Discover essential resources and organizations dedicated to supporting the Black community through the breast cancer journey. This Black History Month, learn how these groups are making a difference in education, support, and advocacy for better outcomes.
Explore the critical challenges of awareness, access, and cost that prevent many from utilizing life-saving breast cancer prevention drugs.
Please join us in welcoming our newest 2024-26 Board Members: Hanna Kebede Hanna moved from her birth country of Ethiopia to Ohio 35 years ago as an exchange student in high school, continuing her higher education in the U.S. at the University of Cincinnati and Old Dominion University. After earning a bachelor’s degree in Health…
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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.
You may have seen recent headlines saying something like, “More than 900 widely used chemicals may increase breast cancer risk.” There’s a lot to unpack here, so we’re going to explain the study, what it means for you, and what steps you can take to reduce your risk of breast cancer. Let’s start with the…
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For the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation staff, preparation around Breast Cancer Awareness Month every October begins months in advance. We make breast health education available to all walks of our community – from churches to schools, offices to community centers. Although we provide our resources and educational services year-round, our busiest time of year is…
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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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During the month of October, we had our inaugural Sole Stars campaign in the New River Valley. We had nine community leaders don the pink shoes and raise funds to support VBCF. The campaign started with a goal of $10,000. These Sole Stars are actually ROCK STARS and raised $17,798.65! A big thank you to…
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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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The 3rd Annual Pink 13.1 event, presented by Ballad Health and Johnston Memorial Hospital, held on Saturday, October 21 on the scenic Virginia Creeper Trail in Abingdon, Virginia, was an astounding success, with nearly 100 dedicated participants traveling from as far away as Texas, Nebraska, and New York to join in the fight against breast…
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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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