January 2019 Message from MBCC Executive Director
Dear Friends in Prevention, Thanks to your sustained vision, generosity, and support, Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) continues to work towards the mission of prevention by advancing our understanding and awareness of the environmental factors linked to breast cancer. We enter 2019 with a full agenda in support of our mission. This … Read more
MBCC Attends MassDEP Water Stakeholder Hearing
On January 16, Cheryl Osimo, Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition’s Executive Director, delivered a statement during the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection’s Water Stakeholder Hearing. The following is the transcript of Ms. Osimo’s remarks: “Thank you to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection for hosting this hearing and opportunity to comment. I am here today on … Read more
MBCC Welcomes New Board Members
Dear Friends, As president of the MBCC Board, I am pleased and proud to announce our two newest members: Lauren Mullins has worked as a legislative aide to Representative Paul Frost and formerly as a legislative intern. Lauren comes to us with a strong academic background in political science and international affairs from her undergraduate … Read more
Support Massachusetts Children & Firefighters
Massachusetts Children & Firefighters Need Your Support! Bill H.5024, An Act to Protect Children, Families, and Firefighters from Harmful Flame Retardants is sitting on Governor Baker’s desk awaiting his signature. After 8 years of hearings and testimonies, the Massachusetts House and Senate voted on New Year’s Day to pass H.5024, a bill which bans 11 … Read more