Latest updates, media mentions, and press resources from the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation (VBCF).
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
📺 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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