Breast Cancer United
The Black Friday Takeover Unity Walk
Put your breast foot forward and join us as we walk virtually to build Breast Cancer awareness, community and action.
- November 27th, 11am ET
Breast Cancer United Is Bringing Together the Global Breast Cancer Ecosystem to Educate, Celebrate and Eradicate
We are BREAST CANCER UNITED -- 60 organizations strong and growing. Together, we stand strong in solidarity to bring attention, passion, action, and science against this disease
Put your breast foot forward and join us as we walk virtually to build Breast Cancer awareness, community and action.
Why go to a mall on Black Friday when you can take a walk?
Put your breast foot forward and join us as we walk virtually to build Breast Cancer awareness, community and action.
Join us as we takeover Black Friday!
Breast Cancer United is a global movement to drive collective action towards eradicating Breast Cancer. The Black Friday Unity Walk on Nov 27th is our first effort as a united front.
Join us in this first stride of many as united game changers in the breast cancer fight.
Our Grand Marshall, Dr. Mathew Knowles will lead us as we walk virtually in our homes, and, with social distancing, in our neighborhoods.
Register Today!
- Complete the registration form to the right.
- You will receive a confirmation email & invite for the virtual walk on Nov 27th.
- Get your Breast Cancer United swag! For patients and survivors who join our partner Ciitizen, they will cover costs of your swag!
- Look out for emails from us leading up to the virtual event with spotlights on the many amazing organizations involved, info on how to invite your friends & more!
Get your Breast Cancer United Swag!
Our partners at Ciitizen are covering the cost of swag for all breast cancer patients and survivors who have a Ciitizen profile or join.
Get a free t-shirt when you take action over your medical records by joining Ciitizen.
We are Breast Cancer United
Meet the incredible organization from around the world coming together to take a collective stand in this global movement to eradicate breast cancer. We encourage you to get to know these amazing organizations serving the many diverse needs of our community.
African Women’s Cancer Awareness Association
Bio/Overview
Established in 2004, The African Women’s Cancer Awareness Association (AWCAA) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization in the Washington, DC region. The mission of AWCAA is to develop partnerships that reduce disparities in awareness, prevention and treatment of breast cancer among African immigrant women, especially the medically underserved, uninsured and under privileged. We do this through education, awareness, psychosocial support services and personalized navigation services for screening, diagnosis and treatment.
African Women’s Cancer Awareness Association
Who we serve
The African Women’s Cancer Association (AWCAA), serves all women of color especially the African immigrant women. AWCAA provides culturally and linguistically appropriate community outreach engagements, and navigation programs that address the African immigrant needs in health care. We work by developing solid partnerships to bridge the breast cancer mortality disparity gap that exists in the African immigrant women population in the area.
Alliance in Reconstructive Surgery (AiRS) Foundation
Bio/Overview
To be a resource and a support system for the women who have had mastectomies as a result of breast cancer, educating them on reconstruction options, and ultimately assisting them with the cost of reconstructive surgery.
African Women’s Cancer Awareness Association
Who we serve
The Foundation works in partnership with physicians in the United States, providing the resources necessary to make this surgery an option for women who would not otherwise have access to breast reconstruction. We partner with health care providers, health care centers and other groups to promote this service and teach other professionals and educators to carry on this work.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
Bio/Overview
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Psi Lambda Omega Chapter supports the mission to eradicate Breast Cancer and continues to provide awareness via community programs and forums, as well as raise money to support the cause.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
Who we serve
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., is an international organization with local chapters in the United States, as well as internationally. Psi Lambda Omega Chapter is located in Brooklyn, New York and is committed to being of service to all mankind. While we serve diverse communities in Brooklyn, New York, the participants in our programs are predominately African-American.
Bio/Overview
We recognize not all breasts are (re)created equal. We embrace different breast shapes and surgery outcomes and intimately understand your unique needs. Our bras are designed to fit YOU. AnaOno. Designed differently. Because we are. And different is beautiful.
Who we serve
AnaOno is committed to being an impactful part of women’s health, especially the breast cancer community. That’s why we align and support one another who share in our vision.
Bio/Overview
Bag It’s vision is to provide every cancer patient with the Bag It resource bag. Our materials are designed to conquer fear through information and to empower patients to be more involved in their care and become self-advocates.
Who we serve
Bag It resources touch on topics that support anyone, at any stage of diagnosis, with any type of cancer. We believe in empowerment for all those impacted by a cancer diagnosis including survivors and caregivers. Bag It provides health literacy that can assist in the collaboration between a patient and their healthcare team so they can work together for the best possible care. We provide tools that can help you feel more organized, knowledgeable and prepared to be your own best advocate.
Bio/Overview
BreastCancerTrials.org (BCT) is a nonprofit, clinical trials matching service that helps you learn about and find clinical trials. BCT lists treatment trials and non-treatment trials for DCIS, Stage I-III and Stage IV breast cancer, in easy-to-read, patient-friendly trial summaries. Use BCT to find a trial that’s right for you.
Who we serve
BreastCancerTrials.org is for all people with breast cancer — DCIS, Stage I-III, and Stage IV. Clinical trials are available at any point in your breast cancer care — before, during, and after treatment.
Bio/Overview
Breastcancer.org is the leading patient-focused resource for breast health and breast cancer education and support. With the belief that everyone should have the greatest care possible for their unique needs, Breastcancer.org empowers people with expert information and guidance, research news, and a peer community to help them make the best decisions for their lives.
Who we serve
Breastcancer.org serves people affected by breast cancer across the continuum of care, including those worried about breast cancer, patients seeking resources about treatments and side effects, survivors, people diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer who will be in treatment for the rest of their lives, and healthcare providers. Loved ones visit our website for the latest medical information and to learn how to better support patients and care for themselves in the process. Breastcancer.org’s English- and Spanish-language resources reach a diverse audience — across race, income, gender, insurance status, and more — from around the world.
Bio/Overview
Breast Care for Washington’s mission is to reduce breast cancer mortality in the DC area by promoting access to breast cancer sceenings, diagnostics and treatment to ALL women regardless of their ability to pay.
Who we serve
Breast Care for Washington provides care for patients, regardless of their geographic or economic circumstances. Our target population focuses on : 1) Women in DC residing in the areas with the highest breast cancer mortality, Wards 5,6,7 and 8; 2) Women identified by our network of mobile screening partners as at risk and underserved; 3) Hispanic/Latina women from Northern Virginia referred to us by partners or by word of mouth, lacking health insurance in most cases.
Bio/Overview
The Breasties empower those affected by breast and reproductive cancers by igniting strength and positivity through connection, free retreats, wellness activities, events and an all-inclusive resourceful online community. The hope is to spread the message that whatever you are going through — you are not alone.
Who we serve
The Breasties is unlike other organizations, as it is for everyone — survivors, previvors, warriors, thrivers, carevivors and supporters. This organization believes in the power of community, collaboration and inclusivity, because we truly are stronger together.
Bio/Overview
The Breast Talk Ever podcast is just what the doctor ordered–a medicine of sorts for the soul. The show is about hope dealers and is hosted by a hope dealing four year breast cancer survivor. Every episode is an infusion of information and empowerment through compelling narrative storytelling about a rad entrepreneurial breast cancer survivor, thriver or previvor. The bosses have made it their business to be game changers in the breast cancer community. The Breast Talk Ever podcast prescribes profound doses of happy, inspiration, strength and resilience. It’s dope. Subscribe. Take a Listen. Get your spirits lifted, filled and refilled 3x a month.
Who we serve
The Breast Talk Ever is produced by a passionate team with the intent of being a platform to advocate against disparities and for a cure. The show hopes to inspire newly diagnosed patients, survivors, thrivers, previvors, caregivers, oncology professionals, supporters, entrepreneurs and everyone navigating the business called life.
Bio/Overview
Melissa Berry is a 7-year Triple Negative Breast Cancer survivor and Founder of CancerFashionista.com. Throughout her breast cancer journey, she struggled to look her best during this difficult chapter of her life. As a result of scouring the Internet for beauty tips, tricks and great products, she created CancerFashionista.com, a go-to resource designed to help other breast cancer thrivers look and feel their best throughout their breast cancer journey and beyond.
