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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

Weekend of Prevention

Support Breast Cancer Prevention on August 15th and 16th, 2015! Join us in helping change the legacy of breast cancer for future generations by attending two wonderful events; our Annual Against the Tide event at Nickerson State Park in Brewster on August 15th and the Falmouth Road Race in Falmouth on August 16th. Athletes, supporters, … Read more

In Memoriam: Pete Devereaux

Our hearts are heavy, for the world has lost a great man, our dear friend Pete Devereaux. Pete proudly and bravely served his country as a United States Marine, but his most demanding challenge came when he was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008.

Sturbridge Resident Cheryl Reeve is a statewide Against the Tide Chairwoman for second year in a row

 Sturbridge resident, Cheryl Reeve, is a statewide chairwoman for the second year in a row for the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition’s Against the Tide events in 2014.   The Against the Tide events allow participants to swim, walk, run, and/or kayak for breast cancer prevention. The 22nd annual Metro-Boston Against the Tide will be held at DCR’s … Read more