$190,000 to provide local breast cancer screening to uninsured, underinsured
Read full article: $190,000 to provide local breast cancer screening to uninsured, underinsuredThe number of people who have postponed medical care due to financial burdens is at an all-time high, rising from 26% in 2021 to 38% in 2022, according to a Gallup Poll.
Why the mission of the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation is so important
Read full article: Why the mission of the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation is so importantBridget sits down with Catherine Warren from the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation to learn more on how they spread awareness about the cancer.
Power of Pink breast cancer awareness luncheon welcomes New York Times best selling author
Read full article: Power of Pink breast cancer awareness luncheon welcomes New York Times best selling authorThis year’s keynote speaker is New York Times Best Selling Author, Elin Hilderbrand. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014 and had a double mastectomy.
Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation offering webinars to educate women
Read full article: Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation offering webinars to educate womenROANOKE, Va. – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation (VBCF) wants to get the word out in southwest Virginia that resources are available. All month VBCF is hosting a virtual education series, answering questions from those with cancer. The executive director said often patients zone out when they receive a diagnosis. “When you hear the word ‘cancer,’ your mind doesn’t always then focus on all the details beyond that,” said Katy Sawyer, Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation executive director. “You sort of go to, ‘Oh my goodness, my loved ones, my family, my friends.’”Thursday’s education topic is eating for better health.
Lynchburg 10-year-old uses soccer skills to raise money for a cause close to his heart
Read full article: Lynchburg 10-year-old uses soccer skills to raise money for a cause close to his heartHe started Keeper for a Cure, to raise money for the Virginia Breast Cancer FoundationCopyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.
Community, students design bras to be displayed in downtown Blacksburg for breast cancer fundraiser
Read full article: Community, students design bras to be displayed in downtown Blacksburg for breast cancer fundraiserBLACKSBURG, Va.- - Community members and Virginia Tech Fashion and Design students were challenged to design a bra based on the theme, Fighting Breast Cancer. The designs are on display at various stores in Kent Square in downtown Blacksburg where you can vote for your favorite while supporting the 11th annual Pretty in Pink downtown fundraiser. Money from the challenge will go to the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation. "Breast cancer is important. All levels are welcome and 100% of the donations will benefit the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation.