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Examples of Some Breast Cancer Awareness Charitable Causes

Second To Nature Supports Several Breast Cancer Awareness Groups

Supporting breast cancer awareness charitable causes helps afflicted patients, their families, and everyone impacted by such a diagnosis. Many groups contribute towards research to find a cure and lobby congress for legislation that helps in that endeavor. While grants fund a lot of their efforts, most breast cancer awareness charitable causes depend on donor support. At Second To Nature, we strongly encourage customers to contribute to, if not get active with, breast cancer awareness groups. Some breast cancer awareness charitable causes worth considering include the:

  • American Cancer Society
  • Breast Cancer Research Foundation
  • National Breast Cancer Coalition
  • Young Survival Coalition

The American Cancer Society Advocates for Breast Cancer Awareness

According to their website, the American Cancer Society is “a nationwide, community-based … health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer …” Initially called the American Society for the Control of Cancer (ASCC,) they were founded in 1913 by ten doctors and five laypeople in New York City. To date, they have 250 regional offices, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. They’ve invested over $147 million in cancer research, more than $104 million in prevention information and education, among other endeavors.

The American Cancer Society offers vast amounts of information about colon and rectal, lung, prostate, skin, and other cancers, including breast cancer. They also welcome involvement with their organization via volunteering, donations, fundraisers, or signing up to receive regular emails.

Help Find a Cure by Supporting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation started in 1993 with one simple mission: to prevent and cure breast cancer. According to their website, “the only way to achieve this goal is through research.” The Breast Cancer Research Foundation’s Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) works to understand the intricacies of cancer. They research prevention methods, why some are more susceptible to cancer, and more. Funding provided by donors and grants enables them to conduct their research and, ultimately, pursue a cure. You can also support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation by creating a fundraiser, purchasing from a Shop Pink partner, and more.

The National Breast Cancer Coalition’s Mission is Action and Advocacy

The National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) is one of the nation’s largest and most influential cancer charities, with 60,000+ members. They work with scientists to create clinical trials in an effort to increase their quality, numbers, and patient participation. The NBCC has advocated over $3 billion in funding via the Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program since 1991. They accept donations and invite new members to join their cause and reach out to elected officials. From the inception of their organization, NBCC’s mission has been figuring out how to end breast cancer. Their initial goal was figuring this out by 2020 and, hopefully, eradicating the disease.

What Happened After 2020?

In 2010, the National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) set a deadline: “end breast cancer by 2020.” While their 2020 deadline lapsed, the NBCC issued a report describing what they learned from setting this objective. In the report, they said, “… we are remarkably close to reaching our goal. Spurred by the renewed urgency of the deadline, we launched our boldest initiatives yet with remarkable results. An NBCC-led collaboration has developed a preventive vaccine, designed the protocol, and initiated the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) process in order to begin testing the vaccine in people.” According to this report, clinical trials of the vaccine were slated to begin in late 2020.

Fight Diagnosis of Breast Cancer Early with the Young Survival Coalition

In 1998, the first Young Survival Coalition meeting commenced. A group of young women, all whom received a breast cancer diagnosis before age 40, gathered in New York City. Each woman had personally experienced how the conversations, community, and research about breast cancer didn’t include young adults. Today, the Young Survival Coalition’s an international movement, hosting a three-day conference dedicated to young adults diagnosed with breast cancer.

They also hold a virtual symposium, at which they offer a week of online workshops and meetups. Furthermore, they provide free educational resources, including a breast cancer navigator series—comprehensive guidebooks addressing treatment and survivorship phases. Anybody can contribute to the organization through donations. They also welcome support by hosting or attending a fundraising event, riding in the Tour de Pink, and more.

Other Breast Cancer Awareness Charitable Causes Include

You have your pick of so many breast cancer awareness charitable causes. Support the Young Survival Coalition, the National Breast Cancer Coalition, Breast Cancer Research Foundation, or the American Cancer Society. How? Hold a fundraiser. Get on their mailing lists. If they accept members, also consider joining. These organizations aren’t the only breast cancer awareness charitable causes worth supporting, though. You could also contribute time, money, or attention to:

Beyond October

The Breast Cancer Prevention Partners

Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation

The Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation

Living Beyond Breast Cancer

The Susan G. Komen Foundation

Bay Area Cancer Connection

 

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