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.
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