Guest Blogger: Brenda Karp For more than 25 years, I’ve been involved with the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation. I first reached out to VBCF many years ago to volunteer, and I was assigned to help plan the Gala for the organization’s 10th Anniversary. That was the start of my journey. Over the years I continued…
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By Shelley Callahan, Director of Development The 2nd annual Richmond Power of Pink Luncheon took a different spin this year to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month by hosting a luncheon and fashion show at the Jefferson Hotel on October 3rd. Thirteen breast cancer survivors and thrivers showcased fabulous outfits of their own choosing, while…
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by Erin Steigleder, MSW, Director of Programs What is happening with the use of AI and mammograms? You have probably seen some headlines over the past year or two about how medicine can make use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, and you may have even seen something about AI being used to “look” at mammograms.…
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By Grace Rush, Certified Mastectomy Fitter The Pink Ribbon Boutique in Richmond, VA, specializes in helping individuals feel comfortable and supported after breast surgery by providing post-mastectomy bras, prostheses, and compression garments — all in a compassionate and welcoming environment. If you’ve never visited a mastectomy boutique before, you might be wondering: What happens during…
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by Nikki Jennings, Resource Coordinator Like any new experience in life, dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis can be unexpected, scary and downright overwhelming. Since our founding in the early 90s, we’ve made it our mission to help empower Virginians with reliable resources they can trust. In this blog, we’re offering some help to one…
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by Kayla Jarvis, VCU MSW Intern What Is Cancer Survivorship? June is Cancer Survivorship Month which is a great time for us to focus on the hope of living a healthy life beyond a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. It’s also an opportunity for us to reflect on the advances in research, clinical trials, and…
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By Kirsta Millar, Director of Policy A strong and mighty contingent of Virginia advocates made the trip to Washington, D.C. for the 2025 National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) Advocate Leadership Summit and Lobby Day, May 3-6. VBCF awarded Noss Scholarships* to seven volunteer advocates from all regions of the Commonwealth to attend. Advocates traveled from…
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VBCF is thrilled to welcome two new staff members to our dedicated team – Shelley Callahan and Antonia Arias-Magallon. Shelley is joining us as our statewide Director of Development, and Antonia (Toni) is our Southwest Virginia Events Manager. Together, they are working to retain and build community relationships for mission-focused fundraising to strengthen and expand our…
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By Erin Steigleder, MSW, Director of Programs When it comes to breast cancer screening, you may be surprised to know that mammography isn’t the only game in town. We’re going to highlight six imaging tests that can be used in breast cancer screening and, spoiler, why you might end up sticking with mammography. Screening is…
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