Who we serve
Cancer Fashionista is a beauty, fashion and lifestyle resource which serves women of all ages, backgrounds, ethnicities and races. Cancer Fashionista prides itself on supporting its community, and stands proud and strong alongside other organizations, advocates and individuals all year round.
Bio/Overview
At Cancer In The Know, our mission is to build community and provide empowerment with trusted education and valuable information. With a specific focus on breast cancer and the impact in the Black/African American community.
Who we serve
Cancer In The Know is for everyone with a goal to collaborate with the medical community and other organizations to help bridge the disparities gap in minority populations.
Bio/Overview
Cancer Legal Resource Center (CLRC) is a program of the Disability Rights Legal Center (DRLC), a 501C-3 non-profit, public interest advocacy organization that champions the civil rights of people with disabilities as well as those affected by cancer and other serious illness. DRLC’s Cancer Legal Resource Center provides information through its national telephone assistance line, outreach programs and community activities to educate and to support cancer patients, their families, healthcare professionals and advocates on matters like maintaining employment through treatment, accessing healthcare and government benefits, taking medical leave and estate planning.
Who we serve
For a person with a cancer diagnosis, these issues often result in worry and confusion, which can be overwhelming. When left unaddressed, patients may survive treatment to find their homes, jobs or insurance coverage gone. When information is readily and easily accessible, quality outcomes for patient survivorship improve as stress and anxiety decrease.
Center for Healthcare Innovation
Bio/Overview
Center for Healthcare Innovation(CHI) mission is to bring together experts and ideas from all over the world to improve healthcare for everyone, regardless of socioeconomic status, gender, race, ethnicity, or other social determinants
The Center for Healthcare Innovation
Who we serve
CHI focuses on the vulnerable, at-risk, and underserved patients.
Bio/Overview
Cherry Blossom Intimates offers completely customizable, insurance billable, post-mastectomy bras and prosthetics with a state-of-the-art fit experience.
The Center for Healthcare Innovation
Who we serve
Cherry Blossom Intimates offers post-mastectomy bras and prosthetics within a dignified shopping experience. Survivors can shop alongside their friends we carry thousands of bras in over 200 sizes including 28-54 bands and A-O cups.
Bio/Overview
Ciitizen is a patient-mediated online platform that enables patients to seamlessly access their comprehensive medical history and share it with whomever they want. Ciitizen believes change will be driven by the individual alongside the organizations who tirelessly support and advocate for them. We are proud to partner with a growing network of Patient Advocacy Organizations (many of whom are a part of Breast Cancer United!) who believe in the power of patients to drive change.
Who we serve
It takes an entire community to eradicate breast cancer, and that starts with enabling everyone to access and control their medical records. Ciitizen is proud to serve the breast cancer community and empower patients and survivors with their own health data so that they can contribute to research, treatment options and cures.
Dr. Susan Love Foundation for Breast Cancer Research
Bio/Overview
Dr. Susan Love Foundation for Breast Cancer Research challenges the status quo to end breast cancer and improve the lives of people impacted by it now through education and advocacy. In 2020, the Foundation was recognized by both Charity Navigator and Medical News Today as the #1 breast cancer research organization in the U.S. These honors measure both stewardship of resources and subsequent impact. Through our signature program, Love Research Army, we are thoughtfully engaging over 900,000 supporters by providing them with ongoing, real-time access to an array of breast cancer studies aimed at finding the cause and ultimately ending breast cancer. The Foundation drives collaborative, cutting-edge research with nontraditional partners, brings to light the collateral damage of treatment and seeks ways to diminish it, and interprets science to empower patients. Fast, flexible, and project-based, the Foundation actively engages the public in scientific research to ensure that it produces accurate and meaningful results.
