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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Our 2nd Annual More Than A Pink Ribbon Awards Event and 30th Anniversary Commemoration presented by Exact Sciences was held virtually on October 1st. We were so pleased to present awards to several outstanding Virginians to recognize their accomplishments in state and local breast cancer education and advocacy. We are grateful to all of our…
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How do I support my loved one going through breast cancer treatment? What do I ask my doctor during my follow-up visit? I’m a breast cancer survivor! What now? Over the last 30 years, VBCF has received many questions just like these and more. Our mission is to provide the very best information and tools…
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The Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to the eradication of breast cancer through education and advocacy.
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Richmond, VA 23294
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When you make a donation to VBCF, you make a difference for Virginians affected by breast cancer.
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