Latest updates, media mentions, and press resources from the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation (VBCF).
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Looking for quick facts and story ideas? Our VBCF Media Fact Sheet (PDF) has everything you need for October coverage — key breast cancer statistics, an overview of VBCF’s programs and impact, and a roundup of our October events and calls-to-action.
Press Releases
Stay informed about VBCF’s latest initiatives, legislative victories, and community impact.
📢 [March 25, 2025] Governor Youngkin Signs Landmark Legislation Eliminating Out-of-Pocket Costs for Breast Cancer Diagnostic & Supplemental Imaging
➡️ Read more: Press Release HB1828 SB1436 Signed
📢 [February 13, 2025] Virginia General Assembly Passes Bill to Eliminate Out-of-Pocket Costs for Breast Cancer Imaging
➡️ Read more: Press Release HB1828 SB1436
📢 [October 2, 2024] VBCF Expands Screening & Diagnostic Services Fund to Central Virginia
➡️ Read more: RVA Diagnostic Fund Press Release
VBCF in the News
See how VBCF’s work is making headlines across Virginia and beyond.
2025 Media Mentions
📺 May 13, 2025 – WSLS 10 – No out-of-pocket costs in Virginia for certain breast cancer screenings
📺 March 25, 2025 – WRIC 8 – Breast cancer testing to become more affordable in Virginia in 2026
📰 February 14, 2025 – Cardinal News – Bill eliminating supplementary breast exam costs clears legislature on third push
📰 February 14, 2025 – Henrico Citizen – Bill eliminating supplementary breast exam costs clears legislature on third push
📰 February 14, 2025 – Daily Press – Bill eliminating supplementary breast exam costs clears legislature on third push
📺 February 13, 2025 – WTVR 6 – Virginia bills lowering some cancer care costs now await Youngkin’s signature
📺 January 31, 2025 – WSLS 10 – Fink’s Fight: Pushing for Diagnostic Testing Coverage – Bill Advances in General Assembly to Demand Insurance Coverage for Crucial Diagnostic Testing
2024 Media Mentions
📺 November 6, 2024 – WTVR 6 – Fund Helps Women Pay for Life-Saving Breast Cancer Screening
📰 October 30, 2024 – Richmond Times-Dispatch – Virginians Working to Alleviate Costs of Breast Cancer Care
📰 October 22, 2024 – Henrico Citizen – RHHD Urges Women to Seek Breast Cancer Screenings
📰 October 22, 2024 – Virginia Department of Health (VDH) – Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Encourage Breast Cancer Screenings
📺 October 18, 2024 – WRIC – Debunking Breast Cancer Myths with Dr. Emily Bell, Surgeon
📰 October 1, 2024 – Vienna Living Magazine – Featured Nonprofit: Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation (No link available)
📺 September 5, 2024 – WSLS – Pink Warrior Walk: Vinton’s Fight Against Breast Cancer
📺 September 18, 2024 – WSLS – Last Chance to Get Tickets for Local Breast Cancer Fundraiser
📺 March 11, 2024 – WHSV – Augusta Health Free Mammograms Program
📺 January 24, 2024 – WTVR 6 – Report on State Advocacy Day (No link available)
2023 Media Mentions
📰 December 07, 2023 – WTVR 6 – She organizes fundraisers for the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation. CBS 6 said ‘Thank You’
📰 November 08, 2023 – SWVA Today – Pink 13.1 raises over $96,000 for breast cancer support
📰 October 30, 2023 – Wavy 10 – Newport News delegate works to cut out-of-pocket cost for breast cancer screenings
📰 October 26, 2023 – Richmond Free Press – Black women and breast cancer diagnosis — just different, by Dr. Vanessa B. Sheppard
📰 October 23, 2023 – Henrico Citizen – ‘More Than a Pink Ribbon’ lunch celebrates champions
📰 October 20, 2023 – WHSV 3 – Mother of two breast cancer survivors raises money at brewery event
📰 October 20, 2023 – rvahub.com – Walking with Confidence Women’s Expo on Saturday at the Greater Richmond Convention Center
📰 October 12, 2023 – WTVR 6 – Women with breast cancer needed a voice in Virginia. These women stepped up.
📰 October 10, 2023 – WDBJ 7 – Beyond the Pink: Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation offers education, access to care
📰 October 10, 2023 – WDBJ 7 – Here @ Home: Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation
📰 October 09, 2023 – PiZetta Media – Content with a Cause – Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation
📰 October 09, 2023 – WHSV 3 – White Horse Auto Wash devotes breast cancer awareness efforts to manager’s wife
📰 October 09, 2023 – CBS 19 – Local cancer clinic explains importance of support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
📰 October 06, 2023 – WTVR 6 – God’s not done with me yet,’ former Miss Virginia says after breast cancer battle
📰 October 05, 2023 – patch.com – Breast Cancer Awareness Cardio Sculpt Class
📰 September 26, 2023 – WSLS 10 – Power of Pink event raises money to help fight breast cancer in Virginia
📰 September 09, 2023 – longwoodlancers.com – Lancer Cross Country Hosts Third Annual Lancer Pink Fun Run
📰 May 19, 2023 – WRIC 8 – Richmond doctor, cancer survivor explain why women under 50 should follow new mammogram guidelines
📰 May 15, 2023 – WTVR 6 – Cancer survivor calls recent announcement ‘great news’
📰 April 06, 2023 – WDBJ 7 – Sole Stars campaign advocates for those diagnosed with breast cancer
📰 April 06, 2023 – WDBJ 7 – ‘Sole Star’ campaign kicks off in SW Virginia to help with early breast cancer detection
📰 March 13, 2023 – WDBJ 7 – Southwest Virginia medical centers receive funding to expand access to breast cancer screenings
📰 February 01, 2023 – vcuhealth.org – Seed, cultivate and harvest: VCU Massey Cancer Center grows community partnerships through grant initiative
Media Resources
📄 VBCF Fact Sheet – Quick facts about our mission, impact, and programs. VBCF Fact Sheet
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