National Breast Cancer Foundation (United States) Explained

The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is a U.S. breast cancer organization[1] [2] that promotes breast cancer awareness and education, provides free screening services, and supports breast cancer patients and survivors.[3]

NBCF was founded by Janelle Hail in 1991 after her own experience with surviving breast cancer, to provide information to breast cancer patients.[4] The organization focuses heavily on education and early detection. [5]

Through its National Mammography Program, NBCF provides free mammograms and diagnostic care services to underserved women by partnering with medical facilities across the U.S.[6] [7] It also partners with Convoy of Hope to provide breast cancer education and resources to women in need.[8] NBCF provides a patient navigator program, HOPE Kits, metastatic breast cancer retreats, and online educational videos.[9]

In addition, NBCF provides local and virtual support groups, a library of free educational guides, and in-person or virtual sessions about breast cancer awareness in the workplace.[10] [11] [12]

There are many ways to get involved with the NBCF mission – from donating, volunteering, fundraising, shopping for a cause, or becoming a corporate partner.[13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18]

Through its Game Pink fundraiser, professional video game players raise money for NBCF through live-streaming and in-person events.[19]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: These Pink Cocktails Are Almost As Beautiful As The Cause They Support. Walansky. Aly. Forbes. en. 2019-04-12.
  2. Web site: Breast cancer charities: Where to give — and where to avoid. USA TODAY. en. 2019-04-12.
  3. Web site: National Breast Cancer Foundation. Candid. Philanthropy News Digest (PND). en. 2019-04-12.
  4. Web site: National Breast Cancer Foundation offers support services and education. Luna. Nicole. 2017-10-11. Community Impact Newspaper. en-US. 2019-04-12.
  5. Web site: The NBCF Story :: The National Breast Cancer Foundation. NBCF. www.nationalbreastcancer.org. en. 2019-04-12.
  6. Web site: 7 free or low-cost mammogram options. 2018-10-11. KJRH. en. 2019-04-12.
  7. Web site: Charity Navigator - Rating for National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.. Charity Navigator. en. 2019-04-12.
  8. Web site: Convoy of Hope and NBCF serve more than 70,000 women. 2018-10-25. Convoy of Hope. 2019-04-12.
  9. Web site: Our Programs :: The National Breast Cancer Foundation. NBCF. www.nationalbreastcancer.org. en. 2019-04-12.
  10. Web site: Breast Cancer Support Group . 2023-04-19 . National Breast Cancer Foundation . en-US.
  11. Web site: Free Educational Guides . 2023-04-19 . National Breast Cancer Foundation . en-US.
  12. Web site: Breast Cancer Awareness in the Workplace . 2023-04-19 . National Breast Cancer Foundation . en-US.
  13. Web site: How You Can Help . 2023-04-19 . National Breast Cancer Foundation . en-US.
  14. Web site: Breast Cancer Information, Support & Donations . 2023-04-19 . National Breast Cancer Foundation . en-US.
  15. Web site: National Breast Cancer Foundation . 2023-04-19 . volunteer.nbcf.org . en.
  16. Web site: Fundraise . 2023-04-19 . National Breast Cancer Foundation . en-US.
  17. Web site: NBCF Shop . 2023-04-19 . NBCF Shop . en.
  18. Web site: Corporate Partnership . 2023-04-19 . National Breast Cancer Foundation . en-US.
  19. Web site: National Breast Cancer Foundation Game Pink event raises $100K. Liz McGathey. Star Local. en. 2019-04-12.

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