Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation

The Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation (VBCF) is a grassroots organization committed to the eradication of breast cancer through education and advocacy.

VBCF is the only grassroots organization in Virginia devoted solely to representing the needs of women and family members affected by breast cancer.

VBCF is comprised of individuals diagnosed with breast cancer, family members, friends, healthcare professionals and others.

The VBCF goals are to establish the eradication of breast cancer as a state and national priority, to advocate for the collective needs of people affected by breast cancer and to educate all Virginians on the truth about breast cancer. Educate. Advocate. Eradicate.

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Know of a Deserving Healthcare Service Provider or VBCF Volunteer?

Nominations are now being accepted for the Sharon H. Kohlenberg Healthcare Service Award and the Nancy Dopp Volunteer of the Year Award. The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, July 31, 2009.

Find out more and submit a nomination today!

Sharon H. Kohlenberg Healthcare Service Award

Nancy Dopp Volunteer of the Year Award

VBCF is coordinating the efforts to educate thousands of people who attend Remote Area Medical (RAM) this July in Wise, VA. Becky’s Place will offer 18 classes related to breast, ovarian, and cervical cancers – screenings and diagnosis, as well as smoking cessation classes. Find out how you can help!

Join the Movement to go Beyond a Cure!

The Love/Avon Army of Women offers a revolutionary new opportunity for YOU to partner with research scientists to move us beyond a cure.

Breast cancer has been around for decades, but it does not have to be our future. We can be the generation that eliminates breast cancer by identifying what causes this disease and stopping it before it starts. Sign up for your sister, mother, daughter, granddaughter, best friend, and the woman you met last week.

Help us eradicate breast cancer once and for all. Join the Army of Women today!

Financial Sponsorship Available for Educational Conferences & Events

The Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation (VBCF) is now accepting financial sponsorship applications for educational conferences and events. As part of our sponsorship program, VBCF will pay for 2/3 the cost of hotel and transportation for all approved VBCF members.

Education is a vital part of our mission. VBCF invites members to take advantage of the financial sponsorship program and attend a conference or event this year. VBCF benefits from having educated, informed members like you!

A list of approved conferences and an application for 2009 is available here.

The Lesbian Outreach Project now has free resources available for distribution. The project has brochures on lesbians and breast cancer/health, along with a Lesbian Health Resource Guide, which features a list of lesbian friendly healthcare providers in Central Virginia.

For your free copies and if you know of a location to distribute these important materials, contact Jaime Strohhacker at Jaime@vbcf.org today.

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Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation | 5004 Monument Avenue, Suite 102 | Richmond, VA 23230 | 800-345-8223