October: Awareness is Only the Beginning.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Whether you’re looking for breast health information, support for yourself or someone you love, or a way to get involved, VBCF is here to help you take the next step.

Explore our October page for resources and ways to turn awareness into action in your community.

EXPLORE WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

VBCF welcomes Riverside Health as our newest Screening & Diagnostic Services Fund partner. This partnership expands access to screening and diagnostic testing in eastern and coastal Virginia, including the Virginia Peninsula, Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck, Eastern Shore, Smithfield, and Isle of Wight County.

Eligible individuals may have access to no-cost breast cancer screening and diagnostic services. For more information about the program or to determine eligibility, please contact Riverside’s Cancer Outreach Office at 1-800-520-7006.

LEARN ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Leanne Keen Shares Her Previvor Story

There is more than one way to be impacted by breast cancer. In her personal story, VBCF Board Member Leanne Keen shares her experience as a previvor and offers perspective on risk, health decisions, and the people who shape our journeys.

READ LEANNE'S STORY

Breast Cancer News You Can Use

Keeping up with breast cancer news can feel overwhelming. Our September roundup breaks down recent developments in plain language, with context to help patients, caregivers, and advocates understand what they could mean.

Our September edition covers:

READ SEPTEMBER'S NEWS

Taking Action on Capitol Hill

On September 23, VBCF’s policy director joined breast cancer advocates from across the country on Capitol Hill to call for more accessible and affordable breast screening and care.

At the Breast Cancer Early Detection Coalition’s second annual Capitol Hill Day, advocates heard from clinicians and policy experts about barriers to supplemental screening that many women with dense breasts or elevated breast cancer risk still face.

They then met with elected leaders to urge support for the bipartisan Find It Early Act and other breast cancer legislation.

Their message was clear: Early detection saves lives, but the tools to find cancer early must be accessible, affordable, and equitable. VBCF was proud to bring Virginians’ needs to these conversations.

A Few Seats Remain in Roanoke

Every Story Matters. Every Seat Makes a Difference.

Join us October 19 at Hotel Roanoke for the Power of Pink luncheon and fashion show. Hear from featured speaker Megan Jackson and connect with a community committed to supporting Virginians impacted by breast cancer.

A few tickets remain. Reserve your seat and help make a difference.

GET TICKETS

Find Your Way to Get Involved This October

Across Virginia, community partners are bringing people together to support VBCF. From local events to month-long promotions, there are plenty of opportunities to participate and help expand access to breast health information, resources, and care.

Find an event near you or explore this year’s participating businesses and their promotions.

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Explore Monthlong Promotions

Our special 35th anniversary edition of One Voice looks back at VBCF’s beginnings and the people who have shaped our work. Explore our founding story and a timeline of milestones as we reflect on 35 years of access, advocacy, education, and community action.

Read Our Anniversary Newsletter