2026 Virginia General Assembly Crossover Report Some Great Progress to Share While we were disappointed that our 2026 State Breast Cancer Advocacy Day at the General Assembly had to be cancelled due to the snow and ice storm in Richmond, VBCF advocates have still been hard at work! Staff and advocates have been testifying in…
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While there is much uncertainty these days regarding health care costs, there is some good news for Virginians regarding follow-up and supplemental breast imaging that is needed to diagnose or rule out breast cancer. VBCF’s advocates helped us pass legislation in 2025 that prohibits state-regulated health insurance plans from charging out-of-pocket costs (co-pays, coinsurance or…
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The 2025 Virginia General Assembly Session wrapped up on February 22, 2025, after a fast-paced but impactful session. Lawmakers introduced nearly 2,500 bills, alongside intense negotiations on amendments to the Commonwealth’s two-year budget. Now, all bills that passed both the House and Senate move to Governor Youngkin for review. He has until March 24, 2025,…
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Waiting in line for half an hour in 15-degree weather outside the General Assembly did not deter our VBCF advocates! Despite the bitter cold and a packed legislative building, nearly 30 dedicated volunteer advocates from across the Commonwealth made a significant impact during our 2025 State Breast Cancer Advocacy Day last week. Advocates traveled from…
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Update! Just a quick update that due to many delays yesterday in the State Senate, our bill, SB1238 was not heard in the Commerce and Labor Committee after all. It should be on the agenda for Monday, January 27th now so stay tuned! Also, you have more time if you have not had a chance to reach…
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Unanimous Support in Subcommittee! Great news! Yesterday, the House Labor and Commerce Subcommittee unanimously voted to report HB1828 to Appropriations. This marks a significant milestone—the first unanimous, bipartisan vote in support of the bill! Next up, the full Labor and Commerce Committee will vote on this recommendation, and they typically approve subcommittee suggestions. Afterward, HB1828…
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When we say we have the best Community Partners in the Commonwealth – we are NOT exaggerating! This year, over 85 events supporting VBCF were held across the state. These events included month-long Breast Cancer Awareness promotions, walk/run events, school fundraisers, corporate initiatives, in-store promotions, golf tournaments, and community festivals. Together, our Community Partners have raised an…
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Three days of breast cancer research seminars and advocacy training, followed by 11 Congressional office visits, 2 Senate office visits, 16,848 steps, and 6.5 miles on Capitol Hill! This is what our fantastic group of Virginia breast cancer advocates, VBCF staff, and a Board member accomplished in Washington, DC, during the 2024 National Breast Cancer Coalition’s (NBCC) Advocate Leadership Summit and Lobby Day, May 4-7.
Learn about VBCF’s 2024 State Breast Cancer Advocacy Day, where our volunteer advocates championed critical breast cancer legislation in the Virginia General Assembly, advocating for accessible care and sharing their powerful stories.
This Giving Tuesday, we want to share our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible Community Partners from across the Commonwealth! Over 90 events supporting VBCF were held this year, creating a ripple effect of generosity and impact. These events ranged from month-long Breast Cancer Awareness Month promotions, to bake sales, Pink Out games, golf tournaments, festivals, and school fundraisers. Together, these events have…
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The breast cancer community in Richmond gathered on October 20 at the Virginia Crossings Hotel for VBCF’s 4th Annual More Than A Pink Ribbon Awards Luncheon. Reba Hollingsworth from WTVR, CBS-6, was our fabulous emcee for this uplifting event to celebrate accomplishments in breast cancer education and advocacy for Virginians. We express our heartfelt gratitude…
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Get the lowdown on the 2023 NBCC Leadership Summit and Lobby Day! Find out how our VBCF advocates and Noss Scholarship recipients are making a difference in the world of breast cancer legislation.
VBCF joins the Community Breast Reconstruction Alliance (CBRA) to advocate for continued access to DIEP flap breast reconstruction amid insurance code changes, ensuring vital options for patients.
Officials pictured: State Senator Frank Ruff; Delegate Ellen Campbell, wife of late Del. Ronnie Campbell; Delegate Shelly Simonds; Mrs. Collette McEachin, Richmond City Commonwealth Attorney, and wife of late Congressman McEachin. VBCF was invited to speak at the Virginia Cancer Caucus on January 20th. The meeting honored the late Congressman A. Donald McEachin and the…
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After 12 years of hard work by volunteer advocates and their partners, the Lymphedema Treatment Act (LTA) was finally passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden. This is a significant victory for the lymphedema community and a testament to the power of perseverance and advocacy. Lymphedema is a condition that can develop…
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On Friday, September 30th, VBCF kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a celebration of accomplishments in breast cancer education and advocacy in Virginia at our 3rd Annual More than a Pink Ribbon Awards luncheon held at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond.
Guest Blog by Drew DeMaree, Owner, The Freedom Companies
As I write this blog post all I can think about are unicorns! In fact I believe that unicorns are everywhere. They are ordinary people like you and me walking around doing extraordinarily hard things. So if you are a cancer survivor, a cancer patient currently, or have someone in your world that was a warrior, and you strive to keep their legacy alive, then you belong in a field of unicorns. I am truly humbled to be in your presence.
VBCF is grateful to our inspiring advocates who helped make a significant impact during the 2022 National Breast Cancer Coalition’s (NBCC) annual breast cancer Lobby Day on May 3, 2022.
The VBCF-led diagnostic breast imaging coverage bill, HR 1243, was “tabled” by the House Commerce and Energy Committee, thus ending consideration for this General Assembly Session. While the details are complicated (dealing with prohibiting additions to Virginia’s essential health benefits package), our bill and a group of similar insurance benefits-related bills were found to be…
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Today is Giving Tuesday, the global day of generosity. And, as we also begin the holiday season, we want you to know that we are grateful for YOUR generosity right here in the Commonwealth. THANK YOU! Individual donors make up the lion’s share of our financial support. From folks who purchase our pink ribbon license plate…
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