Author: Katy Sawyer, Executive Director

Highlights from the Power of Pink Luncheon in Richmond

VBCF’s inaugural 2024 Richmond Power of Pink Luncheon took place at The Jefferson Hotel on October 10, 2024, and was a day filled with energy, community, and enthusiasm in support of our mission. The event opened with a lively reception in the Rotunda, where attendees enjoyed seasonal pink mocktails. The luncheon followed in the Grand…
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In Memory of Gabriele Conn-Lewis

We were shocked and saddened to learn of Gabriele Conn-Lewis’ recent passing. Gabriele served as a VBCF volunteer extraordinaire, beginning as a member of VBCF’s Peninsula Chapter in 2009. She was an engaging personality – thoughtful, passionate, and practical about the work she did. At the local level, she was a do-er, taking on increased activities…
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VBCF Welcomes New Staff Member & Expands to Southwest VA

Please join us in welcoming Catherine Warren, the newest team member on VBCF’s staff! Catherine came on board on July 1st as VBCF’s Senior Director of Southwest Virginia, based in Roanoke. She will extend and strengthen VBCF’s reach into this region, offering education and advocacy program services and development. Based on the latest breast cancer…
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VBCF is Still Here for You.

You may have heard the news that both of the local Boards of Directors for Virginia’s two Susan G. Komen affiliates – Central & Eastern Virginia, based in Richmond, and Blue Ridge, based in Roanoke, have decided to close their doors rather than participate in Komen’s national reorganization to centralize operations from its national office…
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VBCF is Here for You

While we are working remotely, we’re still here to help. Virginians affected by breast cancer are our priority, and we know this is a challenging time. Please know that we continue to work for you. We are still updating our website resources, sharing information on Facebook, capturing the latest research news on Twitter, and blogging. …
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