Join Our Action Network
Want to make a difference toward breast cancer prevention in Massachusetts? Do you have a few minutes to make a phone call or send an email and/or letter several times a year? Become part of our advocacy network and join thousands of volunteers across the state in making your voice heard! As a volunteer in [...]
2012 Strategic Campaigns
This year the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition is launching new campaigns towards our mission of breast cancer prevention. We know that early detection is not enough to stop this epidemic and are continually evaluating new, innovative strategies that will further prioritize and make progress towards true disease prevention. Below is our 4-part plan for 2012. Medical Community [...]
Against the Tide
June 23, 2012 DCR’s Hopkinton State Park 20 miles from Worcester or 30 miles from Boston, Massachusetts ********* August 18, 2012 DCR’s Nickerson State Park in Brewster – Cape Cod, Massachusetts ********* 1 Mile Swim – Competitive or Recreational 2 Mile Kayak – Recreational 3 Mile Walk – Recreational 5K or 10K Run – [...]
Advocate Spotlight
The Politics of Cancer Submitted by Margo Simon Golden, President, Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition. We would all like to believe that an illness as widespread and often devastating as cancer would somehow be immune from politics. Unfortunately, another example of the ”politics of cancer” was displayed as Susan G. Komen for the Cure, influenced by their fear of lost financial and political support from the right, attempted to defund part of Planned Parenthood’s health services to women. This is not new. Well meaning organizations are often influenced by outside factors which divert them from their true and stated mission: to rid the world of cancer. Large organizations often end up compromising themselves and their mission by aligning with companies that are part of the problem and not the solution. We have seen this before. For example, the American Cancer Society has a history of developing public policies and programs that demonstrate a problematic association...
News and Blog
Honor Someone Special This Mother’s Day
Complimentary Card Preview We have two ways to show you care this Mother’s Day: 1.) make a donation to MBCC or 2.) support the MBCC Against the Tide Mothers’ Team. Option 1 – Honor her with a gift to the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition, and receive a complimentary printable Mother’s Day 8.5×11″ poster card. Simply click “Donate Now.” Be sure to mention Mother’s Day in the comments section of our PayPal website, and shortly you will...
Against the Tide on Pinterest
Introducing the MBCC Pinterest page. Follow our boards today! About Us: Learn more about MBCC and our mission and goals. Against the Tide: Learn more about MBCC’s annual Against the Tide events. Check out our “In the News” board for media coverage of Against the Tide. In the News: Read press coverage that MBCC has received. Stories to be Told: Learn more about the lives of those who have been touched by breast cancer and/or have taken a stand to prevent it. Green Living:...
Against the Tide on YouTube
Introducing the MBCC YouTube channel. Our first video on Against the Tide is now up. Check it out! Read More
“A Chemical Reaction” – Film Screening
On Tuesday April 24th, the film, “A Chemical Reaction” will be shown at the First Parish in Needham. This film is the story of a small town in Canada that won the right to ban toxic lawn pesticides and the court case that went all the way to the Supreme Court in Canada. After the showing, three expert panelists will lead a discussion and answer questions. Chip Osborne, Founder and President of Osborne Organics, leads the charge in the Town of Marblehead. He will tell us how...
Why walk with us?
There are many worthwhile charities vying for your attention this time of year. Charities big and small, local, national, and even international, all want your support and money. In Boston alone there are several charity walks each weekend in the spring, summer and fall. There are several breast cancer walks that want your participation as well. How do you decide which one to support? Some other breast cancer organizations focus on providing mammograms for women who cannot afford...
