Resource Library- Advocacy

Northern Ohio Breast Cancer Coalition Fund, a member of the National Breast Cancer Coalition, is a grassroots advocacy organization created in 2000 by breast cancer survivors to promote and fund research, increase access to quality health care and increase the influence of survivors in all aspects of eradicating breast cancer. In addition to advocacy, we also provide education and referral services to breast cancer patients. We serve all of northern Ohio.

National Breast Cancer Coalition is the nation's premier breast cancer advocacy organization. With a long history of accomplishments, they work to train breast cancer survivors and concerned others to participate in all levels of breast cancer research and treatment.

Learn more about their Deadline 2020 to provide leadership and guidance to bring a cure for breast cancer by January 1, 2020.

Dr. Susan Love and Avon Foundation have created an initiative to recruit 1 million women volunteers to participate with breast cancer researchers in an effort to end breast cancer.

Visit their web site to learn more and volunteer to become active in promoting and participating in research and clinical trials.

Alamo Breast Cancer Coalition is a grassroots education and advocacy group in San Antonio, TX.  Each year they sponsor programs and educational scholarships for patient advocates attending the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, the biggest and most influential annual breast cancer research event.

Visit their web site to learn more about SABCS and how to apply for a scholarship to attend.