Who we serve
Dr. Susan Love Foundation for Breast Cancer Research serves patients, caregivers, researchers, and partner advocacy organizations. The Love Research Army is committed to encouraging and facilitating breast cancer research in all people, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual identity, with or without a breast cancer diagnosis. We combat the disparities that exist in research by challenging the scientific community to launch studies that are as inclusive and diverse as the people that breast cancer affects.
Bio/Overview
A cancer diagnosis changes everything. As a woman of color, where do you go or who do you turn to when you’re in the midst of the fight of your life? That’s where “For the Breast of Us” comes in. Our mission at For the Breast of Us is to uplift women of color affected by breast cancer by sharing stories and images that educate, inspire, and connect.
Who we serve
For the Breast of Us is an inclusive community for all Women of Color affected by breast cancer: #AllMelanin #AllMoxie #AllTogether. We equip women with the tools for self-advocacy, information about clinical trials, as well as connecting women with each other in their respective communities so together we can work in pursuit of health equity for women of color affected by breast cancer.
Bio/Overview
For The Love Of Cups is a non profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to ending disparities in breast cancer outcomes. We provide critical support for education and advanced screenings methods for breast cancer to ensure that everyone receives the benefits of early detection. With love as our driving force we seek to improve and extend the quality of life for all cancer survivors.
Who we serve
We offer people facing breast cancer an inclusive support community, with mentors and a series of wellness workshops to guide them before and after a cancer diagnosis, Breast density notification education and support. Breast density is recognized as one of the strongest risk factor associated with the development of breast cancer. 50% of women over 40 have dense breast tissue, many of these women are not informed of their breast density and most are not educated and supported with followup steps for adjunct screenings. We seek to dissolve these barriers to care so that everyone may receive the benefits of early detection.
FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered
Bio/Overview
FORCE improves the lives of individuals and families facing hereditary cancers. We accomplish this through our education, support, advocacy and research efforts.
FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered
Who we serve
FORCE serves the millions of individuals and families facing hereditary breast, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate, colorectal and endometrial cancers. Our community includes previvors and survivors with a BRCA, ATM, PALB2, CHEK2, PTEN or other inherited gene mutation and those diagnosed with Lynch syndrome.
Bio/Overview
Fuck Cancer is dedicated to prevention, early detection, and providing emotional support and guidance to those affected by cancer. We run digital and on-the-ground programs and events that seek to change the way people think and talk about cancer, ultimately improving health outcomes.
Who we serve
Fuck Cancer’s community is defined by their shared behavior and experiences, not by any one demographic. We believe that people diagnosed with cancer, their families, and support network should have equitable access to early detection, prevention, and psychosocial support.
Hugs Around America Foundation
Bio/Overview
Hugs Around America Foundation advocacy is the voice for women who are living with and have survived cancer, to research, better treatment options to improve survivorship outcomes
Hugs Around America Foundation
Who we serve
We serve communities of color bringing awareness of breast cancer research, clinical trials, risk reduction; educating on prevention so vibrant living health, wellness and community can flourish
Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Bio/Overview
Our mission is “to improve the lives of those touched by inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) through the power of action and advocacy. We do this by fostering innovative IBC research, educating stakeholders , and tirelessly advocating for both patients and thrivers.” By providing an informational website, personal guidance and support, as well as developing and funding IBC research, we’ve provided a place and voice for the IBC community since 1999.
Hugs Around America Foundation
Who we serve
While focusing on inflammatory breast cancer (IBC), the IBC Research Foundation seeks to educate and engage all those who want to learn more about this unique disease and join in advocacy. With 2/3 of the IBC population dealing with metastatic disease, we’re active members of the Metastatic Breast Cancer Alliance. Collaboration is a driving force of our work because we can accomplish so much more when we work together!
