National Breast Cancer Foundation (United States)

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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. [4] [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]

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  5. ↑ NBCF. "The NBCF Story :: The National Breast Cancer Foundation". www.nationalbreastcancer.org. Retrieved 2019-04-12.
  6. ↑ "7 free or low-cost mammogram options". KJRH. 2018-10-11. Retrieved 2019-04-12.
  7. ↑ "Charity Navigator - Rating for National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc". Charity Navigator. Retrieved 2019-04-12.
  8. ↑ "Convoy of Hope and NBCF serve more than 70,000 women". Convoy of Hope. 2018-10-25. Retrieved 2019-04-12.
  9. ↑ NBCF. "Our Programs :: The National Breast Cancer Foundation". www.nationalbreastcancer.org. Retrieved 2019-04-12.
  10. ↑ "Breast Cancer Support Group". National Breast Cancer Foundation. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
  11. ↑ "Free Educational Guides". National Breast Cancer Foundation. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
  12. ↑ "Breast Cancer Awareness in the Workplace". National Breast Cancer Foundation. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
  13. ↑ "How You Can Help". National Breast Cancer Foundation. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
  14. ↑ "Breast Cancer Information, Support & Donations". National Breast Cancer Foundation. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
  15. ↑ "National Breast Cancer Foundation". volunteer.nbcf.org. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
  16. ↑ "Fundraise". National Breast Cancer Foundation. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
  17. ↑ "NBCF Shop". NBCF Shop. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
  18. ↑ "Corporate Partnership". National Breast Cancer Foundation. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
  19. ↑ Liz McGathey. "National Breast Cancer Foundation Game Pink event raises $100K". Star Local. Retrieved 2019-04-12.
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