Piedmont Healthcare Foundation to advocate for patients who are disenfranchised, encountering barriers to accessing healthcare services, insurance coverage issues or lack of healthcare insurance.

KCAF has also gifted funds to Digital Mammography Services (DMS) and the Gwinnett Newton Rockdale Health Departments to continue the Foundation’s mission and in recognition of their partnerships over the years.

If you feel led, we encourage you to support and remember your loved ones in honor of the Kim Atkins Foundation by supporting Piedmont Healthcare Foundation.