Honoring Deb Cole: A Decade of Dedication and a Million-Dollar Milestone for Prevention
Over 12 years, Deb Cole has raised over $1 million for breast cancer prevention through her annual New England Peaks for Prevention.
Posts with Category: breast cancer fundraiser
30 Years Hiking and Honoring My Sister
For over 30 years, I’ve hiked and raised over $260,000 in tribute to my sister, who passed at 35 due to breast cancer.
Climb Against the Odds 2025
22 volunteer climbers attempt to summit Mt. Shasta in a collective effort to prevent breast cancer and a personal challenge to beat the disease.
Climb Against the Odds 2024
22 volunteer climbers attempt to summit Mt. Shasta in a collective effort to prevent breast cancer and a personal challenge to beat the disease.
Luminary Gala Featured in Haute Living San Francisco
Breast Cancer Prevention Partners’ Luminary Gala was featured in Haute Living San Francisco.
Protecting Families from Toxics Led Me to BCPP
The idea of embarking on an arduous climb was laughable. But the cause hit close to home, having witnessed the trials of three friends and family members currently in the breast cancer battle. Despite my reservations and lack of physical prowess, the pull to participate was strong. Seeking a reality check, I turned to my husband, expecting a dose of reason. “I think you should do it!” he replied.
A father’s journey to prevent cancer and protect his daughter
It is hard to believe it has been 20 years since I first saw the majestic Mount Shasta. Back then, I did not know what Mount Shasta would come to symbolize for me. But in 2018, climbing Mount Shasta became my way of giving back to an organization, a community, and a dream.
Climb Against the Odds 2023
This year we are honored to welcome 22 volunteer climbers from across the country. They will attempt to climb Mt. Shasta (14,179 ft) to challenge the 1 in 8 odds of a woman’s breast cancer diagnosis. Many climb in honor of their breast cancer diagnosis or a loved one, carrying prayer flags inscribed with names up the mountain. They all climb for prevention so that no one should have to hear the words “You have breast cancer.”
Climb Against the Odds 2022
Follow the climbers’ journey! 23 volunteer climbers from across the country will attempt Mt. Shasta’s 14,179 ft. peak to challenge the 1 in 8 odds of a woman’s breast cancer diagnosis. Many climb in honor of their own or a loved one’s experience with breast cancer or other diseases, carrying prayer flags inscribed with names up the mountain. They all climb for prevention so that no one should have to hear the words “you have breast cancer.” The team is gathered at Mt. Shasta in Northern California for this 3-day climb.
Faces of Prevention Pt. 4: Lindsey Shelley
As a mother of four daughters, it has always been my mission to lead them on a path that will positively impact their health. Being a mom is no easy task! Knowing that I will not always be able to make choices for them, I want to normalize clean living and show them how to make informed decisions as consumers.