International Center for the Study of Breast Cancer Subtypes (ICSBCS)
Bio/Overview
The mission of the International Center for the Study of Breast Cancer Subtypes (ICSBCS) is to reduce the global breast cancer burden through advances in research and delivery of care to diverse populations worldwide. To achieve this mission, the ICSBCS brings together an international consortium of breast cancer clinicians and researchers, all of whom share the goal of addressing variation in breast cancer risk and outcome by studying the genetics of the disease in international patient populations. We have ongoing recruitment across the US, Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, Ethiopia, Uganda), the Caribbean (Antigua, Trinidad, Barbados), Canada, Mexico and Latin America. Our goal is to increase representation of the African diaspora in genetic research, led by a diverse team of multi-ethnic clinicians and scientists. We are poised to make exceptional contributions to breast cancer risk models, therapies and diagnostics.
The ICSBCS acknowledges and respects the reality that this comprehensive genetic research must be firmly rooted in the provision of clinical service- without optimized access to care, breast cancer patients from minority-ethnicity and LMIC communities cannot contribute to the research that is necessary to conquer the disease. The ICSBCS therefore prioritizes the expansion of access to breast cancer research in these populations in the context of efforts that strengthen the quality of care delivered. These joint, interdependent aspirations will be met through outreach and breast health awareness programs in underserved communities as well as capacity-building education and training exchange programs.
Hugs Around America Foundation
Who we serve
The global community of breast cancer survivors, previvors, warriors, thrivers and research generals.
Bio/Overview
KD Styling is all things health, wellness and beauty from people affected by breast cancer, their caregivers and those who support us.
Who we serve
KD Styling is an inclusionary of all people who are affected by breast cancer – warriors, survivors, caregivers or allies. We educate while enlightening you with though provoking content via our weekly YouTube Channel ” Talks with Dr. D”.
Bio/Overview
Life in Pumps empowers women to self-advocate and use their voices to empower and uplift other women. As a triple negative thriver, Tomika Bryant uses this platform to show the importance of healthy living and has created a resource for women to help them feel beautiful inside and out.
Who we serve
Life in Pumps has something for everyone. We are a health/wellness, fashion and travel resource which serves families of all backgrounds, ethnicities and races. Under the arm of Pink Ribbon Stilettos we assist underserve communities with our main focus being triple negative breast cancer with information on clinical trials, financial resources and increased knowledge.
Bio/Overview
Liv and Let is dedicated to giving strength and hope to those affected by breast cancer- previvors, survivors and caregivers. By nurturing and providing comprehensive knowledge, the hope is to give emotional, mental and physical support as well as essential items to thrive through treatment and survivorship. The organization offers care and support through personalized curated caring crates for all who are impacted by cancer. When it comes to being diagnosed with an illness such as cancer, the most important thing is taking care of YOU!
Who we serve
Liv & Let is a centralized information hub for the previvor, survivor, caretaker and support system as they enter the real life journey of a breast cancer diagnosis and prevention.
Bio/Overview
The LIVE-Today Foundation enhances the quality of life for cancer patients (in active treatment), survivors (finished treatment), metavivors (cancer spread to vital organs), and previvors (predisposed to a cancer diagnosis) living with lymphedema by meeting their related physical, financial, and psychosocial needs.
Who we serve
The LIVE-Today Foundation is the only nonprofit, founded by a physician/patient meeting the needs of minorities and under-resourced cancer patients and survivors living with lymphedema by providing awareness, education and FREE compression garments.
Bio/Overview
Living Beyond Breast Cancer is a national nonprofit organization that seeks to create a world that understands there is more than one way to have breast cancer. To fulfill its mission of providing trusted information and a community of support to those impacted by the disease, Living Beyond Breast Cancer offers a variety of educational experiences and on-demand emotional, practical and evidence-based content. For more information, visit LBBC.ORG or call (855) 807-6386.
Who we serve
Living Beyond Breast Cancer serves people of all ages and all stages of breast cancer as well as caregivers and healthcare providers. We have specialized programs for people recently diagnosed with early stage or metastatic breast cancer and well as those living with these diagnoses, our Young Women’s Initiative serves women diagnosed under the age of 45 years and trains healthcare providers about their unique needs. We offer a peer support Helpline and Leadership advocacy programs for women and men with breast cancer. In 2020, we launched a program for Black women and men diagnosed with early stage or metastatic breast cancer.
