Program Provides Funding for Mammograms
Kay Darlington touched so many throughout her life, including but certainly not limited to her grandson Shea Theodore, defenseman of the Vegas Golden Knights, and her doctors at Comprehensive Cancer Centers. To honor her memory, Comprehensive and Shea have teamed up to create a new fund known as “Kay’s Power Play Fund.”
Impact of Kay’s Power Play Fund
According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 2,760 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in Nevada throughout all of 2025 and an estimated 440 will die of the disease.
“Kay’s Power Play,” launched in 2020 to encourage and remind women to get regular mammograms and specifically to assist those who are uninsured, underinsured and patients under 40 years old whose mammograms are not covered by insurance. To date, more than $400,000 has been committed to “Kay’s Power Play” including this year’s $50,000 contribution.
Since the launch of “Kay’s Power Play,” Susan G. Komen Nevada has been a trusted partner, providing life-saving services to hundreds of local breast cancer patients and by offering support for breast cancer screening exams, including access to women under 40 as well as women who are uninsured and underinsured or out of work. This funding expanded help breast cancer patients access other resources, including help with rent, bills, groceries and other items. In October, 2025, an additional $40,000 was committed to Komen to continue their work.
As part of the October efforts, Las Vegas Breast Cancer Warriors will receive $10,000 in funding as part of “Kay’s Power Play” to serve their mission of providing mental and social support to Southern Nevada breast cancer patients and survivors, along with providing supplies including mastectomy kits, wigs, surgical bras and other items at no cost.
Nevada State Senator Julie Pazina, a breast cancer survivor, announced an additional grant of $4,000 from We Work for Health to support Las Vegas Breast Cancer Warriors.
“Six years ago began a powerhouse partnership between Comprehensive Cancer Centers and Shea Theodore and we’re so happy to continue working with him to fund “Kay’s Power Play,” and this year expand its reach and services,” said Lisa Santwer, executive director of Comprehensive Cancer Centers. “This commitment to Susan G. Komen Nevada and the Las Vegas Breast Cancer Warriors allows us to translate personal commitment into action, removing financial barriers for those under-insured or facing overwhelming living expenses and extending support to patients and survivors far beyond the walls of our treatment centers.”
“Marking the sixth year Kay’s Power Play is an incredible tribute to my grandmother’s legacy,” said Shea Theodore, Vegas Golden Knights defenseman. “This fund provides real, tangible help and ensures thousands of Southern Nevadans can access support needed to fight this disease.”
Additionally, to further raise awareness about the importance of breast cancer screenings, Comprehensive has wrapped two cars in pink and adorned them with breast cancer awareness messaging. The cars will be out and about on the streets of Las Vegas through Nov. 9, 2025. One of the two stopped by the press conference for photos with participants, patients and staff.
