Month: April 2026

Make Moves 5K Blacksburg finish-line event with participants and mascot, Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation logo visible in the corner.

Make Moves Against Breast Cancer 5K Debuts in Blacksburg

Saturday, April 25, proved to be a picture-perfect day in Blacksburg, Virginia, as 98 participants laced up their running shoes for our first annual Make Moves Against Breast Cancer 5K. Between the runners, walkers, and the dedicated supporters cheering from the sidelines, the energy was electric. Thanks to our incredible sponsors and the relentless fundraising…
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April Is National Volunteer Month: Make a Difference with VBCF

By Nikki Jennings, VBCF Resource Coordinator Did you know that April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month? VBCF celebrates the hard work and dedication of volunteers year-round, not just during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. As a small, grassroots nonprofit, we rely on volunteers to help us accomplish our mission to empower Virginians impacted by…
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Is Thermography a Reliable Alternative to Mammograms? What the Research Says (2026 Update)

A mammogram (L) is an X-ray image of the breast that can identify tissue types with different densities, such as masses within the breast. Thermography (R) produces an infrared image that shows the patterns of heat on or near the surface of the body. Image source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration Updated Findings on Thermography…
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Welcoming Three New Leaders to the VBCF Board

Please join the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation in welcoming three new members to its Board of Directors. Their professional expertise and personal commitment to the breast cancer community will help guide and strengthen VBCF’s work across Virginia. Mandi Bishop is a wife, mother, multiple business owner, entrepreneur and a breast cancer survivor of almost 20…
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