Bio/Overview
NERAK Natural Essence strives to improve the quality of life for cancer patients receiving radiation therapy, and individuals with mild or severe skin conditions by offering a high-quality skin care product that promote healthy, nourished, and moisturized skin they deserve – one bottle at a time.
Who we serve
NERAK Natural Essence serves a community of cancer survivors receiving radiation therapy, chemo, individuals with mild or severe skin condition and those seeking to invest in a high-quality natural product.
Bio/Overview
Not Putting on a Shirt (NPOAS) is a 501(c)(3) organization advocating for optimal surgical outcomes for women who choose to go flat after mastectomy. We inform and support patients, demand increased accountability for medical professionals and institutions, and collaborate with patients and the surgeons who care for them to establish resources and protocols — particularly regarding informed consent — that will make a difference.
Who we serve
NPOAS serves the entire community of women domestically, but also supports flat advocates around the world. In addition, NPOAS collaborates with all stakeholders involved in some form with aesthetic flat closure in an effort to educate and create positive change in this area more generally.
Ora Lee Smith Cancer Research Foundation
Bio/Overview
Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green founded the Ora Lee Smith Cancer Research Foundation in honor of her late aunt, Ora Lee Smith. This non-profit Foundation is on a mission to change the way cancer is treated and reduce cancer-patient suffering by providing care that is accessible, affordable, and effective.
Who we serve
Our goal is to bring our new, physics-inspired medical advancement out of the laboratory and into humans while ensuring it remains affordable and accessible for all. To accomplish our goals, the Ora Lee Smith Cancer Research Foundation uses a 501(c)(3) nonprofit business model and tax-deductible donations to raise funds to cover the costs of FDA approval and human clinical trials.
Our MBC Life at SHARE Cancer Support
Bio/Overview
Amplifying voices, sharing realities. This is Our MBC Life. A podcast dedicated to exploring life with metastatic breast cancer from the perspective of us, the people living with this disease and the experts who partner with us to help make our lives better. Brought to you by SHARE Cancer Support where we believe no one should face MBC alone.
Who we serve
Our MBC Life is unlike any other podcast. With “MBC” in its name, it has always been focused on the metastatic breast cancer community but it is also here for the entire breast cancer community. We talk with advocates, experts, caregivers, and patients to explore life with advanced stage 4 breast cancer (MBC). We believe in the power of stories as we all advocate for the urgent research needed to extend our lives, find new treatments, improve quality of life, and find the cure. We are stronger together.
Bio/Overview
The Michael and Mauritia Patcha Foundation dba the Patcha Foundation is a 501c3 approved non-profit organization focused in increasing access to health resources for African and other resource depressed communities. Cancer Awareness, Screening/prevention, Early detection & Care (CASEC) program is Patcha Foundation’s flagship program through which the community is impacted hollistically on all aspects of the cancer journey, from screening and diagnosis, through treatment, palliative care and hospice.
Who we serve
The Patcha Foundation serves African communities in the diaspora and on the continent, pulling on the strength of partnership to empower through education and provide access to care for patients and their caregivers.
Bio/Overview
Patient Power® is devoted to supporting cancer patients, care partners and other loved ones through education and advocacy – to get the right treatment at the right time working with the right healthcare team. Patient Power offers online programs and articles, organized by health condition. By attending medical conferences around the world and affiliating with centers of medical excellence globally, Patient Power interviews top medical experts, researchers, dedicated advocates and inspiring, knowledgeable patients. Our team is committed to helping each person we touch to approach their illness in a way that gives them the best chance of regaining and maintaining good health – by fully understanding their diagnosis, seeking the best healthcare specialists, getting second and even third opinions on what medical approach to take, and – if appropriate – consider participating in a clinical trial.
Who we serve
We serve cancer patients, care partners/caregivers, survivors – anyone in the circle of support for someone on a cancer journey.
Bio/Overview
A breast cancer diagnosis can destroy the financial health and well-being of the patient and their family. While in active treatment, many patients are unable to work and experience a loss of income that can result in catastrophic financial losses and the need to rebuild financial health. The Pink Fund provides financial support to help meet basic needs, decrease stress levels, and allow breast cancer patients to focus on healing while improving survivorship outcomes.
