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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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

At VBCF, we focus on breast cancer awareness in Virginia every day . . . every week, and every month, but we also understand the need to have a time for all to come together and raise awareness even more.

We hope that you will have an opportunity to participate in some of the planned activities and will help spread the word. We also hope that you will help educate and advocate for breast cancer issues, by whatever means possible -- in your family, your neighborhood, your workplace, your faith community, and anywhere else you happen to be.

Want to get involved? Here's how:

• Request free pink ribbons & literature to distribute in your community.

• Download VBCF's Breast Cancer Awareness Month Calendar - find out about events that are happening across the state in October.

• Have October declared Breast Cancer Awareness Month in your Community. Ask the Mayor or Board of Supervisors’ Chair to sign a proclamation for the month of October using our sample proclamation. Find out what night it will be presented and take breast cancer survivors and advocates to the meeting. Make sure the elected officials know why you are there! Notify VBCF so we can send a representative if possible. Click here for a sample proclamation.

• Join one of VBCF's 5 Chapters: Blue Ridge Chapter, Central Virginia Chapter, Hampton Roads Chapter, Peninsula Chapter, Prince William Chapter

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!

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