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Online Auction is Open – Bid with Purpose for Prevention!

With summer in full swing, a few of our closest sponsors and friends have generously donated a selection of thoughtful items, allowing Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) to host a small and intimate online auction for our valued community. This exclusive auction is open now and will close on Sunday, August 10th at 11:59 PM. We invite you … Read more

Against the Tide: Swim, Run, Walk – Exercise Warmup Video

In anticipation for the 2025 Against the Tide events, Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) is so excited to share the following video of exercises to help participants warmup for the Swim, Walk, and Run components of the event. Megan Cohen, PT, DPT, is featured in this video to expertly guide you through these easy-to-follow warmup … Read more

From Education to Action: Stand with MBCC to Prevent Breast Cancer – End of Year Appeal from Dr. Barbara Malkas, MBCC Board President

Dear Supporters, I began my teaching career as a middle and high school science educator. It was an exciting time to enter into science education as the focus shifted from the acquisition of knowledge for top performing students to scientific literacy for all students. This shift was promoted as necessary for graduating students to be … Read more

Supporting Our Firefighters: New Research Highlights Breast Cancer Risks

Silent Spring Institute’s Study Sheds Light on the Occupational Hazards Female Firefighters Face Firefighters are our heroes, rushing toward danger to protect our communities. Yet their dedication comes at a significant cost: firefighters experience some of the highest rates of cancer among any profession. For female firefighters, the risks are even more concerning. A new … Read more

For Generations Yet Unborn – End of Year Appeal from Steve D’Amico, MBCC Board Treasurer

Dear Supporter, I have a granddaughter who is just over 18 months old now. She is a curly-locked cutie: observant, smart, silly, with an impossibly happy and even disposition. I watch her with my 92-year-old mom while my daughter Christina and her husband Joe are at work. It is hard to express how overwhelmingly wonderful … Read more