The Precision Medicine for Aggressive Breast Cancer (PMABC)
Bio/Overview
The Precision Medicine for Aggressive Breast Cancer (PMABC) at Henry Ford Health System is an international collaboration through HFHS and nine different partner institutions in East and West Africa. To further the efforts of developing treatment for Triple Negative Breast Cancer, PMABC aims to create a channel for patient data/samples to be shared. To this end, Dr. Evelyn Jiagge has developed and fully characterized patient derived tumor models from Ghanaian African American and Caucasian breast cancer patients. These models serve as a renewable source of tumors for in-depth molecular study. PMABC collaboration has yielded data on breast cancer treatment infrastructure at each organization, along with patient demographics, tumor histology reports, and patient outcomes, laying the foundation for continued data sharing with these institutions.
The Precision Medicine for Aggressive Breast Cancer (PMABC)
Who we serve
PMABC serves patients in East and West Africa through breast cancer treatment and research as well as in Southeastern Michigan serving the Detroit breast cancer population community.
Bio/Overview
Bridging the gap, between underserved cancer patients, doctor and researchers through knowledge ,awareness and endowment, and giving back to the cancer community
Who we serve
Saving Pennies 4 A Cure focus on the underserved population ,who are actively receiving Chemotherapy. We deliver care packages to qualified recipients. Our advocacy work focused on diversity and inclusion in clinical trials.
Bio/Overview
Sharsheret, a national non-profit organization, improves the lives of Jewish women and families living with or at increased genetic risk for breast or ovarian cancer through personalized support and saves lives through educational outreach.
Who we serve
While Sharsheret’s expertise is in young women and Jewish families as related to breast cancer and ovarian cancer, Sharsheret programs serve all women and men.
Bio/Overview
The Side-Out Foundation is both a nonprofit and research organization committed to providing life-extending solutions for those with stage IV breast cancer while giving anyone receiving a breast cancer diagnosis hope for more tomorrows
Who we serve
Whether stage IV breast cancer is someone’s first diagnosis or a recurrence following treatment for earlier-stage breast cancer, once the cancer has metastasized, it cannot be eradicated. While breast cancer treatment has vastly improved, patients with late stage breast cancer will remain in treatment for the rest of their lives and the need for innovative treatment solutions is ongoing.
Bio/Overview
The SisterHermana Foundation, Inc., is an organization of volunteers with a grand mission to inform the community about cancer, educate about its prevention, and support those in active cancer treatment.
Who we serve
Through our coalition of partners who give monetarily or via in-kind donations the foundation assists those we serve with everyday life essentials unrelated to medical needs. Assistance varies from housing and utility payments, food, and those pesky unexpected home repairs. It’s possible at times assistance may include paying fees for graduating seniors, purchasing prom attire, buying Christmas toys, or providing holiday meals.
Sisters R Us Circle of Survivors
Bio/Overview
Sisters R Us Circle of Survivors is on a mission to support women (men) who are diagnosed, being treated and living with breast cancer. We understand that breast cancer impacts women (men) of all ages therefore we have created a circle where everyone is welcome.
Who we serve
Sisters R Us Circle of Survivors is a community based organization that provide direct patient support, as well as, educational programs to empower and educate women (men) of all ages who have been impacted by a diagnosis of breast cancer.
Bio/Overview
Survivingbreastcancer.org is your virtual breast cancer patient & community platform. We empower those diagnosed with breast cancer and their loved ones from day one and beyond through educational content (blogs, podcasts, newsletters, and webinars etc.), community and support resources.
Who we serve
Survivingbreastcancer.org provides education, community and support to anyone touched by breast cancer. We understand that a breast cancer diagnosis doesn’t just impact the individual, but everyone around them. We provide an inclusive and collaborative space to holistically support our community members. Through stories, our voices and our lived experiences, we empower one another because we know we are stronger together.
Bio/Overview
Susan G. Komen’s mission is to save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer. Komen believes that central to accomplishing that mission, we must ensure Black women and communities of color have equal access to high-quality risk assessment, screening, and treatment services, and that to do so we must change the way we engage and support them through their breast cancer journeys, scaling the impact of our work through a community of stakeholders (researchers, advocates, care providers, policy makers) collectively seeking an end to health disparities.
Who we serve
Our 360-degree approach to combating breast cancer combines the expertise of Komen-funded researchers, patient centered services, support programs and advocating for public policy to provide innovative solutions quickly and at scale for communities with the greatest need.
Bio/Overview
Tir Health Advisors interprets the data and medical science to bring artful solutions to healthcare that will transform peoples’ lives.
Touch, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance
Bio/Overview
TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance drives the collaborative efforts of patients, survivors, advocates, advocacy organizations, health care professionals, researchers and pharmaceutical companies to work collectively, with accountability, towards the common goal of eradicating Black Breast Cancer.
Touch, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance
Who we serve
We serve the Black Community. We believe that we need the collective power of our breast cancer ecosystem to eradicate Black Breast Cancer. We provide information on access to care, fight for science to address the physiological and biological differences in Black people dealing with breast cancer.
Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation
Bio/Overview
We strive to be a credible source for triple negative breast cancer information, a catalyst for science and patient advocacy and a caring community with meaningful services for patients and their families.
Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation
Who we serve
Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation (TNBCF) was founded in 2006 in honor of Nancy Block‐Zenna, who was diagnosed at the young age of 35 with triple negative breast cancer before succumbing to the disease in 2007. In response to Nancy’s diagnosis, her friends identified a dire need to create a central source of information for this dangerous and aggressive form of breast cancer, about which little was known just a short time ago. It is the Foundation’s mission to be a credible source for triple negative breast cancer information, a catalyst for science and patient advocacy groups, and a caring community with meaningful services for patients and their families. TNBCF supports the triple negative breast cancer community in many ways, including: think tanks, funding TNBC specific research, helpline and forums, assistance programs, eduactional materials, confererences, live events, teleconferences, webinars, and a clinical trial matching service all specific to a triple negative diagnosis.
Young Survival Coalition (YSC)
Bio/Overview
Young Survival Coalition (YSC) strengthens the community, addresses the unique needs, amplifies the voice and improves the quality of life of young adults
affected by breast cancer, locally, nationally and internationally. YSC is committed to reaching, engaging and supporting the community of young adults of African ancestry affected by breast cancer and their co-survivors.
Young Survival Coalition (YSC)
Who we serve
YSC remains strategically focused on serving the population of young adults impacted by breast cancer as an underserved and underrepresented community. The young Black community continues to experience an increase in incidence and mortality – this is unacceptable! We will continue to amplify these health disparities and the needs of our community throughout the research, legislative and medical arenas. YSC’s diversity, health equity and inclusion strategies will continue as we strive to engage, listen and partner to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a virtual walk?
A virtual walk is a symbolic, online community building event. Participants register for the walk and then go for a walk on their own or with a small group of family and friends on the same day and time as other participants but in different locations. To participate, simply register and then take a walk on event day. And if the scheduled day or time are inconvenient, walking on a different day or time still count!
What does it mean to be a virtual walker?
As a virtual walker, you’ll join hundreds of other participants all walking for the same cause, on the same day and roughly the same time but in their own neighborhoods.
Since we can’t all walk together like a traditional walk, we’ll get together virtually on Facebook.com/BlackDoctor.org
Above everything, we value your health and wellbeing, so please stay safe by following the rules and recommendations for facemasks in your community, wash your hands often, avoid touching your face, practice social distancing, and please only take your virtual walk in your neighborhood or in areas open to the public and deemed safe by local officials.
How do I join the conversation on social media?
Join the walk on Facebook.com/BlackDoctor.org and post in comments. Share photos and videos on your own social media and use hashtag #BreastCancerUnited so we can see your photos and videos.
Is this Walk a Fundraiser?
This walk is not a fundraiser. Our objective is to take a collective stand for eradicating breast cancer. We want to demonstrate the power of our unified voices to make a lo